LUANG PRABANG — A boutique hotel that was once the home of Lao royalty is wooing brides and grooms from around the world with a honeymoon holiday showcasing the best of enchanting Luang Prabang. Long boat cruises on the Mekong River, Lao barbeques by candlelight, and a traditional Baci ceremony – where couples literally tie...
BALI, Indonesia — The most expansive resort to date by luxury hotel management group GHM is set to welcome its first guests on the tranquil beaches of Tanjung Benoa at the end of 2013. Occupying 2.4 hectares of pristine coastline on the Nusa Dua Peninsula, the 261-room Chedi Sakala will be GHM’s third property to...
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...
