HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 18, 2022) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, in keeping with Accor’s global commitment to replace single-use bathroom amenities with eco-friendly alternatives, is introducing a new range of luxury bath products from French fashion house Balmain Paris. New shower installations in guest rooms feature tamper-proof 400ml bottles of premium Balmain shampoo, conditioner and...
Because all of the senior account managers at Balcony come from the world of journalism, we’re able to produce stories about clients that look more like travel writing than PR. Sometimes — more frequently than you might imagine — media will accept our editorial wholesale. Here’s a recent effort that landed in three editions of...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 12, 2022) – Family resort Alma will ring in the Lunar New Year with a six-day program filled with merriment, and transform its vast lobby into a traditional “Tet Village” to honour the most important time in the Vietnamese calendar. The celebrations, to be held from Mon. Jan. 31 until Sat....
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Dec 28, 2021) – Eight months after Alma’s closure, prompted by COVID-19’s resurgence in Vietnam, the 30-hectare resort will reopen on January 15 betting on a brighter future. “In my time managing hotels for decades, when you have a hotel’s grand opening usually the first two years make for the gift that...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Dec. 13, 2021) — There are multiple reasons to rejoice this festive period at Hyatt Regency Koh Samui as the acclaimed new property unveils a packed schedule of seasonal events. Countdown to Chrtistmas gets underway on 11 December with a special tree lighting ceremony with sunset cocktails and canapes. And the subsequent...
HANOI (Dec. 7, 2021) — This Christmas season, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi celebrates “Once Upon a Time” as it transforms into a winter wonderland decorated with classic-style nutcrackers, bringing the holiday to life with renowned French sophistication and joie de vivre. Marking the holiday spirit in its 121st year, Vietnam’s most storied hotel, now full...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (2 December 2021) – With the season to be jolly approaching, beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui will host an array of festivities including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, exquisite dining experiences, a visit from Santa Claus, fireworks and more. After kicking off the festive program with the tree lighting ceremony amid a...
PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 25, 2021) – Magdalena Martorell, a seasoned professional with two decades of hospitality experience in Europe and Asia has taken charge of the new Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a 30-suite and 70-villa resort due to open in December. The Spanish-born general manager comes to Meliá Phuket Mai Khao after successfully opening Meliá...
