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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic hotels has introduced six distinctive mooncake flavors ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival, with special gift boxes inspired by the new allure of the hotel’s century-old Metropole Wing. The preservative-free, hand-baked mooncakes are made using authentic recipes infused with the Metropole’s gourmet touch. This year’s decorative mooncake boxes pay homage to the “Mémoire du Metropole” (literally the “Memory of Metropole”), as the hotel prepares to relaunch its historic Metropole Wing in early November following an inspired refurbishment. Drawing inspiration from exquisite 18th-century toile de jouy printed fabrics, the boxes showcase enchanting scenes of old Hanoi illustrated in monochromatic hues. Each brushstroke breathes l...

In conjunction with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Cathay Pacific will be kicking off its 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative on 26 July 2023. For every ticket sold online from 26 to 30 July 2023 in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia, Cathay Pacific pledges to plant a mangrove tree in Southeast Asia. This would be the third year that Cathay Pacific is embarking on this initiative, underscoring its commitment to give back to the communities it serves in practical and meaningful ways. Cathay Pacific's 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative was launched in Thailand in 2021. This was expanded to Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia) in 2022. Notably, more than 21,000 mangrove ...

Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has inked an agreement for a new hotel in Ha Long, the entry point to one of Vietnam’s most stunning tourist destinations, Ha Long Bay, further cementing the group’s position as one of the largest international hotel groups in Vietnam. Meliá Halong Bay is set to debut in 2027 with 240 rooms and 302 serviced apartments spread over two towers. The spacious hotel will feature four restaurants and bars, an indoor swimming pool and an expansive palm-tree lined outdoor swimming space with man made islets dotted throughout, reminiscent of the neighboring UNESCO World Heritage site. The brand’s signature YHI Spa will also be part of the new property, along with 2,000 square meters of MICE Space.  The Ha Long announcement is the next miles...

Haute couture is poised to return to the sun-kissed Sundara Beach Club for the second year running, as part of an artful Dior pop-up store, café installation and dazzling “Diorized” touches at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. From July 15 to September 10, 2023 — two weeks longer than in 2022 due to popular demand and vastly expanded in scale — fashion-lovers and aesthetes can discover a curated selection of pieces from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dioriviera Summer Capsule Collection and a total immersion in iconic style against a backdrop of glittering sea views.  Setting the awe-inspiring scene, guests are welcomed to Sundara through an incredible entrance installation crafted by the French design house to include life-sized sand sculpture ani...

After a long hiatus, The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, Southeast Asia is proud toannounce its much-anticipated return to the rails in February 2024. Offering a reimagined adventurof Southeast Asia in motion, the train will launch two new seasonal journeys departing fromSingapore and travelling through Malaysia’s ever-changing landscapes and vibrant cities: the Essenceof Malaysia (November to February) and Wild Malaysia (March to October). The iconic train’s 15dark green carriages will leave Singapore’s Woodlands station, taking in destinations like Penang,Langkawi and for the first time the Taman Negara National Park, before heading back to the gardencity. With restyled interiors, elevated on board experiences, and enthralling journeys encompassingculture, gastronomy,...

Jumeirah Bali will be celebrating one year in operation with a star-studded gala reception held in a spectacular setting of Trowulan Court – a graceful piazza designed in the style of the ancient Majapahit Empire on Wednesday, 12 July,. Attending media, prominent members of the community and dignitaries will be treated to a memorable night of inspiring conversations with the project’s architects, a banquet of traditional Balinese delicacies, and cultural performances. Jumeirah Bali was built upon a story of a Water Palace Amartha that was once the Summer Palace of The King and the Royal Families during Majapahit's Golden Era. A Summer Palace that would host the King's royal guests, friends and families with the utmost sincerity and warmth. The reminiscence of the Majapahit Era can be fo...