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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...

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 ...