BA RIA VUNG TAU, Vietnam — The most anticipated new golf course in Asia will call its first golfers to the tee March 14, when The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip opens for preview play along Vietnam's south-central coast. Designed by legendary golfer Greg Norman, who spent an astounding 331 consecutive weeks atop the world golf...
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — As Queenstown gussies up for the inaugural Blues & Roots Festival, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa is rolling out the redcarpet with complementary music lovers packages. The Doobie Brothers and Elvis Costello & The Imposters are set to anchor the April 26 show. Local acts include Fly My Pretties, a collaboration...
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — New Zealand’s adventure capital has made a name for itself among nature lovers and adrenalin junkies, but only in recent years has the small south island settlement of Queenstown become a foodie destination. “With the explosion of food TV and celebrity chefs, we are seeing more top class restaurants opening here...
BANGKOK — One of the newest luxury hotels in Bangkok has made a veteran of the hospitality industry its general manager. Last month, the year-old Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit gave the reins to William J. Haandrikman, who has held senior management positions at high-end hotels in eight countries on three continents since joining Accor in 1992....
HUE, Vietnam — As Vietnam gears up for its most extravagant biannual celebration of music, dance and the country’s most enduring cultural pursuits, La Residence Hotel & Spa is paving the way toward a memorable stay experience with a new promotion and package. Catering to guests in town for the April 12 – 20 Hue...
BAGAN, Myanmar – Bagan Lodge is pivoting off its proximity to one of the world’s great heritage sites by offering a family package that trades on a Burmese tradition: the use of thanaka as a face paint. The hour-long program is the standout component of the new hotel’s ‘Family Escape’ deal, which also includes two...
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — Kiwi roots are blossoming on the South Island of New Zealand as eforea, the popular sanctuary within Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, launches the Evolu skincare range as one of its core treatment solutions. The home-grown botanical collection—now available on eforea’s shelves and in its therapy rooms—was created by Kiwi Kati...
LUANG PRABANG, Laos — Villa Maly, a boutique hotel in the old royal capital, is greeting Songkran with a 3-night stay package that is guaranteed to keep visitors sheltered but not dry. The USD 452 package for two (USD 367 for one) includes accommodation from April 13 to April 16, daily breakfast, two-way airport transfers,...
MUSCAT, Oman — GHM has installed Markus Iseli as general manager of the acclaimed Chedi Muscat on the Gulf of Oman. Iseli most recently managed the pre-opening and soft-opening of the Palazzo Parigi, a Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) member in Milan, Italy. The Muscat posting marks the Swiss native's third stint in the...
HOI AN, Vietnam — The Nam Hai is giving couples greater reason to love Vietnam’s premier seaside resort with a Valentine’s-inspired deal to die for. The award-winning property’s ‘Romance in Style: Ultimate Romance Experience’ includes three nights in a One-Bedroom Beachfront Villa or One-Bedroom Pool Villa, an intimate beach barbecue dinner, a half-day private tour...
