Roundup

ONLINE LAUNCH

The Chinese version of an international travel health certificate went online last week. The certificate, available via a WeChat mini-program containing a QR code, shows the user's results of nucleic acid and serum antibody tests, as well as COVID-19 vaccination. It is expected to allow cross-border travel and promote global economic recovery, officials said.

NEW OPENINGS

Hotel group Accor and Galaxy Entertainment Group have signed a collaboration agreement to develop an all-suite Raffles at the Galaxy Macau, a world-class luxury resort. The new property, slated to open in the second half of this year, is to be an architectural landmark featuring a glass bridge connecting the two towers on each floor. Technology will turn the suites into a multiusage canvas, switching from globally curated art to in-room entertainment features with just one click, according to Accor.

FlyZooHotel－a hotel brand under technology company Alibaba－is to be introduced to Dali, Yunnan province in Southwest China. A hotel in the city is to be revamped with a raft of intelligent technologies and services. Once the makeover is complete in June, the property will be a high-end digital-technology hotel, integrating Alibaba's technological and business resources.

CULINARY DELIGHT

In cooperation with British porcelain brand Royal Albert, the St. Regis Macao has launched an afternoon tea. Featuring elegant bone china tea sets, the St. Regis X Royal Albert afternoon tea includes a selection of well-crafted British delicacies and desserts, as well as beverages. Available in the St. Regis Bar, it brings guests closer to the hotel brand's century-old tea tradition.

China Daily - Xinhua