Thailand: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites opens on Thailand’s Andaman Coast

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, an all-suite luxury retreat nestled in a serene beachside setting on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast. This family-oriented resort offers a selection of stylish and spacious two-bedroom suites, designed to foster togetherness through experiences that nourish the soul, such as culinary workshops in the JW … Continue reading Thailand: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites opens on Thailand’s Andaman Coast

Thailand: Ennismore opens 100th property

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company globally, is delighted to announce it has reached a significant milestone in its journey with the opening of its 100th property, cementing its position as a leader in lifestyle hospitality. The 100th property, the flagship SO/ Paris, officially opened its doors this September.  A significant milestone for Ennismore follows a period of high growth alongside a strong global pipeline focused on Europe, the … Continue reading Thailand: Ennismore opens 100th property

Thailand: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites opens on idyllic Andaman Coast

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, an all-suite luxury retreat nestled in a serene beachside setting on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast. This family-oriented resort offers a selection of stylish and spacious two-bedroom suites, designed to foster togetherness through experiences that nourish the soul, such as culinary workshops in the JW … Continue reading Thailand: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites opens on idyllic Andaman Coast

Thailand: Fall in love with an autumn wedding at The Slate Phuket

Autumn is an enchanting time of year to get married in southern Thailand. As the monsoon rains end and the skies clear, nature bursts into life creating a kaleidoscope of colour. To mark the start of the wedding season,  The Slate Phuket, the whimsical, Bill Bensley-designed seafront sanctuary, is inviting couples to celebrate their special day in style amid its idyllic dreamscapes. Nestled on Phuket’s secluded northwest … Continue reading Thailand: Fall in love with an autumn wedding at The Slate Phuket

Thailand: Southeast Asia’s hospitality leaders step into ring to fight for sustainability with PHIST 5

PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest and best responsible travel and hospitality forum, returned on Monday 26th September to deliver a knockout blow to unsustainable tourism in Southeast Asia! Back as a live, in-person gathering, this fast-paced event tackled the key topics impacting the region and supported the green recovery of hotels and tourism operators following the global pandemic. Hosted at ACES, Angsana … Continue reading Thailand: Southeast Asia’s hospitality leaders step into ring to fight for sustainability with PHIST 5

Vietnam: InterContinental Danang Immerses Guests in a World of Personalised Wellness with Spectacular Spa Lagoon Villas

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the five-star resort nestled in 39 hectares of nature on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula, has unveiled its One-Bedroom Spa Lagoon Villas – two spectacular wellness-inspired sanctuaries that appear to float above a lagoon in a hidden valley, surrounded by lush rainforest. Every aspect of these 260-square metre villas is geared towards personal wellbeing, with a separate spa treatment room that features a … Continue reading Vietnam: InterContinental Danang Immerses Guests in a World of Personalised Wellness with Spectacular Spa Lagoon Villas

Thailand: Intercontinental’s Jaras Restaurant shines brighter than ever in Phuket Michelin Guide 2022

Ever since Jaras Restaurant opened its doors in 2019, this contemporary Thai dining destination at InterContinental Phuket Resort has elevated the culinary scene in Phuket. Now, it has been rewarded with the ultimate accolade: a coveted place in the Michelin Guide 2022 – the world’s most trusted food bible. Nestled among the pine trees overlooking the Andaman Sea, Jaras commands breath-taking views of Kamala Beach, … Continue reading Thailand: Intercontinental’s Jaras Restaurant shines brighter than ever in Phuket Michelin Guide 2022

Thailand: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa introduces historic repurposing and expansion

Pioneering resort, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is embarking on an exciting new era of luxury hospitality in southern Thailand, as it prepares to unveil the newly-transformed five-star beachfront retreat that has been enhanced and reimagined with new activities, experiences, restaurants, bars and accommodation to truly become a “destination within a destination”. Nestled on a pristine beach in Khao Lak, an hour’s drive north … Continue reading Thailand: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa introduces historic repurposing and expansion

Indonesia: Luxury meets sustainability at Gran Melia Lombok

As communities around the world struggle against a rising tide of climate change and environmental degradation, achieving a “green economy” has never been more important – especially in emerging island destinations. The concept is simple: to create a development model that is environmentally friendly and drives benefits back into the community. On the Indonesian island of Lombok, one forward-thinking company has woven this sustainable approach … Continue reading Indonesia: Luxury meets sustainability at Gran Melia Lombok

Thailand: Iron Chef Thailand winner takes on travel industry icon in German Kitchen Design’s first ‘Live Cooking Challenge’

German Kitchen Design, which is dedicated to bringing contemporary European style and quality into Thai homes, hosted its first-ever “Live Cooking Challenge” on Sunday 4th September, as the company’s director and travel industry icon, Patee Sarasin, took on Chef Natawoot “Aof” Thammapan, an Iron Chef Thailand winner in 2019! Staged at the German Kitchen Design’s Thai showroom at River City Bangkok, the boutique retail precinct … Continue reading Thailand: Iron Chef Thailand winner takes on travel industry icon in German Kitchen Design’s first ‘Live Cooking Challenge’