SINGAPORE — Louis T Collection, a hotel management and building solutions company named after one of Southeast Asia’s most intriguing foreigners, is sharing their adventurous spirit with the launch of Louis T travel blog – Hello World. The new platform features travel stories in both English and Chinese. Not limited to where the new company has...
Author: BMG
New Modern Asian Salon ‘Pala’ Debuts
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia – A clutch of leading Hollywood figures including legendary film producer Edward R. Pressman and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel will gather at The Sanchaya early this month as featured guests of an innovative new events series called Pala. Organised by the luxurious new boutique property and high-profile Singapore-based events organiser...
Dec. 2015
Galle Face Hotel Completes Major Restoration
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – More than 150 years after its debut on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Hotel has emerged from a 30-month long restoration of the North Wing’s 72 rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, lobby, ballrooms and executive lounge. The current restoration is the most significant ever for the...
Nov. 2015
GHM Wins Coveted Hospitality Awards & Ranking
SINGAPORE — Three hotels managed by GHM won coveted spots on one of the world’s most distinguished compendiums of the world’s greatest hotels — the Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards. The prestigious international travel magazine unveiled the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards on Oct. 20, elevating The Nam Hai Hoi An...
Asia’s Most Ambitious Buffet Debuts In Taipei
TAIPEI, Taiwan — After reconception and renovation, the Grand Hyatt Taipei opened its 290-seat, ground-floor restaurant, Café, last month with designs on a reputation as one of the most invigorating dining experiences in Asia. With nearly three-dozen chefs at the helm in a plethora of show kitchens, with 168 culinary options that span the...
Vietnam Again Hailed By Golf Tour Operators
TENERIFE, Spain — Vietnam’s bid to earn a more prominent place in the world golf map received another serious boost earlier this month when for the second time in four years the country was named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The...
Vietnam Lands 6 On Prestigious Awards List
HO CHI MINH CITY — Six hotels and resorts in Vietnam are among the finest properties in all of Asia, according to readers of Conde Nast Traveler. The prestigious international travel magazine unveiled the results of its annual Readers Choice Awards on Oct. 20, with Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel...
The Sanchaya Lures MICE From Jakarta
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia — With acclaim rising around the world for The Sanchaya, the remarkable new 21-villa and nine-suite estate is building a bridge from Jakarta to Bintan for MICE planners on the lookout for a world-class collection of venues. Featuring crisp, neutral tones, polished timber floors, stylish furnishings including porter chairs and rare artifacts...