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Marriott International, Inc. has signed agreements with Vinpearl, Vietnam’s largest hospitality and leisure chain, for an additional seven hotels and resorts, comprising more than 2,500 rooms.  These seven hotels add to the eight hotels announced in 2022, when Marriott first entered into agreements with  Vinpearl. With today’s announcement, Vinpearl is expected to be Marriott’s largest owner in Vietnam with 15 hotels and resorts. “This signing marks another milestone in our collaboration with Vinpearl, and we are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with these additional signings,” highlighted Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific Excluding China for Marriott International. “With new locations earmarked in important tourism hubs such as Danang and Nha Trang, our anticipa...

The iconic Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal won four honors at the “Top 30 Bars Cambodia” awards for 2023, earning recognition for its signature cocktails, impeccable service and distinctive special events. The outlet was recognized as the “Top Bar of the Year” in the awards, which were announced on March 30. It was also named one of the “Top 30 Bars in Cambodia” and landed two honors for “Top Bar Team of the Year” in separate awards presented by Heineken and Chivas Regal. “The Elephant Bar is a long-time institution in Phnom Penh,” General Manager Dennis de Groot said. “Over the past nine decades, we’ve welcomed the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham and Jacqueline Kennedy, who sipped our first Femme Fatale, which is now a signature cocktail.” The awards were annou...

Grand Hyatt Bali, one of Bali’s best beachfront family-friendly resort, is thrilled to introduce its new Pirates Adventure and Under the Sea Family Rooms. With these wonderful additions, families are invited for an elevated experience at Grand Hyatt Bali. “We offer a whole new experience for families unlike most destinations with a dedicated child- friendly room with themed décor and creative details.” stated Marco Groten, the General Manager of Grand Hyatt Bali. “We are excited to invite families for an exciting journey of fun and adventure in our character themed-guest rooms.” This themed-room is covering a pair of two adjoining Grand Rooms, with a fully decorated room for the kids and a Balinese inspired room for the parents. The interior of the kids’ room is inspired by a pirate char...

The Apurva Kempinski Bali has announced the launch of  ‘Apurva Kempinski’s Sustainable Agriculture Program’, a comprehensive farming and training  initiative in which the award-winning resort, through a partnership with Samsara Living  Museum, supports the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. Throughout the regular 12-month programme, The Apurva Kempinski’s hydroponic farming and organic experts will  support Samsara Living Museum’s agriculture team in addressing challenges by sharing the skills and know-how to farm more sustainably, which knowledge the institution will pass on to  the broader community. The programme will drive an increase in the production of sustainable  produce in Bali and reinforce the recipient communities’ business...

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Xi’an, a remarkable destination home to six UNESCO World Heritage cultural and historic sites.  Incorporating the beauty of the ancient city of Xi’an with the sophistication and luxury of the JW Marriott brand, the hotel offers extraordinary service and a commitment to holistic well-being, empowering guests to foster connections and revitalize their mind, body, and spirit. JW Marriott Hotel Xi'an is strategically located in the central business district of the Xi'an Economic and Technological Development Zone, as well as a host of popular attractions such as the Daming Palace National Heritage Park and the Ancient City Wall. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ter...

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection in India with the signing of the first hotel in Hyderabad. Among India’s biggest tech hubs and known for its regal heritage, historic monuments, and iconic food streets, Hyderabad offers a wealth of experiences to leisure and business guests alike. The 300-room hotel is close to the city’s financial district, which houses business centers, IT Parks, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The hotel would be operational by Q2, 2026.  Radisson Collection is a luxury lifestyle collection of hotels and resorts, boasting unique locations in each destination. These iconic properties are based on the pillars of authentic local influence, living design, and a vibrant social scene and enable gues...