The brand's journey began in 1971, when Kuok opened the first Shangri-La hotel in Singapore. The property brought a distinctly Asian approach to luxury hospitality: oriental design elements with first-class services. Since the success of this first property, Shangri-La has expanded to more than 100 hotels across 78 destinations and four brands: Shangri-La hotels, Kerry Hotels, Traders Hotels, and JEN by Shangri-La.
Shangri-La emerged from its origins as a property in Singapore in the 1970s, to become one of Asia's most prestigious luxury hospitality brands. Founded by Malaysian businessman Robert Kuok, the brand was borne out of his travel experiences and desires. Kuok believed that Asian hospitality had something different to offer the historically European-dominated industry and through Shangri-La, believed transformative luxury experiences should be accessible for every traveller.
GARDEN VIEWS OF THE FIRST SHANGRI-LA HOTEL IN SINGAPORE
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Upcoming and recent openings include Shangri-La Phnom Penh (fully opening in Q1 2025), Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius and the brand’s first entertainment development, The Palawan on Singapore's Sentosa Island. Creating personal moments of joy for all ages is at the heart of the brand's ethos, with dedicated facilities such as state-of-the-art meeting rooms, first-class gastronomy, and luxury family suites and immersive spaces.
SHANGRI-LA TAKES THE LEAD WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY EXPERIENCES
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ASMALLWORLD offers more than 30 Shangri-La properties, spanning across Malaysia, Philippines, India, Oman, Thailand, Canada, Fiji, Turkey, China, UK, and France. Browse the full Shangri-La offering on ASMALLWORLD Collection.
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