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20 | www.travelweekly-asia.com C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Untitled-2.pdf 1 5/28/18 3:39 PM GLOBAL WRAP MELCO DELIVERS 'AN ICON FOR THE NEW MACAU' Macau has taken the wraps off its latest – and its most extravagant – hotel, Morpheus, at the aptly-named City of Dreams resort. Melco Resorts & Entertainment's June 15 as the cornerstone of City of Dreams' Phase III development. Morpheus has been designed by woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Morpheus has been designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid. THE BEST OF TRAVEL WEEKLY ASIA'S GLOBAL WRAP e-DAILY Travel Weekly Asia's writers and correspondents bring you the best of news across Asia. The Incredibles merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland. The design is inspired by jade to be wholly developed and created by Melco, and marks the latest in a succession of striking "world's brought to Macau. Lawrence Ho, chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts and Entertainment, called Morpheus "an unprecedented masterpiece of quality, taste, and vision". "Morpheus is destined to become the icon of the new Macau," he said. STB CHIEF LIONEL YEO STEPS DOWN AFTER SIX YEARS Singapore Tourism Board (STB)'s Lionel Yeo will step down as CEO on May 31. Under his leadership, the Singapore tourism sector attained record highs in tourist arrivals and spending receipts – 17.4 million and S$26.8 billion (US$20 billion) respectively – in 2017. The 45-year-old was responsible for initiating several notable projects to refresh Singapore's image. Most recently, he contributed towards Singapore's newest tourism campaign – "Passion Made Possible" – jointly promoted by STB, the Economic Development Board and Ministry of Communications and Information. Melissa Ow, deputy CEO of STB, will be appointed acting CEO in the interim with effect from June 1. BLONGO BALLS AND BALOO HEAD SUMMER FUN AT HKDL Carnivale of Stars is set to make a splash at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) this summer. The line-up of shows includes the new atmosphere stage show "Moana: A Homecoming Celebration", "We Love Mickey!" Projection Show, plus a new African- style Karibuni Marketplace. From June 21 to September 2, the seasonal programme heats up with favourite Disney Pixar "Pixar Water Play Street Party!" – and Mr. and Mrs. Incredible at the "The Incredibles Arrive!". Guests can also look forward to special accommodation experiences at the resort's three themed hotels, as well as shopping and dining offers. SUPREME COURT STEPS IN AS TA J MAHAL CHANGES COLOUR Finding a solution to Taj Mahal's colour change is proving to be tricky. and then brown and green – result of pollution despite a government move to close down thousands of factories located near the Taj Mahal; as well as insect dung. The BBC reports India's Supreme Court has instructed the government if you have the expertise, you are not utilising it. Or perhaps you don't care," court justices said.