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The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has opened a quaint new bar that pays homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear. The 1.2 hectare resort, which is the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) portfolio’s only Vietnamese property, this month unveiled the new watering hole, aptly dubbed Saigon Bar, on some of the resort’s most inspiring ground overlooking Mui Ne beach. Adjacent to the resort’s 266sqm saltwater infinity swimming pool and immaculate lawn, Saigon Bar is situated at the other end of the beach to Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, bookending the resort’s best view over the waterfront. Softly lit with caged lanterns and candles, the bar is fashioned from hardwood sourced from sustainably cultivated forests in Vietna...

Atelier Ace, the in-house creative studio that develops and operates Ace Hotel, continues to expand the Ace Hotel brand across the Asia Pacific and has appointed global communications agency PURPLE to act as its press office within the region. PURPLE will serve as agency of record for the brand, with a particular focus on recent openings Ace Hotel Kyoto and Ace Hotel Sydney. Following those successful openings, the brand has announced its forthcoming location in Fukuoka, Japan, slated to open in 2027. In addition, Ace will bring famed Copenhagen restaurant, René Redzepi’s noma, back to Ace Hotel Kyoto later this year for its second residency at the hotel. Ace Hotel Sydney continues to pick up accolades for its food and beverage program, with marquee restaurant Kiln, led by Chef-Partner...

Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, opens Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa on the island of Perhentian Kecil in Terengganu, on the East Coast of Malaysia. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Perhentian Island Marine Park, the opening of Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa marks the flagship brand’s debut in Terengganu. Through the brand’s rich legacy, the new resort invites guests to discover the irresistible charm of a tropical sanctuary that beckons with the unparallelled natural beauty of marine biodiversity, pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a myriad of unforgettable experiences anchored in the captivating heritage and tradition of Malaysian culture. Located on the northwest coast of Per...

Donatella Versace welcomed guests to the newly opened Palazzo Versace Macau with a Grand Opening event that celebrated the luxury hotel’s unique blend of iconic Versace design with the traditions of Macau. The Grand Opening event was an embrace of the hotel’s synergy between Versace’s luxury lifestyle and the culture, entertainment, and cuisine of Macau. A majestic dragon installation atop the Romanesque columns of the hotel’s outdoor pool area greeted guests at the opening reception in a celebration of both the Year of the Dragon in 2024 and the hotel’s signature dragon motif. Guests passed through the Jardim Secreto where renowned harpist, Yu Dan and the quintet from Macau Orchestra gave musical performances, before entering The Grand Pavilion for Versace Signatures, a curated displa...