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Published on December 26, 2023
Four Seasons, a name synonymous with luxury in the hospitality industry, is set to mark its presence in China's bustling metropolis, Shanghai. In collaboration with Fungseng Prosperity Holdings, the Canada-based hospitality giant has announced plans for a new opulent hotel, slated to open doors in 2027.
A Skyscraping Marvel: Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
This forthcoming property, the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, is a testament to architectural grandeur. Rising 44 stories high, it will house 160 rooms and suites, each designed to offer the quintessential Four Seasons experience. The hotel's strategic location along Huaihai Zhong Road in the Huangpu district of Puxi positions it perfectly at the heart of Shanghai's vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment hub. This area is celebrated for its unique blend of contemporary creativity and historical Art Deco architecture, offering guests a taste of Shanghai's rich cultural tapestry.
A Strategic Collaboration
The partnership between Four Seasons and Fungseng Prosperity Holdings is more than just a business venture; it's a strategic move to bolster the luxury hotel brand’s footprint in Shanghai. William Wai-hoi Doo, chairman of Fungseng Prosperity Holdings, expressed pride in this collaboration, highlighting Shanghai's allure as a destination that beautifully marries its historic charm with a dynamic, modern vibe.
Harmonising Luxury with Local Flavour
The design and architecture of the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai promise to be as impressive as its location. Renowned architects Ricardo Bofill and P&T Group have lent their expertise to this project, while the interiors will bear the signature elegance of Jean-Michel Gathy from DENNISTON. A notable feature of the property will be the restored traditional Shikumen lane houses at its base, adding a touch of local heritage. The hotel will also feature a top-tier seafood restaurant, aligning with Shanghai's culinary prestige.
A World of Amenities
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai is set to offer an array of amenities. Alongside 7,212 square feet of meeting and event space, the hotel will also boast 7,438 square feet of comprehensive wellness facilities. These features are tailored to cater to both business and leisure travelers, ensuring a stay that is both productive and rejuvenating.
A New Chapter in Shanghai's Luxury Hospitality
Bart Carnahan, President of Global Business Development, Portfolio Management, and Residential at Four Seasons, shared his enthusiasm for the project. He emphasized that Four Seasons' return to Shanghai is set to introduce a new dimension to luxury hospitality in the city, capturing its vibrant character. With a keen focus on the growing importance of Shanghai in the luxury travel market, this new establishment is poised to become a landmark destination for discerning travelers.
In summary, the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai is not just another addition to the city's skyline. It's a promise of luxury, comfort, and an immersive experience into the heart of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
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By Hariharan U
Published on December 3, 2025
Festive travel in India often comes with excitement and rising airfares. With families planning reunions, quick getaways and year-end breaks, booking flights can get expensive as the season gets closer. Thankfully, several travel platforms are offering attractive festive deals, cashback options and flash discounts to make the journey easier on your budget.
Whether you’re travelling home for Diwali, planning a winter break or exploring new destinations, the right booking platform can help you find pocket-friendly fares. Here are five trusted websites offering some of the best festive flight deals this year.
1. WegoWego is known for its simple interface and real-time fare comparisons across airlines and travel portals. This festive season, it’s rolling out app-only offers, special discounts and fare alerts to help you catch the lowest prices. For domestic and international trips, Wego ensures you never miss a good deal.
2. MakeMyTripMakeMyTrip’s festive offers are popular among Indian travellers, featuring cashback on select credit cards, wallet discounts and coupon codes. Their seasonal “Festive Sale” usually includes flash deals and savings on round-trip bookings, helping you book smarter during peak travel time.
3. SkyscannerSkyscanner helps you track price drops and find the cheapest days to travel with its smart algorithms. This season, the platform is highlighting budget airline offers and multi-city flight options — ideal for travellers planning long festive breaks or visiting multiple destinations.
4. CleartripCleartrip is offering attractive festive-season savings through its partnerships with major banks like HDFC, ICICI and Axis. With extra discounts on select card payments and the Cleartrip Rewards program that lets you earn and redeem points, it makes festive travel more affordable.
5. IxigoIxigo continues to gain popularity for its AI-powered fare alerts and Ixigo Money cashback. This festive season, it’s offering limited-time deals on domestic routes and bonus rewards for app bookings, making it a great choice for budget-conscious travellers.
With these platforms stepping up with smart tools and festive offers, planning your holiday travel becomes easier, faster and more affordable.
South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection has taken a major step toward elevating guest experiences by choosing Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to power its digital backbone. The resort, which spans 6 hectares of pristine beachfront in Panglao and features 188 rooms and suites blending tropical charm with modern style, needed a reliable, scalable and seamless technology setup to match its luxury standards.
To meet these needs, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivered a complete turnkey solution built to support smooth guest services and efficient operations. The resort selected ALE for its ability to provide strong, high-speed connectivity throughout its varied spaces from indoor lounges and dining areas to beaches, gardens and pools. Working closely with the property owner, a local partner and technology consultant Pertlink, ALE helped shape a network design that is future-ready and easy to manage.
The solution includes the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® 6360 Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch, ALE’s Hospitality Hybrid Passive Optical LAN, and OmniAccess® Stellar Access Point WLAN products designed to handle both indoor and outdoor conditions. A unified management system brings everything together, allowing the resort to run its entire network and telephony infrastructure under a single brand.
With this setup, the resort now has secure, uninterrupted connectivity across guest areas and back-of-house operations. The digital foundation supports high data usage, strengthens operational efficiency and helps reduce long-term costs, contributing to the resort’s sustainability goals.
Sharing the impact of this collaboration, Dirk Dumortier, Director of Strategic Partnership, APAC, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, said, “To meet the scale and luxury demands of South Palms Panglao MGallery, we knew the solution had to be more than just technology, it had to be a unified ecosystem. Working closely with our trusted partner and the strategic guidance of consultant Pertlink, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivered a future-ready, single-brand Hybrid POL/WLAN infrastructure that guarantees both a seamless guest experience and long-term TCO reduction. Partnership was the true foundation of this digital transformation.”
Terence Ronson, Founder and Managing Director of Pertlink, added, “From the very start, the project's horizontal layout made it clear that HPOL was the optimal solution. After extensive due diligence, we identified ALE as the ideal technology partner — not only for their robust solutions but also for their exceptional pre- and post-sales support. Together with their delivery partner NERA, ALE demonstrated a seamless, professional approach throughout the entire process. Combined with ALE's Wi-Fi infrastructure, we've created an outstanding, connected guest experience.”
The collaboration between ALE, the resort team and Pertlink has laid a strong digital base for South Palms Panglao – MGallery Collection. The resort is now equipped to serve guests with reliable connectivity, personalised services and smooth operations designed to match the expectations of modern luxury travellers.
The Anam is bringing the festive spirit alive at its two oceanfront resorts, The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne with warm celebrations, thoughtful dining experiences and activities for every age group. Known for their blend of Indochine charm and modern comfort, both resorts invite guests to enjoy the season in settings that feel cosy, elegant and truly memorable.
Sharing the essence of the celebrations, The Anam Group’s group general manager Laurent Myter said, “Experience the magic of the holidays in one of our breathtaking settings, where twinkling lights blend seamlessly with tropical breezes. Whether reflecting on your most treasured Christmas memories or ushering in the New Year with grace and style, every moment with The Anam offers something special.”
The Anam Cam RanhWith stunning beachfront views, The Anam Cam Ranh is offering a lineup filled with indulgent dining, lively celebrations and soothing spa treatments. Guests can enjoy the “Festive Afternoon Tea” at The Colonial Restaurant, featuring dainty bites, handcrafted desserts, scones and fresh fruits served with tea or coffee.
Saigon Bar is hosting the “Champagne & Caviar Soiree,” pairing fine caviar with crisp Champagne for those who enjoy a classic, refined evening. The lobby will glow with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, complete with hot chocolate, gingerbread and mulled wine for a warm start to the festivities.
Christmas Eve brings together carols, cocktails and a choice between a grand 9-course Christmas Eve Feast at The Colonial Restaurant or a hearty Roasted Dinner Buffet at The Indochine Restaurant. Christmas Day continues the cheer with a festive breakfast featuring Eastern and Western favourites.
New Year’s Eve begins with the General Manager Cocktail on the Lobby Lawn, followed by two elegant dinner options — a 9-course New Year’s Eve Feast or a lavish buffet at The Indochine Restaurant. The night ends with a lively Countdown Party at the Beach Club, complete with music and fireworks by the ocean. Guests can welcome the New Year with a comforting breakfast spread on New Year’s Day.
For rejuvenation, The Anam Spa offers special festive discounts on 60-minute and 90-minute treatments. Families and children can enjoy a full schedule of activities, from coconut leaf toy making to kite-flying, movie screenings and more.
The Anam Mui NeAt The Anam Mui Ne, celebrations begin with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, accompanied by a choir singing timeless carols. Christmas Eve is extra special for children as Santa Claus makes an appearance at The Indochine Restaurant with gifts and festive cheer.
Guests can choose from a lavish Christmas Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner featuring roasted turkey, chilled seafood, live BBQ counters and free-flow beverages, or enjoy a curated four-course Christmas feast at Lang Viet with optional sparkling wine or Champagne.
Christmas morning at The Indochine Restaurant brings a cosy breakfast and a hot chocolate treat topped with torched marshmallows. Kids can join creative activities at the Kids’ Club, followed by a refined Christmas Brunch with a 3-course menu.
New Year’s Eve celebrations include two standout dining experiences — an elaborate buffet at The Indochine Restaurant or a four-course “Sea Breeze and Sparkle” dinner at Lang Viet. The night continues with a Countdown Party on the lawn, offering games, sparkling wine and plenty of festive fun. Guests can step into the New Year with a relaxed breakfast and brunch, with à la carte dining available through the day.
At the spa, two thoughtful “Christmas Songs” wellness packages offer soothing scrubs, wraps, meditation sessions and traditional therapies. More holiday wellness treatments, including Himalayan singing bowl experiences, are also available. Daily kids’ activities add extra excitement throughout the festive season, from gingerbread decoration to sand painting and kite-flying.
About The Anam GroupThe Anam Group, known for its “Indochine Charm” and “Modern Luxury,” operates independently with a focus on design rooted in heritage and warm Vietnamese hospitality. After opening The Anam Cam Ranh in 2017, the group expanded with The Anam Mui Ne and Axi Plaza, continuing to blend traditional elegance with modern comfort.
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