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Rooted in its mission of providing signature wellness programs that empower guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, Westin Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – has reimagined its Gear Lending program, featuring the latest in high-tech recovery and total body strength training equipment. Rolling out at the brand’s over 230 properties globally beginning this month, the next generation WestinWORKOUT® Gear Lending program will encompass a library of kits allowing guests to borrow the equipment they need – whenever they want – to optimize their stay and feel their best. Over the past decade, ​through both operational and consumer feedback, Westin has evolved and enhanced its Gear ...

Hyatt and Sergio Herman Group unveil Le Pristine as the new restaurant concept in Grand Hyatt Singapore. Set to open in the third quarter of 2023, Le Pristine Singapore will mark the debut of the acclaimed Michelin starred chef-entrepreneur, Sergio Herman in Asia. Le Pristine Singapore will build on the success of the original casual fine dining outpost in Antwerp which received a Michelin star in its first year of operations. It is renowned for serving up contemporary European cuisine accentuated with fresh produce from Zeeland, the Netherlands — the region where chef-entrepreneur Sergio Herman was born and known for its exceptional quality of seafood. “This is a fresh vision for the role food and beverage plays in Hyatt’s approach to luxury hospitality and is slated to be...

Monthly thematic programmes to promote the powerful aspects of Indonesia, highlighted collaborations across disciplines, cultural diversity, empowerment, sustainability and equal opportunity for people with disabilities  Home for the 2022 G20 Presidency of Indonesia, The Apurva Kempinski Bali begins 2023 with the launch of ‘Powerful Indonesia’ – promoting the powerful side of Indonesia. This year-long campaign encompasses 12 curated monthly themes, focusing on partnership with people across disciplines, cultural-diversity guest experiences, an empowerment programme with educational institutions, sustainable activations and a development platform for people with disabilities. People Across Disciplines: Spectacular cross-over collaborations with highly acclaimed profiles will be s...

Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy is proud to unveil the interior remodel of its Kapal Bamboo Boutique in Mambal. Designed by Cheong Yew Kuan in 2004, the dramatic cathedral structure sits amidst the brand's 100-acre oasis, which features a workshop for over 600 master artisans. John Hardy’s ethos is reflected throughout the creative compound and seen within the boutique’s refreshed interior. Drawing inspiration from nature's artistry and the island's sacred subak philosophy, the remodel honors the building's unique structure. The boutique's interior provides an elevated and contemporary way to showcase jewelry collections. Featuring iconic architecture made from sustainable materials, the Kapal Bamboo Boutique was built on top of flourishing rice fields and is surrounded by Balinese umbu...

After two years of a struggling period, Bali is back to welcoming the world with its exceptional Balinese hospitality that has long been engrained to the culture of the people here, on the Island of Gods.  This time, it is the G20 Indonesia 2022. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali together with its adjacent island’s pride, Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) are proud to have been able to contribute to the remarkable success of this event. The world leaders descended on the island of Bali on the 13th - 15th of November 2022 to participate in the G20 Bali Summit that took place on the 15th - 16th of November 2022.  In harmony with its motto, “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, this summit focuses on understanding the challenges and the need for colle...

The highest praise for the perfect execution and excellent quality of service came at the end of last week in an emotional speech by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (or “Jokowi”), who thanked all those involved in the G20 Summit, including the tireless team at The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali. The luxury hotel, which opened its doors for its first guests in 2019, was one of the main venues for the G20 Summit, and the hotel's Candi Ballroom hosted numerous meetings and gatherings of statesmen and delegates from global organisations.  Under the theme, “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, the 17thmeeting of the “Group of Twenty” focused on the global health architecture, digital transformation, and sustainable energy transition. President Jokowi welcomed 17 statesmen for a series of ...