HONG KONG (June 23, 2025) – The Hari Hong Kong has launched a cultural immersion experience that guides guests through the remarkable rota of art adorning its walls and Wan Chai neighbourhood’s exciting art scene. “The Hari Art Trail” is underpinned by a personalised art tour with the hotel’s in-house art ambassador, practicing artist Bibek Rai, who shares anecdotes behind...
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Alma Resort Cam Ranh Wins Three Coveted Travel + Leisure Awards
BANGKOK (June 20, 2025) – Alma’s cascade of 12 swimming pools, managing director, and 13-treatment room spa have been lauded at this year’s prestigious ‘Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific’. Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau announced the winners at an awards party in Bangkok on June 18. Herbert Laubichler-Pichler, who was recognized as one of...
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By Herbert Laubichler-Pichler Managing Director, Alma Resort This month, the resort I’ve managed since 2019 has been called out by...
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The Hari Hong Kong Launches Art Trail with Hotel Art Ambassador
HONG KONG (June 23, 2025) – The Hari Hong Kong has launched a cultural immersion experience that guides guests through...

Foodies Spoiled For Choice At The Kites Eatery’s Bold Monthly Brunch
BANGKOK (June 11, 2025) – Seafood on ice, lobster, Mediterranean mains, a ‘build you own’ egg station, Japanese corner, and...

New Meliá Pattaya Hotel Launches YHI Spa with Diverse Menu
PATTAYA (June 9, 2025) – Meliá Pattaya Hotel has unveiled its YHI Spa with a menu affording an array of...

Vietnam Launches Remarkable Cave Dining Accompanied by Cultural Spectacle
CAM PHA, Vietnam (June 6, 2025) – A 150-million-year-old cave in Vietnam’s north has become the extraordinary setting for an...

Alma Surprises Kids with Whimsical Themed Rooms
CAM RANH, Vietnam (May 29, 2025) – With screens seemingly ubiquitous nowadays, Alma Resort Cam Ranh is bringing youngsters’ imaginations...

Sky-High LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar Unveils ‘Viva la Fiesta’
BANGKOK (May 19, 2025) – LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar, crowning Thailand’s first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel, has introduced a “Viva la...
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Alma Resort Cam Ranh Names Yen Dang as Director of Sales and Marketing
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 16, 2025) – Yen Dang, a seasoned professional with two decades’ experience working for some of...

New Meliá Pattaya Hotel Welcomes Susan Nonthawilai as YHI Spa Manager
PATTAYA (June 3, 2025) – A professional with more than a decade of hospitality wellness experience and a passion for...

Alma Resort Cam Ranh Welcomes Frederic Savoye as Chief Commercial Officer
CAM RANH, Vietnam (April 17, 2025) – A seasoned hospitality professional with more than two decades’ experience working for some...

New Meliá Pattaya Hotel Appoints Peter Laird as F&B Director
PATTAYA (April 10, 2025) – An Irish and British national with two decades of hospitality experience in Asia and Europe...

Fusion Hotel Group Appoints New Regional Director
Vietnam (March 27, 2025) — Fusion Hotel Group has announced a key appointment in Thailand as the wellness-inspired luxury brand...

Alma Names Ngo Thi Thu Ngan as Director of Human Resources
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Mar. 17, 2025) – Ngo Thi Thu Ngan, a hospitality professional with two decades’ experience mostly working...