DANANG, Vietnam — The first golf course ever designed by former world No. 1 Luke Donald will open in Asia’s most impressive new golf destination on March 25. Ba Na Hills Golf Club will feature 18 tour-caliber holes at the foot of a towering mountain range less than half an hour’s drive from Danang, Vietnam’s...
SINGAPORE – As Chinese travellers leave the comfort zone of the group tour for do-it-yourself exploration, a new partnership between a fledgling hotel group and a marketing services company is pointing the way. In January, Louis T Collection (Louis T), and WIHP (World Independent Hotels Promotion) launched a new initiative that connects a curated collection...
HALONG BAY, Vietnam — The creator of the finest cruise experiences on Halong Bay is taking its offerings to new heights with a package that includes a splash of high-flying adventure. Paradise Hotels & Cruises’ ‘Cruise & Seaplane’ deal starts at Hanoi’s international airport and takes passengers on an hour-long seaplane ride that includes 15...
HO CHI MINH CITY — A major push to attract more golfers and tourists to Vietnam is underway, and it’s being led by the largest listed owner and operator of hospitality initiatives in the country. Vingroup, whose market capitalization is approaching US $6 billion across six varied business interests, is currently developing courses near Hanoi...
HANOI — The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is transforming the ‘street’ through its open-air courtyard into a traditional Vietnamese market in anticipation of the Tet lunar new year. The three-day Cho Que (country market in Vietnamese) anchors a multi-faceted approach to the annual observance, which also includes presentation of lucky red envelopes to guests on...
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia – The Sanchaya Bintan is greeting its first anniversary this month with a slate of promotions focused on wellness, romance and golf. Among the promotions, guests can embark on a restorative two-night getaway called “Healthy Retreat” priced from USD 1610, that includes wholesome breakfasts, a Balinese massage, two hours of private...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – After completing a landmark restoration of its historic North Wing, Galle Face Hotel is launching history tours this month for in-house guests. The half-hour tour unveils hidden art from a famous painter, ushers guests into storied spaces not normally open to guests, and shares numerous tales of famous visitors. Four British...
HANOI — In its first celebratory step of the holiday season, the Hotel Metropole Hanoi last week raised and trimmed a 15-metre evergreen and illuminated the hotel grounds with more than 5,000 colorful lights. But that’s not all. Throughout the month of December and into the new year, the hotel’s restaurants, bars, shops and spa...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – With an unprecedented collaboration of Italian designers behind The Reverie Saigon’s interiors, the hotel is not quietly announcing its arrival in the luxury scene. It’s boldly – and unapologetically – building a reputation as the most spectacularly appointed hotel in the region. “I can’t think of any other property...
