KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 22, 2019) — Banyan Tree Samui resort has opened what might be the quirkiest if not the cutest bar in Thailand — a cocktail caravan remodeled from a classic 1960s tuk-tuk. The MP4 Midget is virtually unseen on the streets of Thailand these days. But once upon a time, the “frogs”,...
KAWTHAUNG, Myanmar (May 21, 2019) — A team of experienced divers from around the world have launched a campaign to clear lost and disused fishing nets – known as ghost nets – from the coral reefs in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. Ghost nets, or ALDFG (abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear), include fishing nets, lines and...
PERTH, Australia (May 21, 2019) – The soon-to-open Quay Perth hotel, on the vibrant Elizabeth Quay, is already firing things up in the kitchen with the appointment of executive chef Jay Tesorero and director of F&B, Derek Walsh. The duo will work together on the hotel’s two new dining outlets and event spaces – HQ...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (May 21, 2019) – The Anam, a 12-hectare resort on Vietnam’s pristine Cam Ranh peninsula, has introduced spa villas replete with couples’ massage tables, a large private outdoor pool and panoramic ocean views. The two new 267-square-metre villas are set on a hill and command expansive vistas of Long Beach and islands...
Lăng Cô, Vietnam (May 17, 2019) — LAGUNA Golf Lăng Cô, the award-winning golf component at the Laguna Lăng Cô integrated project in Central Vietnam, has become the first fully operational course in the world to be elevated into a new elite category by its designer Sir Nick Faldo. The British legend, a six-time major...
TOKYO (May 16, 2019) – Forbes Travel Guide’s recent release of its second ‘Verified List’ lands Palace Hotel Tokyo on its roster of ‘World’s Best Rooms’, a very select group encompassing only 41 hotels across 17 countries – including from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Palace Hotel Tokyo was one of...
HO TRAM, Vietnam (May 16, 2019) – A seasoned professional with substantial luxury hospitality experience in Europe and Asia and an enthusiasm for employee development and relations has been appointed to the helm of the new five-star Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort. Spanish-born Manuel Ferriol is spearheading the opening of the 17-hectare beachfront property at...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (May 13, 2019) – Fusion is set to honour Global Wellness Day, one day of the year dedicated to helping people make healthier choices and improve their wellbeing and that of the planet, on Saturday June 8th. To mark the special day Fusion resorts and hotels throughout Vietnam will host...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (May 10, 2019) — Wellness-inspired hospitality brand Fusion hired former team member Hylton Lipkin earlier this year as GM of Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, a natural hot springs resort and hotel on the outskirts of Vietnam’s imperial capital Hue. Alba Wellness Valley, with its natural, mineral-rich hot springs, authentic...
TOKYO (May 9, 2019) — Long lauded as one of the most esteemed hotels in Japan, Palace Hotel Tokyo will soon boast one of the country’s most sought-after dining establishments. The iconic Japanese property is teaming up with DUCASSE Paris, founded by world-famous chef Alain Ducasse, to unveil a brand new restaurant on its premises...
