CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Jan. 22, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai has unveiled a social enterprise that promotes talented Thai designers, artists and craftsmen to ultimately help communities in need and preserve Thai culture. Underpinned by the concept of “Giving Art, Art of Giving”, The GALLERY, situated in the hotel’s lobby, sells an exquisite array of...
KRABI, Thailand (Jan. 18, 2024) — Located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, and tiered into a lush hillside facing westward towards the Andaman Sea and the sunset, Banyan Tree Krabi has become one of Thailand’s best-loved venues for Valentine’s Day and romance since it opened its doors to guests in 2020. Beginning around sunset on February...
HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 16, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French national who brings more than 30 years of international culinary experience to his new role at Vietnam’s most storied hotel. Chef Stephane’s career has spanned all corners of the globe, from Europe to North America...
DA NANG, VIETNAM (Jan. 15, 2024) – As we celebrate the start of the year of the dragon this February, TIA Wellness Resort in Vietnam is embracing the mythical creature’s traits with a one-of-a-kind lunar new year program for visitors. “Our Tet [Lunar New Year] activities are inspired by the dragon’s symbolism for strength, good...
Singapore, 11 January, 2024 – Celebrating three decades of creating exceptional experiences across hotels, spas, residences, food and retail, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree Group” to “Banyan Group”. This brand shift reflects the Group’s evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. Since 2019, the Group has doubled its...
DA NANG, Vietnam (Jan 9, 2024) – A Vietnamese beachfront escape, TIA Wellness Resort, is embracing nourishing raw food cuisine, detox therapies, and holistic wellbeing practices from sound healing to private yoga sessions in its new retreat package “Body & Mind Cleanse” launching this month. The four-night or seven-night offering draws from different healing modalities...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 8, 2024) — With 8500sqm of its 12 beachfront hectares dedicated to cultivating an array of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and eggs for meals for guests and staff, a luxury resort has launched a program for children to learn about sustainable farming. The Anam Cam Ranh’s chefs incorporate fresh, organic ingredients from...
MILAN (Jan. 8, 2024) – Gran Meliá ushered in a new era with the opening of Palazzo Cordusio in December, a flagship property residing within an icon of nineteenth century design by architect Luca Beltrami. After undergoing an extensive renovation led by ASAH Architects in collaboration with Studio Piva, the building now stands as the...
KRABI, Thailand (Jan. 4, 2024) — Banyan Tree Krabi has been recognised for its sustainable and environmental practices, becoming the first hotel or resort in the Krabi region to win Silver Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking organisation for the hospitality industry. Following a rigorous science-backed audit by EarthCheck, the landmark accolade is...
HO CHI MINH CITY (Dec. 22, 2023) – Spanish flavors are set to make waves on the shores of Nha Trang with the official launch of Gran Meliá Nha Trang’s signature restaurant Hispania, the most upscale Spanish restaurant to debut in the popular beachside town. Guided by a chef with a Michelin star track record...
