Grand Hyatt Singapore has launched “Moments of More”, a visual storytelling contest, to invite all Singaporeans and global travellers to share their treasured experiences that are off the beaten path in Singapore. Participants can compete to win a grand prize of one million World of Hyatt points that can be used to redeem free nights, room upgrades, gourmet and wellness experiences at Hyatt hotels in Singapore and around the world. Moments of More kicks off the marketing strategy to build anticipation of the hotel’s phased reopening following a multi-year transformation.   Today, more luxury travellers are seeking bespoke, original experiences that provide them with a sense of place. Harnessing a common passion for sharing personal perspectives, Moments of More challenges the stereotypes that visitors to Singapore may have of the country while inspiring them to explore Singapore’s unique appeal in their own way. The contest encourages participants to recommend their personal discoveries, lesser-known experiences and favourite memories.  Submissions for the contest opened on 28th August and closes on 29th September 2023 at 2359hrs. The top five entries will be announced on 16th October 2023 for public voting. One Grand Winner will be announced by 31st October 2023.  The grand prize winner of one million World of Hyatt points can indulge in enriching experiences worldwide, up to 200 standard room nights in Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide, subject to availability. The winner may also redeem suite upgrades, gourmet experiences or spa treatments at participating outlets.  Please refer to attached Annex A for an illustration of sample redemptions.  To recognize exceptional submissions, four additional prizes comprising four sets of two-night retreats when the transformed Grand Hyatt Singapore reopens next year, complemented by a room credit of SGD600 for in-hotel experiences, will be awarded to four finalists.   In a bold and theatrical move, Grand Hyatt Singapore has produced a captivating movie trailer-style video instead of a conventional campaign video to kick off Moments of More. Entitled “The Grand”, this teaser aims to inspire intrepid explorers to fully immerse themselves in all that Singapore has to offer, including the soon-to-unveil Grand Hyatt Singapore.   “Moments of More bears testament to Grand Hyatt Singapore’s legacy as the region’s leading hotel for trailblazing celebrations and experiences in the past five decades. True to the Grand Hyatt brand promise, we eagerly invite friends in Singapore and from around the world to share their Singapore Story and bring travel dreams to life,” said Charis Choi, Regional Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Southeast Asia, Hyatt. “As we prepare for Grand Hyatt Singapore’s unveiling next year, we look forward to capturing the unexpected facets of Singapore in celebration of the diversity and unique charm of this City in Nature.”   Participants are encouraged to watch Grand Hyatt Singapore’s “The Grand” movie trailer before uploading their entries to the microsite. Judging guidelines are based on the creativity in recommending local recreation activities; ways to recharge in the City in Nature; or sustainability activities (40 percent), the originality of the post (50 percent), as well as the public appeal during the voting period (10 percent). Participation eligibility and Terms and Conditions can be found on the microsite.  Transformation of Grand Hyatt Singapore Slated to reopen in phases from the first quarter of 2024, the reimagined Grand Hyatt Singapore is set to offer an immersive experience for the aspirational guest. With 699 guestrooms and suites complemented by theatrical gourmet and lifestyle concepts, the newly transformed hotel promises to be A Grand Living Room and Wellness Haven in the Orchard Road area, hosted by a team of trusted associates. Guests can expect opportunities to connect, rejuvenate and celebrate their #MomentsOfMoreSG at @grandhyattsing. 

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Singer-songwriters across Asia-Pacific are invited to submit their original compositions to Aloft Star Asia-Pacific from June 26 to July 31, 2018 to compete for the chance to record and digitally release their single through Universal Music Group Marriott International’s Aloft Hotels, in partnership with Universal Music Group & Brands (UMGB), the brand strategy division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has launched the 2018 Asia Pacific edition of Aloft Hotels’ artist discovery competition Project: Aloft Star Asia-Pacific. Artists, bands and songwriters are invited to submit up to two original songs in video or audio format. This exciting contest shines a spotlight on the region’s incredible, undiscovered, and up-and-coming talents. The competition is open to entrants from countries in the Asia Pacific region. The countries are in five clusters spanning eleven markets: Australia, Greater China, India, South-East Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand) and South Korea. From the entries submitted, UMG will select five finalists (one from each cluster) for an all-expenses paid trip to Seoul, South Korea to battle it out in the grand finale to be held at Aloft Seoul Myeongdong on September 20, 2018. Each finalist will also receive 100,000 Rewards points redeemable for stays at participating Marriott International hotels around the world and other rewards. Starting today, unsigned musicians can enter for a chance to compete and win a grand prize that includes: Artist & Repertoire (A&R) mentoring from UMG, which includes advice on selecting a single to record, and expert guidance throughout the process A professional recording session with UMG and opportunity to release the single An accompanying music video to be produced and released by UMG This year’s Project: Aloft Star Asia-Pacific mentors include Indian singer and composer Salim Merchant, whose scores have appeared in 100 Bollywood films; award-winning Greater China singer and actress Rachel Liang; South Korean R&B performing artist SAAY; and Australian radio presenter Alex Dyson. Music fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists or bands via a public vote from September 3 – 19, 2018. Three lucky voters who predict the winner and provide a reason why they picked them will stand a chance to win 50,000 Rewards points. “Aloft Hotels has always been the brand for music makers and music lovers, but now through our collaboration with UMG, we’re able to support emerging artists in a more meaningful way than ever before,” said Toni Stoeckl, Global Brand Leader, Aloft Hotels; and Vice President, Distinctive Select Brands for Marriott International. “The opportunity to record a single with one of UMG’s prestigious labels and receive dedicated mentoring from the best in the industry is very rare, and we’re so glad to be able to bring this chance to emerging talent all over the world.” Says Olivier Robert-Murphy, Global head of New Business at Universal Music Group: “UMGB is proud to partner Aloft Hotels for Project: Aloft Star Asia Pacific 2018. We love their shared ambition to discover and nurture original singer- songwriters across such a diverse and musically vibrant region. We’re thrilled to expand our global relationship with Marriott International in such a strategically important region for both companies.” Aloft Hotels has been an incubator for emerging musical talent for a decade. All Aloft Hotels around the world host regular live music evenings in their W XYZ® bars with local up-and-coming talent as part of the brand’s Live At Aloft Hotels music program. Aloft Hotels are in thriving music destinations, welcoming touring musicians with special discounted artist rates, the opportunity to use the WXYZ® bar as a performance space for free, and a musicians’ guide featuring everything from where to dine late-night after a gig, the best nearby affordable recording studio, to where to purchase guitar strings, and more to hit the right note for each stay. For more information, visit: www.projectaloftstarasia.com About Aloft Hotels  With more than 140 hotels now open in nearly 20 countries and territories around the world, Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., delivers a fresh approach to the traditional staid hotel landscape. For the ‘always on’ next generation of traveler, the Aloft brand offers a tech-forward

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Looking for a holiday getaway in tropical Krabi, located in the south of Thailand? Looking to see your work published in one of the leading online and print journals in Thailand and around Asia? Both Travelasia.guide and Krabi Magazine are teaming up to bring you the chance to win a trip to tropical paradise Krabi, Thailand. The contest is simple: we are looking for a story which inspires travel, a story that has taken place abroad. A story of an experience you’ve had personally which can be big or small, simple or complex, the only requirement is that it must reflect you’re growth in some way. The experience must be genuine and be void of vulgar or obscene commentary. The contest will be split into four categories: 2 written categories: • Travels in Asia • Insights/experiences in Krabi, Thailand 2 photography categories: • Photography Asian portrait • Photography around Asia ***For the written categories each story must be in English Language and should be at least 1,000 words in total For the photography categories each entry must contain at least 10 photos*** All the works must be sent by email to: contest@travelasia.guide or to joe@krabi-magazine.com For the winner of each category the prizes will be as follows: Travel in Asia: 5 nights in Krabi at Nakamanda hotel, a set menu dinner at Sabai Ba Bar, an elephant ride tour at Elephant Camp Nosey Parker. Travel in Thailand: 5 nights in Krabi at Aonang Silver Orchid Resort, a set menu dinner at Umberto’s, Full day tour in Phi Phi Island by speed boat. Photo in Asia: 5 nights in Krabi at Aonang Cliff Beach Resort, a set menu dinner at Jenna’s bistro, an half day spa treatment at Warerak Spa. Photo Asian Portrait: 5 nights in Krabi at Phra Nang Inn Resort, a set menu dinner at Lae Lai Grill, full day Phang Nga tour plus canoe experience All submissions must be clearly labeled which category they are to be entered in. All submissions must be received by December 31st 2015. **Flights to Krabi, Thailand are not included** The winning articles will be published in the February and March issues of Krabi Magazine (www.krabi-magazine.com) and on travelasia.guide, the winner will be notified prior to printing. Winners will be declared January 31st 2016 Each winner of every category is obliged to write a review of their experience in Thailand to be published on website, www.travelasia.guide or www.krabi-magazine.com Prizes may be redeemed April 2016 – October 2016 Please note all submitted material for consideration in this contest can be posted on website, www.travelasia.guide or www.krabi-magazine.com Using images All the works will remain the exclusive property of the author authorizing the developer to use, reproduce and publish by any means free of charge (except for explicit advertising purposes) and without any time limit; in particular, but not limited to, on the websites of the promoter, social network, newsletter, magazine. Each author undertakes not to claim any financial compensation for the possible publication of his works in magazines, newspapers, websites and / or social networks. Responsibility The responsibility of the content uploaded is bound by the authors of the contents themselves. The promoter accepts no responsibility for the pictures sent by users and copyright violation. Anyway author undertake to hold harmless and indemnify Krabi Magazine and Travelasia.guide from any claim, demand, liability, and in general any and all rights or claims of third parties concerning and related to content. The promoter reserves the right not to publish images or texts whose content traits of pornography, violence or racial intolerance; is invasive of another privacy or the image, reputation and repute of third persons or the law; is vulgar, racist, classist or otherwise objectionable; may cause harm in any way, to minors. The works will be removed from the promoter, at its sole discretion and without notice or demand repayment.

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