KOH SAMUI, Thailand (June 26, 2020) — More than 100 years ago, merchant vessels laden with rice dotted the Venice of the East’s iconic Chao Phraya River. These teak wood boats would also sail from the river’s mouth in Bangkok to the open waters to trade their wares, moving as far south into the Gulf...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 23, 2020) – A seasoned hospitality professional with almost two decades of experience working for some of the world’s leading hotel brands has been named five-star Anam’s director of sales and marketing. Vietnamese national Mandy Tran Thi My Dung’s appointment to The Anam, overlooking Long Beach situated on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 18, 2020) – A large dolphin has paid a rare visit to the shallow waters right off new family resort Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. Alma lifeguard Nguyen Ngoc Tan, who took video footage of the dolphin on Tuesday this week, said the mammal seemed “fearless yet friendly” as he...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 16, 2020) – A talented hospitality professional with rich experience in sales and marketing and a passion for volunteering has been named Alma’s commercial director. German national Martin Koerner’s appointment to the new 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula comes after he worked at The...
LANG CO, Vietnam (16 June, 2020) — LAGUNA Golf Lang Co is transporting Scottish golf tradition to Central Vietnam in the shape of The Gongs – its epic new putting course. In St Andrews, the undisputed home of golf, taking on the famous Old Course is a rite of passage for many golfers. Less prestigious,...
BALI (June 8, 2020) – As Bali begins the first phase of opening up for travel from June, one boutique resort has launched a long stay package for travelers keen on a tropical getaway away from any crowds. With its new two-week “Extended Stay for Greater Value,” Tanah Gajah, Resort by Hadiprana, is putting up...
HO TRAM, Vietnam (June 4, 2020) — The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip has retained its standing as top club in Vietnam according to the latest Top 100 Golf Courses’ rankings for the country: updated for 2020 and released in May. Not only was the club rated best in class for the country, it also kept...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 28, 2020) – Meliá Koh Samui is launching a raft of stringent health, safety and hygiene measures in the wake of COVID-19, including the appointment of an executive to take charge of the emotional wellbeing of guests. The 159-room and 41-suite luxury beachfront resort and the first property in Thailand launched...
HANOI, Vietnam (May 27, 2020) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is rolling out new dining menus, along with special packages and offers, as life returns to normal in Vietnam following the country’s success in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Five weeks after Vietnam officially sanctioned the return of domestic flights on April 23, the Metropole is...
TOKYO (May 26, 2020) – With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel Co. Ltd. has announced plans for a Q3 opening of Zentis Osaka, the first property of its new hospitality brand. Internationally renowned UK designer,...
