HUE, Vietnam (Nov. 1, 2017) —Hotels usually leave the contents of the suitcase to the guest, but increasingly, they’re having more and more to say about what those contents look like when the guest checks out. They’re seducing guests with their own designs. They’re helping get garments made-to-measure. And they’re shepherding guests in and out...
DANANG, Vietnam (Nov. 1, 2017) — The only golf course in the world designed by former top-ranked player Luke Donald is the best new layout in Vietnam. That was the message delivered yesterday to Ba Na Hills Golf Club when it won ‘Best New Course 2016-2017’ at the annual Vietnam Golf Magazine Awards ceremony in...
HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Oct. 31, 2017) — One of Vietnam’s leading providers of luxury hospitality services is responding to the demand for more multi-night cruise experiences on Halong Bay by fashioning a new product line out of its existing fleet. Paradise Vietnam has taken two of its four Paradise Luxury vessels and, following some significant...
NEW YORK (Oct. 25, 2017) — The Reverie Saigon, a two-year-old hotel renowned for its opulent Italian aesthetics, it marble, silks and spa, has been called out as the fourth Best Hotel in the World by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The recognition is the most prestigious finish for a Vietnamese...
SINGAPORE (Oct. 25, 2017) – The New Esplanade Hotel, the successor to the storied old Esplanade hotel that fell to the wrecking ball in the early 1970’s, is embarking on a renovation and repositioning that will reestablish its position as a vibrant link on Perth’s Elizabeth Quay. The hotel’s new management company, Louis T Collection,...
HANOI, Vietnam (October 23, 2017) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has named Australian Paul Smart as the hotel’s new executive chef. Prior to joining the landmark Hanoi property, Smart was the executive chef at SO Sofitel Bangkok for five years, where he was crowned winner of the Iron Chef Thailand TV program in 2012 and...
DANANG, Vietnam (Oct. 19, 2017) – For the second time in three months, the ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ has hosted a prestigious tournament. On Oct. 15, Ba Na Hills Golf Club served as site of the 2nd Annual IMG Trophy, an 18-hole stroke-play competition that attracted 124 players from around the country. The day-long...
INLE Lake, Myanmar (October 18, 2017) – Sanctum Inle Resort, a 94-room resort situated on the banks of one of Myanmar’s most compelling destinations, the storied Inle Lake, has clinched a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. The prestigious North American magazine announced yesterday Sanctum Inle Resort was one only 50 resorts...
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia (October 18, 2017) – The Sanchaya, a remarkable 21-villa and nine-suite beachfront estate a short ferry ride from Singapore, has won a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. The prestigious North American magazine announced yesterday that The Sanchaya was one of only 50 resorts across Asia to make...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (October 16, 2017) – Lighting up a large Christmas tree, making gingerbread figures, visits by a gift-toting Santa Claus, sand castle building competitions and Christmas choir performances are among an array of festivities ushering in The Anam’s first season to be jolly. From December 23 until January 1, the luxurious five-star beachfront...
