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Kempinski Hotels is pleased to announce the latest addition to its Southeast Asian portfolio after signing a management agreement for a magnificent hilltop hideaway in the heart of Bali. Located in one of the most picturesque parts of the island, close to the emerald rice terraces and coffee plantations of Tegalalang village, The Apurva Kempinski Ubud, Bali, is the latest hospitality project from Indonesian real estate developer PT. Panorama Indah Dewata.The Apurva Kempinski Ubud will be situated on a south-facing ridge overlooking an endless expanse of green in central Bali. Like its sister property in Nusa Dua, the hotel’s interior design will be led by Rudy Dodo of Jakarta-based studio Trivium Design Group, who also assumes responsibility for the architectural design for this latest pr...

The most worth-waiting international Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) is entering its 10 consecutive years of jazz celebration this year. Supposedly it’s the 11year, but we had to involuntary cut the 2020 edition. Since we are starting a new decade, UVJF 2023 will be held at a new location on July 28 and 29 (Friday and Saturday). “We've been holding the festival in ARMA for nine years, and the number of attendees has steadily grown, with no sign of slowing down. We want to keep the festival cozy and comfortable for our spectators, and keep surprising them with new experiences.” said Yuri Mahatma, the festival co-founder. “We have finally decided to have our event at STHALA Ubud Portfolio Hotel by Marriot. The hotel's stunning open-air space is the perfect setting for our event. We are...

Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, opens in Jiuzhaigou, a valley on the edges of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in China's Southwestern Sichuan province. The region is an area of exceptional natural beauty with spectacular alpine mountains soaring above a fairyland of forests, lakes, and waterfalls, and has been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and World Biosphere Reserve. The resort is an intimate luxury hideaway that offers guests rare insights and immersive connections with the natural surroundings and culture of traditional Tibetan village life. “We are thrilled to debut Rissai Valley, China's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Jiuzhaigou, one of the most stunningly beautiful and culturally rich areas of the...

This year, Marriott International Hotels and Resorts in Bali together with Marriott International Business Council Bali present The Annual Charity Golf Day on the 24th June 2023 at the stunning Bali National Golf Club in Nusa Dua. More meaningful than a regular golf tournament, proceeds from this event will help to support Bali Children Foundation - a foundation that provides an educational pathway for disadvantaged Balinese children – a journey leading to growth and long-term sustainability. With an impressive presence of 27 hotels in Bali, Marriott International is poised for further expansion, with an exciting pipeline of upcoming properties. Notably, the Marriott Business Council Bali stands as a beacon of support, actively engaging in local foundations and community projects, exem...

Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement with Hiap Hoe Limited, through HH Properties Pte. Ltd, to bring the design-forward Aloft Hotels brand to Singapore. Following a strategic conversion, the signing of the 785-room hotel expects to open in in Q3 2023, marking the Aloft brand’s debut in Singapore and the largest Aloft hotel in the world. “We are thrilled to announce our third collaboration with Marriott International as we venture and introduce the first Aloft hotel in Singapore,” said Mr. Teo Ho Beng, Chief Executive Officer, Hiap Hoe Limited. "Aloft Singapore Novena expects to feature a contemporary and dynamic space that caters to the needs of design-savvy, next-generation travelers and locals. We are excited to provide an urban-inspired gathering place that embodies ...

Pan Pacific Hotels Group announces the opening of Bellustar Tokyo, a Pan Pacific Hotel and Hotel Groove Shinjuku, a Parkroyal Hotel in the heart of the vibrant district of Shinjuku.   Located on the upper floors of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, the luxury Bellustar Tokyo, a Pan Pacific Hotel features 97-rooms ranging between 41sqm and 277sqm, with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the bustling city skyline. Renowned for its graceful luxury and sincere hospitality, the Pan Pacific brand prides itself on delivering personalised and thoughtful experiences with service from the heart. The largest Sky Villa penthouse on the 47th floor features a spa treatment room, kitchen and jacuzzi that overlook the panoramic views of the skyline while the other penthouse suites feature a spacious living r...