Corporate bits | Accorhotels launches Seoul Dragon City
Korea’s first ‘lifestyle hotel-plex’ Seoul Dragon City will open on October 1, featuring four AccorHotels brands, 1,700 rooms, 11 restaurants and bars, 17 meeting rooms, and two multi-function grand ballrooms.
Four full floors of entertainment in a Sky Bridge suspended between two of the towers will also be featured elements of the property.
Featuring four distinct AccorHotels brands ranging from luxury to economy, Seoul Dragon City will cater to every demographic, according to a press release issued by the company.
The Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan is designed for families and long-stay guests, while Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan is an ideal for long-stay business and leisure guests.
The statement added that Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan will appeal to business and leisure guests, while ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan features 591 rooms, making it the ideal choice for business and leisure groups, as well as frequent individual travellers.
Michelin guide street food festival to debut at Studio City
The Michelin guide for Hong Kong Macau will organize its first ever Michelin guide street food festival at Studio City Macau this October.
The event will present chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants and Michelin-recommended eateries across Asia who will be serving their street food creations and signature delicacies.
According to a press release from the event organizers, dishes will be available at value-for-money prices, with small plates starting from MOP40.
Moreover, eateries from Singapore and Japan will be coming to Macau for the first time. Among them will be the world’s first-ever street food stall to be awarded a Michelin star, Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle from Singapore. Humble hawker turned Michelin-acclaimed chef, Chan Hon Meng, will be flying in to cook at Studio City alongside fellow Singaporean Wayne Liew from Keng Eng Kee, the popular street food stall known for its fusion of Hainanese cuisine with Malaysian-home-style food. Japan’s takoyaki eatery Kougaryu Honten will be coming to serve Bib Gourmand-awarded takoyaki in three different flavors.
In addition, three of Studio City’s signature restaurants including one-Michelin-starred restaurant Pearl Dragon, and Michelin-recommended restaurants Shanghai Magic and Bi Ying, will also be showcasing creative delicacies specially made for the festival.
The gourmet festival is free admission and will be held at Studio City’s Macau Gourmet Walk from 12pm to 8pm from October 5 to 8.
