Tips and deals of the week: Mira Moon hotel, Philippines direct from London and Roald-Dahl at Heathrow

The hotel

The Mira Moon hotel opens in Wanchai, Hong Kong, on Friday, with design by Marcel Wanders and Grey Goose cocktail chests in the rooms. Doubles from HK$2,288/£183 (miramoonhotel.com).

The flight

The Philippines will be connected to the UK by a direct flight from 4 November, after a hiatus of 15 years. Philippine Airlines will offer five flights per week from Heathrow to Manila (philippineairlines.com).

The event

Families heading off on a half-term holiday this week via Heathrow's five terminals will be treated to a host of Roald Dahl-themed events: storytelling, activity sheets and food offers (heathrow.com).