KE GA BAY, Vietnam (Nov. 30, 2020) – Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an elegant and secluded oceanfront retreat in southeastern Vietnam, debuted this month as the third property in Azerai Resorts’ growing portfolio. The 46-key resort, a combination of suites and private-pool suites, succeeds Princess D’Annam Resort & Spa on the same site following an...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Nov. 26, 2020) – Meliá Koh Samui is pulling out all the stops to mark its first Christmas and New Year with jolly good cheer, ushering in experiences ranging from tropical barbeques around beach bonfires and all-day tapas to lighting up a large Christmas tree, a visit by Santa Claus and plenty...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Nov. 25, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is set to launch in the Cambodian capital in early 2021, marking the brand’s first venture into one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. With 247 guestrooms including 43 suites, the new contemporary-meets-colonial property is scheduled to open in January 2021 in the heart of...
SINGAPORE (Nov. 24, 2020) — Though the pandemic has rewritten the playbooks of hotel management groups worldwide and precipitated waves of downsizing all over, GHM is ramping up for the robust growth expected once the hospitality industry is back on its feet. The 28-year-old hotel group has moved Ilkin Ilyaszade into place as vice president...
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CAM RANH, Vietnam (November 19, 2020) – Alma resort in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh is staking a claim to constructing the country’s largest gingerbread house as part of its jam-packed first Christmas program including vibrant outdoor Christmas markets, an artists-in-residence program, Christmas choir performances and more. Measuring 7.13m in length, 3.2m high and 3m wide, the life-size...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Nov. 13, 2020) – With the season to be jolly fast approaching, The Anam will celebrate with an array of experiences ranging from lighting up a huge Christmas tree amid a choir performance and airing festive movies at an outdoor cinema, to cocktail parties and spa classes. Five-course dinners on Christmas Eve...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Nov. 12, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has announced the appointment of seasoned culinary professional Richard Bias as the hotel’s new executive chef. The British national has worked in some of the world’s top kitchens and hotels and brings more than two decades of culinary experience to Hyatt’s first property in the...
SINGAPORE (Nov. 11, 2020) — GHM has signed a management agreement with Aquarius International Development (AQI) to operate a 200-key resort on Koh Chang, the third largest island in Thailand. The Chedi Aquarius Koh Chang will feature an all-day-dining restaurant, a cliff-edge restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, infinity pool with pool bar, and conference facilities overlooking...
