LANG CO, Vietnam (April 29, 2024) – VIETNAM’S Nguyen Duc Son held his nerve in a dramatic second extra-hole shootout to win the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final in style in Central Vietnam this week. A final round of 69 saw Son take top honours as one of the world’s most celebrated junior circuits returned...
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Travel + Leisure: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor One of World’s ‘500 Best Hotels’ in 2024
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (April 26, 2024) – Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 92-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archeological sites in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has again been named one of the world’s ‘500 Best Hotels’ by Travel + Leisure. The industry-leading, U.S.-based travel magazine honoured the iconic hotel in its prestigious ‘World’s...
Iconic Basket Boat-Shaped Convention Centre Opens in Vietnam
CAM RANH, Vietnam (April 25, 2024) – Vietnam has cut the ribbon on a striking multipurpose convention centre with a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat. Axi Plaza celebrated its grand opening today at its spectacular beachfront location, overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula. Its host of remarkable facilities include...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hosts Exclusive ‘Mexican Culinary Fiesta’
HANOI, Vietnam (April 24, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, in partnership with the acclaimed Mexican restaurant Naco Taco in Hanoi, and with the endorsement of and the Mexican Embassy in Vietnam, are set to kick off “Mexican Culinary Fiesta”, an exclusive culinary and cultural event in May spotlighting the rich flavors and heritage of...
Luxurious Resort Opens Exquisite Old-World Bar By The Beach
MUI NE, Vietnam (April 17, 2024) – The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has opened a quaint new bar that pays homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear. The 1.2 hectare resort, which is the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) portfolio’s only Vietnamese property,...
Meliá Hotels International Adds Two New Hotels In Thailand
HO CHI MINH CITY (April 12, 2024) – Spanish Hotel Group Meliá Hotels International is building its luxury brand presence in Southeast Asia with two new Thailand hotels, including the launch of the first Paradisus by Meliá-branded property in the region. The new hotels will come online as Meliá properties through an expanded partnership with...
Meliá Chiang Mai Marks Second Birthday with New Experiences
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (April 11, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai turned two this April, celebrating the milestone with new dining and spa experiences. Meliá Chiang Mai debuted April 10, 2022, signalling a huge vote of confidence at the time in the future of Chiang Mai. Towering over the Ping River and the Night Bazaar in...
IAGTO Awards Recognition for Ba Na Hills Boosts Vietnam Golf Coast
Danang, Vietnam (April 11, 2024) — Central Vietnam’s status as an elite golf hub was reaffirmed last month as Bana Hills Golf Club was named “Golf Course of the Year in Vietnam” at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards. With championship layouts designed by legends such as Luke Donald (Ba Na Hills...
Chiang Mai Hotel’s Organic Farming Initiative Burgeons With New Partnership
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (April. 8, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai has joined forces with a new sustainable and chemical-free farm to source the likes of rare, local greens, cage-free eggs and sterilised fresh milk, expanding its ‘360° Cuisine’ program. In a bid to work closely with local farmers to help them improve sustainability and encourage...
TGIF: New Lifestyle Hotel Launches ‘Weekend Seafood Catch’ Experience
BANGKOK (April 3, 2024) – Thailand’s first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel is hauling in locally sourced seafood and breaking out the tables every Friday and Saturday evening for a buffet dubbed the ‘Weekend Seafood Catch’. Highlights of the feast at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s all-day dining restaurant The Kites Eatery include grilled Ayutthaya river prawns,...