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Following an extensive makeover, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel has elevated the hotel to a new level of modern luxury and unique elegance with restyled guest rooms in the West Wing. The new rooms now showcase a fresh and contemporary design - sophisticated, tasteful and sleek, reflecting and catering to the key personalities of a Social Discoverer who celebrates all things that contribute to living a life less ordinary. With spacious sizes ranging from 40m2, the restyled rooms are decorated with luxury amenities a savvy urban traveler would appreciate. Taking on a neutral colour palette, the ergonomically designed room is fitted with re-engineered wood flooring, a day bed that also doubles up as an extra bed and the luxurious Marriott’s Plush Bedding with topper and rich linen, contribut...

Aman announces the launch of a skincare collection, made bespoke for the brand, which not only embodies and celebrates, but is also inspired by its constellation of hotels and resorts. Introducing a collection of 30  products on  the  occasion  of  the  brand's 30th anniversary,  Aman Skincare  has been formulated using an exotic roll-call of natural, rare and precious ingredients,  many of which  have been wild­ harvested in various Aman destinations. The new skincare collection - which  includes  hydrating face creams  and serums, nourishing face masks, uplifting body oils, calming milk baths and pulse-point remedies- represents the spirit of Aman  in a bottle, offering a soothing journey to a place of beautifully sce...

InterContinental Bali Resort celebrated its 25th anniversary this October with a series of special events and activities for both hotel guests and associates.   Opened its doors to public since 4th October 1993, the resort has retained its place as one of the top five-star resorts in Jimbaran Bay, it proudly continues its tradition of offering the most luxurious experience while highlighting the island’s rich heritage and culture. Throughout the years, the resort has been awarded numerous accolades and recognitions, both international and local.   The anniversary commenced with a traditional Tumpeng Ceremony in Taman Gita restaurant during breakfast. Acone-shaped tower of yellow rice, Nasi Tumpeng symbolizes the mountains and volcanoes as the abode of the gods, with...

Hard Rock Cafe Bali has provided entertainment for decades and has celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Friday, Oct. 5. To commemorate 25 years, legendary rock band Andra & the Backbone performed alongside Diskophorosis’ DJ set of classic Indonesian disco amongst other surprises. To support relief efforts for the recent tragedy in Palu and Donggala, Hard Rock Cafe Bali has also been raising funds for earthquake and tsunami victims. As part of the event, the cafe held an auction featuring a song from Andra and the Backbone and raised 6 Million Rupiah. Additionally, the location will donate 15% of sales for it’s Classic T-shirt during the month of October to the cause. Hard Rock International has also donated 75 Million Rupiah to Kopernik NGO to help with the most urgent needs based on the...

The day after the Official Opening Ceremony of the 18th Asian Games 2018, a Press conference was held by Tissot to celebrate its twentieth year as the Official Timekeeper of the Asian Games. François Thiébaud, the President of Tissot, marked the occasion accompanied by Nicolas Clerc, VP Product Development of Tissot, Alain Zobrist, the Chief Executive Officer of Swisstiming, and Liliyana Natsir and Tontowi Ahmad, the Indonesian world badminton champions and friends of the Tissot brand. François Thiébaud was pleased to present the athletes with a Dedication Bell for the Tissot 18th Asian Games 2018 along with an exclusive collection of 4 Tissot watches. Tissot is proud to work so closely with the Asian Games, which is the oldest and most prestigious event in the Olympic Council of Asia cal...

The 2018 edition of this iconic event presented a marvellous variety of jazz under the theme “Freedom of Expression”, starting with world-renowned jazz pianist Benny Green and his trio, who capture the spirit of the way jazz used to be played from the mid-1940s to the mid-’60s, and finishing with Idand Rasjidi who blew the roof off with his Syndicate of young bloods. Rasjidi was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the UVJF 2018 committee, while the Inspirational Musician Award 2018 was won by pianist M Ade Irawan for his colourful vision of jazz. Among the many performers to appear, opening the Festival was the magnificent, powerful vocalist Emilia Schnall (Future Leaders), Ade Ishs trio were excellent representatives for the Festival’s new partner the Castlemaine Jazz Festival. Other...