Amari Watergate Bangkok has partnered with Thai entertainers, BeyonXd Magic, to bring mind-bending magic and incredible illusions to corporate meetings held at the city hotel.

Beyond Magic can showcase their talents while mingling with delegates during coffee breaks or cocktail receptions, or take an hour-long big stage comedy production to a gala dinner.

Beyond Magic’s one-hour performance – delivered in two 30-minute sets – is priced at 12,000 baht (US$355.70), while meeting packages by the hotel cost 1,450 baht per pax for a half-day meeting and 1,650 baht per pax for a full-day arrangement.

The 512-room Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has officially relaunched after completing an extensive multi-million dollar refurbishment.

With its revamped lobby, guestrooms, dining outlets and meeting facilities, this is the building’s first major facelift in its 30-year history.

The new vibrant looks of the hotel lobby and guestrooms are inspired by the iconic Singapore River and the colourful rows of shophouses along its banks.

Additions to the dining scene include all-day dining venue Atrium Restaurant, and Atrium Bar 317, which overlooks the hotel’s lobby atrium.

To maintain its popularity among business travellers, the hotel also upgraded its Atrium Ballroom and 12 meeting rooms, fitting them with improved equipment, including new live recording, sound and lighting facilities.

The hotel’s facelift was timed to coincide with its 10th year anniversary, while doubling as a way to stay competitive amid Singapore’s recent falling visitor arrivals. – Jerlene Ng

L Capital Asia’s Ku De Ta, perched atop the SkyPark of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, now sports the name Ce La Vi.

An abbreviation of the French phrase “C’est la vie,” which means “This is life”, the restaurant, bar and nightclub will also be renovated in phases from June until September.

This follows the conclusion of Ku De Ta’s five-year-long legal tussle with a Bali beachfront club of the same name, which saw the court weighing in favour of the Bali outfit.

Speaking to TTGmice at the brand’s launch on June 4, Ce La Vi’s CEO Kirk Martin said plans for the name change had already been in the works before the court ruling.

He said: “(But) the lawsuit accelerated our plans to introduce a new name. We thought this was the right way to go as we are still young, and we can build a new brand. With the previous history (as Ku De Ta), it is also confusing for the customers as we may have different goals with the previous brand name.”

Ce La Vi aims to be “the international titan of lifestyle and sophisticated hedonism” through five core pillars: an iconic rooftop location, inspirational architectural design, a modern Asian menu, innovative cocktails, and entertainment by renowned DJs.

A new Ce La Vi venue will open this month in Hong Kong on the top three floors of California Tower, right in the heart of the Lan Kwai Fong dining and entertainment district.

Martin said: “With each venue occupying a distinctive soaring site with 360º views at iconic locations in key cities, Ce La Vi reimagines and reinvigorates the concept of the adult playground.”

Work is already underway to open the next Ce La Vi within the next five years in key cities such as Dubai and Taipei. – Paige Lee Pei Qi