PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Sept. 4, 2024) – Restaurant Le Royal, the Khmer fine-dining venue at the historic Raffles Hotel Le Royal, has announced an exclusive collaboration with a local art gallery to spotlight the very best of both contemporary Cambodian cuisine and artistic creation. The Khmer painter Chhim Sothy’s distinctive works will be on display...
Palma de Mallorca, Sep. 4, 2024 – TIME magazine is hailing Meliá Hotels International as the most sustainable company in the tourism sector, designating the Spanish hotel group a number-one pick in the ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024’. The inaugural list includes 500 leading companies from more than 30 countries. Meliá Hotels International obtained...
MADRID (August 28, 2024) – The new Casa de las Artes, Member of Meliá Collection has made its debut in Madrid’s literary heart, Barrio de las Letras. A must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and exclusive stay in the city centre, the new hotel holds a deep connection to Madrid’s vibrant cultural spirit. Its...
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (Aug. 28, 2024) – The acclaimed Khmer fine-dining restaurant 1932 at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap has unveiled exclusive new tasting menus as it continues to elevate and redefine haute gastronomy in Cambodia. The hotel’s Khmer tasting menus were launched last year as a way to introduce diners to the...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Aug. 27, 2024) — Eco-friendly hotel Banyan Tree Samui has added another achievement to its nest of sustainability initiatives with confirmation that it now serves only cage-free eggs to guests at the beachfront resort in southern Thailand. The transition to using 100% cage-free eggs in all menu items is another step in...
DANANG, VIETNAM (August 22, 2024) – Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) clubs are strengthening community bonds in Central Vietnam via public-spirited initiatives. The VGC, a destination marketing collaboration between three of the area’s signature golf clubs—Laguna Golf Lang Co, Montgomerie Links, and Ba Na Hills Golf Club—has made community engagement a cornerstone of its mission. The...
HANOI, Vietnam (Aug. 21, 2024) – angelina, the bespoke cocktail bar, whisky lounge and restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, has been officially recognized as a “Habanos Lounge,” a designation reserved for the world’s most elite cigar bars. angelina’s humidor features a carefully curated selection of premium Habanos Global brands, including legendary cigar labels such...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (August 20, 2024) – The world’s largest swimming competition on the open water, Oceanman, will make a splash next month at Alma Resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. The gruelling 10km ‘Oceanman’ swim, 5km ‘Half Oceanman’ swim, 2km ‘Sprint’ swim, 3.5 km ‘Ocean Teams’ relay and 500m ‘Ocean Kids’...
PHUKET, Thailand (August 20, 2024) – Luxury Phuket resort Trisara is helping guests move towards better cognitive wellness by debuting an innovative slow-living retreat in Thailand. The 5-day WiseMotion Retreat, led by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Hanna Poikonen, will occur between 24th and 28th November 2024 and is designed to enhance brain health and well-being through...
BANGKOK (August 19, 2024) – Juan Ignacio García Racionero, the Spanish chef de cuisine at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, will celebrate his native country’s “unique way of life” with two remarkable “Taste of Spain” events. On Friday September 6 and Saturday September 7 this year, the Madrid-born chef, who oversees INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s...
