SIEM REAP, Cambodia (April 26, 2024) – Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 92-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archeological sites in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has again been named one of the world’s ‘500 Best Hotels’ by Travel + Leisure. The industry-leading, U.S.-based travel magazine honoured the iconic hotel in its prestigious ‘World’s Best Awards’, which are among...
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Iconic Basket Boat-Shaped Convention Centre Opens in Vietnam
CAM RANH, Vietnam (April 25, 2024) – Vietnam has cut the ribbon on a striking multipurpose convention centre with a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat. Axi Plaza celebrated its grand opening today at its spectacular beachfront location, overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula. Its host of remarkable facilities include a vast state-of-the-art conference hall,...
Opinion
How to Get on T+L’s It List and CNT’s Gold List
A Perspective from Balcony Managing Director Jim Sullivan For hotels and resorts, winning a spot on one of the best...
Asia’s Most Extraordinary Urban Wedding Venues
As destination weddings once again switch from dream to possibility, hotels and resorts across Asia are making sure weddings are...
Top European Culinary Experiences in Asian Hotels
Foodies have long traveled the world to eat spicy Thai curry, fragrant Vietnamese noodle soup or freshly caught Japanese sushi...
Hotels to Look Out For in 2023
This time last year, 2022 was still looking pretty dicey. Covid was wreaking havoc on the travel industry. There was...
Five Balcony Hotels on CNT List
HUE, Vietnam (Oct. 19, 2022) — Five hotels and resorts represented by the Balcony Media Group have won coveted spots in...
Calver tips Vietnam to regain status as golf travel’s biggest noise
LANG CO, Vietnam (April 19, 2022) – Pre-pandemic the buzz about Vietnam’s golf courses was almost as loud as the...
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Because all of the senior account managers at Balcony come from the world of journalism, we’re able to produce stories...
Ten Balcony Hotels on CNT List
HUE, Vietnam (Oct. 19, 2021) — Ten hotels and resorts represented by the Balcony Media Group have won coveted spots...
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hosts Exclusive ‘Mexican Culinary Fiesta’
HANOI, Vietnam (April 24, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, in partnership with the acclaimed Mexican restaurant Naco Taco in...
Innovative Chef ‘Takes Over’ INNSiDE Hotel’s LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar
BANGKOK (April 23, 2024) – Thailand’s first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel is joining forces with the head chef of a creative...
Meliá Chiang Mai Marks Second Birthday with New Experiences
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (April 11, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai turned two this April, celebrating the milestone with new dining...
Raffles Hotel Le Royal hosts exclusive meals by French Chef Nicolas Isnard
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (April 8, 2024) — Chef Nicolas Isnard, who has honed his distinctive culinary approach at multiple Michelin-starred...
Chiang Mai Hotel’s Organic Farming Initiative Burgeons With New Partnership
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (April. 8, 2024) – Meliá Chiang Mai has joined forces with a new sustainable and chemical-free farm...
TGIF: New Lifestyle Hotel Launches ‘Weekend Seafood Catch’ Experience
BANGKOK (April 3, 2024) – Thailand’s first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel is hauling in locally sourced seafood and breaking out the...
People
Raffles Hotel Le Royal to welcome guest Chef Martin Simolka
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Feb. 26, 2024) – Raffles Hotel Le Royal, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic luxury hotels, will...
Banyan Tree Samui Appoints New Sous Chef
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Feb. 22, 2024) — Banyan Tree Samui has announced the appointment of a new sous chef, Mr...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Appoints New Executive Pastry Chef
HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 16, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French...
Alma Resort Appoints Executive Sous Chef
CAM RANH, Vietnam (Jan. 10, 2024) – A seasoned chef with more than two decades of hospitality experience in Europe,...
INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit Welcomes Executive Chef
BANGKOK (November 20, 2023) – Drawing on more than two decade’s experience with some of the most popular hotel brands...
Metropole Hanoi Announces New Chef de Cuisine at Award-Winning Le Beaulieu
HANOI, Vietnam (Oct. 25, 2023) — Le Beaulieu, the award-winning modern French fine dining restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi,...