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Holiday Inn Express bIG IN jaPaN

IHG Hotels & Resorts has bought its budget brand to Japan for the first time with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre Midosuji. The 306-room hotel, on the city's most famous Boulevard, promises a "fresh, bold and modern design", high-speed WiFi, top quality bedding, a choice of pillows, and a cooked buffet breakfast.

The hotel will embrace the brand's hallmark of simple, smart travel, based on the idea that travel should be free from hassle and complication”

Cove Landmark Pinnacle SOcIal Hub

Serviced apartment brand Cove has opened a flagship location in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf. The property has 162 serviced apartments – 54 with a private winter terrace – plus a social lounge, co-working area, yoga studio and several meeting rooms. Guests also get access to a highspec gym, private dining area, and roof terrace.

Westin London City NOrTH baNk

The Westin London City - Marriott's first Westin hotel in the UK capital - has opened on the site of the redeveloped Queensbridge House on the North Bank of the Thames. The 220-room hotel boasts a spa, pool, champagne bar, and a Junior Ballroom.

Singapore Changi juraSSIc karT

Airport 'fast track' has taken on a whole new meaning at Singapore's Changi this winter thanks to a temporary dinosaur-themed neon karting race track in the airport's T4 Departures Hall. The electric karts reach speeds of up to 24km/hr but passengers are warned not to get carried away and arrive late for boarding!