QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — New Zealand’s adventure capital has made a name for itself among nature lovers and adrenalin junkies, but only in recent years has the small south island settlement of Queenstown become a foodie destination. “With the explosion of food TV and celebrity chefs, we are seeing more top class restaurants opening here...
BANGKOK — One of the newest luxury hotels in Bangkok has made a veteran of the hospitality industry its general manager. Last month, the year-old Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit gave the reins to William J. Haandrikman, who has held senior management positions at high-end hotels in eight countries on three continents since joining Accor in 1992....
HUE, Vietnam — As Vietnam gears up for its most extravagant biannual celebration of music, dance and the country’s most enduring cultural pursuits, La Residence Hotel & Spa is paving the way toward a memorable stay experience with a new promotion and package. Catering to guests in town for the April 12 – 20 Hue...
BAGAN, Myanmar – Bagan Lodge is pivoting off its proximity to one of the world’s great heritage sites by offering a family package that trades on a Burmese tradition: the use of thanaka as a face paint. The hour-long program is the standout component of the new hotel’s ‘Family Escape’ deal, which also includes two...
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — Kiwi roots are blossoming on the South Island of New Zealand as eforea, the popular sanctuary within Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, launches the Evolu skincare range as one of its core treatment solutions. The home-grown botanical collection—now available on eforea’s shelves and in its therapy rooms—was created by Kiwi Kati...
SINGAPORE — As Valentine’s Day grants romance its annual 24 hours at centre stage, GHM is expanding its offerings for lovers. The luxury hotel management group has broadened its Romance in Style packages and unlocked one of Bali’s most elegant estates as a venue to seal a lifelong commitment, or re-affirm one already made. Starting...
LUANG PRABANG, Laos — Villa Maly, a boutique hotel in the old royal capital, is greeting Songkran with a 3-night stay package that is guaranteed to keep visitors sheltered but not dry. The USD 452 package for two (USD 367 for one) includes accommodation from April 13 to April 16, daily breakfast, two-way airport transfers,...
MUSCAT, Oman — GHM has installed Markus Iseli as general manager of the acclaimed Chedi Muscat on the Gulf of Oman. Iseli most recently managed the pre-opening and soft-opening of the Palazzo Parigi, a Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) member in Milan, Italy. The Muscat posting marks the Swiss native's third stint in the...
HOI AN, Vietnam — The Nam Hai is giving couples greater reason to love Vietnam’s premier seaside resort with a Valentine’s-inspired deal to die for. The award-winning property’s ‘Romance in Style: Ultimate Romance Experience’ includes three nights in a One-Bedroom Beachfront Villa or One-Bedroom Pool Villa, an intimate beach barbecue dinner, a half-day private tour...
HANOI, Vietnam — A shot of culinary star power is lighting up the kitchen at Le Beaulieu this February as Michelin-awarded chef Bruno Oger of ‘La Villa Archange’ fame arrives for his first-ever gastronomic showcase in the Vietnamese capital. The renowned French chef will prepare standout dishes from his two-Michelin-star restaurant in Cannes for diners...
