BAGAN, Myanmar — Poised on the doorstep of one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological heritage sites, Myanmar’s newest boutique resort Bagan Lodge has targeted Aug. 1 for its soft debut in the ancient Buddhist capital. With stylized tenting and furnishings that evoke the Golden Age of Travel, Bagan Lodge’s 85 rooms and suites skirt...
NEW YORK — Vietnam’s spa culture made a resounding statement last week when the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and The Nam Hai in Hoi An were ranked among the top five hotel spas in the world by Travel + Leisure readers. The honor was part of the 2013 World’s Best Awards, the 18th annual survey...
A former colleague from the world of journalism recently forwarded me a link to this story about hospitals in the United States that are producing content, including print, video and blogs. Most businesses produce content, and most of this falls under the guise of marketing. But what the Cleveland Clinic and others are doing in the States is something...
ZHUDONG, Taiwan — Luxury hotel management group GHM andTaiwanese business development company Elements Innovation Co., Ltd have signed amanagement agreement to launch three upscale hotels in Zhudong, Taiwan. The Chedi Club, The Chedi and The Serai in Zhudong will stand together as thehospitality anchor to Eutopia, a mountain getaway development one hour by car fromTaipei....
LUANG PRABANG — A boutique hotel that was once the home of Lao royalty is wooing brides and grooms from around the world with a honeymoon holiday showcasing the best of enchanting Luang Prabang. Long boat cruises on the Mekong River, Lao barbeques by candlelight, and a traditional Baci ceremony – where couples literally tie...
BALI, Indonesia — The most expansive resort to date by luxury hotel management group GHM is set to welcome its first guests on the tranquil beaches of Tanjung Benoa at the end of 2013. Occupying 2.4 hectares of pristine coastline on the Nusa Dua Peninsula, the 261-room Chedi Sakala will be GHM’s third property to...
HANOI, Vietnam — The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi turned up the heat on nightlife in Hanoi June 1 when the grande dame of Vietnam’s hospitality scene planted a hip, new French DJ behind the turntables at Angelina. Monday through Saturday, from 9pm until late, the DJ, known as GiMiX NoMaD, will spin a cool mix...
HOI AN, Vietnam — The Nam Hai, Vietnam's premier resort, has teamed with upscale automaker BMW to offer a new level of luxury in resort transportation. Last week, the multi-award-winning property unveiled its new fleet of automobiles, including five 2013 BMW X5s, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) consistently rated among the best in the world....
