FHA-HoReCa – Asia’s Premier Foodservice and Hospitality Event

Over 45,000 trade attendees from 70 regions are expected to visit over 800+ exhibitors fro more than 30 countries and regions, including international pavilions from China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Spain and Taiwan Region.

Spanning across 50,000 square metres at the Singapore EXPO, FHA-HoReCa will see five core segments 

• Bakery, Pastry & Gelato
• Foodservice & Hospitality Equipment 
• Hospitality Style
• Hospitality Technology
• Speciality Coffee & Tea

On top of that, there are four days of competitions, seminars, and workshops led by industry experts. For FHA-HoReCa 2024 event, it will feature a 30% increase in new exhibitors across all five segments. Keep a lookout for those companies below:

• A leader in the foodtech industry, Codemax will be exhibiting at FHA-HoReCa for the first time, showcasing automation and data exchange to enhance productivity and traceability.
• Tsuboichi Tea Manufacturing, a long-established company since 1850, will be bringing Japanese-crafted Kombucha to Singapore for the first time.
• Molton Brown, a luxury British brand with a Royal Warrant from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is showcasing its newest haircare collection encased in 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum.
• Creating world-class dairy products for foodservice businesses, Anchor Food Professional will also launch its newest product, Infiniti Cream, at the trade event.
• Lynns Limited, a leading ceramics manufacturer, will exclusively bring BoneChina tableware made with 45% bone ash to Singapore,
• “Normann Srl, a family-owned company from La Croce, Italy, will unveil an innovative modular blast chilling system, capable of transforming cold rooms into blast chillers or creating adaptable, large-scale chilling solutions for any space and more.

A Green Focus on Sustainable Foodservice and Hospitality – Future of Hospitality and Foodservice 

At FHA-HoReCa 2024, there is a Green Focus on Sustainable Foodservice and Hospitality – Future of Hospitality and Foodservice. Sustainable tourism in the Asia-Pacific region is increasingly gaining momentum as both a necessity and an opportunity within the hotel industry. In earlier years, those measures were limited to superficial measures such as opt-in linen changes and glass water bottles. Nowadays, properties are now moving towards integrating more rooted, innovative measures in their infrastructure. 

This is most evident in Singapore, where over 40% of hotels are steadfastly test-bedding new technologies and innovations while pursuing Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification. At FHA-HoReCa 2024, they are debuting the Future of Hospitality Seminar, supporting these efforts and gathering hospitality industry leaders to discuss key themes shaping the sector.

The Future of Hospitality Seminar is focused on fostering innovation and sustainability, they will feature speakers from Hotel Associations of various countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand), Singapore Institute of Technology, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and SPORE Gardens, covering three themes:

• Envisioning the Future of Hospitality 
• Sustainability and Hotel Design
• Technology & Innovation 

Other New Happenings at FHA-HoReCa 2024

FHA-HoReCa 2024 is introducing the inaugural FSTEC Asia, integrating it into the bi-annual lineup, paving the way for discussions and innovations at the intersection of hospitality and technology. FSTEC Asia will offer two days of global expert talks and sponsorship opportunities addressing the growing tech needs of APAC restaurant companies featuring some of the industry biggest names including CEC Entertainement, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Five Guys Enterprises, Informa Connect Food Service, Pepper Lunch, Restaurant Business, Technomic, Unlisted Collection, and more.

More than a premier trade platform 

FHA-HoReCa is more than a premier trade platform, they are also poised to be 2024’s pinnacle culinary showcase with a series of new high-stakes competitions.

FHA Bakery Challenge

Making its debut in 2024, the FHA Bakery Challenge will spotlight budding bakers with a “Grand Breakfast” theme to redefine breakfast, while the FHA Dessert Challenge, co-organised with Singapore’s Pastry Alliance, aims to elevate the artistry of 30 top pastry chefs.

FHA Barista Challenge

Southeast Asia region is well known for their coffee craze. Catering to this coffee craze in FHA-HoReCa 2024, they are also debuting FHA Barista Challenge, featuring four competitions:

• Barista Speed Challenge
• Cafe Menu Challenge 
• Coffee Brewing Challenge 
• Coffee Mixology Challenge 

All designed to test baristas’ versatility and creativity. 

Alongside these new competitions, there are also the Asian Gelato Cup and Asian Pastry Cup, where leading chefs from across the continent compete to qualify for the Gelato World Cup in Italy and the World Pastry Cup in Lyon. 

Esteemed judges assessing these remarkable creations include: French World Pastry Champion (2009 & 2017) Marc Rivière, WACS-approved Pastry International Judge Kenny Kong, and Italian Master Gelato Chef Sergio Colalucci.

Singapore’s First Global Chefs Challenge 

The ultimate showdown, FHA-HoReCa is partnering with Worldchefs and Singapore Chefs Association, to host Singapore’s first Global Chefs Challenge Finals in 34 years featuring 4 categories:

• Global Chefs Challenge
• Global Young Chefs Challenge
• Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
• Inaugural Global Vegan Challenge 

Global Chefs Challenge Finals will feature a stellar lineup of 72 chefs from 25 countries, including:

• Singaporean rising star Joe Chong Ming Jie, junior sous chef of one-MICHELIN-starred Speilsalen
• Romanian Dobre Andrei Flavian, Best Male Pastry Chef of 2023;
• Dinars Zvidrins, Latvian Chef of the Year in 2021;
• Chilean Miguel Angel Gonzalez, reigning Campeón América Global Pastry Chef 2023 and executive chef at Brussels Chocolates;
• Ale Mordasini, Swiss head chef of MICHELIN-starred restaurants such as Krone and Steinhalle;
• Indonesian Raymon Permana , the first runner-up of the Global Vegan Chef Challenge Asia 2023, and more.

Register Now and See you at FHA-HoReCa 2024!

If you are in the F&B, hospitality, foodservice, travel and tourism industries, don’t miss FHA-HoReCa 2024 in Singapore! 

Registration for on-site seminars is highly encouraged through a 2- step process: please 

1. register for FHA-HoReCa here, then 
2. register for respective seminars from your profile page.

FHA-HoReCa 2024

• Date: 22nd to 25th October 2024 (Tuesday to Friday)
• Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm | 10:00am to 4:00pm (Last Day)
• Venue: Singapore EXPO, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
• Website: https://www.fhahoreca.com 

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IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024

IHC Indian New Year Open House will take place on 13th and 14th April 2024, and it will feature the theme “Hospitality”. There is an exciting line-up of immersive dinning experiences, craft workshops and performances that warmly invite visitors to experience the traditions and practices of the Indian New Year.

For the Indian New Year celebrations in Singapore, it is observed by various Indian sub-communities, each with its own rich traditions and cultural practices. For example, Tamil families celebrate Puthandu; the Sikh community observes Vesakhi; while the Malayalee, Telugu, and Bengali communities observe Vishu, Ugadi and Poila Baishakh respectively.

At IHC’s Indian New Year Open House, they will showcase a selection of these traditions that shape the warm and vibrant atmosphere of Indian New Year celebrations in Singapore. 

Exciting line-up of programmes at IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024

There is an exciting line-up of programmes at IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024. There is the Signature Banana Leaf Meal Etiquette Workshop that allows visitors to delve into South Indian customs and traditions. Visitors can also step into the intricate wold of pichwai paintings with the Pichwai Art of Plates – Painting Workshop, which pays homage to the traditional art form that originated more than 400 years ago.

There is also the Malayalee Sadya Meal Experience, a gastronomic workshop that explores the significance of the dishes in the traditional Sadya vegetarian meal that is typically reserved for special occasions. Visitors an immerse in the culture and traditions of the Malayalee community through this workshop. 

The Kerala Mural Art Masterclass, led by renowned Kerala mural artist Manikandan Punnakkal, visitors can learn the techniques and secrets behind the ancient craft of Kerala mural art. These programmes complement IHC’s latest special exhibition, Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore, which is ongoing until 15th September 2024.

Other programmes include complimentary lobby craft activities, live performances, as well as free henna drawings and snacks. For selected programmes, registration is required. 

When you are visiting IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024, do visit Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore special exhibition and learn more about the rich heritage of the Malayaless community. There are free guided tours at 3pm every Wednesday and Friday, as well as 11am on every second and last Saturday of the month. 

Highlight – Signature Banana Leaf Rice Etiquette Workshop

One highlight of IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024 is this Signature Banana Leaf Rice Etiquette Workshop. Not only will you get to taste delicious food, this is going to be an awesome South Indian food, customs, traditions and culture learning experience for you! 

This workshop will demonstrate the proper techniques of enjoying a sumptuous banana leaf meal, and they will reveal the significance behind each dish in this important celebratory tradition. At the media preview, I learned so much more about the customs and traditions while enjoying my Banana Leaf Rice.

Although this wasn’t my first time eating Banana Leaf rice, I didn’t know that there are proper techniques to enjoy, eating sequence etc. On top of those new learning experiences, one thing stood out, it was the warmth of Indian hospitality. That was priceless, making it so much more meaningful, heart warming and wonderful. 

IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024 List of Programmes

Free programmes

Free drop-in craft activities

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 10am – 5pm
• Admission fee: Free

Free Henna

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby

• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
• Admission fee: Free

Live Outdoor Performances

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, Facade
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Free Vadai and Chai

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Ticketed programmes 

Signature Banana Leaf Rice Etiquette Workshop

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Activity Room
• Date: 14 April
• Time: 11.30am – 1pm
• Admission fee: $25
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Malayalee Sadya Meal Experience

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Activity Room
• Date: 13 April
• Time:
• ● 11am – 12.30pm
• ● 3pm – 4.30pm
• Admission fee: $25
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Kerala Mural Art Masterclass

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Seminar Room (IHC Office)
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 3pm – 5pm
• Admission fee: $15
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Pichwai Art on Plates – Painting Workshop

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Activity Room
• Date: 14 April
• Time: 2pm – 4pm
• Admission fee: $10
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

For more information on IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024

If you like to know more information about Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) programmes, updates and on IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024, please  visit http://indianheritage.org.sg or IHC’s Facebook and Instagram page.

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The topics on climate change, sustainability, eco-friendly measures, waste reduction and key environmental issues have been on my mind especially over the past few years as I started to be more mindful and conscious of climate, global warming, urbanisation, wastage of resources. During the global pandemic period that started from 2020, our work and living was thrown upside down, while the world travel and tourism industries were severely affected, it did give the world  travel and tourism industries the time to look at sustainability, eco-friendly measures that can be implemented for the good and future of our planet Earth.

Impact Report

Since TTC launch its sustainability strategy, in the space of 15 months, the global operator has been working tirelessly towards its 11 goals that are anchored to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Inside TTC Impact Report, it highlights the cumulative progress that they have made so far as the company seeks to shape a better future for the travel industry, the local communities and local people it visits, the planet and wildlife. 

“This first, and future Impact Reports, enable us to evaluate the progress we’re making as a company as well as individual brands, so we can track our increasing achievements and acknowledge the areas that need more work,” says Shannon Guihan, The Travel Corporation’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “Our sustainability strategy, How We Tread Right, was carefully designed to enable meaningful measurements with a clear focus on action. We are singularly focused on the success of these actions on the issues we aim to address, and recognize that our impact can only be understood through measurement and transparency.” 

TTC recognises that there is a growing expectation from guests and customers around the world who want to make responsible choices and travel more sustainably. That includes supporting local communities and reducing environmental impacts. Travelers are also seeking a meaningful holiday experience with the guidance of a knowledgable Travel Advisor.

“With the upcoming Stockholm+50 international environmental conference convened by the United Nations General Assembly, issues including climate change, sustainable food production and animal welfare are global issues which require urgent action,” adds Brett Tollman, Chairman of The Travel Corporation. “In sharing our blueprint to do better, we hope to engage our industry to join the fight against these critical planetary challenges, as it’s only in working together with clear intent that we can truly make travel a force for good and safeguard our planet for future travellers,” he concludes. 

How We Tread Right

TTC and its 41 brands within TTC’s family, they want to address sustainability in two key ways, through HWTR, its sustainability strategy featuring 11 SMART goals, and its TreadRight Foundation that supports the advancement of these goals through giving. 

Here are some key takeaways from the Impact Report highlighting its cumulative progress against TTC’s 11 sustainability goals from September 2020 through December 2021 include:

PLANET 

• Developed net zero targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), currently under review and will be shared later in 2022. 
• Contiki announced their carbon neutral trips as of January 1st, 2022. 
• Sourced 28 per cent of their global electricity needs from renewable sources. 
• Switched nine additional properties to 100 per cent renewable electricity. 
• Introduced food waste management systems at 30 per cent of our hotels and Uniworld ships. 
• Reduced printed brochures by 88 per cent from 2019. 

PEOPLE 

• Introduced 554 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences across TTC itineraries, educational experiences designed to advance the UNSDGs, which positively impact and support the people and communities they visit. 
• In 2021, 51 per cent of all TTC itineraries had at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, surpassing the goal set to reach 50 per cent by 2025. 
• Offered 65 TTC itineraries visiting 110 developing regions. 

WILDLIFE 

• Assessed 400+ wildlife experiences to ensure 100 per cent compliance with our Animal Welfare Policy. 

If you like to know more information on The Travel Corporation’s full Impact Report and learn more about the progress TTC and its brands have achieved against its How We Tread Right sustainability strategy, please visit their website https://impact.treadright.org/progress/ 

Personal Thoughts and Views

This is part of my ongoing “Special Theme Q2 2022 – Fully Restarting Tourism” series, covering news and developments of the travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries worldwide.

As travel restrictions are gradually lifted across the world, we should be witnessing a (truly and finally) fully restarting tourism movement in Q2-Q3/Q4 2022. The travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries around the world would need time to ramp up, getting back to speed, from getting skilled and experienced staff back, to re-training and getting back to pre-pandemic levels again. 

The topics on climate change, sustainability, reducing food waste, eco-friendly measures are crucial and very important areas for the whole world to take necessary actions starting now and in the coming years ahead.

Although the world travel and tourism industries are gradually reopening up again from the recent global pandemic situation, working to get back on track, the areas of sustainability, reducing wastage, eco-friendly measures and many more areas are key areas for the world travel and tourism industries to work on, hand-in-hand together as we move out from this global pandemic situation.

It’s good to know more in-depth about The Travel Corporation and the 41 award-winning brands within TTC’s family global initiatives, strategies, directions and leadership in sustainability and care for the planet. 

We are all in it together, the time is now to tread right, to fight climate change, achieve sustainability, reduce wastage of resources and many more work needed to be done, for the home we are living in, Planet Earth.

* Information and pictures courtesy of The Travel Corporation and Redhill *

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Special Theme Q2 2022 – Fully Restarting Tourism 

Why such a theme “Fully Restarting Tourism”? This was a follow up from my June 2021 article on “When Can We Restart Tourism”, at that particular period in time, the world was still caught in between opening up and managing the global pandemic situation.

Fast forward three quarters into Q2 2022, the global pandemic situation is under better control and getting more stable, although the world is not of the woods yet. We can start to see more countries opening up their borders and restrictions, the activities have started to kick in, with tourism organisations ramping up their publicity, awareness and marketing campaigns, along with many other industry players from the travel, tourism aviation and hospitality industries. 

That’s how I personally view it, “Fully Restarting Tourism”, finally! However, my personal analysis are that while we are absolutely delighted in fully restarting tourism, this is not an immediate change/recovery. Things and changes are going to take a bit of time to get up to speed, from both demand and supply side of things, my personal estimation is that it would start to peak in Q3 (June school holidays) or Q4 2022 (year end school holidays, year end Christmas festive season). 

Call for media pitches from travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries 

For my special theme Q2 2022 – Fully restarting tourism. I am inviting a call for media pitches from travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries around the world, not just from Singapore or from regional countries.

Whether you are travel industry players with forecasts and insights, destination travel and tourism marketing companies/agencies, travel stories for your community tourism. For the Singapore market, I am open to discussions/collaborations with inbound tourism or outbound tourism industry players too.

The deadline for my pitches is 30th June 2022. This special theme “Fully Restarting Tourism” would be my key topics for Q2 and Q3 2022, with a possible extension into Q4 2022, depending on how the world travel and tourism industries move during the next few months. 

Wanderlust Dreams, Hopes, and Plans

During this period, I hope there would be opportunities opening up again either for travel photography/writing assignments/commissioned work. However, I won’t mind familiarisation media trips too if that opportunity arises. 

I have a number of countries that I would like to visit again soon. For short haul travel trips, I might start off with regional countries Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. As for long haul travel trips, I would visit Japan first before planning other countries with Europe likely my next destination. 

For all fellow travel writers, photographers and wanderlusts, I think it is safe to say that we are fully restarting tourism. 

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Capella Singapore has partnered with a range of local and international brands to bring the best and most unique holiday experiences in the city through a series of pop-ups for their guests on a staycation during this year end festive season. This is in line with Capella Hotels and Resorts’ dedication to offer an enriching experience for all guests, Capella Singapore’s ever-changing roster of upcoming pop-ups ensures that no two stays are the same. The brand pop-up experiences at Capella Singapore is something different and unique, giving the local staycation scene a breadth of fresh air.

“We’re constantly thinking of ways we can elevate our stay experience and ensure that our guests are enjoying unique, compelling activities that they will remember for years to come,” shares Fernando Gibaja, Capella Singapore’s General Manager. “These initial pop-ups are the first few of many as we continue to offer an unparalleled luxury hospitality experience.

The brand pop-up experiences series includes mastering the fine art of writing with Montblanc, drumming with award winning Chow Kiat, learning the basics of organic farming with Edible Garden City and up close and personal wildlife encounters with Dr Ooz from the Singapore Zoo.

Calligraphy with Montblanc

While typed text can feel impersonal, a handwritten note or letter is charged with the emotion, energy and time of the writer. Handwritten letters are not just a romantic pastime tinged with nostalgia, it’s a unique form of self-expression that builds a meaningful connection with others. Guests can explore self-expression through handwriting and the art of calligraphy with Montblanc.

Available on December 18 from 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Drumming Jam Session

Guided by local award-winning drummer, Mr. Er Chow Kiat, rhythm enthusiasts can learn how to lock down a groove and be the backbone of a band. Participants will gain insightful first-hand knowledge in basic drum theory and techniques in this specially curated workshop.

Available on December 1, 8 and 15, from 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. and 12:00p.m. –1:00p.m.

Your Edible Garden

Foodies will delight in a session with Edible Garden City, where they’ll be able to learn the basics of organic farming, how to grow micro-greens growing, kombucha-making and more. Dedicated to creating social change through community-centric agriculture, Edible Garden City is the perfect gateway for guests to understand how cities can become self-sufficient by growing their own food

Available on December 3, 10, and 17, from 4:00pm.

Adventures with Wildlife Reserves Singapore

Animal-lovers can embark on a journey with Wildlife Reserves Singapore, where they will witness how the reserve provides world-class animal care. ‘The Zoo Comes to Capella’, gets guests acquainted to native species such as Oriental Pied hornbill, reticulated python and pangolin with Dr Ooz from the Singapore Zoo and understand our “wilderful neighbours” better.

While ‘Zoo Careers with Wildlife Reserves’ will shine a spotlight on the dedicated keepers, veterinarians and wildlife nutritionists who work tirelessly to keep the animals in the pink of health, both physically and mentally.

Zoo Careers with Wildlife Reserves will be available virtually on 10 December from 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. and The Zoo Comes to Capella will be available on 16 December from 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. at at Capella Grand Ballroom.

For more information on Capella Singapore, please visit https://www.capellahotels.com/en/capella-singapore

If you are looking for a staycation during this year end festive period that is something different with unique experiences, do check out Capella Singapore and their brands pop-up programmes! They are suitable for both young children and adults, great time for family bonding activities!

Let’s all support our local travel, tourism and hospitality industries in Singapore during this difficult period through SingapoRediscovers!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Capella Singapore and VIM & VIGOUR *

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These new, higher quality and large format publications are different from the former bi-annual print magazines. The guides are suitable for all levels of wine connoisseurs, from beginners who are just stepping into the wonderful world of wine and the regions that they are from, to the industry professionals and fine wine collectors seeking up-to-date reviews and insights on icon wine bottles.

192 pages of insights 

The first in the series of Robert Parker Wine Advocate Annual Regional Guides are Bordeaux 2020 and California 2020. These two regions represent the best of the world of wine, the Old World and the New World. This is also where Mr Robert M. Parker Jr. first started his reviews journey, leading to the creation of the world’s most comprehensive wine review publication and most renown wine scoring system.

Each book distills over 1,500 Wine Advocate reviews of the most important wines recommended over the course of the past year, as well as retrospectives on top brands, winery highlights, vintage reports dating to the 1970s and much more. With the success of this attractive all-in-one handy format, collectors may get their hands on Burgundy, Italy and Champagne in future editions.

Bordeaux 2020 highlights:

• 2015, 2016 and 2017 vintage summaries
• 100-pointer wines for 2020, including Château Cos d’Estournel 2016
• Everything you need to know about 2018 En Primeur
• 10 best new discoveries of under-the-radar wines for 2020

California 2020 highlights:

• 2015, 2016 and 2017 vintage summaries
• An essential 2007 Napa Valley retrospective
• Vintage charts for Californian regions dating to 1970
• 100-pointer wines for 2020, including Dominus Estate 2016

Pricing and Availability 

Robert Parker Wine Advocate Annual Regional Guides are available at https://store.robertparker.com/. The books are pieced at USD$29.95 for shopping within the Continental USA, USD$34.95 for shipping to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii, and USD$44.95 for the rest of the world.

Do share Robert Parker Wine Advocate Annual Regional Guides news with your fellow wine lover friends, wine industry professionals, loved ones, family, relatives and friends who are looking for the next bottle of wine to complement their dining experience. Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On during this upcoming year end festive season celebrations! Sharing is Caring!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Robert Parker Wine Advocate and Media Outreach *

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There are three newly launched weekend staycation packages by Orchard Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, they have also chartered an open-top coach from 13th November to 31st December 2020, where guests can enjoy a 45 minute Orchard Road Christmas light-up tour as part of their weekend staycation packages.

Orchard Rendezvous Hotel Singapore is conveniently located at the start of Orchard Road, it’s the ideal starting point for those coming for their staycation to start off and rediscover Singapore’s iconic shopping street where you can dine, shop and play to your heart’s content with your family or loved ones. There is a staycation package suited for you, this is also a good time to use your SingapoRediscovers vouchers!

The open-top coach will bring guests on a memorable ride from the hotel down Orchard Road, to fully immerse in the dazzling display of Christmas lights and decorations. Available on Fridays, Saturdays, eve, and day of public holidays, it will be a round-trip charter, departing at 7.30pm and 8.30pm.

For families with children, they can enjoy quality bonding time and unwind in the comfort of the spacious Family Room with up to 4 family members as part of the Rediscover Rendezvous staycation (priced from $515 nett per night) during the year end school holidays. Enjoy a hearty breakfast spread in the comfort of your room and best of all, families will receive complimentary $100 nett dining credits for a delectable meal at selected restaurants within the hotel.

While for couples looking to spend an intimate quiet time and getaway, there is the Romantic Rendezvous in the Suite Room (priced from $398 nett per night). The two of you would have exclusive access to the Club Lounge, couples are entitled to breakfast and a delightful afternoon tea. There is alas a DIY terrarium included for couples to create their very own memento of love. In the evening, each couple can look forward to an intimate dining experience of a 3-course set dinner within the comfort of their suite.

As for those who are looking for a free and easy staycation weekend, there is the Festive Rendezvous that offers the complimentary light-up tour and a choice of a Deluxe Room (priced from $218 nett per night) or the Club Room (priced from $245 nett per night) that comes with exclusive access to the Club Lounge including breakfast and afternoon tea.

All of the three staycation packages include complimentary parking at the hotel and Wi-Fi, and a choice of an earlier check-in from 10am or an extended check out till 4pm.

For bookings and more information on Singapoliday staycation packages by Orchard Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, please visit the following:

– Rediscover Rendezvous

– Romantic Rendezvous

– Festive Rendezvous

Do share Singapoliday staycation packages by Orchard Rendezvous Hotel Singapore with your loved ones, family, relatives and friends. Let’s all explore Singapore through SingapoRediscovers!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Far East Hospitality and Media OutReach *

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The Houses are unique properties, with its character, culture and personality. As a former hospitality industry professional, it brought back memories to me, being mesmerised by both old and modern hotel architecture and design. Whenever I am on a travel photography adventure, I am always intrigued by unique stories and beautiful photographs. Houses Not Hotels, the stories of The House Collective definitely resonates something inside me.

The House Collective started her roots in Beijing in twelve years ago, quietly growing over time, one House at a time, till today, forming a unique collection of characterful properties. They are now comprised of The Opposite House, The Upper House, The Temple House and The Middle House. The House Collective name means valued people and places – personalised service, inspiring journeys, craftsmanship and design, while celebrating the individuality and character at the heart of each House.

Each House has its own story, architecture, style and personality, with their roots in some of Greater China’s leading cultural cities. The Houses embrace their differences from one another, they rather not seek to create a consensus in the experience that they are offering. Through this new campaign “Houses not Hotels”, the Houses celebrate their unique individuality.

Of the creative approach to the new campaign, Head of Brand and Communications, Teresa Muk comments, “A house is more than just four walls and a roof. It is a place with soul. The idea ‘Houses Not  Hotels’ captures not just the different look of the Houses but more importantly the magical experience of being there, made possible by our incredible teams of individuals who make each House their own.” 

The Opposite House, is an unexpected celebration of art and culture, as imagined by architect Kengo Kuma. The Atrium gallery hosts dramatic art exhibitions unveiling newly discovered local artists, and Kengo recently envisaged a new origami-inspired light wall installation within the space. With distinctive geometric design and minimalist interiors, at The Opposite House guests discover unexpected perspectives and something to appreciate at every turn. 

New for 2020, The Opposite House unveils drinking and dining spaces designed to take guests on a journey of appreciation – from the pop art-inspired Superfly, a take on neighbourhood ‘fly eateries’ of Sichuan, to Italian craftsmanship at Frasca, a sleek trattoria serving regional classics, to the modern day cultural salon that is the Union bar. 

The Upper House is a tranquil haven high above the dazzling lights of Hong Kong. An intimate urban retreat with mesmerising views of the mountains and Victoria Harbour, The Upper House is a social hub capturing the imagination of cultural creatives and tastemakers from across the globe. The hallowed ‘Up Close’ talk series see cultural trendsetters and creative global pioneers from design, fashion, wellness and more host intimate fireside chats at the Sky Lounge. 

The Temple House contrasts verdant Qing-dynasty courtyards and historic temple buildings with chic cutting-edge design. Set in culturally rich Sichuan province, The Temple House mixes tea and tranquility with culture and modern comfort in former temple grounds. Guests can browse the House library, peruse the contemporary art gallery, discover delicious innovative plant-based dishes and local teas at Mi Xun Teahouse, or enjoy House-made restorative, sustainable treatments with natural ingredients at Mi Xun Spa. 

Completing the Collective, The Middle House – a dynamic creative space in fashionable Shanghai – extols craftmanship and contemporary style. Piero Lissoni’s elegant interiors use fine Chinese materials – porcelain, ceramic, bamboo and lacquered textures – alongside a stunning 37,500-piece Venetian chandelier at the lobby space. Budding creative talent and local independent designers are discovered through The Middle House’s The Shop Project pop-up, while fashionistas from design powerhouses are often found behind the bar crafting cocktails co-hosting at the House’s Community Bartender series. 

Discover each House’s virtual love letter to its home with the ‘House Picks’ online city series, or follow the individual Houses on social media for evocative stories and insights from the destinations. Discover films revealing four hidden worlds; capturing the essence of each House through distinct directorial styles. With high-fashion editorial at The Middle House, intriguing film noir for The Upper House, whimsical fantasy at The Temple House, and experimental art at The Opposite House, each chapter together tells The House Collective story. 

For more stories from Houses Not Hotels, visit https://www.thehousecollective.com/en/houses-not-hotels/ and follow their stories through their photos and videos.

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While the global pandemic Covid-19 has caused massive impacts to the world economy, Nyetimber and the English wine industry in general continues to be a UK success story despite the challenges faced during this Covid-19 situation as consumer demand doesn’t show any sign of slowing. Total production increased from 5.9 million bottles in 2017 to 10.5 million bottles in 2019. In terms of sales, 5.5 million bottles were sold in 2019, an increase of 70% over the prior year – and international sales accounted for 10% of this. The total area under vine in the UK now stands at 3,579 hectares, up 83% since 2015. 

Cherie Spriggs, Head Winemaker at Nyetimber commented: “Having embraced the required social distancing measures we are looking forward to a bumper harvest as we have benefitted from good growing conditions this year, in particular the warm and dry summer weather which got us off to a great start. We expect 2020 to once again bear fruit of high quality for our wines.” 

Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs was named ‘Sparkling Winemaker of the Year’ at the International Wine Challenge 2018 – one of the most highly-regarded wine competitions in the world. She was the first woman as well as the first person outside the Champagne region of France to win this prestigious award. 

Nyetimber is expected to produce around one million bottles from this harvest and forecasts their production level to reach two million bottles within the next few years as more of their vineyards, including the recently planted 42 hectares of new vines in Kent bear fruit. They are also expected to sell two million bottles a year by 2030, marking a significant uplift on current levels.

The lockdown has helped to significantly increase the online sales of Nyetimber via the company’s website as the demand for home consumption has increased and the ability to buy single bottles has appealed to consumers.

The highly skilled pickers of Nyetimber is going to carefully progress across the estate’s vineyards ensuring each bunch of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes is perfectly ripe and of the highest quality, on which Nyetimber prides itself. After each bunch of grapes is carefully picked, they will make their way into Nyetimber’s state-of-the-art pressing centre which incorporates gravity flow to ensure the highest quality of juice is extracted. 

Nyetimber is regarded as the pre-eminent English Sparkling Wine brand and it has been a pioneer of the English wine movement winning multiple international awards. Nyetimber wines are seen as world class, and while its sales have grown significantly in recent years, the growth has not come at the expense of quality.

If you would like to order Nyetimber Sparkling Wine, they are available for purchase online in Singapore from  Analogue Wine Merchants, as well as being poured at some of the most sought-after establishments in Singapore.

Do share this Nyetimber buyer harvest news with your fellow sparkling wine fans, loved ones, family, relatives and friends. I reckon this would make a great drink for your dinners, gatherings and festive celebrations with your loved ones, family and friends.

For more information on Nyetimber, please visit and discover more about them on the following social media sites:

Website: nyetimber.com / Instagram: @nyetimber / Twitter: @Nyetimber

Facebook: Nyetimber Wines  / Pinterest: NyetimberW / YouTube: Nyetimber

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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Singapore is having a lavish dine-in feast on Thursday 26th November 2020, in addition to that, the restaurant will be offering full and half turkeys to takeaway for those wishing to celebrate Thanksgiving holiday at home.

Dining In on Thursday 26th November 2020

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is globally renowned for combining a traditional turkey dinner with the dry-aged beef. For this Thanksgiving menu, it will include Boneless Turkey Breast and USDA Prime Petite Filet Mignon, served with Roasted Vegetables, Baked Sweet Potato,and Stuffing. 

It’s priced at S$168++ per person, the set menu will kickstart with Caesar Salad with Bacon, followed by a Butternut Squash Soup with Corn Bread. At the end of the feast, Apple Strudel served with Ice Cream will round off this wonderful and delicious set menu. This indulgent menu will be available all day on Thursday 26th November 2020.

Turkey Takeaway | Pre-Order from 20th October 2020 for collection between Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th November 2020

For those who wish to celebrate Thanksgiving holiday from the comfort of your own home, you can order turkey takeaway from Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, following the success of their takeaway menu earlier this year.

You can have a choice of succulent whole or half turkeys, they will available for pre-order online from 20th October for collection between Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th November 2020. The pre-cooked turkeys will be served with Stuffing, Roasted Vegetables, Mashed Sweet Potato and Cranberry sauce.

The full turkeys will be priced at S$128++ (recommended for parties of 8 pax), whilst half turkeys will be at S$78++ (recommended for parties of 4 pax).

Thanksgiving 2020 is coming soon, do share Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Singapore Thanksgiving 2020 Plans with your loved ones, family, relatives and friends that are planning to celebrate Thanksgiving 2020 in Singapore.

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For more information, please visit www.wolfgangssteakhouse.sg 

For reservations or enquiries, please call: +65 6887 5885 

Facebook: Wolfgang’s Steakhouse SG

Instagram: @wolfgangssteakhousesg 

Address: 1 Nanson Road, #02-01, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay. 

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