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Millennium Hotels now provide WeChat Pay within all six Singaporean properties
Following the news back in February which saw Centara sign a deal with WeChat to provide a flexible payment option for Chinese tourists, through WeChat Pay, the enormously popular messaging platform -- often known as China's "app for everything" – has now partnered up with Millennium Hotels and Resorts in a similar agreement for its Singaporean properties.
MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know
When it comes to MICE locations BKK is spoilt for choice but deciding which is the right venue, to make your gala luncheon go with pop or and trade show snap, can be more than a little time consuming.
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Centara Hotels & Resorts launches all-inclusive marine experiences at two resorts in the Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering all-inclusive marine packages at the Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa and the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa.
Helsinki Mayor and Tencent woo millions of Chinese with new WeChat mini-program
Internet service giant Tencent and the City of Helsinki launched a ground breaking WeChat Helsinki mini program on Thursday 15 February, as part of the city's Chinese New Year celebrations. The new application offers Helsinki travel information in Chinese to almost one billion WeChat users. As a pioneer in utilising open data, Helsinki will continue to work closely with Tencent to further develop the application.
Centara Hotels & Resorts signs up with TreePay and WeChat Pay
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, yesterday signed an agreement with TreePay Co., Ltd., a specialised payment facilitator, to develop a system to allow Chinese customers to use their mobile phones to pay for accommodations and services at Centara properties. This will begin with Wechat Pay
The Centara World Masters – Hua Hin golf tournament brings “the wow factor”
In just four years the Centara World Masters has become Asia’s biggest and most enjoyed tournament for everyday club golfers. With testimonials like “the best week of my life” the event is sure to be a sellout again in 2018.
Centara begins construction of second lifestyle hotel – COSI Pattaya Naklua Beach
Centara Hotels & Resorts recently broke ground in North Pattaya for another COSI hotel. COSI is a new brand designed for the modern, connected lifestyle of a growing travel market segment.
Centara Hotels & Resorts new private partnership agreement signals strategic intent
Centara Hotels & Resorts have announced a long-term lease agreement for Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana. Chairman of the board Suthikiati Chirativat signed the agreement for the 204-room hotel and conference property in the Thai government community 10 minutes from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport.
Centara sign with Oracle and IDeaS Revenue Solutions to “develop best-in-class infrastructure”
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced it will migrate to the Oracle Opera enterprise-level property management system (PMS) and IDeaS Revenue Solutions for its G3 Revenue Management System (G3 RMS) – a move that strengthens and centralises its operating platform, replacing separate solutions for each Centara property and supporting the company’s ambitious five-year growth plan.
COSI Hotel: new brand uses tech to create “freedom, connections and shared experiences”
The new COSI Hotel on Samui island is now officially open and welcoming independent, tech-savvy travellers. It is as different from a traditional hotel as a new smartphone is from the mobile phones of the 90s. Centara completely re-thought what a hotel should be for the new generation of connected, freedom loving, pricey-frill-hating travellers.
Centara Hotels and Resorts 3 point plan for change
Following Centara’s recent announcement that it had strengthened its management team by welcoming back seasoned industry professional Markland Blaiklock, in a newly formed role of Deputy CEO, the group has now released its significant expansion plans for the next five years.
Centara: Markland Blaiklock to lead expansion project
Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the continued expansion of Centara, which aims to double both its revenues and number of properties over the next five years.
COSI Samui: innovative, affordable and undeniably cool
Centara Hotels & Resorts have announced they are now taking bookings for their new COSI Hotel Samui on Chaweng beach, opening 1st December. It is the first property for Centara’s new COSI brand, designed as an innovative and affordable lifestyle hub for a new generation of digitally-driven travellers.
Phuket Launches “Hearts With Hands, Keep Phuket Clean”
The Phuket Hotels Association is encouraging locals and tourists to support a Hearts with Hands, Keep Phuket Clean beach clean up event
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