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Vietnam’s Cam Ranh is soaring for the stars with Bangkok Airways emerging as the latest in a string of airlines to unveil a direct route to the pristine coastal destination. Starting Jan. 25, Bangkok Airways will operate four non-stop return flights weekly between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Cam Ranh International Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday aboard a 144-seat Airbus 319. The direction connection to Bangkok is the latest link forged between one of Vietnam’s hottest destinations and international markets. Bangkok Airways’ new route comes hot on the heels of the launch of Cam Ranh International Airport’s USD 163 million international passenger terminal, which can now handle four million passengers per year with expansion plans in place to increase capacity further...

Starting this year, the COMO Uma Ubud proudly relaunches the Kemiri Restaurant. Serving breakfast and dinner every day, the restaurant is open for both hotel guests and Ubud visitors who are looking for a new way to spend their mornings and evenings savouring delightful dishes in a contemporary Balinese ambience. Kemiri, which is Indonesian for ‘candlenut,’ was first opened in 2004 serving all-day dining. Despite Kemiri’s success, particularly with busy evenings, in 2013 the management had to limit the opening hours serving only daily breakfasts, due to the opening of the hotel’s new restaurant, the Uma Cucina. Now, after five years, Kemiri is re-opening its doors for dinner in response to the demands of its loyal patrons who wish to once again enjoy memorable dining at Kemiri. The menu&n...

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya opens for public, marking it the first Oakwood-branded property outside of Jakarta. Part of the mix-used development by MNC Land, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya redefines the local hospitality landscape with its mix room types, range of facilities complemented by world-class service. With convenient access to premium shopping malls, entertainment and various dining options, Oakwood Hotel and Residence Surabaya offers 144 hotel rooms and fully furnished serviced apartments, catering to both short and long stays. Combining comfort and security, Oakwood Hotel and Residence Surabaya offers timeless elegance with each unit designed for modern living. Guests can choose from a superior room to a two-bedroom apartment, each offering space and home-li...

AirAsia has been named the World’s Leading Low Cost Airline for the sixth year running at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final. AirAsia emerged top in the category after receiving the most votes from travellers and industry executives, ahead of Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Ryanair, easyJet, Jetstar Airways, Norwegian Air, West Air, flydubai, Air Arabia, flynas, and fastjet. The airline also took home the award for World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the second time in a row, beating Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Ryanair, easyJet, Jetstar Airways, Norwegian Air, West Air, flydubai, Air Arabia, flynas, fastjet, Kulula and Mango. AirAsia Group Head of Cabin Crew Suhaila Hassan and AirAsia Group Head of Communications Audrey Progastama Petriny accepted the awards on behalf of t...

Celebrate the unobstructed sunset views of Phuket’s most dramatic light from the newly-built private beach cabanas at the luxurious Trisara Resort, where guests can witness the best sunset scenarios amidst the beautiful Andaman sea and sands complete with amenities and full-service. The new stunning, private beachfront cabanas come equipped with complimentary premium non-alcoholic beverage options and products from the Jara skincare line, including facial mist and Jara suncare. Each cabana is also fitted with a private daybed, two outdoor sun beds, a dining table, mini bar, WiFi and binoculars to enjoy the incredible views of island, yachts and sea that stretches on for miles. Guests can also participate in Trisara’s popular Sunset Cruise, where guests can step right from their...

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...