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AirAsia has been named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the seventh year in a row at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final. AirAsia clinched the top spot in its category after receiving the most number of votes from travellers and industry professionals and well ahead of its competitors. In addition, the airline took home the top award for the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the third year in a row. In recognition of the contribution of its cabin crew, the airline was represented by its Group Head of Cabin Crew, Suhaila Hassan to receive both awards for AirAsia. The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious, comprehensive and coveted honours programmes in the global tourism industry. Established in 1993, the awar...

The Award-winning InterContinental Bali Resort has proudly added another prize to its collection of accolades with its Club InterContinental Lounge being awarded as the world’s leading executive Club Lounge 2019 in the prestigious World Travel Awards. The honour was recently announced during the award night in Muscat, Oman, which also celebrated the 26th anniversary of the annual awards. The Club InterContinental Lounge has been created to offer discerning guests the opportunity to experience peak levels of luxury and service. Guests have access to exclusive privileges including unlimited access to the Club InterContinental Lounge’s premium facilities in an elegant indoor and a relaxing outdoor terrace setting and surrounded with lush tropical gardens. Here they can enjoy an extensive a...

Bali’s ANVAYA Beach Resort is proud to be awarded a Tri Hita Karana Gold Medal at the Tri Hita Awards for the third time. The ceremony was held on Friday 29 November 2019 at Gedung Ksirarnawa, Art Centre, Denpasar. The award was bestowed after an extensive assessment of the resort’s products, services and facilities. Tri Hita Karana is the Balinese philosophy that underpins the three essential relationships in human life. Parahyangan is harmony between humans and God, Pawongan is harmony between humans and fellow humans, and Palemahan is harmony between humans and nature and the environment. The head of the Tri Hita Karana Awards 2019 committee, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Runa MT. IAI, presented the Gold Medal to Yayat Miharya, The Director of Finance of The ANVAYA Beach Resort. Separate...

Aman’s dedication to offering ease of access and the finest services available has now taken to the skies with the launch of the Aman Private Jet. Available for charter to facilitate existing multi-destination Aman journeys, departure times and destinations can be tailored to suit the individual needs and interests of its guests. Passengers will have access to Aman Jet Concierge, who will plan every detail of their travel. The Aman Private Jet itself is best-in-class in terms of speed, range and field performance. Aman has curated four new journeys. The first is “Bali & Beyond” which offers passengers the chance to build a bespoke Indonesian itinerary including up to five Aman destinations. These including Aman’s trio of Balinese retreats – Amandari, Amankila and the Aman Villas at ...

LHM (Legian Hotel Management) is pleased to announce the launch of The Legian Sire, Lombok which is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2020. The opening of his new hotel marks the first step in the expansion of LHM - a newly formed luxury hospitality and lifestyle company set to build on the iconic reputation of The Legian Seminyak, Bali with ambitious growth plans for wider Indonesia, Asia and beyond. Set on one of Lombok’s finest beaches, the 3.8 kilometre Sire Beach , the Legian Sire will be an all-suite and villa resort with breathtaking views towards the Gili islands, Bali’s Mount Agung and Lombok’s Mount Rinjani. The resort will include The Legian Sire and The Club by The Legian Sire. It will also include The Residences by The Legian Sire which will launch as a second phas...

Marriott International Inc announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Myanmar's leading property developer, Yoma Land, to bring the wellness-centric Westin brand to Myanmar in late 2021. Under the agreement, the new-build Westin Yangon will feature 281 rooms and suites alongside 90 premium-serviced apartments with spectacular views overlooking downtown Yangon and the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda. The 26-story hotel is being planned as a part of the Yoma Central integrated real estate development, which has been designed by acclaimed architect Cecil Balmond OBE. Upon completion in 2021, Yoma Central expects to be anchored by the restored former headquarters of the Burma Railway Company, one of Yangon's oldest and most cherished colonial-era buildings. Yoma Central plans to also f...