CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 4, 2018) – The Anam, a remarkable new 117-villa and 96-room resort overlooking Vietnam’s pristine Long Beach, has been selected to join an exclusive network of the world’s top luxury properties and tourism operators. The Anam’s chairman and owner Pham Van Hien announced the five-star resort, that celebrated its grand opening...
BANGKOK (July 3, 2018) — A 47-year-old Sicilian who has worked in Southeast Asia for 16 years is now the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at the first Hyatt Regency in Bangkok. Frederik Farina assumed both roles last month at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, which is scheduled to open this fall not...
SINGAPORE (June 28, 2018) – As the number of remote workers swell and portable careers replace traditional desk jobs, one Koh Samui Resort is leveraging its stunning ocean views and opening the island’s first dedicated co-working space. On June 30, Mantra Samui Resort is opening the new ‘Work | Lounge’, a dedicated space for people...
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (June 26, 2018) — Many of us think of Thailand as a playground for parties and drugs, not as a place to get away from hedonistic pleasures. But in recent years, the Buddhist kingdom has established a reputation as a retreat for those seeking treatment for addictions. Several sanctuaries are now catering...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (June 25, 2018) – Banyan Tree Samui, a luxurious 88-villa resort commanding one of Thailand’s most dramatic vistas, is paying homage this summer to the island’s most iconic natural resource – the coconut. Throughout July and August, the hotel’s spa is offering a Coconut Immersion package, designed to offer guests an invigorating...
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has appointed renowned hospitality professional Peter Feran as general manager of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, the stunning new beachfront resort on Vietnam’s “Pearl Island”. An Australian national with extensive experience on three continents, Peter will oversee the pre-opening of this brand new upper-upscale resort, which will become the first...
HANOI, Vietnam (June 13, 2018) — This month, the original lead guitarist for the chart-topping British rock band, The Police, is set to command the stage for five nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The series of concerts is part of the Sofitel Fête de la musique music celebration. Henry Padovani will perform at Thang...
UBUD, Bali (June 12, 2018) — The soft adventure options on Bali soar for the skies this week when The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud anchors a 23-metre hot air balloon in its rice paddies and opens the gate on its wicker basket for rides three times a day. Despite the popularity of ballooning tours...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 11, 2018) – The Anam, one of Vietnam’s most compelling new resorts, has launched a series of Wellness Journeys that feature private yoga sessions, detoxifying and slimming massages, green tea body scrubs and deep cleansing facials. Introduced this month, the suite of new three- and five-day packages has been designed to...
One month ahead of the grand opening of Vietnam’s first Radisson Blu Resort on scenic Phu Quoc island, the international five-star hotel brand has cut the ribbon on a commercial office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc’s general manager Peter Feran today joined representatives from Vietnam’s tourism industry...
