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Alma Resort has introduced a vegan menu in a bid to embrace sustainability, promote healthy eating, reduce animal suffering, and tap into the world’s growing love affair with meatless cuisine. Alma’s newly reopened Asiana Restaurant, which serves South Korean, Thai and Japanese fare, has unveiled a dedicated vegan menu with highlights such as “Mushroom and tofu in vegan oyster sauce” with mixed mushrooms, young tofu, and leeks served with steamed rice. Dishes already proving popular with diners include “Tofu and vegan chicken Thai green curry” that includes green curry paste made from scratch, coconut milk, Thai basil and seasonal vegetables served with steamed rice, “Thai fried rice with vegan chicken floss” with chili, coriander, curry powder and mixed vegetables, and “Wok-fried mi...

The five-star resort sets a new benchmark in Indonesia’s luxury hospitality industry, acknowledged for upholding international benchmarks in environmental, social, cultural and governance aspects. In pursuit of their commitment to sustainable growth, The Apurva Kempinski Bali proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is an internationally acclaimed independent organisation promoting best practices in sustainable tourism. By providing guidance for rigorous standards in the travel and tourism sectors, GSTC certification aims to support the four pillars: Sustainable Management, Social Impact, Cultural and Communi...

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Sheraton Hanoi West, the eighth Sheraton Hotel in Vietnam and its second in the country’s vibrant, culturally-rich capital city. Conveniently positioned close to the National Convention Center, this newly-rebranded hotel offers an extensive collection of guestrooms, suites and residences, exceptional business and leisure facilities, and a lush tropical greenery in the heart of the hotel, creating a comforting environment to relax, revive and connect. The 520-key hotel will bring to life the brand’s new vision as part of a worldwide transformation which focuses on design and experience signatures that foster community, gathering, and productivity in all areas of the hotel.  “We are delighted to unveil Sheraton Hanoi West, as Marriott...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023, now available for booking today. From glamping stays and boutique wellness retreats to grand palazzos, world-class ski resorts and more, members can earn and redeem World of Hyatt points in hundreds ofunforgettable destinations when they book through Hyatt channels. The participating properties from the Mr & Mrs Smith portfolio adds more than 20 new, sought-aftercountries to World of Hyatt such as Namibia, Fiji and the British Virgin Islands. From the remote tented hideouts of Zannier Hotels Sonop in Namibia ...

The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has opened a quaint new bar that pays homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear. The 1.2 hectare resort, which is the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) portfolio’s only Vietnamese property, this month unveiled the new watering hole, aptly dubbed Saigon Bar, on some of the resort’s most inspiring ground overlooking Mui Ne beach. Adjacent to the resort’s 266sqm saltwater infinity swimming pool and immaculate lawn, Saigon Bar is situated at the other end of the beach to Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, bookending the resort’s best view over the waterfront. Softly lit with caged lanterns and candles, the bar is fashioned from hardwood sourced from sustainably cultivated forests in Vietnam...

Atelier Ace, the in-house creative studio that develops and operates Ace Hotel, continues to expand the Ace Hotel brand across the Asia Pacific and has appointed global communications agency PURPLE to act as its press office within the region. PURPLE will serve as agency of record for the brand, with a particular focus on recent openings Ace Hotel Kyoto and Ace Hotel Sydney. Following those successful openings, the brand has announced its forthcoming location in Fukuoka, Japan, slated to open in 2027. In addition, Ace will bring famed Copenhagen restaurant, René Redzepi’s noma, back to Ace Hotel Kyoto later this year for its second residency at the hotel. Ace Hotel Sydney continues to pick up accolades for its food and beverage program, with marquee restaurant Kiln, led by Chef-Partner ...