HANOI, Vietnam (April 25, 2025) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, was named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by the influential U.S.-based magazine Travel + Leisure. The recognition, part of the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards, is among the most coveted honors in the global hospitality industry....
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Vietnam to Cement Status as a Regional Golf Powerhouse, says Faldo
LANG CO, Vietnam (April 25, 2025) — Vietnam’s standing as one of Asia Pacific’s premier golf hubs will only strengthen in the coming years. That was the key message shared by Matthew Faldo, Director of the Faldo Series, at a press conference during the penultimate day of play at the 2025 Faldo Series Asia Grand...
Alma Named by Travel + Leisure as One of the World’s Top 500 Hotels
CAM RANH, Vietnam (April 24, 2025) – Vietnam’s Alma Resort has been recognised as one of the top 500 hotels on the globe in this year’s prestigious T+L 500. The 2025 T+L 500 list is drawn from the results of the 2024 World’s Best Awards, a reader’s choice contest that is widely considered to be...
TIA Launches Wellness Channel To Bring Studio Offerings To More People
DA NANG, Vietnam (April 24, 2025) – WELL with TIA, a new wellbeing channel by an award-winning resort launches this month. The new channel was created by TIA Wellness Resort to help guests on their health journey, after they return home, and to share the resort’s extensive class offering – from yoga to breathwork to...
Banyan Tree Samui Launches Speedboat Tours to Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ Islands
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Apr. 24, 2025) — In the final captivating scene of The White Lotus, the lead characters of the hit HBO series — or should we say “the survivors”, following a cascade of deadly shoot-outs at the ill-fated mythical hotel — are seen departing Koh Samui on a motorboat and sailing into the...
The Anam Mui Ne Joins Prestigious Virtuoso Portfolio
MUI NE, Vietnam (April 23, 2025) – The Anam Mui Ne, a remarkable resort with a design inspired by the Indochine era, has joined Virtuoso’s exclusive collection of hotels and resorts worldwide. Virtuoso, the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, has more than 20,000 travel advisors and partners with more...
Metropole Hanoi Marks 50th Anniversary of War’s End with Special Bomb Shelter Tours
HANOI, Vietnam (April 23, 2025) – As the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the U.S.-Vietnam War, guests at one of Southeast Asia’s most storied hotels are invited to revisit the conflict’s history in a unique and personal way. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s special “Path of History” tour includes a...
Azerai Ke Ga Bay Wins No. 2 Spot in ‘Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World’ Contest
PHAN THIET, Vietnam (April 17, 2025) – Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all-suites-and-villas beachfront resort in southern Vietnam, won the runner-up spot in the “Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World” contest sponsored by the U.S.-based travel trade magazine Luxury Travel Advisor. The only Vietnamese hotel in this year’s competition, Azerai won five head-to-head rounds in...
The Revival of an Icon: Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá in Mallorca Reopens Its Doors
Palma de Mallorca, April 16th, 2025 – Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá, an enduring symbol of Palma’s elegance and social vibrancy, has reclaimed its spot at the heart of the city with its grand reopening on 31st March. Following an extensive renovation, the landmark hotel seamlessly blends its storied past with contemporary luxury, reaffirming its status...
Golf Tourism in Central Vietnam Takes Flight Courtesy of New Air Links
DANANG, Vietnam (April 15, 2025) – The Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) is bolstering its global connections as a world-leading golf tourism destination with the announcement of a major new air route connecting Danang with Dubai via Emirates Airlines. Dubai International Airport (DXB), renowned as one of the world’s most connected airports, offers passengers seamless access...