Palma de Mallorca, March 4, 2024. Zel, the hotel brand created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal, has commenced the year with new expansion projects. The second Zel project is set to open on the Costa Brava this summer, followed by new hotels in Madrid, Sayulita (Mexico), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) in 2025....
DA NANG (Feb. 28, 2024) – A country’s cuisine is a gateway to the local culture – one that allows travelers to get a taste for what a place is all about. With the launch of TIA Wellness Resort’s new Vietnamese BBQ and Seafood BBQ buffets guests are getting just that. For each special evening...
Palma de Mallorca, February 27, 2024. Meliá Hotels International has achieved another significant milestone in sustainability by being recognized as one of the top-performing hotel companies globally according to the latest Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global. The leading financial ratings and market analysis provider ranks Meliá in third place – behind Thailand’s Asset World Corporation...
PHUKET, Thailand (February 27, 2024) – Trisara, one of Thailand’s finest resorts, is capitalizing on Phuket’s reputation as a hub for remote working courtesy of special long-stay rates on its signature residences. Its “Stay Longer, Save More” deal entitles guests to an exclusive discounted rate with extra benefits if they stay a minimum of four...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Feb. 26, 2024) – Raffles Hotel Le Royal, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic luxury hotels, will welcome guest Chef Martin Simolka for a series of exclusive meals in March, as the hotel continues to elevate fine dining in Cambodia. Chef Martin is the Executive Chef at the 5-star Sofitel Le Scribe...
BANGKOK (Feb. 23, 2024) – Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s awe-inspiring rooftop tapas bar has crafted an exciting new menu, accompanied with views of both the city … and the bottom of a transparent swimming pool. Offering authentic tapas, Spanish wines, beer on tap, cocktails and signature sangrias, LUZ...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Feb. 22, 2024) — Banyan Tree Samui has announced the appointment of a new sous chef, Mr Kitja Muakin, at its signature Thai restaurant, Saffron, a move complemented by the news that the fine-dining venue has been recognised in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide for Thailand. Kitja, known affectionately as Chef Bobby, joins...
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Feb. 21, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in Thailand’s mountainous north, planting more than 4,350 trees of species typical of the region’s natural forest ecosystems. In partnership with Chiang Mai University’s Doi Suthep Nature Centre and Forest Restoration Research...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (February 20, 2024) – The Anam, a luxurious 12-hectare resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, has unveiled two exquisite villas just for honeymooners, each replete with a private pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna room and daily afternoon tea. With a design inspired by Vietnam’s Indochine era, the 180-square-metre ‘Honeymoon...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Feb. 16, 2024) – Alma, situated on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula, has unveiled a series of wellness retreats featuring the likes of singing bowl meditation, hot stone therapy, yoga and detox and slimming treatments. The resort’s Le Spa, which has 13 treatment rooms sprinkled onto the beachfront, has this month rolled...
