Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, a 514-room property overlooking the northern stretch of Vietnam’s most compelling beach, Bai Dai, is opening its doors tomorrow, August 15, as part of an unprecedented integrated resort on the nation’s biggest island. Situated on Phu Quoc island’s picturesque northwest coast, Vietnam’s first Radisson Blu Resort heralds a new era...
HANOI (Aug. 7, 2018) – The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time for families to bond, celebrate and to create memories with traditions that have been passed down through generations. This year, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi unveils a beautiful mooncake gift box featuring nostalgic drawings by the award-winning Vietnamese graphic novelist and illustrator,...
From underwater sound systems to iconic views we’ve rounded-up some of Vietnam’s most stunning pools where you’ll want to take a dip this summer. The Reverie Saigon Guests need not miss a beat while doing laps in The Reverie Saigon’s open-air swimming pool. The 24-metre long space has its own underwater sound system that plays...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (July 18, 2018) — Banyan Tree Samui has become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be awarded “Gold Certification” at a single-property level by Earthcheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Although other hotel chains have received similar accolades from EarthCheck at a...
SINGAPORE (July 16, 2018) – General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has announced Sept. 1, 2018 as the opening date of Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key property that celebrates the heritage of Arabia and that will stand as GHM’s second property on the peninsula after the award-winning Chedi Muscat. Developed in partnership with Shurooq (the Sharjah Investment and...
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 11, 2018) – Sherwood Suites, one of the newest and plushest apartment-only properties in Ho Chi Minh City is positioned as a family favorite due to its spacious suites, child-friendly facilities and convenient location just next to the busy central district. Travelling to Vietnam’s southern hub with a family...
PHU QUOC, Vietnam (July 11, 2018) — Phu Quoc’s only all-spa inclusive resort, Fusion Resort Phu Quoc, is celebrating its first birthday by cutting the ribbon on new villas, new spa treatment rooms, an elegant function space, and an action-packed kids club, while guests enjoy additional summer savings. Opened last June with 97 private pool...
DANANG (July 6, 2018) — The group behind eight of the finest restaurants in Vietnam has opened its first dining venue in Danang. Last month, Paradise Vietnam put the finishing touches on Ngon Villa Danang, a 150-seat, all-you-can-eat-style establishment in central Vietnam’s largest city. “This is a brand-new concept in Danang,” said Nguyen Cao Son,...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 4, 2018) – The Anam, a remarkable new 117-villa and 96-room resort overlooking Vietnam’s pristine Long Beach, has been selected to join an exclusive network of the world’s top luxury properties and tourism operators. The Anam’s chairman and owner Pham Van Hien announced the five-star resort, that celebrated its grand opening...
BANGKOK (July 3, 2018) — A 47-year-old Sicilian who has worked in Southeast Asia for 16 years is now the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at the first Hyatt Regency in Bangkok. Frederik Farina assumed both roles last month at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, which is scheduled to open this fall not...
