HANOI, Vietnam — The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi turned up the heat on nightlife in Hanoi June 1 when the grande dame of Vietnam’s hospitality scene planted a hip, new French DJ behind the turntables at Angelina. Monday through Saturday, from 9pm until late, the DJ, known as GiMiX NoMaD, will spin a cool mix...
HOI AN, Vietnam — The Nam Hai, Vietnam's premier resort, has teamed with upscale automaker BMW to offer a new level of luxury in resort transportation. Last week, the multi-award-winning property unveiled its new fleet of automobiles, including five 2013 BMW X5s, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) consistently rated among the best in the world....
HUE, Vietnam — The most seductive destination in all Vietnam is on the verge of exploiting its subtle charms with a new guest package from La Residence Hotel & Spa called the Five Senses of Hue. Designed as an indulgence for honeymooners but available to all guests, the new US $750 net package touches on...
HANOI, Vietnam —The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is once again proving some things only get better with age. International luxury magazine Robb Report lauded the 112-year-old Metropole as one of the World’s Top 100 Hotels in its prestigious annual rankings of the best urban properties in 100 cities worldwide. The award is the latest in...
HALONG BAY, Vietnam — Nearly 10 years after its launch as one of Southeast Asia’s most transporting cruises, Emeraude Classic Cruises has produced a 112-page narrative history that details the remarkable adventure of a colonial French family, an historic paddle steamship and its contemporary namesake. The book — The Jewels of Halong Bay: A Tale...
LUANG PRABANG — Apple Tree Group is strengthening its presence in Laos with the appointment of French native Coralie Vongsouthi as sales and marketing manager for boutique resort Villa Maly and eco-retreat Kamu Lodge Experience. A fresh face on Luang Prabang’s hospitality scene, Vongsouthi began her career with degrees in Technical Tourism and Applied...
SHANGHAI — Ahn Luh expanded its presence in China today with the signing of hotel management contracts with the Qinsen Group. The agreements cover two upscale hotels: Ahn Luh Lanting, scheduled to open in fall 2014, and Ahn Luh Zhujiajiao, opening in spring 2015. “Shaoxing and Zhujiajiao are both ancient river towns with arched stone...
BANGKOK — After quietly biding its time as a local secret, Praya Palazzo, a boutique hotel on the banks of Bangkok’s legendary Chao Praya River, has hired a blossoming management company and multifaceted general manager to lure international travelers to one of the city’s most appealing locations. Late last year, the Lifestyle Brand , headed...
SINGAPORE — GHM expanded its hospitality interests on the Arabian Peninsula March 11 when the luxury hotel group signed a contract to manage the Al Bait Sharjah hotel, scheduled to open in early 2015 in the U.A.E. GHM currently manages The Chedi Muscat in Oman and is planning to open The Chedi Khorfakkan in 2015....
MANILA — With medical tourism on the rise throughout Southeast Asia, Sofitel Philippine Plaza has jettisoned the traditional spa playbook, teamed with one of the country’s most renowned wellness experts and opened the doors on a health and aesthetic institute, the first inside a hotel in Asia. “Manila is a tremendous destination for international travelers...
