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The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of luxury hotel brands, presents a newly elevated experience at The Ritz-Carlton Club across its Asia Pacific hotels, joining a successful launch in Mainland China last summer. From Tokyo to Jakarta, Singapore to Perth, The Ritz-Carlton Club provides a private respite where guests will find unique indulgences, curated culinary journeys, and personalized encounters that create meaningful and memorable moments for both business and leisure travelers.  The newly elevated journey at The Ritz-Carlton Club is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s luxury travelers and was crafted based on insights from the brand’s Ladies and Gentlemen and valued guests. Understanding that the next generation of luxury travelers will ...

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is excited to invite food enthusiasts  to join in the inaugural Culinary Sensation week. Taking place from February 27 to March 3, 2023, the resort’s first gourmet week brings together a selection of the world’s finest chefs from Germany, Turkey, Australia, and Vietnam. The series promises to enrich guests’ gastronomy experience as it celebrates the vibrancy of food and beverage with a sustainable twist. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and enjoy menus created by Michelin-starred Chef Julia Komp from Cologne, Six Senses Kocataş Mansions Executive Chef Yusuf Kızılırmak from Istanbul, Chef Patron Truong Quang Dung from Hanoi, and Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Executive Chef Timothy Goddard, originally from Canberra, Au...

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...