By Contributor - April 20, 2021
Travelers who make bookings between April 22 and May 5 can expect major discounts on future stays, with some proceeds donated to a global tree-planting initiative.
An aerial view of Banyan Tree Anji in China’s Zhejiang province. (Photo: Banyan Tree Holdings)
To celebrate Earth Day this year, the Singapore-based Banyan Tree Group has teamed up with Earthday.org to launch a special limited-time offer supporting The Canopy Project, a global reforestation initiative that has planted tens of millions of trees around the world since 2010.
From April 22 to May 5, guests who book future stays at 39 of Banyan Tree’s properties across eight countries (including China, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico, and Morocco) will save up to 35 percent off room rates. For every night’s stay or purchase made within that period, US$2 will be contributed to plant a tree in Mexico’s Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, to help meet The Canopy Project’s 20
GEORGE TOWN: With the vaccination programme picking up speed and the mood lightening, Penang hotels are seeing a spike in occupancy and events.
Cooped-up Penangites have been heading back to the beach for staycations while bookings for weddings are also on the rise.
Angsana Teluk Bahang, the newest kid on the block on the island’s northern tip, has seen a positive trend of increased weekend bookings over the last two weeks.
“On average, business has picked up especially for weekend bookings since the reopening of our resort on March 5 when the movement control order was lifted. “This weekend will see the highest bookings over the last few weekends, ” said hotel marketing communications manager Karen Chee.
Property experts believe that branded residences will have a special place in the real estate industry because of their unique offerings as well as the attention to detail and quality service provided. These products appeal particularly to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with discerning tastes and who are willing to pay a premium for a luxury lifestyle.
From a transactional standpoint, property experts believe branded residences will continue to see steady demand despite the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing economic challenges, especially those with strong brand names.
“The traditional branded concept is a hotel-led development with integrated or linked residences. They naturally benefit from the hotel brand (quality), management (smooth running) and services (luxury). In essence, this gives the owner the comfort and permanence of a home but with the full benefits and luxury of a five-star hotel,” says Knight Frank Malaysia associate director of international project marketing