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THE LUXURY COLLECTION DEBUTS IRAPH SUI ON OKINAWA’S IRABU ISLA The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., announces the opening of the 58-room IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa, marking the third Luxury Collection property in Japan. IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa is nestled in natural greenery and lushly landscaped gardens on Irabu Island. Luxuriously appointed guest rooms offer a complete set of amenities and private balconies with views of the white sandy beach and azure ocean. Culinary offerings at IRAPH SUI are authentically inspired and serve up modern, gourmet cuisine with spectacular views of the ocean. Tin’In showcases an international selection of dishes featuring the finest local ingredients, including wagyu beef, por...

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is set to open a new contemporary Japanese restaurant, Akira Back this March. Akira Back at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul will be a stylish 12th floor destination that will take diners on an unforgettable culinary journey showcasing celebrity chef Akira Back’s award-winning modern Japanese fare with a Korean essence inspired by his sense of adventure and boundless creativity. Akira Back is a Korean-born and American-raised chef who continues to redefine Asian cuisine to create unique dining experiences around the world. For over 24 years, Chef Back has impressed the culinary world with his bold interpretations of Asian fare that combines classic Japanese cuisine with other international flavors. Throughout his career, Chef Akira Back has received numerous accolades an...

Marriott International continues to expand its portfolio in the Philippines with the opening of the new Sheraton hotel in Manila. The new Sheraton hotel is set to provide a warmly authentic welcome and become the point of connection for travelers to the dynamic Philippine capital.   Located at the forefront of the world-class integrated complex, Resorts World Manila, the hotel is the first landmark seen upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. Major roadways leading to Manila’s top business and cultural sites are just a few steps away. This strategic location allows sweeping views of endless city horizons in a resort-like oasis where guests experience seamless convenience and comfort.   The 390-room Sheraton Manila offers a wide choice of accommodati...

Raffles has announced the opening of the 38-villa resort in the rare Maldivian oasis of Gaafu Alifu Atoll on 1 February 2019. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is located at the southern end of the Maldives archipelago, near the equator on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The resort is accessible by domestic flight, 55 minutes from Male International Airport followed by 15-minute speedboat ride from Kaadedhdhoo Airport. This is AccorHotels’ fourth property in the Maldives and is the first under the Raffles brand. The luxurious property features a private pool, generous living spaces and lavish marble bathroom with a sunken bathtub and outdoor shower. A secluded collection of Overwater Villas and Residences lies adjacent to one of the vibrant house reefs, which can be reached by a traditional Maldivian ...

Park Hotel Group, a leading hospitality company in Asia Pacific, announces the opening of Park Hotel Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, heralding the Group’s debut in South Korea.  Nestled in Yeongdeungpo district, the 14-storey hotel boasts 140 rooms and family studios excellent for both leisure and business travellers. Guests can easily explore numerous landmarks and attractions including IFC Shopping Mall, historical National Assembly Building and 63 Square, one of Korea’s tallest skyscrapers, which features an art gallery, an aquarium, a performance hall, a wax museum and an observatory with panoramic views of Seoul. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness room, a business centre, a meeting room and a banquet hall. Guests are treated to culinary d...