BALI (Mar. 6, 2023) – The GM of a boutique Bali resort, Tanah Gajah a Resort by Hadiprana, was selected by Cornell University for the General Manager Program, which brings together hotel general managers from around the world. With twenty spots available Deasy rose above strong worldwide competition and became the only candidate from Indonesia...
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Meliá Hotels International’s INNSiDE Brand Expands in Asia With Two New Hotel Openings
HO CHI MINH CITY (Mar. 3, 2023) – As digital nomads wander into the farthest-flung reaches of the world, Meliá Hotels International is expanding its INNSiDE brand throughout Asia with the opening of two new INNSiDE hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. INNSiDE is a collection of unique urban and beach hotels designed for those...
Vietnam’s HOME Restaurants Find Charming New Homes
HANOI (March 1, 2023) — Viet Deli, the restaurant company behind some of Vietnam’s most popular dining establishments, has moved its much-loved HOME restaurants in Hanoi and Hoi An to exquisite new premises. The first restaurant to debut under Viet Deli’s umbrella, HOME Hanoi, that opened its doors in 2015 at 34 Chau Long Street,...
Montara’s Dutch Chef Duo Shoot Phuket into Eco-Dining Elite
PHUKET, Thailand (February 23, 2023) – Dutch chefs Jimmy Ophorst and Rick Dingen are setting new standards for sustainable fine dining on Phuket via MICHELIN-starred culinary skills. The two combine flair and finesse when it comes to taking eco-conscious dining to the next level on the Thai paradise island. Ophorst runs the show at PRU,...
Raffles Hotels in Cambodia Host Exclusive International Champagne Sabrage Ritual
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Feb. 22, 2023) — The worldwide organization dedicated to the noble art of Champagne sabrage will host two exclusive events in Cambodia next month with 5-star Raffles hotels, including at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh and, for the first time ever, at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap. Confrérie...
Former Holiday Homes of Legendary Indonesian Architect Form Backdrop of Artistic Afternoon Tea
BALI (Feb. 21, 2023) – If where you take your tea is as important as how you take your tea, then Bali may very well emerge as one of the world’s premier destinations for stirring milk and honey. In the lush, tropical uplands of Ubud, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, is opening the doors...
Metropole Hanoi Lands Prestigious 5-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide
HANOI, Vietnam (Feb. 17, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has earned a prestigious Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for a fourth consecutive year, garnering praise as a “supremely beautiful hotel” that “draws deeply from a century of stories to weave a rich, nostalgic guest experience.” Forbes Travel Guide, established in 1958, then known as...
Vietnam Golf Coast Eyes a Huge Year for Central Vietnam as Golf Tourism Bounces Back
DANANG, VIETNAM (February 16, 2023) – Blue-chip tournaments and events allied to an expanded course portfolio and a renewed thirst for golf travel will see Central Vietnam cement its status as one of Asia’s must-visit golf destinations in 2023. That’s the view from the Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) — a freshly rebooted destination marketing organization...
Meliá Chiang Mai Celebrates First Anniversary with Array of New Experiences
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (15 February, 2023) – Meliá Chiang Mai is turning one this April, offering a variety of exciting new experiences to mark the milestone including a purple-themed afternoon tea, roast dinner buffet and spa journey dedicated to coconuts. The first five-star hotel to open in Chiang Mai since the onset of the global...
Halong Bay Unveils Its Most Lavish Day Cruise Ever
HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Feb. 13, 2023) – Ambassador Cruise is heralding the dawn of a new day in cruising Halong Bay, with the launch of a day cruise on a new vessel with restaurants and bars, an outdoor jacuzzi and a striking glass bridge. The five-star line behind the UNESCO World Heritage site’s most sublime...