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Ambassador Cruise is heralding the dawn of a new day in cruising Halong Bay, with the launch of a day cruise on a new vessel with restaurants and bars, an outdoor jacuzzi and a striking glass bridge. The five-star line behind the UNESCO World Heritage site’s most sublime cruise experiences begin the day-long ‘Ambassador Day Cruise II’ tours on February 10.Elegantly designed, the ship features spacious sundecks across two floors that total 324sqm and 250sqm, affording 360-degree vistas of Halong Bay and its myriad limestone karsts. Two restaurants, two bars, an entertainment area for live music, and the large open-air jacuzzi are among the 45-cabin vessel’s top-notch facilities. The five-metre glass bridge jutting from the vessel’s bow inspires compelling photographs.The 1700-ton five...

The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of luxury hotel brands, presents a newly elevated experience at The Ritz-Carlton Club across its Asia Pacific hotels, joining a successful launch in Mainland China last summer. From Tokyo to Jakarta, Singapore to Perth, The Ritz-Carlton Club provides a private respite where guests will find unique indulgences, curated culinary journeys, and personalized encounters that create meaningful and memorable moments for both business and leisure travelers.  The newly elevated journey at The Ritz-Carlton Club is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s luxury travelers and was crafted based on insights from the brand’s Ladies and Gentlemen and valued guests. Understanding that the next generation of luxury travelers will...

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is excited to invite food enthusiasts  to join in the inaugural Culinary Sensation week. Taking place from February 27 to March 3, 2023, the resort’s first gourmet week brings together a selection of the world’s finest chefs from Germany, Turkey, Australia, and Vietnam. The series promises to enrich guests’ gastronomy experience as it celebrates the vibrancy of food and beverage with a sustainable twist. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and enjoy menus created by Michelin-starred Chef Julia Komp from Cologne, Six Senses Kocataş Mansions Executive Chef Yusuf Kızılırmak from Istanbul, Chef Patron Truong Quang Dung from Hanoi, and Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Executive Chef Timothy Goddard, originally from Canberra, A...

Rooted in its mission of providing signature wellness programs that empower guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, Westin Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – has reimagined its Gear Lending program, featuring the latest in high-tech recovery and total body strength training equipment. Rolling out at the brand’s over 230 properties globally beginning this month, the next generation WestinWORKOUT® Gear Lending program will encompass a library of kits allowing guests to borrow the equipment they need – whenever they want – to optimize their stay and feel their best. Over the past decade, ​through both operational and consumer feedback, Westin has evolved and enhanced its Gear...

Hyatt and Sergio Herman Group unveil Le Pristine as the new restaurant concept in Grand Hyatt Singapore. Set to open in the third quarter of 2023, Le Pristine Singapore will mark the debut of the acclaimed Michelin starred chef-entrepreneur, Sergio Herman in Asia. Le Pristine Singapore will build on the success of the original casual fine dining outpost in Antwerp which received a Michelin star in its first year of operations. It is renowned for serving up contemporary European cuisine accentuated with fresh produce from Zeeland, the Netherlands — the region where chef-entrepreneur Sergio Herman was born and known for its exceptional quality of seafood. “This is a fresh vision for the role food and beverage plays in Hyatt’s approach to luxury hospitality and is slated to b...

Monthly thematic programmes to promote the powerful aspects of Indonesia, highlighted collaborations across disciplines, cultural diversity, empowerment, sustainability and equal opportunity for people with disabilities  Home for the 2022 G20 Presidency of Indonesia, The Apurva Kempinski Bali begins 2023 with the launch of ‘Powerful Indonesia’ – promoting the powerful side of Indonesia. This year-long campaign encompasses 12 curated monthly themes, focusing on partnership with people across disciplines, cultural-diversity guest experiences, an empowerment programme with educational institutions, sustainable activations and a development platform for people with disabilities. People Across Disciplines: Spectacular cross-over collaborations with highly acclaimed profiles will be ...