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Buzzing October

When Luxury Meets Adventure Star Cruises Voted “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line
Rascal - both by name and nature - is the luxurious Phinisi 2017”
yacht that everyone wants to get on board. Fast making a As Asia’s pioneering cruise line brand, Star Cruises was once
name for herself amongst the most adventurous of luxury again recognised by travel and tourism professionals world-
travellers, Rascal brings an entirely new hospitality experi- wide as “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line” for six consecutive years
ence to the boundless waters of Indonesia’s archipelago. since 2012, at this year’s 24th Annual World Travel Awards
Available for private charter only, a Rascal journey allows Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Shanghai, China
its guests to take the reign – it has no enforced itineraries, on June 4.
limits, rules or regulations, allowing a group of up to 10 Moving ahead,
adults to challenge themselves, push the boundaries and Star Cruises
get their adrenaline pumping. will continue to
develop the Asian
cruise industry
and strengthen
its position in the
contemporary
market segment
with bold initia-
tives including
the addition of
two new and
modern “Global
Class” ships in
2020 and 2021.

Eco- conscious Element Kuala Lumpur Marks The
Brand’s Debut In Southeast Asia Introducing Olivier Lenoir, General Manager Of
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announced Andaz Singapore
the debut of the Element Hotels brand to Southeast Asia, Opened in September 2017, the new Andaz Singapore was
with the opening of Element Kuala Lumpur. Designed by pleased to announce the appointment of General Manager
globally-acclaimed architects Foster+Partners, the welcom- Olivier Lenoir, who led the opening of the property and
ing, open-planned studios - along with the single and managed all aspects of the pre-opening stages of develop-
multi-room suites - are ideal for larger groups and extended ment. In his new role, Olivier was also be responsible for
stay travellers. overseeing all property operations.
Element Kuala Lumpur is Green Building Index (GBI) An experienced hotelier and Hyatt veteran, Olivier began
certified with an eco-friendly design and best practices his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation 17 years ago. Prior
including a rainwater harvesting system, indoor air quality to joining Andaz Singapore, he most recently served as the
CO2 monitor and energy-efficient LED lighting. Built green hotel manager at Grand Hyatt Singapore, having begun his
from the ground-up, Element Hotels incorporates sustain- career with postings at Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Grand Hyatt
able design and eco-friendly practices from the beginning. Shenzhen and Grand Hyatt Taipei.

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