CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 15, 2019) – Fusion Resort Cam Ranh launches The Hideaway, a resort within a resort, this month. The secluded extension of the all-spa-inclusive property on Vietnam’s South Central coast features 50 all-new one-bedroom villas, a spacious outdoor pool (the largest on the property), a poolside restaurant, gym and yoga studio, an...
KAWTHAUNG, Myanmar (Jan. 9, 2019) – Burma Boating, a sailing firm owned by Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group, has unveiled the latest acquisition to its fleet – the S55, a 16.7-meter solar-powered yacht, which will offer expeditions around the Mergui Archipelago from January 2019. The S55 catamaran can accommodate up to six guests and three...
Bangkok (January 8, 2019) – Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into the capital of Thailand. Located on the bustling Sukhumvit Road, the hotel is connected to the Nana station of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) via a sky bridge and offers guests convenient...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Jan. 7, 2019) — No casualties were reported on the popular tourist island of Koh Samui as Tropical Storm Pabuk passed through the Gulf of Thailand on Friday and dissipated as it hit the mainland. Ferry boat services from Suratthani to Samui recommenced on Saturday after a two-day suspension due to safety...
HANOI (Dec. 27, 2018) – Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most important – and most anticipated – meal of the week. Guests at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi can now look forward to a decadent weekend brunch at the newly revamped angelina restaurant, complete with a...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (December 17, 2018) – Vietnam’s Cam Ranh is soaring for the stars with Bangkok Airways emerging as the latest in a string of airlines to unveil a direct route to the pristine coastal destination. Starting Jan. 25, Bangkok Airways will operate four non-stop return flights weekly between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Cam...
SINGAPORE – (Dec. 12, 2018) – Louis T Collection has appointed Chaivaree Chitrakorn as general manager of Mantra Samui Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. The Thai-national, who has spent most of her career with Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong, relocated to her homeland last year to join Louis T Collection and has assumed a...
HUE, Vietnam (Dec. 11, 2018) – Azerai, an emerging hospitality group led by hotelier Adrian Zecha, is planting another flag in the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The historic hotel, to be known as Azerai La Residence, Hue, will celebrate an official opening in February after the most extensive renovation since the historic, 1930-built mansion...
LANG CO, Vietnam (Dec. 10, 2018) – Ambitious plans to position Laguna Lang Co as one of Asia’s most far-reaching integrated resorts are ratcheting up with the official launch of the property’s exclusive Banyan Tree Residences. Unfolding over 280 hectares of prime oceanfront real estate in central Vietnam, the project is already renowned for its...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Dec. 10, 2018) – Famous for launching the first “all-spa-inclusive” resorts in Southeast Asia, wellness-inspired hospitality brand Fusion has recently signed a management agreement with the five-star Alba Wellness Resort Hue and the neighbouring Thanh Tan Hot Springs Hotel. Located in the Alba Wellness Valley, 30 kilometers from Hue (Vietnam’s...
