TAIPEI, Taiwan — After reconception and renovation, the Grand Hyatt Taipei opened its 290-seat, ground-floor restaurant, Café, last month with designs on a reputation as one of the most invigorating dining experiences in Asia. With nearly three-dozen chefs at the helm in a plethora of show kitchens, with 168 culinary options that span the...
TENERIFE, Spain — Vietnam’s bid to earn a more prominent place in the world golf map received another serious boost earlier this month when for the second time in four years the country was named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The...
HO CHI MINH CITY — Six hotels and resorts in Vietnam are among the finest properties in all of Asia, according to readers of Conde Nast Traveler. The prestigious international travel magazine unveiled the results of its annual Readers Choice Awards on Oct. 20, with Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel...
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia — With acclaim rising around the world for The Sanchaya, the remarkable new 21-villa and nine-suite estate is building a bridge from Jakarta to Bintan for MICE planners on the lookout for a world-class collection of venues. Featuring crisp, neutral tones, polished timber floors, stylish furnishings including porter chairs and rare artifacts...
BANGKOK — A dash of art, a pinch of wine and cheese, a dose of Thai street food and a measured amount of sightseeing have been stirred together to form an enticing new MICE package at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. The ‘Gourmet Small-Business Getaway’ is aimed at groups of 15 to 50 people looking for...
SINGAPORE — After acquiring the Mantra Samui Resort in January, hospitality and building solutions company Louis T Collection recently concluded a full-scale review of the boutique hotel and has unveiled a comprehensive reconstruction plan to substantially improve its facilities and grounds. From tripling the size of the pool decking area to building a new...
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia — The Sanchaya has welcomed two new senior executives who bring a combined six decades of experience to the team behind the sprawling beachfront property on Bintan Island. The Sanchaya’s estate manager Anshuman Narayan announced the appointments of Giacomo Turzo and Fay Gauna Lugue to the roles of food and beverage director-executive chef...
HUE, Vietnam — Ten years after its remarkable debut on the banks of the storied Perfume River, La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a photo contest whose winner gets two free nights accommodation per year for 10 years, as well as a promotion that discounts everything from accommodation to...
UBUD, Indonesia — More than a decade after Hendra Hadiprana transformed his sprawling Balinese retreat into a luxurious 20-villa resort, The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah has wrapped up renovations on the most stunning villa of all — the Hadiprana Villa. As centerpiece of a 570-square-metre (6,135-square-feet) retreat, the traditional villa now includes a spacious deck...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — The Reverie Saigon, a 286-room hotel with some of the city’s most expansive rooms, its most spectacular views and its most unabashedly opulent atmosphere, opens September 1 in the cinematic heart of downtown Saigon. Seven years in the making, the most posh urban hotel to debut in Vietnam, ever,...
