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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – After completing a landmark restoration of its historic North Wing, Galle Face Hotel is launching history tours this month for in-house guests. The half-hour tour unveils hidden art from a famous painter, ushers guests into storied spaces not normally open to guests, and shares numerous tales of famous visitors.  Four British...

HANOI — In its first celebratory step of the holiday season, the Hotel Metropole Hanoi last week raised and trimmed a 15-metre evergreen and illuminated the hotel grounds with more than 5,000 colorful lights. But that’s not all. Throughout the month of December and into the new year, the hotel’s restaurants, bars, shops and spa...

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – With an unprecedented collaboration of Italian designers behind The Reverie Saigon’s interiors, the hotel is not quietly announcing its arrival in the luxury scene. It’s boldly – and unapologetically – building a reputation as the most spectacularly appointed hotel in the region. “I can’t think of any other property...

SINGAPORE — Louis T Collection, a hotel management and building solutions company named after one of Southeast Asia’s most intriguing foreigners, is sharing their adventurous spirit with the launch of Louis T travel blog – Hello World.  The new platform features travel stories in both English and Chinese. Not limited to where the new company has...

BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia – A clutch of leading Hollywood figures including legendary film producer Edward R. Pressman and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel will gather at The Sanchaya early this month as featured guests of an innovative new events series called Pala.   Organised by the luxurious new boutique property and high-profile Singapore-based events organiser...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – More than 150 years after its debut on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Hotel has emerged from a 30-month long restoration of the North Wing’s 72 rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, lobby, ballrooms and executive lounge.   The current restoration is the most significant ever for the...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — After reconception and renovation, the Grand Hyatt Taipei opened its 290-seat, ground-floor restaurant, Café, last month with designs on a reputation as one of the most invigorating dining experiences in Asia.   With nearly three-dozen chefs at the helm in a plethora of show kitchens, with 168 culinary options that span the...

TENERIFE, Spain — Vietnam’s bid to earn a more prominent place in the world golf map received another serious boost earlier this month when for the second time in four years the country was named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).   The...

HO CHI MINH CITY  — Six hotels and resorts in Vietnam are among the finest properties in all of Asia, according to readers of Conde Nast Traveler.   The prestigious international travel magazine unveiled the results of its annual Readers Choice Awards on Oct. 20, with Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel...