HANOI, Vietnam (Feb. 18, 2019) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is pleased to welcome one of Asia’s top bartenders, Rogerio Igarashi Vaz, for an exclusive, one-night only mixology event on Sat, Feb. 23 at the angelina cocktail bar, whisky lounge and restaurant. From 9pm onwards, guests can look forward to sampling a selection of handcrafted...
HANOI (Jan. 23, 2019) – This Lunar New Year, Vietnam’s most storied hotel captures the spirit of old Hanoi with a specially-constructed model tram and a bustling Tet market featuring dozens of stalls selling traditional holiday foods, designer clothing and local handicrafts. The six-day Tet bazaar at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will be gratuit...
LANG CO, Vietnam (Jan. 21, 2019) – Laguna Golf Lang Co is one of the golf clubs leading the charge as part of a freshly launched destination marketing effort geared towards cementing Central Vietnam’s status as one of Asia’s leading places for play. The new DMO, named Vietnam Golf Coast, was inaugurated at an official...
LOIKAW, Myanmar (Jan. 15, 2019) – One of Myanmar’s most iconic and recognizable tours, Balloons Over Bagan, has set sail for new horizons this month with the launch of a new hot-air balloon flight in the remote ethnic region of Kayah State. Balloon Over Loikaw becomes the fourth option in the arsenal of this enterprising...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 15, 2019) – Fusion Resort Cam Ranh launches The Hideaway, a resort within a resort, this month. The secluded extension of the all-spa-inclusive property on Vietnam’s South Central coast features 50 all-new one-bedroom villas, a spacious outdoor pool (the largest on the property), a poolside restaurant, gym and yoga studio, an...
KAWTHAUNG, Myanmar (Jan. 9, 2019) – Burma Boating, a sailing firm owned by Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group, has unveiled the latest acquisition to its fleet – the S55, a 16.7-meter solar-powered yacht, which will offer expeditions around the Mergui Archipelago from January 2019. The S55 catamaran can accommodate up to six guests and three...
Bangkok (January 8, 2019) – Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into the capital of Thailand. Located on the bustling Sukhumvit Road, the hotel is connected to the Nana station of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) via a sky bridge and offers guests convenient...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Jan. 7, 2019) — No casualties were reported on the popular tourist island of Koh Samui as Tropical Storm Pabuk passed through the Gulf of Thailand on Friday and dissipated as it hit the mainland. Ferry boat services from Suratthani to Samui recommenced on Saturday after a two-day suspension due to safety...
CAM RANH, Vietnam (December 17, 2018) – Vietnam’s Cam Ranh is soaring for the stars with Bangkok Airways emerging as the latest in a string of airlines to unveil a direct route to the pristine coastal destination. Starting Jan. 25, Bangkok Airways will operate four non-stop return flights weekly between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Cam...
HUE, Vietnam (Dec. 11, 2018) – Azerai, an emerging hospitality group led by hotelier Adrian Zecha, is planting another flag in the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The historic hotel, to be known as Azerai La Residence, Hue, will celebrate an official opening in February after the most extensive renovation since the historic, 1930-built mansion...
