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New Village brand for its mid-range hotels, residences

Albert Court Village Hotel is one of three hotels and four residences that make up the new brand so far. — ST PHOTOS: SAMUEL HE

PROPERTY giant Far East Organization is spending $25 million to refurbish and re-badge its mid-range hotels and residences into a new brand that can be expanded overseas.

A range of the firm’s local properties is being grouped under the name Village Hotels & Residences, which will give the firm a launch pad for expansion.

Three hotels – Albert Court Village Hotel, Changi Village Hotel and Landmark Village Hotel or the former Golden Landmark Hotel – and four residences aimed at long-stay guests make up the new brand so far.

Far East said the Village brand will offer guests a local experience. Continue reading →

Property developer Far East Organization is banking on local culture to grow its new hospitality brand.

Under its new concept, Village Hotels & Residences, it aims to provide guests with a taste of the local culture in the surrounding community.

And Far East is hoping to add 15 new overseas properties under the brand in the next five years, in markets such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

An experience that draws on the culture of the local community – that is what Far East aims to offer guests at its Village Hotels & Residences.

For example, guests at the Albert Court Village Hotel will be able to learn more about Little India through guided tours or dining options.

It is one of three hotels, along with four residences in Singapore, that have been selected by Far East to spearhead its new hospitality branding.

The other two hotels are Changi Village Hotel, and the Golden Landmark Hotel which will be renamed to Landmark Village Hotel. Continue reading →