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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 ...

The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts place the care of their guests above all else. This has been the foundation of their existence for 85 years and holds as true in their hearts and minds today as it did when the first Oberoi hotel was established back in the 1930s. With such a deeply held commitment to their guests, they thought who better to guide them into the future than the guests themselves, and this has become the basis for an exciting journey of brand re-discovery for Oberoi. As part of the branding initiative, they have revisited their identity to make sure it reflects these values - and so they proudly present the "Oberoi Sun" to translate the warmth; energy and sense of well bring that their guests experience. This is the promise the Oberoi team is making. They have travelled to t...

Bvlgari Resort Bali ,Il Ristorante proudly announces an exclusive event featuring visiting chef Thitid Tassanakajohn (Chef Ton) from Le Du in Bangkok and Luca Fantin from Il Ristorante – Luca Fantin in Tokyo on Friday, 28th June 2019. The 1st in a series of gastronomic events, this rare and unique collaboration features two Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrated winners of this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants renowned for their cuisine style, philosophy and craftsmanship. Raised on the flavours of his mother and grandmother’s home-cooked Thai dishes. Popularly known as Chef Ton, he pursued his dream at the Culinary Institute of America, and worked at Eleven Madison Park, The Modern, and Jean Georges in New York. Returning to Thailand with a vision to elevate Thai cuisine, he now r...