Anantara Hotels makes Malaysian debut
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has made its debut in Malaysia with the launch of the striking Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas. Located along a pristine 17-kilometre beachfront in Johor Darul Ta’zim facing the South China Sea, this new high-end resort offers a range of luxury accommodation nestled in lush tropical gardens.
Experience This: Nautilus Maldives exclusive buyout
As the new decade dawns, what could be finer than a private island getaway, where you can kick back and make a bucket list for the years ahead? The new exclusive option from luxury retreat The Nautilus Maldives lets you do exactly that – with 92 of your nearest and dearest.
Five of the hottest luxury hotel openings for 2020
From the eternally popular such as France and Mexico to the more exotic, including Japan and Botswana, these five hotels and resorts are among the most exciting properties debuting around the world over the next six months, according to global luxury travel network Virtuoso…
Experience this… aquarium dining in Bali
Guests at the new Koral restaurant at Apurva Kempinski Bali are set to be treated to an underwater delight as they experience aquarium-style dining designed to bring the flavours of the Indonesian coast to life.
Four mindful meetings options by Mandarin Oriental
Wellbeing is a key trend in the luxury events sector, with planners increasingly looking to incorporate wellness elements into meetings and incentives, from nutritious brain food to fresh air and exercise. And luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental makes it easy with its Mindful Meetings programme.
The Standard makes Maldives debut
Luxury collection The Standard has made its island debut and chosen the chic hotspot that is the Maldives.
Checking In: Aman Kyoto opens its doors
Aman’s third Japanese property is breathtaking – set inside a secret garden for the ultimate serene stay.
Top 5 Emerging Event Destinations for 2020 and beyond
It’s out with the old and in with the new! Following on from last week’s feature on the top five global destinations for events and incentives in 2020-21, this week we look at the most popular and unexpected emerging locations that are being requested by clients, according Ovation Global DMC.
Checking in: Okura Amsterdam
If you’ve ever wanted to experience Omotenashi – the art of Japanese service – without actually leaving the continent, then it’s time to check out the Okura Amsterdam.
Checking In: Prestige Penang set to open in Malaysia
This October, an exciting new urban retreat is set to open its doors amongst Penang’s Clan Jetty Heritage homes and between the banking district of Beach Street and the Weld Quay area.
Hyatt expands luxury portfolio in China
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has boosted its presence in China with the opening of two new luxury properties in the fast-growing south-eastern city of Shenzhen this month.
Singapore’s most iconic hotel reopens
One of the world’s most iconic hotels has officially reopened following a meticulous multi-million-pound two-year restoration led by acclaimed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud.
Six of the best incentive experiences in Melbourne
One of the world’s most iconic hotels has officially reopened following a meticulous multi-million-pound two-year restoration led by acclaimed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud.
60 seconds with… Smart Live’s Olivia Falkner-Lee
Olivia Falkner-Lee is junior project manager at Smart Live, a full-service creative events agency. “Before life at Smart, I had a variety of event experiences, but a highlight was working for a festival travel company – it was a great insight into operational side of some of the UK’s and Europe’s largest festivals.” she says. Olivia will be attending inVOYAGE 2019 in Monaco this October as a buyer…
Raffles to open new properties in Singapore & Bali
Accor-owned luxury brand Raffles has announced plans for a second hotel in Singapore as it prepares to reopen its flagship property in the destination this September following an extensive reimagining.
The hottest new luxury openings in The Maldives
The Maldives are super-hot right now. Unrivalled luxury, stunning white-sand beaches and magnificent marine life have long made the Indian Ocean archipelago an incentive haven and the retreat of choice for well-heeled travellers, but an unprecedented flurry of luxury openings over the past 18 months are upping the ante even more.
Nature experiences in Malaysian Borneo
Nestling along the three-kilometre Pantai Dalit beach, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is home to a 64-acre protected nature reserve which forms the backdrop to the property’s new immersive programme of experiences.
Hyatt announces new lifestyle division and luxury brand expansion
Hyatt Hotels has launched a new, dedicated lifestyle division, featuring brands including Andaz, Alila, Hyatt Centric, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels and tommie.
Fine dining at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
This week’s #foodiegram reaches us from the stunning Maldives where the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is set to open in July, bringing a 122 all-villa resort to Ithaafushi Island.
Raffles brand to debut in India
Accor is to bring its iconic Raffles brand to India with the launch of not one, but two new hotels – Raffles Jaipur and Raffles Udaipur.