KRABI, Thailand (July 11, 2023) — Banyan Tree Krabi, a luxury 72-key resort situated on secluded Tubkaek Beach, is encouraging its visitors to immerse themselves in the local Southern Thai culture, by joining weekly excursions to a nearby island renowned for producing beautiful batik fabrics and woodcrafts. The initiative is part of the Banyan Tree...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 10, 2023) — Alma Resort, a 30-hectare oceanfront property on the Cam Ranh peninsula in southern Vietnam, was named the No. 1 family resort in Vietnam by the influential Australian-based Holidays with Kids magazine. The resort’s 12 “beautiful” swimming pools drew high praise in the editors’ review, which notes how the...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (July 7, 2023) — Inspired by the unique skill set of executive sous chef Warit Jadpratum, Banyan Tree Samui resort has launched a new “Samurai Dinner Set”, bringing the ancient Japanese culinary art of kaiseki to the beaches of Thailand. For centuries served to royalty and special guests in Japan, kaiseki is...
PHUKET, Thailand (July 6, 2023) – Luxury resort Trisara will showcase its credentials as one of Asia’s best wedding destinations at the Hong Kong Overseas Wedding Expo 2023 later this month. A hideaway in Phuket’s unspoiled north-western corner, Trisara (which translates from Sanskrit to ‘the garden in the third heaven’) is one of the most...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 5, 2023) — Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, a wellness-inspired property on Vietnam’s scenic south-central coast, has appointed a new culinary director, P.J. Bosman, to oversee the resort’s healthy and sustainable “farm-to-table” dining concept. Bosman, a South African, joins Fusion following successful stints as an executive chef and culinary operations manager at other...
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (June 29, 2023) – Meliá Chiang Mai brought home two coveted accolades last week when it won “Best Hotel Lobby Interior – Thailand” and “Best Hotel Spa Interior – Thailand” at the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023. Hosted annually by the International Property Awards, and judged by a panel of more...
OSAKA (June 27, 2023) – As Zentis Osaka marks its third anniversary next month, the Tara Bernerd-designed property is taking its first bold steps onto the international stage. After making its debut during pandemic lockdowns in 2020, and following Japan’s lifting of all travel restrictions last month, Palace Hotel Co., Ltd.’s first lifestyle hotel is...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 26, 2023) – A refurbishment at The Anam Cam Ranh has opened the door to a new sensory garden, yoga studio, beauty salon and reflexology path as complements to its 10-treatment-room spa and spa villas. The sensory garden features big-bellied vase water fountains in reflecting ponds, Instagram-worthy seating areas including swing...
OSAKA (June 20, 2023) – As Japanese upscale-lifestyle hotel brand, Zentis, forays into the international market for the first time since pandemic restrictions put a damper on its July 2020 debut, seasoned hospitality professional Mikio Akiyama has stepped up as general manager of the brand’s inaugural property, Zentis Osaka. Akiyama brings with him more than...
Bangkok, Thailand (June 20, 2023) – PRAYA Palazzo, one of Bangkok’s most characterful riverside hotels, is mining Thailand’s rich culinary heritage as it launches its centenary celebrations this month. A special dinner set-menu, comprising dishes made from recipes sourced from cookbooks dating back over 100-years, is the centerpiece of a package that has been curated...
