UBUD, Indonesia — More than a decade after Hendra Hadiprana transformed his sprawling Balinese retreat into a luxurious 20-villa resort, The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah has wrapped up renovations on the most stunning villa of all — the Hadiprana Villa. As centerpiece of a 570-square-metre (6,135-square-feet) retreat, the traditional villa now includes a spacious deck...
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Reverie Saigon Takes Center Stage In HCM City
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — The Reverie Saigon, a 286-room hotel with some of the city’s most expansive rooms, its most spectacular views and its most unabashedly opulent atmosphere, opens September 1 in the cinematic heart of downtown Saigon. Seven years in the making, the most posh urban hotel to debut in Vietnam, ever,...
Louis T Appoints Director Of Project Services
SINGAPORE — Hospitality management company, Louis T Collection, has cemented its building solutions offering this month, appointing Robert Batrick as Director of Project Services for the company. The British-native will head Louis T’s project services team, which provides project management services at all levels – from minor hotel renovations to complete builds. Batrick brings more...
Aug. 2015
Nam Hai Takes Activities List To New Heights
HOI AN, Vietnam — There are now two more reasons to visit The Nam Hai. Vietnam’s most acclaimed resort, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, has partnered with local operators to offer a pair of enriching new excursions. The Villages Tour is a day trip to the hamlets of Bho Hoong...
Sip Sake Under the Stars Or Dress Like One
TOKYO, Japan — For millennia Tokyoites have looked to the stars during the harvest moon celebration. More recently though, it’s the stars that look to Tokyo for the latest in fashion inspiration. In honor and celebration of both tradition and contemporary reinvention, Palace Hotel Tokyo debuts two new packages. Moon Over Tokyo As the autumn...
Reverie Saigon Plans Sept. Grand Opening
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — The Reverie Saigon, one of the world’s most eagerly anticipated new hotels, has set a date for its grand opening – September 1. The 286-room property anchors the 39-storey Times Square building in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1. Featuring incomparable views of the storied...
In Vietnam, A $20,000 Holiday For The Ultra-Affluent
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — For the remainder of 2015, the world’s most upscale travelers will have the opportunity to experience Vietnam in a way that’s never been possible. The five luxury hotels that form the foundation of an exclusive new group, Quintessential Collection Vietnam, have devised the most discriminating holiday package the...
Robert Rock Rolls Out Golf Academy in Vietnam
HO TRAM, Vietnam — Robert Rock, a two-time European Tour winner with one of the most enviable swings in professional golf, has launched The Robert Rock Golf Academy at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, one of the world’s most acclaimed new courses. Rock’s academy officially opened last month with the commencement of a 10-week...
Metropole Scores Highest Finish on Top 100
HANOI, Vietnam – The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi scored its highest placement ever on one of the most prestigious lists of the world’s top hotels. The Metropole landed at the No. 61 spot of the world’s top 100 hotels as picked by readers of USA’s Travel + Leisure magazine. Last year, the Metropole won...