Meritus Launches Five-Star Brand

Singapore-based Meritus Hotels and Resorts says it is repositioning itself and making a move into the five-star arena. This is part of a growth plan that comes on the heels of recent property renovations and new developments. Earlier this month, the company launched an improved version of its corporate Web site. And in related news, the Meritus Wanjia Spa Resort is slated to open in July in Sanya, China, followed in August by the opening of the Meritus Chiang Mai Riverside Spa Resort in Chiang Mai. Visit [www.meritus-hotels.com].