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The Hard Rock Cafe has been around for longer than you might think but, just like Jagger, we’re still rocking and rolling. The Hard Rock brand has left its mark throughout the history of rock and roll itself, all because two cool guys wanted to open a cafe for everyone. What Andy Warhol called “the Smithsonian of rock and roll,” Hard Rock Cafe has always brought people together around good food, a vibrant atmosphere and, most importantly, a love of music. The Hard Rock Cafe has been around for longer than you might think but, just like Jagger, we’re still rocking and rolling. The Hard Rock brand has left its mark throughout the history of rock and roll itself, all because two cool guys wanted to open a cafe for everyone. What Andy Warhol called “the Smithsonian of rock and roll,” Hard Rock...

Renaissance Hotels Invites Travelers To Discover This Way With New Campaign Debuting on 8th Annual Global Day of Discovery On the heels of its reimagined global design strategy, Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced its continued brand evolution with a new “Discover This Way” marketing campaign that reinforces the brand’s promise of delivering the unexpected. To celebrate, Renaissance Hotels will help guests uncover the soul of neighborhoods around the world with exclusive experiences and perks from the brand’s This Way partners on the 8th annual Global Day of Discovery taking place Thursday, May 16. The brand will also begin to introduce a new visual identity for the first time in nearly eight years, which will reflect what Renaissance Hotels offers today: ...

The hotel that redefined high-class accommodation in Saigon has once again raised the bar on luxury hospitality to be had in Vietnam with the launch of its very own yacht. With the debut of its latest acquisition, a 60-foot Monte Carlo 6, The Reverie Saigon is weighing anchor with a crew of three and a private butler offering bespoke excursions along the storied Saigon River including champagne picnics. Spacious enough to very comfortably accommodate 10 guests yet suitably compact to navigate tributaries that lead to picturesque mangroves and tucked-away local villages, The Reverie yacht will begin operations by offering private charters of two-and-a-half (Saigon Intermezzo), five (Saigon Avventura) and eight hours (Saigon Spettacolare). The 32-ton yacht is finished with teak wood and ex...

History is being made in Hue, Vietnam, with the opening of the Azerai La Residence. The former residence of the French Resident Superieure has been stripped and redesigned in order to create a beautiful space reflecting hotelier Adrian Zecha’s goal of simplicity and elegance. Set on the south bank of the fabled Perfume River, the 122-room hotel now boasts a new spa equipped with six treatment rooms and offering steam, sauna and ice fountains. The hotel’s gymnasium was relocated and restocked with new state of the art equipment. The hotel’s bar, Le Gouverneur, and the hotel’s restaurant, Le Parfum, were both redesigned to follow Azerai’s design aesthetic. The Azerai La Residence marks the second hotel in the new group formed by Zecha. His motivation has been to create a compelling and ele...

Marriott International Business Council Bali, consisting of 20 hotels in Bali, hosted the 2nd Annual Marriott International Charity Golf Day on April 13, 2019. A large gathering of sponsors, partners and eager golfers descended on the beautiful bukit to enjoy a fun, competitive event. Hosted at New Kuta Golf Club in Pecatu, Bali, the sponsored tournament raised funds to benefit Bali Children Foundation, a foundation that provides an educational pathway for disadvantaged Balinese children – a journey leading to growth and long term sustainability. “We are excited to have the 2nd annual charity golf tournament this year,” said Brad Edman, General Manager of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa and Chairman of Marriott International Business Council for Indonesia. “Our brands and partne...

Marriott International Inc. announces the opening of The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, located on the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula. The 275-room property is part of the new Desaru Coast development, a large-scale integrated holiday and event destination featuring an adventure waterpark, a conference centre and two championship-level golf courses. The Westin’s signature wellness programs offered here are thoughtfully designed to empower its guests to eat, sleep, move, feel, work and play so that they can rise above the rigours of travel. Enjoy a wholesome selection of dining options such as Seasonal Tastes, an all-day dining outlet, The Beach Bar, a casual hangout spot, and Prego, a signature Italian restaurant. Stop for light snacks and drinks at the MIX lounge in the lobby or at ...