If you love travelling (like we do), weโre sure you like looking at new hotels or destinations for your dream getaway. Read on for the latest hotel deals, resort openings and other top travel destinations in Asia and beyond for your next escape โ it might just be the best one ever!
A New Royal Garden
After 44 years, the Royal Garden hotel name has entered a new chapter with the opening of The Royal Garden Kowloon East in January. The 366-room hotel stands in Tseung Kwan O, taking over the former Crowne Plaza Kowloon East. It brings a quiet, natureled approach to modern travel, shaped for families, groups and guests with pets. The hotel will unfold in phases throughout 2026, introducing seven villas with private gardens, family-focused rooms, dining spaces and wellness facilities.
Discover Capella at Macau
Capella at Galaxy Macau is a new ultra-luxury offering in the Galaxy Macau integrated resort. The swish 17-storey tower has 95 suites and penthouses designed as private residences with large living spaces and personal butler service. Created with Paris-based studio Moinard Bรฉtaille, the building features gorgeous curved forms, water elements and art installations. Guests can join tea rituals, cultural activities and dine at Botanica restaurant or Pony & Plume bar. The property offers a quieter, residential-style stay within one of Macauโs busiest entertainment districts.
Easy, Breezy Stay in Wan Chai
Hopewell Hotel, one of Hong Kongโs largest five-star hotels, has designed a stay package for families and leisure travellers planning a relaxed city break. Available on selected dates, it includes a complimentary breakfast buffet for two adults and two children for an easy and unhurried morning. Guests staying in an Executive City Suite or Panoramic Suite can request up to two rollaway beds.
Dining becomes part of the experience, too, with a 15 percent saving on ร la carte food and selected drinks at Hopewell Inn and the Lobby Cafรฉ & Bar. Complimentary internet, fitness centre access, and use of the outdoor swimming pool (reopening April 2026) round off the list of perks. Prices start from $2,420.
hopewellhotel.com/offer/family-suite-escape
A First for Bangkok!
The first Andaz hotel has opened in the Thai capital, right next to the cityโs beautiful green space, Lumphini Park, on Wireless Road in the One Bangkok district. The property draws on the areaโs history as well as modern city rhythms, with interiors shaped by local design ideas and artworks. There are 244 rooms with sweeping views, plus a range of dining spaces from Chinese cuisine to Mediterranean flavours, a rooftop venue, pool and fitness centre.
Direct access to the MRT and nearby expressways helps guests move easily around Bangkok and beyond.
Hong Kong Flight News
- Cathay Pacific has returned to Adelaide with three weekly seasonal flights linking HK and the South Australian capital, until 27 March. cathaypacific.com
- Etihad Airways is growing its global network with the launch of new flights from Abu Dhabi not just to Hong Kong, but also to Tunis, Hanoi and Chiang Mai. etihad.com
A New Type of Travel
Travellers are rethinking their journeys, choosing nature, mindfulness and authenticity over nightlife and screen time. The recent Global Rescue Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey reveals that people are increasingly seeking realworld experiences that restore and inspire them.
Women and international travellers especially value natural beauty, history and local culture, while hiking, wellness and meaningful exploration came on top of the list of travel motivations; nightlife came last! With the shift comes a preference for quieter, history-rich destinations where travellers find connection, balance and perspective.
Kidsโ Nature Fun Zone
Alma, the family-friendly beachfront resort in southern Vietnamโs Cam Ranh Peninsula, recently introduced Alma Discovery Camp, a new recreation and educational offering that connects kids with nature, farm animals and sustainable agriculture. The camp, aimed at ages four to 14, provides hands-on learning through interactive farm visits and a dedicated museum, helping to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Young guests can explore farm habitats, patting and feeding animals including cows, goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits.
# Travel news from earlier editions of Expat Living
Festive fun in Vietnam
Canโt get to Europe for a traditional winter Christmas? Hereโs the next best thing! Located on the southwest coast of Phu Quoc in Vietnam,ย La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton is an Italian-inspired resort thatย blends distinctive Amalfi-style architecture with panoramic views of the islandโs signature sunsets. The resort is hosting a calendar full of festivities for the holiday season,ย from heavenly high teas and romantic evenings to bountiful buffet dinners, grand gala gatherings and fireworks galore. Guests can step inside an authentic Italian Christmas village, with sparkling decorations, glittering trees, market stalls and more! A symphony of flavours also awaits at The Merchant, the resortโs vibrant restaurant, at rustic trattoria Mare, and at Il Salone, Phu Quocโs first and only artisanal cafรฉ.
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 180 hand-picked hotels that tell a unique story through distinctive architecture and design, world-class food and beverages and curated experiences.
hilton.com/en/hotels/pqcpqqq-
New Hotel for HK
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong is now open, led by General Manager Mike Robinson, who brings years of international hotel experience. The hotel, part of Empire Group Holdings, features 495 rooms, including 25 suites, designed to reflect Hong Kongโs energy. Located at 11 Middle Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, it offers views of Victoria Harbour and easy access to the cityโs cultural highlights. Expect a blend of global sophistication with local heritage, honouring the siteโs Marinerโs Club legacy, with dining, wellness and creative spaces that encourage connection and exploration.
Escape on the Waves
StarCruises has announced that its Star Voyager cruise ship will begin homeport operations in Hong Kong starting 27 June, sailing from Ocean Terminal. The deployment, which extends until 14 November, offers twoโtoโfiveโnight cruises to destinations in Japan and Taiwan. Short weekend cruises also run every Friday. Passengers can enjoy the cityโs skyline from sea, explore onboard entertainment, and opt for preโ or postโcruise stays in HK. stardreamcruises.com
New Hotels Across Asia
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is currently in the midst of launching five new Asian properties โ Mumbai opened in April; Tokyo and Udaipur will follow in July; and Bangkok and Hanoi will welcome guests from November. Each hotel features contemporary rooms, local design touches and event halls, a top match for business and holiday guests alike. Thereโs a range of settings for the properties, from Mumbaiโs airport zone, to Tokyo Bay, the Aravalli hills above Udaipur, Bangkokโs business district and Hanoiโs historic lake area. fairmont.com
What Do You Know About Wan Chai?
The Hari Hong Kong has launched an audio walking guide to Wan Chai, which scratches beneath the surface of this former fishing village. Features include an interactive map and narrations of seven of the districtโs hidden gems. The guide is accessible through a user-friendly app called The Hari Neighbourhood Guide Audio Tour, and is part of the hotelโs โLive Like a Localโ staycation package, which includes a one-night stay priced from $1,800, with daily breakfast for two, a branded tote bag, Wan Chai postcards, bespoke gallery tour with PHD Group, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability. Until 30 September 2025.
New Thailand Travel Forms
Thailand has announced that the TM6 immigration form will be made digital starting 1 May. This will replace the paper version for all foreign arrivals to Thailand to help streamline the entry process and address safety concerns. The digital TM6 form will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals by air, land and sea, and the government is also postponing the 300 baht tourism fee this year.
Heading Down Under?
Hong Kong Airlines has introduced a new direct service to Sydney! Set to commence on 20 June 2025 these daily scheduled flights will be operated by A330-300 aircraft, and feature both Business and Economy Class cabins.
Healthy in Hua Hin
Chiva-Som is celebrating 30 years of providing luxury holistic wellness retreats in Thailand. To celebrate, itโs offering a new selection of services at its Hua Hin property. First is a Weather-Responsive Wellness programme that includes sound baths, movement classes, skincare and dermatological analysis targeted to environmental shifts. Other programmes include Metabolic Reset, Building Longevity Lifestyle Habits, Emotional Growth, and Tailored Menโs and Womenโs Wellness, with a range of gender-specific services from pre- and post-pregnancy yoga to supporting pelvic floor strength, post-pregnancy recovery and prostate health.
chivasom.com/en/chiva-som-hua-hin
Parisian Countryside Charm
La Ferme de Vallรฉes is a boutique 38-room farm stay located within 185 acres of woodland just 45 minutes from Paris. This new fairytale hamlet is set on the historic estate of a transformed 12th-century Cistercian abbey. The four farm buildings also provide an option for renting a self-contained home. These properties overlook forests or a picturesque courtyard, and you can choose a cottage style with private garden or an opulent stay with bed canopies.
To create a traditional farm-stay experience, youโll be invited to help care for the chickens, rabbits, goats and donkeys in the surrounding meadows and fields. There are also lakes, trails, art studios, a kidsโ club, spa, bar and restaurant on the property to explore and enjoy.
Food-focused Cruise
Need another reason to go on a cruise? Oceania Cruises, which 15 years ago launched The Culinary Centre โ the first-ever hands-on cooking school at sea โ is celebrating the milestone with a range of new culinary classes, highlighting dishes from the Pacific Northwest, Polynesia and Australia. These food-focused experiences involve chef-led excursions in more than 40 destinations worldwide. Youโll shop for ingredients in local markets, then learn to cook destination-inspired dishes and connect with local experts and artisans.
Italian Escape
Coming to Italyโs renowned Lake Como in 2025 is a new hotel in a restored 19th-century building, with 142 guest rooms and two penthouse suites. The Lake Como Edition is on track to open in spring, with a floating pool, lively lobby bar and several restaurants and bars overlooking the water and the mountains surrounding Bellagio โ all just a short drive from Milan.
World Ski Awards
If this year is your chance to hit the slopes on holiday, here are two venues to note, as they both won at the World Ski Awards 2024. From Japanโs Best Ski Hotel category, The Vale Rusutsu is a ski-in ski-out resort hotel steps away from the Kotobuki Onsen and Rusutsu Resort. Tsubasa Chalet at Hanaridge in Niseko won Japanโs Best Ski Chalet category; itโs an architectural gem catering for large groups and families, with an indoor-outdoor private natural onsen, chauffeur and private car.
City to Sea
Weโre always interested in travel thatโs a one-of-a-kind adventure filled with wildlife, heritage and sustainability. Wayfairer Travel has created a 15-night Asian itinerary thatโs packed to the brim with exactly that. Youโll start in Japan to experience the contrast between high-energy Tokyo and hot spring country, home to the famous snow monkeys. Then, youโll leave for Indonesia for a nine-day ocean voyage on a traditional pinisi ship with SeaTrek, swim in a lake of stingless jellyfish, trek with birds of paradise, relax under waterfalls and snorkel over thriving coral reefs.
South Africa Seaside Stay
Birkenhead House is a coastal retreat in South Africa that has recently undergone a fresh coat of paint and added a selection of fab new dรฉcor elements. Set on a clifftop, the propertyโs iconic oceanside location is a gateway to experiencing the regionโs natural beauty. Inside, the restyled interiors draw on the hotelโs incredible surroundings โ and, we must say, Birkenhead House looks better than ever! The piรจce de rรฉsistance of the update is the conservatory design, which is inspired by the surrounding mountain and seascape vistas. The space features bold green and white stripes and tall pots with feathery ferns that add a touch of playfulness and drama to the design. In all, itโs a bold and creative new look for this high-end establishment โ and even more reason to add it to the bucket list!
theroyalportfolio.com/birkenhead-house
Magical Mountain Hot Springs
A new resort has just opened in OkuhidaOnsengo (Gifu Prefecture) near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go. KAI Okuhida is surrounded by famous peaks of the Northern Alps, a location that has one of the largest water volumes and number of hot springs in Japan. Still rather underrated, itโs a destination from where you can explore the countryโs onsen culture and life in the mountains. Within the resort, each room features local craftsmanship, including wall art, traditionally hand-dyed cushions and a headboard made using wood-bending techniques. The kaiseki-style menu, meanwhile, uses local products including Hida beef.
hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/kaiokuhida
Bollywood & Bombay
Back in 1896, Mumbai became the hub of Bollywood cinema and fondly known as the โcity of dreamsโ. The Moxy Mumbai Andheri West by Marriott draws on these golden days, with interiors bursting with magenta, electric blue and sunny yellow hues, and a curated collection of eclectic and nostalgic artworks and accessories. A highlight is the Moxy Sky rooftop bar, with panoramic views of the Mumbai skyline plus music and cocktails beside an infinity pool. For an additional taste of Bollywood, there are plenty of iconic cinemas in the neighbourhood to explore too. The hotel is 9km from Mumbai International Airport.
Ace Hotel Kyoto
The building housing the Ace Hotel Kyoto was a telephone office a century ago; today, itโs a gateway for exploring this fascinating city. Recently earning a spot on the prestigious Michelin Key list for the top hotels in Japan, the property hosts a range of interesting programmes, from one-off menus and exhibitions to a quarterly record fair featuring live performances, DJs and shops selling rare vinyl. Thereโs also direct entrance to Karasuma Oike Station for easy access to bustling Nishiki Market, the Museum of Kyoto and Kyoto Art Center.
Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Marriott International has opened its 600th property in Asia Pacific. The Adelaide Marriott Hotel is also the first for the brand in South Australia. Interestingly, the hotel has a 150-year old landmark, the Adelaide General Post Office (GPO) building, as its faรงade. The 14-storey tower includes 285 guestrooms and 12 suites with city skyline views.
Bonding with Horses
Sumba Indonesia is offering an experience for those looking to travel for healing and self-discovery. โRetreat and Conquerโ is a five-day equine therapy course under the guidance of Professor Andreas Liefooghe, founder of Operation Centaur. The gentle and intuitive horses become your co-partners in a therapeutic process with activities to help participants gain profound insight into their emotions, communication styles and behavioural patterns through building trust, creating boundaries and embracing vulnerability. See the website for upcoming dates.
Retreat for Wellness & Workouts
The idea of yin and yang has long held court in leading a healthy lifestyle. This is also true for many who like to keep moving even while theyโre relaxing on a holiday. With this in mind, TIA Wellness Resort located on Vietnamโs central coast has expanded its wellness offerings and also added a new studio.
During your stay, more than 80 wellness therapists, trainers and specialists can help you explore offerings beyond what you can usually expect from hotels and resorts. For starters, they now have a range of dynamic yoga styles to try from a 60-minute Gentle Hatha Class to vinyasa-style yoga classes that focus on holding postures, flexibility and breath control. There are also new HIIT Power Workouts built around short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief periods of rest. The 30-minute workout builds strength, cardiovascular health and metabolism.
Plus, two of TIAโs signature offerings now include a Breathwork Masterclass and a Creative Workshop, the latter involving different artistic techniques such as collage, drawing and painting, as a path to greater self-expression.
Bag Drop Via Smartphone
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has launched the worldโs first Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service. Passengers can complete online check-in and scan their travel documents with their smartphones before heading to the airport. At HKIA, they can proceed directly to the Express Bag Drop counters and drop their bags by themselves with their smartphones in under a minute โ faster than a smart check-in kiosk. This makes HKIA the only airport in the world where you can complete all departure procedures โ from bag-drop to check-in to boarding โ using just a smartphone and facial recognition technology. Itโs available for travellers over age 11 through HK Express, Cathay Pacific Airline and Hong Kong Airlines.
New at HKIA
Plaza Premium Group has upgraded its services at Hong Kong International Airport, reopening it Infinity Room next to Gate 1. This โLounge within a Loungeโ located in Plaza Premium First offers a luxurious enclave for VIP passengers, with exceptional personalised service in elegant surroundings, plus all-day dining and a host of add-ons. Itโs open to first class passengers from partner airlines and paying guests.
Meanwhile, passenger services arm Allways has also done some upgrades, arranging end-to-end experiences including a limo pick-up from home and a curbside meet-and-assist at the airport through to the departure gate. Wheelchair, buggy and porter services for luggage collection on arrival are particularly useful for elderly passengers.
plazapremiumfirst.com | allwaysvip.com
Pack Your Bags for Penang
HK Express Airways is now operating a new route between Hong Kong and Malaysiaโs Penang International Airport (PEN). In just three hours, you can touch down on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia and in one of the countryโs top tourist destinations, renowned for a rich history of trade, colonial architecture, the colourful UNESCO World Heritage city of George Town and delicious specialty snacks and meals that stop foodies on every corner.
Capybara Cuteness
Weโve found a resort where you can get as close to experiencing a Capybara sleepover as possible. At the Izu Resort Villa, three hours from Tokyo, youโll have floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on a garden full of these cute creatures. Better yet, you can just step outside your living room and interact with them throughout the day. The villa is spread over two spacious levels, has garden views and can accommodate two to six people. Aside from capybaras, the property also offers guests access to a tennis court, library and sauna.
Kid-free Fun!
The new Meliรก Ibiza in Santa Eulalia is Meliaโs first adults-only (16+) hotel on the island and also the first hotel with an outdoor water circuit in the area. The property has 285 rooms, four restaurants, a rooftop with unique views of the Mediterranean, an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym and a spa and wellness area with Thai-inspired treatments, and more facilities and experiences. During its first season, the resort has also partnered with social impact company Gravity Wave to remove three tonnes of plastic from the Mediterranean Sea and its harbours. The waste will be repurposed to create new objects for the hotelโs use, giving it a new life.
melia.com/en/hotels/spain/ibiza/melia-ibiza
Wake Up in Bejing or Shanghai
Have a weekend in mainland China without losing any daylight hours to travel! Two new overnight high-speed sleep train routes have opened in Hong Kong, departing in the evening and arriving at around 7am in the morning (11 hours to Shanghai; 12.5 to Beijing). The 16-carriage trains depart every Friday to Monday evening, with standard sleeper class cabins featuring two bunk beds, and the deluxe version (currently only on the Shanghai route) including a bunk bed, wardrobe and sofa.
Go-an Relax!
The Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva has opened in an area of Southern Goa known for its white sand beaches, laidback โsusegadโ lifestyle and IndoPortuguese architecture. Explore a variety of beaches including the bioluminescent Betalbatim Beach, visit local restaurants, find waterfalls, wander through local markets and learn about the regionโs history. The hotel also has multiple dining options, a poolside bar, kidsโ club and spa.
Enchanting Chรขteau
Planning a trip to France? Donโt miss a night or two in a chรขteau in the countryside! The Chรขteau de Vault-deLugny is a fab option just a train ride from Paris. Escape into an enchanting wooded retreat that includes a Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Valucien, run by Franco Bowanee. Thereโs also an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi set in the propertyโs stone cellar and plenty to explore in surrounding Burgundy.
Play & Stay at Cordis
Cordis Hong Kong has created the Family Kid Room, a space designed for two adults and two children under seven. Along with a king Signature Dream Bed for adults and a bunk bed for the little guests, the room is playfully inspired by Cody and Coco, two endangered red panda hotel ambassadors. It has a kitchenette, and comes with healthy snacks, slippers, and essential items like toothbrushes and bathrobes. Kids receive a welcome card and backpack filled with a variety of Cody-themed goodies. The Travel with Kids Package is $3,100 for a family of four and includes daily breakfast, 15-minute hand or foot massages for kids, a 15 percent discount on food and beverages, and complimentary access to the health club, swimming pool and a range of experiences from tai chi to wine tastings.
3552 3552 | cdhkg.resv@cordishotels.com
A Staycation for Creatives
If youโre interested in an eclectic, creative and design-forward hotel, youโll love the Mondrian Hong Kong. Designed by Karin Krautgartner of KK Design and a selection of local and international artists, this hotel aims to be a new HK icon, inspired by lively fishing villages and the cityโs renowned tailors. The triangular windows offer sweeping harbour and island skyline views, the bathroom tiles reflect our pebbled beaches, and youโll find beautiful fabrics, glass chandeliers, underwater creatures engraved along corridors, a water goddess mural and more.
Hotel Heritage in Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic luxury hotel in the Vietnamese capital, has opened a new chapter in its 123-year history, relaunching its historic Heritage Wing after an extensive refurb. The Luxury Rooms, Grand Luxury Rooms, Metropole Suites and Legendary Suites โ the latter named after former famous guests of the hotel: Graham Greene, Somerset Maugham and Charlie Chaplin โ feature Italian marble surfaces and floors, new bathtubs and showers, contemporary artwork, mood lighting, a preserved original staircase and other elements that capture the hotelโs history and essence.
sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com
Late Season Skiing
Hokkaidoโs pristine Kiroro region is renowned for a record breaking 21-metre snowfall and an extended 160-day winter, which means that even into early May itโs a wonderful alpine escape for any snowboarding or skiing enthusiast. If that sounds like you, thereโs more good news: well-known all-inclusive holiday brand Club Med just opened a new property in the region: Club Med Kiroro Grand.
clubmed.com.sg/r/kiroro-grand/w
Soothe Your Soul
If youโre looking to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, Teardrop Hotels in Sri Lanka has introduced four new wellness experiences. The Soulful Detox is a two-day package of massages, somatic breathwork and tea-infused body wraps. Teardrop Ayurveda Essentials taps into ancient Indian and Nepalese wisdom with yoga, meditation, nature walks and a specially curated natural menu. The energy-boosting Jet Lag has massages, foot soaking, yoga and personalised wellness check-ins. And the Rediscovering Inner Harmony experience helps you manage stress and rediscover your work-life balance.
Tastes of Thailand
Nimitr Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, on the 27th floor of the luxurious 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok, showcases local herbs and spices from the owning familyโs farm and the surrounding region along with flavours from different corners of Thailand. Choose from the ร la carte or four-course set menu with specially curated wines from an award-winning Thai winery. Start with Miang Kham King scallops with lemongrass and coconut or grilled Thai wagyu beef served with a chakram leaves salad and duck egg, while for mains, thereโs the likes of Gaeng Lueng Pla Salmon, a unique yellow curry, and Gai Yang with Ma Kham, chicken marinated with tamarind sauce.
137pillarshotels.com/en/bangkok/dining/nimitr
Discover the Art of Italy
Located in Florence, a city bursting with rich artistic heritage, Hotel Calimala has expanded by opening an adjacent property, Hotel Calimala The West. The new property spans five floors and offers 65 carefully redesigned rooms that maintain the iconic interior dรฉcor of the original hotel: distressed stone walls, high ceilings, velvet, brass and marble, geometric motifs and tri-coloured terrazzo flooring. Thereโs a sophisticated new restaurant on the ground floor too.
One for the Change Makers
Greek hotel brand Scorpios has expanded from Mykonos across the Aegean Sea, opening a new property in Bodrum, Turkey. The companyโs vision to create a gathering place for artists and change makers to connect is upheld at the new property, which offers cultural programmes and artist residencies. Set on a 75-thousand-square-metre peninsula, there are two restaurants, a club house, beach club, ritual space and 12 luxurious private suites. Activities include mindfulness practice, sound meditation, breathwork โ even ice plunges!
Fall in Love Again
Love is in the air at this resort nestled in the jungles of Bali. The Nirjhara is an idyllic honeymoon location overlooking rice fields and surrounded by a river and cascades. Here, couples can start their marriage in tropical bliss with the honeymoon package, a three-night package including sunset cocktails, a five-course dinner for two, daily breakfast, a coupleโs spa treatment, private use of the cinema and complimentary activities.
Wildlife Wonders
Journey into the heart of Cambodia with a four day bird-watching package by The Aviary. Guided by local bird-watching experts, youโll venture into nature for extraordinary encounters with some of Cambodiaโs 600 unique and rare bird species. The experience includes a stay at a boutique hotel in the heart of Siem Reap.
Spanish Luxury โ for Adults Only
A new five-star Melia Hotel opened recently on the island of Lanzarote in Spain. The Paradisus Salinas is characterised by a beach setting that flows into tropical gardens surrounding an expansive pool, with murals and paintings complementing the design. Spend your days by the beach, tour popular sites or go on an artistic excursion. And donโt miss the winery tour, where you can see vines growing from Lanzaroteโs volcanic ash.
Star Wars in the Sahara
Surrounded by golden rolling dunes and swaying palms, The Residence Douz in southern Tunisia has all the high-end facilities youโd expect (gourmet restaurants, pool, spa and more), along with a fascinating day trip to Matmata village, famed for its troglodyte houses which were the setting of Luke Skywalkerโs childhood home in Star Wars. You can also enjoy a luxury camping experience in the middle of the desert, or go on adventures by jeep, camel or quadbike.
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