The iconic Tokyo hotel that played a fundamental role in the introduction of traditional French cooking to Japan’s capital more than half a century ago is now playing a pivotal part in introducing a new take on French cuisine to the city’s world-class dining scene with the Nov. 1 debut of Esterre – a fine...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 9, 2020) – One of Vietnam’s most acclaimed resorts is ushering in 2020 in a state of zen, launching restorative spa packages tailored to guests’ birth years, zodiac signs and zodiac elements. Inspired by the Vietnamese zodiac elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water, the Anam’s new spa therapy begins...
BALI, Indonesia (Jan. 9, 2020) – This month after nearly two decades under management by GHM, the once private family estate of noted Indonesian architect Hendra Hadiprana is returning to its roots and relaunching as Tanah Gajah, a resort by Hadiprana. The idyllic 20-key property, set amid the rice paddies in Bali’s spiritual heart of...
SINGAPORE (Jan. 8, 2020) – Shane Lee is stepping into her second senior management role as she joins Louis T Collection to lead the hospitality and building solution group’s first Taiwan property. Shane joins the team this month in preparation for the March opening of CESVI, a 28 room boutique hotel made entirely of shipping...
HANOI (Jan. 7, 2020) – The spirit of old Hanoi will sweep through the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi this month, as the hotel celebrates Tet with a traditional Old Quarter-style market from Jan. 17-19. The festivities continue with special culinary offerings beginning Jan. 24. At the Tet market, food vendors on the hotel’s patio will...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Jan. 7, 2020) — If you smell something sizzling down in southeastern Koh Samui these days, chances are it’s coming from Banyan Tree Samui’s beachfront restaurant, Sands, where Chef Rainer Roersch is rolling out his smoking hot “8-Fires” cuisine. “We were looking for a very visual and atmospheric theme,” said Chef Rainer....
BAGAN, Myanmar (Dec. 18, 2019) — Look at any travel story or poster promoting tourism in Myanmar and chances are it will feature one of two iconic images – the shimmering golden stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda, or a hot-air balloon drifting celestially over the ancient temples of Bagan at sunrise. While Shwedagon is said to...
HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Dec. 17, 2019) – Paradise Cruises, creator of the most luxurious overnight cruise experiences on storied Halong Bay, will usher in 2020 with the launch of a cruise dedicated to Vietnamese culture. To pay homage to the traditional wooden junk synonymous with UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay, Paradise Cruises will debut Paradise...
LANG CO/Ho Tram Vietnam (Dec. 12, 2019) — Two of Vietnam’s top clubs, Laguna Golf Lang Co and The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, are teeing up a big year to come as they aim to capitalize on the nation’s newly crowned status as the planet’s top golf draw. At the World Golf Awards 2019, the...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Dec. 10, 2019) – The Reverie Saigon is spicing up its bespoke foodie offerings with the launch of guided excursions designed to help travellers navigate Ho Chi Minh City’s multi-layered food scene – peeling the richness of every layer over the course of a four-hour exploration through the city’s streets....
