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Donatella Versace welcomed guests to the newly opened Palazzo Versace Macau with a Grand Opening event that celebrated the luxury hotel’s unique blend of iconic Versace design with the traditions of Macau. The Grand Opening event was an embrace of the hotel’s synergy between Versace’s luxury lifestyle and the culture, entertainment, and cuisine of Macau. A majestic dragon installation atop the Romanesque columns of the hotel’s outdoor pool area greeted guests at the opening reception in a celebration of both the Year of the Dragon in 2024 and the hotel’s signature dragon motif. Guests passed through the Jardim Secreto where renowned harpist, Yu Dan and the quintet from Macau Orchestra gave musical performances, before entering The Grand Pavilion for Versace Signatures, a curated display...

Chef André Chiang appointed culinary curatorThe Eastern & Oriental Express is proud to announce the appointment of Chef André Chiang as its new Culinary Curator. With two Michelin stars and a placement in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants under his belt, Chef Chiang will bring his innovative touch and expertise to curate a dining experience that captures the diverse terroir of Southeast Asia. Remaining true to the region’s biodiversity and the kaleidoscope of cultures, Chiang's menu will feature dishes like Laksa Bouillabaisse, Black-bone Chicken Consommé and Jungle Spices Cacao Ganache. At the Piano Bar Carriage and Observation Car, guests can sip on botanical-inspired libations and vintage cocktails conceptualised by global creative hospitality consultancy, The Cocktail Professor, as w...

Located in the Vicinity of the Airport, Sheraton Jakarta Soekarno Hatta Airport offers 227-room that 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 expand our portfolio in Indonesia with the opening of Sheraton Jakarta Soekarno Hatta Airport. This urban resort represents a pinnacle of convenience, seamlessly blending Sheraton's timeless elegance with its strategic location,” said Ramesh Jackson, Area Vice President at Marriott International, Indonesia & Malaysia. “As part of the brand's global transformation journey, this opening marks an exciting milestone as the property exemplifies the brand’s modern...

 The opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, marks the brand’s entry in Western Australia. Developed in partnership with leading Western Australian property developer Hesperia, the hotel is located in Murdoch, Perth’s fastest-growing urban catchment and features an all-day contemporary dining venue, Substance Restaurant & Bar, as well as flexible spaces for meetings and a 24-hour fitness centre. Located approximately 10 minutes from Perth’s Central Business District and 25 minutes from Perth International Airport, the hotel will attract a broad range of business and leisure travellers as well as those visiting the nearby Fiona Stanley and St John of God, Murdoch hospitals and Murdoch University. The Courtyard by Marriott brand has the largest global footprint among Marriott Bo...

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announced the opening of Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, marking the brand’s debut in Thailand and introduces a new era of playful, social hospitality to the captivating capital city. Situated in Ratchaprasong, the dynamic commercial and retail district of downtown Bangkok, the 504-room hotel – the largest Moxy in Asia Pacific – is surrounded by an eclectic mix of world-class shopping, stylish restaurants, and lively bars with easy access to the BTS skytrain and Chit Lom Station.  “The opening of Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong brings Moxy’s fun style of hospitality to Bangkok, one of the world’s most fun-filled cities,” said Matthew Boettcher, Vice President of Distinctive Select Brand Portfo...

From 8:30 pm local time on 23rd March, WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest  grassroots environmental movement, returns for its 18th edition with the ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ in support and celebration of our planet. In an increasingly divided world, Earth Hour serves as  a beacon of positivity, hope, and inspiration to rally as many people as possible, in particular      people who are not fully engaged with the environmental crisis yet. Since its creation in 2007, Earth Hour has been known for its “lights off” moment. As landmarks  and homes across the world switch off, supporters are also invited to symbolically switch off and 'Give an hour for Earth’, spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet. In 2023, over 410,000 hours ...