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The 344-room  Songbei Shangri-La  opened today in the fabled city of ice – Harbin, marking Shangri-La’s second debut in this north eastern city 18 years after the group opened the Shangri-La Hotel, Harbin in 1999.  The gleaming new property anchors Shangri-La in the heart of Songbei’s business district and in a historic city that has witnessed the dawn of the Jin (1115-1234) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, as well as cultural influences from neighbouring Russia. Located on the edge of the Songhua River’s north bank and  a convenient five-minute drive from the city’s internationally renowned ice festival at the Ice & Snow World, Songbei Shangri-La, Harbin is in a neighbourhood that includes local attractions such as the Sun Island Garden, Siberian Tiger Park and Harbin Great Theatre.  Just 40 minutes and 30 minutes away are the international airport and Harbin West Railway Station, respectively. “We are proud to have been part of Harbin’s development...

The proud flagship of JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort and Spa will open its doors to public in January 2017, making it the first international luxury hotel brand on Phu Quoc island. The resort offers a selection of 243 lavish rooms, suites, apartments and villas. Bill Bensley’s whimsical touches now blend harmoniously with modern comfort and JW world-class service to make an exceptional stay. At a 54 square-meter minimum, the resort’s guestrooms provide generous space for indulgence.  Let your imagination run wild. The design narrative is based on a mythical academy of learning with each building on the premises modeled after an academic department. Famed architect Bill Bensley has woven his magic into every detail. The emerald color of the ocean paints a perfect backdrop to the palate on which the architecture thrives. Each detail has been carefully crafted in accordance to its inspiration. Wherever you turn in this r...