HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Aug. 15, 2018) — Hoping for a sea change in how plastic is used and treated in Vietnam, Halong Bay’s leading cruise provider has launched a program aimed at combating one of the world’s greatest environmental concerns. Earlier this month, Paradise Cruises removed plastic straws from all seven of its luxury cruise...
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, a 514-room property overlooking the northern stretch of Vietnam’s most compelling beach, Bai Dai, is opening its doors tomorrow, August 15, as part of an unprecedented integrated resort on the nation’s biggest island. Situated on Phu Quoc island’s picturesque northwest coast, Vietnam’s first Radisson Blu Resort heralds a new era...
SINGAPORE – (7 August 2018) – Louis T Collection has named Robert C. Hauck general manager of the iconic Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Area Vice President for South Asia. In this new role, Hauck will oversee the operations of the legendary, 156-room historic seafront property in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo,...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (August 07, 2018) – With travelers the world over tired of yet another stop at a museum, another duck boat tour, or another selfie by a landmark, one resort on Vietnam’s pristine southern coastline is greasing the wheels on a journey into the depths of a typical Vietnamese day. More than a...
HANOI (Aug. 7, 2018) – The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time for families to bond, celebrate and to create memories with traditions that have been passed down through generations. This year, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi unveils a beautiful mooncake gift box featuring nostalgic drawings by the award-winning Vietnamese graphic novelist and illustrator,...
From underwater sound systems to iconic views we’ve rounded-up some of Vietnam’s most stunning pools where you’ll want to take a dip this summer. The Reverie Saigon Guests need not miss a beat while doing laps in The Reverie Saigon’s open-air swimming pool. The 24-metre long space has its own underwater sound system that plays...
A seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience in Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand has been appointed as Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc’s director of commercial. In her new role, Myla Caceres will oversee sales, marketing, reservations and revenue at the soon-to-open resort on Phu Quoc’s northwest coast. Before joining the property’s pre-opening...
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (July 18, 2018) — David Smallwood, an English therapist and counsellor with more than 20 years’ experience, has joined The Dawn Medical Rehab and Wellness Center in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, as the facility’s new clinical director. “We are delighted to welcome David to the team,” said The Dawn’s founder Ohm Poolsawaddi....
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (July 18, 2018) — Banyan Tree Samui has become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be awarded “Gold Certification” at a single-property level by Earthcheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Although other hotel chains have received similar accolades from EarthCheck at a...
