Press Releases

6 May 2013
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore Opens 7 May
The much-anticipated 180-suite Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore is slated to welcome its first guests on 7 May2013 following the successful debut of the first Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Singapore in 2008 and subsequent openings in Bangkok, Thailand and Ningbo, China.

25 April 2013
Andrew Donadel appointed General Manager of the upcoming Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Donadel as General Manager of Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore, opening on 7 May.

25 April 2013
The best local tips to enjoying our PARKROYAL destinations are in our new Local City Guides on Facebook
Gain a fresh new perspective of our PARKROYAL destinations in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Saigon, Melbourne and Sydney through the eyes of their own local personalities.

23 April 2013
PARKROYAL to launch in Indonesia with resorts in Bogor and Bali
Following the highly-anticipated opening of the iconic hotel-in-a-garden PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore last month, Pan Pacific Hotels Group today announced that the PARKROYAL brand will launch in Indonesia with the opening of PARKROYAL Rainbow Hills Bogor Resort in 2014 and PARKROYAL Pecatu Bali Resort in 2016.

18 April 2013
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport wins "Best Airport Hotel, Australia/Pacific" at the 2013 World Airport Awards
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport has been named "Best Airport Hotel, Australia/Pacific" for the second year running at the 2013 World Airport Awards.

11 March 2013
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Gary Moran as General Manager of PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Gary will oversee the daily operations of the 534-room property and be responsible for driving service and performance excellence to maximise customer satisfaction and revenue for the hotel.

31 January 2013
GHA Celebrates Three Millionth Member Mark with Weekend Vienna Giveaway
Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme.

15 January 2013
Pan Pacific Hotels Group kicks off 2013 with the opening of PARKROYAL on Pickering, a PARKROYAL Collection hotel
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the opening of PARKROYAL on Pickering, a PARKROYAL Collection hotel in Singapore, the latest addition to its 13 PARKROYAL hotels, serviced suites and resorts across Asia Pacific.

17 December 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group extends its Pan Pacific Serviced Suites portfolio to China
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo shares the same site as the recently-launched Pan Pacific Ningbo, seamlessly fusing the concepts of home and hotel into one.

13 December 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Dean Rossilli as General Manager of Pan Pacific Orchard after the hotel’s S$10million rejuvenation
Dean takes over the helm of the newly rejuvenated Pan Pacific Orchard and will lead the hotel team to achieve new targets in customer sales, guest satisfaction and associate engagement.

31 October 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Vice President of Human Capital & Development; new hotel openings to create 2,000 jobs
Jill Tan-Gunter will be leading the Human Capital & Development team and driving the Group's global talent and capability strategies as it expands its portfolio under both its Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL brands. With the Group's five upcoming openings in Singapore and China, its portfolio of hotels will create close to 2,000 job opportunities, employing over 10,000 associates across Asia, North America and Oceania.

18 October 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group gears up for upcoming openings and continues brands refreshment journey
The Group adds two more properties to its Singapore portfolio in the next six months, continues on brands refreshment journey with enhancements to several hotels in portfolio and creates 2,000 job opportunities with new hotel openings.

27 September 2012
Pan Pacific Singapore unveils S$80 million transformation
Most extensive transformation in its 25-year history impresses with a revitalised lobby and guest rooms, new and refreshed dining concepts and a unique Pacific Club experience

18 September 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints David Sullivan as General Manager of upcoming PARKROYAL on Pickering
The new General Manager will champion sustainable hotel management and build a team of 'PARKROYAL people' to connect guests with authentic local experiences.

13 September 2012
Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore rejuvenates guest experiences with a S$10 million makeover
Unveiling a new look to provide guests with a 'refreshing Pacific experience', Pan Pacific Orchard re-launches in Singapore with a special all-inclusive dining extravaganza.

6 September 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group rolls out new e-brochure for soon-to-be-launched PARKROYAL on Pickering
The flagship PARKROYAL is the first hotel to adopt this new e-brochure format, following the launch of the Group's refreshed Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL brands last year.

28 August 2012
Pan Pacific Ningbo Welcomes First Guests
Pan Pacific expands its presence in China with this all-new property, following the award-winning Pan Pacific Suzhou and Pan Pacific Xiamen.

7 August 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group rolls out new advertising for its Australian hotels
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has unveiled a new advertising campaign for its Australian portfolio, comprising hotels under the Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL brands.

15 June 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints General Manager of PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Michael Johnson as General Manager of PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport.

31 May 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to reinvent brands websites
Pan Pacific Hotels Group will launch new websites for both its Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts brands in 2013.

23 May 2012
The yet-to-open PARKROYAL on Pickering continues to make waves locally and abroad
Pan Pacific Hotels Group today announced that its flagship PARKROYAL hotel, PARKROYAL on Pickering, has been conferred the Green Mark Platinum Award by the Building & Construction Authority (BCA) in Singapore.

15 May 2012
Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort refreshes guest experiences with US$10 million refurbishment
Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort is proud to unveil a brand new experience with its refreshed guest rooms, restaurants and facilities.

8 May 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to launch second Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Singapore; appoints Vice President, Serviced Suites to drive extended stay portfolio performance
Following the success of Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore, which opened in 2008, Pan Pacific Hotels Group will launch another Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Singapore at the beginning of 2013.

2 May 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Area General Manager – Oceania and General Manager of PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
Craig Bond will develop efficiencies and synergies across the Group's portfolio of Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL hotels in Australia. Properties include PARKROYAL Parramatta, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport and Pan Pacific Perth.

29 March 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to launch Pan Pacific Tianjin
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced it will open Pan Pacific Tianjin in 2013. The hotel is part of a mixed-use development that also comprises residential apartments, a retail mall and office tower.

20 February 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints General Manager of Pan Pacific Ningbo and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Chris Ong as General Manager of Pan Pacific Ningbo and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo. He is responsible for the operations at the properties when they open in June this year.

2 February 2012
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Wins Top Honours in TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced that four of its hotels and resorts under its Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL brands have earned nods in the 2012 TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards.

21 October 2011
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts Wins the Hearts of Business and Leisure Travelers at the Condé Nast Traveler Awards
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, a leading premium hotel brand synonymous with the richness of the Pacific Ocean blend of cultures and enriching experiences is honored to be voted as one of the top 25 hotel brands in Condé Nast Traveler's Best of Business Travel 2011.

13 October 2011
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Area Vice President, Operations – Singapore and
General Manager of PARKROYAL on Pickering
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Hans Heijligers as Area Vice President, Operations – Singapore. He will also helm PARKROYAL on Pickering, the flagship PARKROYAL hotel in Singapore when it opens in 2012.

6 September 2011
A. Patrick Imbardelli awarded Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year at 2011 HM Awards in Australia
A. Patrick Imbardelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pan Pacific Hotels Group was awarded the Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year at the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence.

1 September 2011
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to enrich guest experience with refreshed Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL brands
Pan Pacific Hotels Group unveiled today refreshed interpretations for its Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL portfolio of hotels, resorts and serviced suites following a robust review of the brands anchored by customer insights research in key markets.

5 April 2011
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to open flagship PARKROYAL in Singapore – PARKROYAL on Pickering
Pan Pacific Hotels Group announced today that it will open its flagship PARKROYAL hotel — PARKROYAL on Pickering on Upper Pickering Street in Singapore in 2012.

4 April 2011
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport launches and welcomes new General Manager
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of David J Travers as General Manager of PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, which launched on Friday 1 April..

9 March 2011
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to launch PARKROYAL brand in China
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced it will open two PARKROYAL properties in China, effectively marking the launch of the PARKROYAL brand in the country.

16 February 2011
Pan Pacific Hotels Group set to launch PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport hotel
PARKROYAL, one of Australia’s most fondly remembered hotel brands, will return to Melbourne with the rebranding of Hilton Melbourne Airport to PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport on April 1, 2011.

10 January 2011
Pan Pacific Debuts in Australia with Pan Pacific Perth
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has launched its Pan Pacific brand in Australia with the opening of Pan Pacific Perth in Western Australia on 6 January 2011.

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