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Located within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok announces the hotel’s official opening in the heart of Bangkok. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is the latest addition to the group’s portfolio of luxury brand iconic hotels. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is located by the bustling Ratchaprasong intersection, within walking distance of the city’s renowned shopping precincts. Just a few minutes’ stroll to the Erawan Shrine, the luxurious Gaysorn Village mall and both lines of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain, the hotel is ideally positioned for guests to immerse themselves in the city’s colourful culture. Conceptualised to embrace the gracious Thai spirit in an elegant setting, the 171 residential-style, spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms and...

The Bawah Reserve now offers an unrivalled island experience for couples celebrating their newly-wedded bliss. In addition to its extraordinary coastal views and luxurious recreational facilities, Bawah’s trove of exclusive offerings will truly break the mould of typical honeymoon getaways. Facilities include an amphibious seaplane to take you to the Bawah Islands, luxurious overwater bungalows with endless ocean views, personalised gourmet experiences on Bawah’s private beaches and a full suite of thrilling water activities and all within a beautiful natural environment. Consisting of 35 Beach, Garden and Over-Water suites, Bawah Reserve is a collection of six pristine islands located just 300km North-East of Singapore. The previously uninhabited islands are located at the southern end o...

Marriott International, INC announces the opening of the Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel. This, the latest internationally branded hotel in Yogyakarta, is also the first Marriott branded hotel in Indonesia. The hotel is set in a strategic location where guests may easily immerse themselves in rich Javanese culture and explore the city’s renowned tourist destinations. The 18th-century historical Keraton Royal Palace and The world famous Borobudur Temple, one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site, are only an hour away by car. All 347 guestrooms and suites are designed in the Marriott Modern style, balancing utility with refinement and with all the latest technology and fast Wi-Fi connections for those who need to stay connected while on the road. The hotel hous...

Adding to its growing collection of distinguished properties around the world, Kempinski is gearing up to unveil the latest addition to its line of five-star hotels with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali in the fourth quarter of this year. This much-anticipated opening marks their first prestige resort on the Island and its second hotel in Indonesia. The Apurva Kempinski Bali Hotel Set to Introduce a New Level of Prestige Accommodation Set among the dramatic cliffs and immaculate beaches of southern Bali, the hotel features 475 well-appointed guest rooms, iconic suites and exclusive villas, five eclectic dining venues and a Cigar & Shisha Lounge. Facilities include an ocean- facing spa and fitness centre, a 60-metre swimming pool, kids pool and a family club. For events, busine...

As final phase in the recent completion of Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) statue construction, PT Alam Sutera Realty Tbk. (Alam Sutera) held the ‘Melaspas’ ritual today at GWK Cultural Park, Ungasan, Badung, Bali on 8 August 2018. Melaspas is a Hindu Dharma purification ritual to cleanse buildings at a spiritual level. This Melaspas Ritual is the last series of rituals, following of the Pasupati ritual held before on the GWK Statue Pedestal Plaza lobby for placement of the GWK Statue crown in May 2018. Therefore the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is now ready to be officiated. GWK statue, which is set to become the nation’s cultural icon, has now been completed. Sitting on top of a pedestal and rising to a height of 120.9 metres, the statue is the Third Highest Statue in the world but GWK S...

BVLGARI Parfums embellishes BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts with an exclusive new fragrance, the quintessential expression of its identity. Twenty five years after its debut into the world of perfume, BVLGARI presents the “BVLGARI HOTELS & RESORTS” collection – an olfactory synthesis incorporating the values, philosophy and identity of the Maison BVLGARI, while vividly reflecting its origins and olfactory hallmark. This is a fragrance that is both new and yet familiar, a fragrance that invokes an allconsuming warmth, a deep sense of well-being and a strength that is both peaceful and balanced. Developed by Master Perfumer, Jacques Cavallier, the fragrance “BVLGARI HOTELS & RESORTS” exemplifies Italian freshness and elegance and it is within the haven of their rooms that guests of BVL...