HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 25, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic luxury hotel in the Vietnamese capital, has opened a new chapter in its storied 123-year history with the relaunch of its historic Heritage Wing following an extensive and inspired refurbishment. The Metropole Heritage Wing, with 103 guest rooms and suites, has been meticulously restored...
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The Anam Rings in Year of the Dragon at Cam Ranh and Mui Ne
CAM RANH, Vietnam (January 24, 2024) – The Anam Group’s two beachfront resorts at Cam Ranh and Mui Ne will mark the most important time in the Vietnamese calendar, Tet, with a selection of exquisite dining, recreational, spa and entertainment experiences. In the lead-up to Tet on Saturday, Feb. 10, The Anam Cam Ranh and...
Laguna Golf Lang Co Goes Back to School as Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Approaches
LANG CO, Vietnam (January 23, 2024) — Laguna Golf Lang Co is going back to school to boost engagement with golf among local juniors in the run-up to this year’s Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. Established by European legend Sir Nick Faldo, The Faldo Series has long been regarded as one of the world’s most...
Fusion Welcomes the Year of the Dragon with Exclusive Tet Activities
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Jan. 22, 2024) — Wellness-inspired hotel brand Fusion is ready to welcome the Year of the Dragon, as its luxury resorts and hotels in Vietnam unveil a host of family-fun activities to celebrate Tet. From Cam Ranh to Quy Nhon, and from Saigon to Ho Tram and beyond, Fusion is...
‘The GALLERY’ Helps Improve the Lives of Thai Communities
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Jan. 22, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai has unveiled a social enterprise that promotes talented Thai designers, artists and craftsmen to ultimately help communities in need and preserve Thai culture. Underpinned by the concept of “Giving Art, Art of Giving”, The GALLERY, situated in the hotel’s lobby, sells an exquisite array of...
Banyan Tree Unveils Valentine’s Day Special at World’s ‘Best Romantic Destination’
KRABI, Thailand (Jan. 18, 2024) — Located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, and tiered into a lush hillside facing westward towards the Andaman Sea and the sunset, Banyan Tree Krabi has become one of Thailand’s best-loved venues for Valentine’s Day and romance since it opened its doors to guests in 2020. Beginning around sunset on February...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Appoints New Executive Pastry Chef
HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 16, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French national who brings more than 30 years of international culinary experience to his new role at Vietnam’s most storied hotel. Chef Stephane’s career has spanned all corners of the globe, from Europe to North America...
Lunar New Year Celebrations at TIA Wellness Resort in Da Nang
DA NANG, VIETNAM (Jan. 15, 2024) – As we celebrate the start of the year of the dragon this February, TIA Wellness Resort in Vietnam is embracing the mythical creature’s traits with a one-of-a-kind lunar new year program for visitors. “Our Tet [Lunar New Year] activities are inspired by the dragon’s symbolism for strength, good...
Banyan Tree Group Announces A Shift of its Name to Banyan Group and Unveils Robust Pipeline of 19 Properties to Debut in 2024
Singapore, 11 January, 2024 – Celebrating three decades of creating exceptional experiences across hotels, spas, residences, food and retail, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree Group” to “Banyan Group”. This brand shift reflects the Group’s evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. Since 2019, the Group has doubled its...
Alma Resort Appoints Executive Sous Chef
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 10, 2024) – A seasoned chef with more than two decades of hospitality experience in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia has been named beachfront family resort Alma’s executive sous chef. Swiss-born Tiziano Botta has joined 30-hectare Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula to help oversee its rich culinary landscape...