Palma de Mallorca (April 10, 2025) – Meliá Bali, the first Meliá hotel to open outside of Spain four decades ago, is set to become another first for the Spanish hotel group. This December, after extensive renovations to elevate the property into a new category, Meliá Bali will emerge as the first Paradisus hotel in...
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Azerai Ke Ga Bay Introduces Outdoor Yoga Overlooking the Sea in Southern Vietnam
PHAN THIET, Vietnam (April 9, 2025) – Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all-suites-and-villas beachfront resort in southern Vietnam, has introduced new outdoor yoga sessions amidst the natural backdrop and gentle breezes of the sea. Guests at the resort – part of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha’s Azerai portfolio – can embrace the calming energy of the...
Asia’s Top Junior Golfers Shoot for the Stars as Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Returns
LANG CO, Vietnam (April 9, 2025) — Asia’s top junior golfers will be aiming to follow in illustrious footsteps next month as the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final returns to Laguna Golf Lang Co for the 16th time. Regarded as the world’s premier junior golf circuit, the Faldo Series has helped launch the careers of...
Ambassador Cruise Introduces ‘Dining Under the Stars’ on Halong and Lan Ha Bays
HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Apr. 8, 2025) – Leading boutique cruise operator Ambassador Cruise has launched a remarkable dining experience under the starlit skies of UNESCO World Heritage listed bays Halong and Lan Ha. The new ‘Dining Under the Stars’ concept on Ambassador Cruise’s overnight cruises features two menus, crafted by executive chef Nguyen Gia Thien,...
Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2025 Puts Spotlight on Central Vietnam
DANANG, Vietnam (March 20, 2025) – Central Vietnam’s status as one of the world’s premier golf destinations is set to receive another major boost when Danang hosts the 12th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) from April 2-4, 2025. Organised by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), the prestigious event will bring together leading...
Palace Hotel Tokyo Debuts Its ‘JAXURY’ Experience
TOKYO (March 19, 2025) – As part of its ‘Best of Japan’ series, Palace Hotel Tokyo is unveiling ‘JAXURY at Palace Hotel Tokyo’, an exclusive stay package designed to showcase excellence in Japanese craftsmanship paired with the award-winning property’s distinctive hospitality. The JAXURY Consortium was founded in 2021 based on research undertaken by the Authentic...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi to Welcome 3-Michelin-Star Chef Viki Geunes
HANOI, Vietnam (March 19, 2025) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, will welcome Chef Viki Geunes of the 3-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Zilte in Belgium for a series of exclusive “four-hands dinners” at Le Beaulieu in April. Chef Viki, one of Belgium’s most celebrated chefs, is known for his...
Banyan Tree Samui Embraces the White Lotus Effect
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Mar. 18, 2025) — Banyan Tree Samui, a MICHELIN-listed resort overlooking sapphire seas from its vantage point on a lush hillside at the southeastern peninsula of Koh Samui, has announced a series of in-house innovations to celebrate the growing popularity of the island under what has quickly become known as “The White...
The Hari Art Prize 2025 Hong Kong Edition Names Winning Artists
HONG KONG (March 14, 2025) – Three talented emerging artists have won this year’s The Hari Art Prize for crafting an eccentric video installation, a suncatcher curtain made of glass and opalite, and an abstract oil on linen painting series. In collaboration with London-based art advisory A Space for Art, The Hari Hong Kong announced...
ZEL Punta Cana Debuts in the Caribbean with a Grand Opening Celebration Alongside Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal
Mallorca, Spain (March 12, 2025) – ZEL Punta Cana, the latest hotel opening of the collaborative lifestyle brand by Meliá Hotels International and global sports icon Rafael Nadal, is now welcoming guests. Blending relaxation, sports, fitness, and social connection, the resort debuted in December 2024 and officially celebrated its grand opening celebration on March 7th,...