By Herbert Laubichler-Pichler Managing Director, Alma Resort This month, the resort I’ve managed since 2019 has been called out by Travel + Leisure magazine in the United States as the #1 Resort in Southeast Asia, the #2 Resort in Asia and the #9 Resort in the world. Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler are...
PHUKET, Thailand (July 18, 2024) — Trisara, one of Phuket’s most alluring stays, is transporting guests from resort to farm to table then back again courtesy of a new limited-time program, Wellspring. The package is a collaboration with Tri Vananda, a US$182 million wellness community in northern Phuket, conceived by Montara Hospitality Group, the visionary...
Binh Duong, Vietnam (July 17, 2024) – HIIVE by fusion Binh Duong New City, the latest premier hotel in Fusion Hotel Group’s expanding portfolio, launched this month in the fast-growing industrial and logistics hub of Binh Duong in southern Vietnam. Located in the heart of Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park 2 (VSIP 2), the new hotel...
HANOI, Vietnam (July 16, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 123-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, was named one of Asia’s 20 best city hotels in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual “World’s Best Awards.” The prestigious recognition – one of the most coveted in the global hospitality industry – puts Metropole Hanoi in rarefied company,...
OSAKA (July 15, 2024) – Paris-based Japanese artist itu’, who has garnered international recognition for his eccentric style, has brought his vision to Zentis Osaka with a captivating installation that has the design-forward hotel featuring works specially created by the artist for this pop-up not only throughout its public spaces, but also as part of...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 12, 2024) – The Anam Cam Ranh’s casual dining hangout Beach Club has introduced an irresistible dining experience dedicated to the quintessential comfort food, the humble burger. Every Monday from 12-3pm on the resort’s beach lawn overlooking Long Beach’s white sand and aquamarine waters, the Beach Club’s chefs fire up their...
HUE, Vietnam (July 11, 2024) – Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, nestled in the lush foothills of the Truong Son mountain range in central Vietnam, was named one of Vietnam’s best upcountry hotels by the industry-leading international travel magazine Travel + Leisure. The wellness-inspired luxury resort, centred on the Alba natural hot spring, was also...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 10, 2024) – Vietnam’s Alma Resort has been called out as the top resort in Southeast Asia, the No. 2 resort in Asia and No. 9 resort worldwide in this year’s Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. The US-based publication announced the winners of its World’s Best Awards on July 9,...
TOKYO (July 10, 2024) — Palace Hotel Tokyo, the luxury property that’s become one of Japan’s most loved hotels since its unveiling in 2012, has been awarded Three Keys by MICHELIN Guide in recognition of its achievements in meeting, and exceeding, the guide’s benchmarks for delivering the world’s most ‘extraordinary stay’ experiences. As one of...
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (July 5, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai’s jewel in the crown, 360-degree rooftop bar Mai The Sky Bar, will welcome an award-winning bartender next month to concoct an imaginative selection of Thai-inspired cocktails. Benz Naphat Boonmamuang, a.k.a “Mr B”, who hails from Chiang Mai and has been recognized among Thailand’s top mixologists,...
