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Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool Celebrates Book Launch

April 7, 2026

Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool Celebrates Book Launch

Few hotels carry the weight of a city’s most famous story in their walls. On 6 February, Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool opened its doors for the launch of a book that documents how this property became one of Liverpool’s most culturally distinctive hotels, welcoming guests from the Beatles community, civic leaders, and the hotel team for an evening that brought that story to life.

Gathered for the book launch (left to right): Alfie Abbott, Business Development Manager, Hard Days Night Hotel; Bill Heckle, Owner and Director of The Cavern Club and Cavern City Tours; Lord Mayor Cllr Barbara Murray; Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region; Shannon MacDonald, Beatles Artist; and Liam Baker-Bellew, General Manager of Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool.
Gathered for the book launch (left to right): Alfie Abbott, Business Development Manager, Hard Days Night Hotel; Bill Heckle, Owner and Director of The Cavern Club and Cavern City Tours; Lord Mayor Cllr Barbara Murray; Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region; Shannon MacDonald, Beatles Artist; and Liam Baker-Bellew, General Manager of Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool.
A Room Full of Legacy

The evening drew figures whose connections to Liverpool and its musical heritage ran deep. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister, was among those present, alongside Bill Heckle, owner of the world-famous Cavern Club. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Barbara Murray, and Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Labour MP, also attended, lending civic significance to the occasion.

Julia Baird, sister of the late John Lennon, at the Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool book launch.
Julia Baird, sister of the late John Lennon, at the Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool book launch.
The Story Behind the Hotel

The concept for the evening centred on showcasing the artwork that inspired the property from its original concept through to its evolution as one of Liverpool’s most culturally distinctive hotels. Every detail reflected this narrative, from the “Zebra Crossing” dancefloor and vinyl records used to serve canapes, to the hotel’s signature Strawberry Fields cocktail.

Unveiling of the large prints featured in the book, offering a visual journey through the hotel’s story.
Unveiling of the large prints featured in the book, offering a visual journey through the hotel’s story.
Teamwork on the Ground

The success of the evening was driven by strong on-site collaboration. Kieran Cawley, Marketing Manager for UK and Europe, worked alongside the team including Liam Baker-Bellew, General Manager of Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool, to ensure the event ran smoothly and positioned the occasion as a meaningful next chapter for the property.

The artworks displayed on easels during the launch are the main pictures and large prints featured in the book, each telling part of the story of how the hotel came to be.
The artworks displayed on easels during the launch are the main pictures and large prints featured in the book, each telling part of the story of how the hotel came to be.

Lunar New Year Luncheon: Millennium Hotels and Resorts

April 7, 2026

Lunar New Year Luncheon: Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Millennium Hotels and Resorts welcomed the Lunar New Year with a festive Chinese New Year luncheon held at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, in appreciation of colleagues and their dedication throughout the past year. The gathering brought together colleagues from across the organisation to reconnect and mark the start of the Lunar New Year together.

Opening Address

Executive Director Mr Kwek Eik Sheng opened the event with an address expressing appreciation to teams across the organisation for their continued commitment and contributions. In his remarks, he reflected on the importance of collaboration and shared success.

If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
– Executive Director Mr Kwek Eik Sheng

The message underscored the value of teamwork and unity as the organisation looks ahead with renewed purpose and optimism.

Executive Director Mr Kwek Eik Sheng addressed colleagues at the Chinese New Year luncheon, reflecting on the value of collaboration and shared success across Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Executive Director Mr Kwek Eik Sheng addressed colleagues at the Chinese New Year luncheon, reflecting on the value of collaboration and shared success across Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Lo Hei Ceremony and Festive Menu

Colleagues gathered for the auspicious lo hei ceremony, tossing the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian salmon to symbolise abundance, good fortune, and a hopeful start to the new year. The ceremony was followed by a specially curated seven-course Chinese New Year menu, thoughtfully prepared to offer a refined dining experience.

The Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian salmon formed the centrepiece of the lo hei ceremony, symbolising abundance and good fortune for the year ahead.
The Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian salmon formed the centrepiece of the lo hei ceremony, symbolising abundance and good fortune for the year ahead.
The Chinese New Year luncheon took place at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, where colleagues enjoyed a specially curated seven-course festive menu.
The Chinese New Year luncheon took place at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, where colleagues enjoyed a specially curated seven-course festive menu.
Live Entertainment

The Kim Hock Music Band, featuring singer Coco, brought energy and entertainment to the afternoon. The lively music created the backdrop as colleagues mingled, shared laughter, and enjoyed the festive gathering together.

Leadership and Colleagues
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Colleagues from across Millennium Hotels and Resorts came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

The luncheon reflected Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ culture of appreciation and camaraderie, setting a positive tone as the organisation looks ahead to another year of collaboration, growth, and shared success.

Grand Millennium Muscat Previews Ramadan Season

April 7, 2026

Grand Millennium Muscat Previews Ramadan Season

A First Look at Seasonal Dining

Ahead of the Holy Month, Grand Millennium Muscat welcomed a select group of influencers and valued corporate clients for an exclusive Ramadan preview evening, offering guests their first taste of what the season will bring to the hotel.

The Grand Millennium Muscat team gathered to welcome guests to their exclusive Ramadan preview, setting the tone for an evening built around seasonal flavours and warm hospitality.
The Grand Millennium Muscat team gathered to welcome guests to their exclusive Ramadan preview, setting the tone for an evening built around seasonal flavours and warm hospitality.

The curated experience brought together live cooking stations and signature dishes in an elegant setting, taking guests on a culinary journey that blended authentic regional favourites with refined international selections. Every element reflected the rich flavours and traditions that define Ramadan dining at the property.

VIP guests and corporate partners at the Ramadan preview evening, where Grand Millennium Muscat showcased its seasonal offerings to key stakeholders in the Muscat community.
Strengthening Partnerships

Beyond the culinary showcase, the evening served as a platform for Grand Millennium Muscat to connect with its corporate partners and content creators, fostering meaningful engagement whilst highlighting the elevated dining experiences that define the hotel. Strategic on-ground branding throughout the venue reinforced the visibility of key loyalty platforms, including MVP, MCP, and MyMillennium Biz.

Influencers, corporate clients, and hotel leadership came together at the Ramadan preview, building connections that extend well beyond a single evening.
Influencers, corporate clients, and hotel leadership came together at the Ramadan preview, building connections that extend well beyond a single evening.

As Grand Millennium Muscat prepares to welcome guests throughout Ramadan, the preview evening signalled the property’s commitment to creating memorable moments of togetherness, reflection, and exceptional dining for the wider community.

Longjing Tea Experience: Millennium Resort Hangzhou

April 7, 2026

Longjing Tea Experience: Millennium Resort Hangzhou

Millennium Resort Hangzhou has launched a Longjing tea-themed room package this spring, drawing on the resort’s location in the Hangzhou Longjing tea-producing area. The package integrates the charm of the limited Spring tea season with a comfortable holiday, allowing guests to experience Chinese tea culture through an immersive, hands-on activity.

What the Package Includes

The package offers a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room, an exclusive Longjing tea-picking experience in the tea fields for two guests, and a customised exquisite tea canister. Guests walk into the green Longjing tea fields, pick fresh tea buds by hand under the guidance of professionals, and experience the fun and craftsmanship of tea picking. The picked tea leaves are placed into the customised tea canister as a spring souvenir.

Longjing tea from the Hangzhou tea-producing region forms the centrepiece of the spring experience at Millennium Resort Hangzhou.
Longjing tea from the Hangzhou tea-producing region forms the centrepiece of the spring experience at Millennium Resort Hangzhou.
The green Longjing tea fields surrounding Millennium Resort Hangzhou, where guests pick fresh tea buds by hand as part of the spring room package.
The green Longjing tea fields surrounding Millennium Resort Hangzhou, where guests pick fresh tea buds by hand as part of the spring room package.
A Spring Connection to Tea Culture

With tea as the medium, the package allows guests to get close to nature, taste the fragrance of spring tea, and immerse themselves in the heritage of Chinese tea culture. It is designed as a healing and meaningful spring holiday that goes beyond a standard hotel stay.

Fresh spring tea buds of the kind guests collect during the tea-picking experience at Millennium Resort Hangzhou.
Fresh spring tea buds of the kind guests collect during the tea-picking experience at Millennium Resort Hangzhou.
Each guest receives a customised tea canister sealed with leaves picked during their visit, a practical souvenir of the spring tea experience.
Each guest receives a customised tea canister sealed with leaves picked during their visit, a practical souvenir of the spring tea experience.
The Deluxe Room forms part of the Longjing tea room package at Millennium Resort Hangzhou, where guests wake to views of the tea-growing landscape before heading into the fields to pick fresh buds.
The Deluxe Room forms part of the Longjing tea room package at Millennium Resort Hangzhou, where guests wake to views of the tea-growing landscape before heading into the fields to pick fresh buds.
Availability and Reservations

The tea-picking experience runs daily from 14:30 to 16:30, available from 20 March to 10 April 2026. For reservations, please call +86 0571 876136666. 

Four Ways to Savour Spring at Orchard Hotel Singapore

April 7, 2026

Four Ways to Savour Spring at Orchard Hotel Singapore

This spring, Orchard Hotel Singapore brings together a vibrant collection of dining experiences across its restaurants and bars, each thoughtfully curated to suit every occasion.

From indulgent afternoon teas and a hearty meat-focused buffet to refined Cantonese tasting menus and the debut of a new outdoor bar along Orchard Road, guests are invited to explore a season of flavour, discovery, and relaxed indulgence.

OZ Meats Buffet at The Orchard Cafe

The Australian Meats Festival at The Orchard Cafe runs from 4 March to 30 April 2026, serving up some of the best cuts Australia has to offer. Slow-roasted AUS Grain-Fed Striploin headlines the Carving Station, while the Charcoal Grill sizzles with Beef Tri-Tip, Short Plate, and Veal Tenderloin. From the Live Station, guests can tuck into AUS Beef Noodle Soup, Claypot Prawn, Ginseng Chicken, and AUS Pull Pork or Wagyu Beef Quesadilla or Sliders, with a Nachos Station piled high with AUS Grain-Fed Beef or Pork Con-Carne on the side. Sweet finishes include Tim Tam Tarts with Berries, Classic Lamington, and Passion Fruit Pavlova with Fresh Fruit.

Weekday lunch is priced at $88++ and dinner at $102++. Weekend lunch is $98++ and dinner $112++. My Millennium members enjoy 1-for-1 pricing for the first 50 guests daily, then 30% off thereafter. Children aged five and below dine free, and those aged six to twelve receive 50% off adult pricing.

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The Australian Meats Festival at The Orchard Cafe features premium cuts from the Carving and Charcoal Grill stations alongside live cooking, soups, and indulgent desserts.
Award-Winning Chef Tasting Lunch at Hua Ting 

Hua Ting Restaurant presents a $78++ Award-Winning Chef Tasting Lunch masterfully curated by Master Chef Lap Fai, available from 4 March to 30 April 2026. The five-course menu showcases traditional Cantonese techniques with premium ingredients: an Exquisite Dim Sum Platter of handcrafted Cantonese favourites, Stewed Bird’s Nest gently simmered to preserve delicate flavours, Pan-Fried Dragon Tiger Garoupa, Kurobuta Pork Ho Fun with wok-fried flat rice noodles, and Chilled Aloe Vera Jelly as a light and refreshing finale.

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Master Chef Lap Fai's Award-Winning Chef Tasting Lunch at Hua Ting Restaurant brings traditional Cantonese craftsmanship to a five-course menu featuring premium ingredients including Bird's Nest and Dragon Tiger Garoupa.
Tea The British Way at Bar Intermezzo pairs savoury selections with sweet highlights.
Tea The British Way at Bar Intermezzo

Bar Intermezzo presents Tea The British Way from 4 March to 30 April 2026, priced at $39++ per person. The savoury selection includes Lobster Sandwiches, Truffle Egg Sandwiches, Mini Beef Wellingtons, and Cornish Crab Tartlets. Sweet highlights include Gold Leaf Chocolate Marquise and Citrus Meringue Tartlets, with Buttermilk Scones and Vanilla and Golden Raisin Scones served with clotted cream and preserves.

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Alfresco Bar on Orchard Road 

The newly launched Alfresco Bar offers relaxed outdoor drinks and bites in the heart of Orchard Road. To celebrate the opening, all food is 30% off. A daily Madness Hour from 6pm to 8pm offers spirits at $9++ per glass, while Wine Hour features a 750ml bottle of M Wine at $39++.

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The newly launched Alfresco Bar brings outdoor drinks and bites to Orchard Road, with 30% off all food and daily Madness Hour specials from 6pm to 8pm.

Spring Dining: New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel

April 7, 2026

Spring Dining: New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel presents two seasonal dining experiences this spring. Sagano restaurant welcomes the sakura season with a seven-course kaiseki, while Cantonese restaurant, Tao Li, features a series of freshwater fish delicacies prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Cheuk Man Chung using traditional cooking techniques.

Blooming Sakura at Sagano

To celebrate Japan’s sakura season, Sagano’s Japanese culinary team presents sakura-themed seasonal delights, treating diners to a hanami experience through food. The seven-course Sakura Kaiseki opens with assorted seasonal appetisers including Toyama Squids with Sour Miso Paste, Marinated White Shrimps and Sea Urchin with Sake, and Stewed Sweet Potatoes with Lemon Sauce.

The set continues with Tea Pot Soup with Seafood, followed by Flounder, Fatty Tuna and Striped Jack Sashimi, and Sakura Sea Bream Hotpot. Prawn and Spring Wild Vegetable Tempura and Minced Fatty Tuna with Spring Onion and Sea Urchin on Rice round out the savoury courses before the meal closes with Greenhouse Melon and Sakura Pudding.

The Sakura Kaiseki progresses through sashimi and Sakura Sea Bream Hotpot, each course building on the seasonal Japanese theme that runs through the seven-course sequence.
The Sakura Kaiseki progresses through sashimi and Sakura Sea Bream Hotpot, each course building on the seasonal Japanese theme that runs through the seven-course sequence.
Greenhouse Melon and Sakura Pudding bring the Sakura Kaiseki to a close, completing a seven-course journey through the flavours of Japanese spring at Sagano.
Greenhouse Melon and Sakura Pudding bring the Sakura Kaiseki to a close, completing a seven-course journey through the flavours of Japanese spring at Sagano.
Assorted seasonal appetisers open the Sakura Kaiseki at Sagano, featuring Toyama Squids with Sour Miso Paste, Marinated White Shrimps and Sea Urchin with Sake, and Stewed Sweet Potatoes with Lemon Sauce.
Assorted seasonal appetisers open the Sakura Kaiseki at Sagano, featuring Toyama Squids with Sour Miso Paste, Marinated White Shrimps and Sea Urchin with Sake, and Stewed Sweet Potatoes with Lemon Sauce.

The Sakura Kaiseki is priced at HKD 1,280 per person and is available through 30 April 2026.

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Freshwater Delicacies at Tao Li

Executive Chinese Chef Cheuk Man Chung brings traditional cooking techniques to a series of freshwater fish dishes at Cantonese restaurant, Tao Li. The Deep-fried Mandarin Fish with Pine Nuts and Sweet and Sour Sauce features crisp-fried mandarin fish topped with slightly sour preserved vegetables and crunchy pine nuts, finished with a sweet and sour dressing. The Deep-fried Bullet Fish is another highlight, its white, opaque-coloured meat offering a delicate taste and few bones, with deep-frying keeping the fish juicy and seasoned soya sauce enhancing the freshness.

Other recommended dishes include Supreme Broth with Fish Meat, Barbecued Pork, Bamboo Shoots, Bean Curd and Chicken Liver, Sauteed River Shrimps with Long Jing Tea Leaves, Clay Pot-braised Fish Head with Sliced Ginger and Spring Onion, Steamed Flathead Mullet with Preserved Salted Lemon, and Braised Stuffed Canton Carp with Diced Mandarin Peel.

Deep-fried Mandarin Fish with Pine Nuts and Sweet and Sour Sauce at Tao Li, where crisp-fried fish meets slightly sour preserved vegetables, crunchy pine nuts, and a sweet and sour dressing.
Deep-fried Mandarin Fish with Pine Nuts and Sweet and Sour Sauce at Tao Li, where crisp-fried fish meets slightly sour preserved vegetables, crunchy pine nuts, and a sweet and sour dressing.
Delicate river shrimps, wok-tossed with the grassy warmth of Long Jing tea and served in a crisp rice basket.
Delicate river shrimps, wok-tossed with the grassy warmth of Long Jing tea and served in a crisp rice basket.

The Freshwater Fish Delicacies menu is available for lunch and dinner daily at Tao Li.

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M Social Hotel Auckland Holds Top TripAdvisor Spot

April 7, 2026

M Social Hotel Auckland Holds Top TripAdvisor Spot

M Social Hotel Auckland continues to hold its place at the top, maintaining its number one ranking on TripAdvisor among more than 200 hotels in the city.

A position it has consistently held over the past few years, this achievement reflects not only the hotel’s high service standards, but also the continued trust and loyalty of its guests, year after year.

M Social Hotel Auckland's number one TripAdvisor ranking sits alongside Beast & Butterflies Restaurant & Bar achieving fourth place among more than 2,000 restaurants in Auckland Central.
A Collective Effort

The ranking is the result of work across every department. The housekeeping team maintains impeccably clean and welcoming rooms, while the front office and reservations teams ensure every guest feels recognised and cared for. The restaurant and kitchen teams deliver memorable dining experiences, and seamless communication between departments keeps daily operations running smoothly. It is this shared commitment to excellence that defines the M Social Hotel Auckland experience.

Listening to Guests

Guest reviews are carefully monitored, not only to celebrate positive feedback but also to identify opportunities for improvement. Even the smallest concern is addressed promptly, allowing the team to continuously refine its service and raise its standards. This ongoing attention to detail helps the hotel grow stronger with every guest stay.

Beast & Butterflies Reaches Fourth Place

Beast & Butterflies Restaurant & Bar, the hotel’s signature restaurant, has also reached an outstanding milestone, ranking fourth among more than 2,000 restaurants in Auckland Central on TripAdvisor. Taste, quality, and guest satisfaction are at the heart of what the culinary team delivers, and the team continues to strive to exceed expectations.

Looking Ahead

These achievements motivate M Social Hotel Auckland to continue delivering exceptional experiences and setting new benchmarks for hospitality in Auckland.

 

The Social Afternoon Tea Box: M Social Resort Penang

April 6, 2026

The Social Afternoon Tea Box: M Social Resort Penang

M Social Resort Penang offers the Social Afternoon Tea Box at The Social Hub, a sharing set for two priced at RM 88 nett and available daily from 2pm to 6pm. Presented in a charming tea box, the set features a mix of savoury bites and sweet treats designed for relaxed conversations, casual gatherings, or a quiet afternoon break within the resort.

The Social Afternoon Tea Box at The Social Hub, M Social Resort Penang, brings together savoury and sweet in a sharing format designed for two.
The savoury selection of the Social Afternoon Tea Box includes smoked salmon croissant, tuna tartare, peri-peri chicken drumettes, mushroom quiche, and sweet potato and cheese fish fingers.
Savoury Bites

The savoury selection opens with a buttery croissant layered with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, and an avocado and guacamole tuna tartare of fresh diced tuna paired with creamy avocado. Crispy peri-peri chicken drumettes served with spicy peri-peri sauce bring warmth to the box, while a mushroom quiche in a buttery tart shell filled with creamy sauteed mushrooms and sweet potato and cheese fish fingers with melted cheese filling complete the savoury course.

Sweet Treats

The sweet side of the tea box features a mini yule log of classic sponge cake with chocolate buttercream, and a mini donut duo served with dark and strawberry chocolate sauces. A mini strawberry mousse cake pairs light strawberry mousse with cream cheese and a chocolate butterfly decoration, alongside a mini blueberry crumble filled with sweet blueberry compote.

The sweet tier features mini yule log, donut duo with chocolate sauces, strawberry mousse cake, and blueberry crumble, each with its own finishing touch.
The Social Hub at M Social Resort Penang provides a vibrant, contemporary setting for the afternoon tea experience, blending modern design with a laid-back social atmosphere.
The Social Hub at M Social Resort Penang provides a vibrant, contemporary setting for the afternoon tea experience, blending modern design with a laid-back social atmosphere.
The Setting at The Social Hub

The Social Hub at M Social Resort Penang offers a warm and inviting ambiance that blends modern design, comfortable seating, and a lively social vibe. It is an ideal spot for afternoon catch-ups, casual meetings, or a relaxing break during the day, and the laid-back atmosphere suits both hotel guests and visitors to the resort.


The Social Afternoon Tea Box is available daily from 2pm to 6pm at The Social Hub, M Social Resort Penang.

Sakura Serenity Blooms at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

April 6, 2026

Sakura Serenity Blooms at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore launched the Sakura Serenity Buffet at Food Capital on 5 March 2026, returning by popular demand. Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, the buffet commemorates the 60th anniversary of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations, bringing together gastronomy and cultural expression in celebration of Japanese spring.

The launch evening was graced by His Excellency Hiroshi Ishikawa from the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, alongside many other embassy ambassadors. General Manager Andrew Tan, welcomed guests to an evening of culinary artistry, cultural heritage, and international friendship.

A Four-Hands Culinary Collaboration

The buffet showcases a refined selection of Japanese specialties through a four-hands collaboration between Chef Elson Lee and Guest Chef Keiji Matoba. The menu features Wagyu creations, sea bream claypot, Saikyo miso grilled black cod, lightly seared yellowtail with grated daikon, steamed oysters with sake, and Japanese-inspired desserts featuring matcha and traditional sweets.

Guest Chef Keiji Matoba at work on the Sakura Serenity menu, part of a four-hands collaboration with Chef Elson Lee that brings Japanese culinary traditions to Food Capital at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore.
Guest Chef Keiji Matoba at work on the Sakura Serenity menu, part of a four-hands collaboration with Chef Elson Lee that brings Japanese culinary traditions to Food Capital at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore.
The Sakura Serenity Buffet rounds out its savoury offerings with Japanese-inspired desserts featuring matcha and traditional sweets, completing a menu designed to celebrate Japanese culinary heritage.
The Sakura Serenity Buffet rounds out its savoury offerings with Japanese-inspired desserts featuring matcha and traditional sweets, completing a menu designed to celebrate Japanese culinary heritage.
Executive Chef David Toh engaged with His Excellency Hiroshi Ishikawa from the Embassy of Japan in Singapore throughout the launch evening, making the collaborative process behind the Sakura Serenity Buffet a visible part of the dining experience.
Executive Chef David Toh engaged with His Excellency Hiroshi Ishikawa from the Embassy of Japan in Singapore throughout the launch evening, making the collaborative process behind the Sakura Serenity Buffet a visible part of the dining experience.
The Tuna Cutting Ceremony

A 40-kilogramme tuna cutting ceremony performed by Guest Chef Keiji Matoba served as the centrepiece of the launch evening, drawing the attention of guests and dignitaries alike.

Guest Chef Keiji Matoba performed the 40-kilogramme tuna cutting ceremony before guests at the Sakura Serenity Buffet launch, a highlight of an evening that celebrated Japanese culinary heritage.
Guest Chef Keiji Matoba performed the 40-kilogramme tuna cutting ceremony before guests at the Sakura Serenity Buffet launch, a highlight of an evening that celebrated Japanese culinary heritage.
Cultural Programme and Sake Showcase

Taiko drumming and Koto performances by HIBIKYA brought the spirit of Japanese spring to the evening, while Isego Honten presented a sake showcase and tasting alongside the meal. Together, the cultural programme and the cuisine formed a single celebration of Japan-Singapore friendship.

HIBIKYA performed Taiko drumming and Koto during the launch evening, one of several cultural elements woven through the Sakura Serenity Buffet experience at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore.
HIBIKYA performed Taiko drumming and Koto during the launch evening, one of several cultural elements woven through the Sakura Serenity Buffet experience at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore.
His Excellency Hiroshi Ishikawa from the Embassy of Japan in Singapore addressed guests at the launch, marking the significance of the 60th anniversary of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations.
His Excellency Hiroshi Ishikawa from the Embassy of Japan in Singapore addressed guests at the launch, marking the significance of the 60th anniversary of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations.
General Manager Andrew Tan of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore welcomed guests and dignitaries to the Sakura Serenity Buffet launch evening.
General Manager Andrew Tan of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore welcomed guests and dignitaries to the Sakura Serenity Buffet launch evening.
His Excellency Medardo G. Macaraig from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines joined General Manager Andrew Tan at the launch, one of many embassy ambassadors who attended the evening.
His Excellency Medardo G. Macaraig from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines joined General Manager Andrew Tan at the launch, one of many embassy ambassadors who attended the evening.
A Celebration That Continues

The Sakura Serenity Buffet is available daily at Food Capital, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, through 31 May 2026, inviting guests to experience a celebration of Japanese spring through food and culture.

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore Earns Dual Honours

April 6, 2026

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore Earns Dual Honours

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore celebrates a remarkable milestone this year, earning recognition across both sustainability and guest experience.

The hotel has been awarded the BCA Green Mark Platinum certification for its commitment to environmentally responsible operations, alongside the 2025 Agoda Gold Circle Award, recognising excellence in guest satisfaction.

Together, these accolades reflect more than achievement. They highlight a team dedicated to delivering thoughtful, sustainable stays while continuously elevating the guest experience.

Mr Benedict Ng, Vice President of Operations (Southeast Asia) at Millennium Hotels and Resorts and General Manager of Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore, received the Agoda Gold Circle Award on behalf of a team whose heartfelt service and attention to detail earned this recognition.
Agoda Gold Circle Award 2025 

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore has been named a 2025 Agoda Gold Circle Award winner, a recognition of the hotel’s dedication to exceptional guest experiences. The award celebrates the team’s passion for heartfelt service, attention to detail, and consistent quality as the hotel continues to welcome guests with comfort and care in the heart of Singapore.

Green Mark Platinum certification

The Building and Construction Authority awarded Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore its Green Mark Platinum certification, recognising the hotel’s strong commitment to sustainable operations and environmental excellence. The achievement reflects continued efforts in adopting green technologies and responsible practices that support a more sustainable future. Mr Kumara Shamugam, Chief Engineer at the hotel, has been central to this work.

Mr Kumara Shamugam, Chief Engineer at Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore, whose dedication to green technologies and responsible practices across the property helped secure BCA Green Mark Platinum certification.
Two accolades, one commitment 

Sustainability credentials and guest experience ratings are measured by different bodies against different criteria, yet at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore both have reached a level worth celebrating. With these recognitions secured, the hotel carries a clear signal into the year ahead: the standards here are not resting, they are growing.

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