CHANGZHOU, China, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Since November, the Changzhou Municipal Committee Publicity Department, in concert with other city agencies, has launched a Reading the City series of public cultural activities, inviting residents and visitors to engage with Changzhou's history and urban identity. Under the theme "Tracing City Roots • Exploring Changzhou," the program features a range of offerings, including a citywide cultural exploration plan, a City Reading Ambassador initiative, and six themed bus routes designed to connect participants with key cultural sites.
Changzhou's approach focuses on five cultural themes—architecture, place names, long-established local brands, books, and visual media—each offering a different way of understanding the city's past and present. "Changzhou in Architecture" brings together guided city walks, sketching sessions at historic buildings, and augmented-reality garden tours. "Changzhou in Place Names" features talks and curated cultural routes that trace the historical origins of traditional street and district names. "Changzhou in Historic Brands" highlights long-standing local businesses through themed markets and curated shop visits, presenting traditional brands in contemporary settings. "Changzhou in Books" draws on the Dongpo Culture Alliance and writer residency programs to highlight the city's literary heritage, while "Changzhou in Light & Shadow" uses public film screenings and digital art exhibitions to explore how the city has been represented visually over time.
As part of the program, participants can travel on six dedicated "Reading the City" bus routes—Cultural Roots, Artisan Heritage, Canal Charm, Rural Beauty, Yangtze River Views, and Industrial Legacy—each linking neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural venues. To encourage broader public participation, the program also provides a range of everyday perks, from public transit incentives to cinema tickets, book promotions, and in-store offers. By combining cultural programming with everyday activities, the initiative encourages people to experience Changzhou firsthand and develop a deeper connection with the city through exploration, observation, and participation.
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Changzhou Invites the Public to Explore the City Through Culture
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Members unlock enhanced travel benefits and rewards worldwide
SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Millennium Hotels & Resorts (MHR) marks 30 years of global hospitality, the group today announced a strategic loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's leading hospitality company and custodian of the iconic Taj Hotels & Resorts brand. The collaboration brings together MHR's MyMillennium and IHCL's celebrated Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass programme, unlocking enhanced travel and stay benefits for members worldwide.
Headquartered in Singapore, Millennium Hotels & Resorts is one of the country's most valuable hospitality brands, recognised for its award-winning portfolio of hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East. This milestone partnership reflects MHR's continued evolution over three decades; expanding its international presence, strengthening its loyalty ecosystem, and forging alliances with like-minded hospitality leaders to deliver greater value, choice, and recognition to travellers across key markets.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said:
"IHCL's iconic brand Taj joining hands with Millennium Hotels & Resorts unlocks meaningful synergies within a global loyalty network. Through this collaboration, the integration of MyMillennium with Taj InnerCircle enhances the member experience by extending seamless, reciprocal benefits across both portfolios. Our focus remains on shaping the future of travel through strategic alliances such as this, delivering enduring value for our guests and partners alike."
Under this collaboration, Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass members gain access to Millennium Hotels & Resorts' extensive global portfolio, enjoying a 10% discount off the Best Flexible Rate at participating MHR properties worldwide. Similarly, MyMillennium members will benefit from a reciprocal 10% discount on stays at participating Taj hotels globally.
MyMillennium, Millennium Hotels & Resorts' award-winning global loyalty programme, spans more than 145 hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, rewarding members for both stays and dining while unlocking access to the group's diverse portfolio of brands worldwide.
Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, said:
"Partnering with an iconic brand such as Taj reflects our Blue Ocean mindset, pursuing growth beyond traditional boundaries. As we mark 30 years of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, this strategic collaboration strengthens our presence in India and key global markets, bringing together Taj's legendary Indian hospitality with Millennium's international reach."
From the opulent luxury of The Biltmore Los Angeles to the beachfront energy of M Social Hotel Phuket, the sophisticated urban retreat at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, and the legendary hospitality of Taj across its grand palaces, iconic city hotels, and resorts in India and beyond, members will enjoy access to exceptional stays in sought-after destinations worldwide.
Members unlock enhanced travel benefits and rewards worldwide
SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Millennium Hotels & Resorts (MHR) marks 30 years of global hospitality, the group today announced a strategic loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's leading hospitality company and custodian of the iconic Taj Hotels & Resorts brand. The collaboration brings together MHR's MyMillennium and IHCL's celebrated Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass programme, unlocking enhanced travel and stay benefits for members worldwide.
Headquartered in Singapore, Millennium Hotels & Resorts is one of the country's most valuable hospitality brands, recognised for its award-winning portfolio of hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East. This milestone partnership reflects MHR's continued evolution over three decades; expanding its international presence, strengthening its loyalty ecosystem, and forging alliances with like-minded hospitality leaders to deliver greater value, choice, and recognition to travellers across key markets.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said:
"IHCL's iconic brand Taj joining hands with Millennium Hotels & Resorts unlocks meaningful synergies within a global loyalty network. Through this collaboration, the integration of MyMillennium with Taj InnerCircle enhances the member experience by extending seamless, reciprocal benefits across both portfolios. Our focus remains on shaping the future of travel through strategic alliances such as this, delivering enduring value for our guests and partners alike."
Under this collaboration, Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass members gain access to Millennium Hotels & Resorts' extensive global portfolio, enjoying a 10% discount off the Best Flexible Rate at participating MHR properties worldwide. Similarly, MyMillennium members will benefit from a reciprocal 10% discount on stays at participating Taj hotels globally.
MyMillennium, Millennium Hotels & Resorts' award-winning global loyalty programme, spans more than 145 hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, rewarding members for both stays and dining while unlocking access to the group's diverse portfolio of brands worldwide.
Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, said:
"Partnering with an iconic brand such as Taj reflects our Blue Ocean mindset, pursuing growth beyond traditional boundaries. As we mark 30 years of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, this strategic collaboration strengthens our presence in India and key global markets, bringing together Taj's legendary Indian hospitality with Millennium's international reach."
From the opulent luxury of The Biltmore Los Angeles to the beachfront energy of M Social Hotel Phuket, the sophisticated urban retreat at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, and the legendary hospitality of Taj across its grand palaces, iconic city hotels, and resorts in India and beyond, members will enjoy access to exceptional stays in sought-after destinations worldwide.
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MILLENNIUM HOTELS & RESORTS AND IHCL JOIN HANDS ON A GLOBAL LOYALTY PARTNERSHIP
