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The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of bespoke privileges. Overlooking secluded Choeng Mon Beach on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand, Meliá Koh Samui’s 24 ‘The Level Pool Access Rooms’ have private terraces that segue to a remarkable 700m-long lagoon pool meandering through the resort’s lush grounds like a river. Thirty elegant two-story ‘The Level Boat Suites’ are made from meticulously refurbished merchant vessels that are more than 100 years old. Six of the boat suites afford vistas of the resort’s two-level infinity pool, with sunken seating areas and in-water lounges, and Choeng Mon Beach bey...

Acclaimed restaurant Waku Ghin officially re-opens to the public (1 March 2021) at Marina Bay Sands after extensive renovations, offering the brilliance of Chef Tetsuya Wakuda over a widened repertoire that spans contemporary bar experiences, private dining and its signature Chef’s Table. From design inspiration to menu, the revamped Waku Ghin leans heavily towards Chef Tetsuya’s Japanese roots. The dining space, for instance, is designed by award-winning Japanese designer Yohei Akao, and features a minimalist design that integrates natural materials and intricate details that pay ode to nature and heritage.  At the restaurant’s new entrance located adjacent to its previous location, diners are greeted by a majestic two-tonne stone sculpture from Shikoku, Japan, towering over ...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of the 1,600-room Grand Hyatt Jeju in South Korea, the largest Hyatt hotel in Asia Pacific. This highly anticipated opening also marks the return of a Hyatt hotel into Jeju Special Autonomous Province, an island on the southern end of the Korean Peninsula renowned for its rich history and cultural traditions. Part of the new Jeju Dream Tower, the island’s iconic twin-tower landmark, Grand Hyatt Jeju embodies the modern Korean lifestyle, offering leisure guests, business travelers and locals an impressive selection of world-class culinary, leisure and entertainment experiences under one roof. These include 14 distinct restaurants and bars, HAN Collection, a dedicated retail space showcasing over 200 Korean fashion designers an...

Autograph Collection Hotels announces its debut in Singapore with the opening of Duxton Reserve Singapore. Owned by The Garcha Group, the 49-guestroom boutique hotel joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and dynamic growing portfolio of independent hotels around the world, championing values of vision, design and craft. Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection is situated in the island’s city centre of Tanjong Pagar, and the heart of Chinatown where business, socializing, dining and nightlife take centre stage. Guests can explore the culture-rich Chinatown with its enchanting temples or enjoy a historical journey at the National Museum of Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum. With the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city, travellers can en...

Banyan Tree Spa Krabi Banyan Tree Krabi, a 72-key luxury beach resort that opened in October, has unveiled a new spa with a special hydrotherapy facility and eight treatment rooms, each equipped with a choice of vibrant lighting to help improve the well-being of each individual customer. The new resort, Banyan Tree's fourth in Thailand after Phuket, Bangkok and Koh Samui hotels, is situated on quiet Tubkaek Beach, a 45-minute drive from Krabi International Airport and about 20 km north of Railay and Ao Nang's key tourist areas. Nestled in the northernmost corner of the beach, Banyan Tree Krabi is flanked by nature, straddling a green rolling landscape known as Naga Crest Hill, facing the spectacular calcareous cliffs and the Andaman Sea's sapphire waters. A freshwater stream winds d...

Almost two years after opening on the spectacular cliff tops of Nusa Dua, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is paying tribute to Indonesia's rich diversity via a new video campaign entitled Celebrating Diversity. The short clip set captures the essence of this sensational resort and celebrates Indonesia's rich diversity of culture, history and philosophy: features distilled at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, creating a special experience for tourists and guests. The beautifully produced videos will be rolled out through a marketing campaign over the coming months, starting with a January 2021 campaign targeting the Indonesian market. The second phase of the campaign will hit the market in China in the second quarter, followed by the rest of the world later in the year. “From the moment we op...