Featured stories from TravelWeekly Asia: Ascott in Europe, Holiday In Express’ rapid growth, Hello Kitty dim sum
Ascott aims for 10,000 apartment units in Europe by 2020
Ascott has announced its target of 10,000 apartment units in Europe by 2020 with the opening of Citadines Suites Arc de Triomphe Paris.
Lee Chee Koon, Ascott’s CEO, said, “Europe remains one of our key markets. Our asset size in Europe is over S$1.5 billion. We have been investing in France for over 10 years and more than half of Ascott’s Europe portfolio is in the country. We continue to see strong potential for serviced residences in France.”
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Holiday Inn Express is IHG’s fastest growing brand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) sees its Holiday Inn Express as its fastest growing brand across the world.
Karin Sheppard, chief operating officer for Australasia, Japan, Korea & Franchise, IHG commented, “Holiday Inn Express is our fastest growing brand globally – on average, we open two new Holiday Inn Express hotels every week – and is an ideal option for the modern, on-the-go traveller. Our hotels offer guests everything they need and nothing they don’t while being situated in central easily accessible locations.”
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Hong Kong restaurant offers Hello Kitty dim sum
A restaurant in Hong Kong now offers Hello Kitty dim sum. The famous Kitty who creators once claimed is not a cat now appears as delectable dim sum fare for die-hard fans.
The Hello Kitty motif is present on several selections of the menu. After being impressed by the cuteness of it all, diners can then chomp down on their dim sum.
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