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Melia Koh Samui, a 159-room and 41-suite resort with lagoon pool that flows through its grounds like a river and suites built from wooden teak vessels that is located on Thailand’s second largest island, Koh Samui, has opened. The first property opened under the Spanish hotel company Melia Hotels International in Thailand, the resort celebrated its grand opening on January 10th, with two restaurants, an executive lounge, a swim-up bar, pool, fitness centre, ballroom and a kid’s party, outdoor playground and mini water park. The nautical themed luxury beachfront resort is situated 15 minutes from Samui International Airpot, facing the sands of Choeng Mon Beach, on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand. Meliá Koh Samui has two-level infinity pool with sunk...

The Apurva Kempinski has just announced the completion of their long awaited private villa collection. Nestled in tropical gardens on the clifftops of Nusa Dua, the one-, two- and three-bedroom pool villas evoke the tropical characteristics of southern Bali, offering discerning visitors complete privacy indoor-outdoor living and delectable flavour of Balinese life. Hidden away and surrounded by tropical gardens, each of the two-storey villa delivers complete privacy while surrounded by lush foliage and picturesque architectural features created by architect Budiman Hendropurnomo. The villas provide private plunge pools and spacious outdoor terraces, while the larger options feature kitchens and rooftop dining areas. The villas are named after the kingdom that once ruled Ind...

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is delighted to welcome its very first member hotel in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Perched above the mystical Gangtey (Phobjikha) Valley with sweeping views of towering mountains above and the valley floor below dotted with traditional farmhouses and the occasional yak, multi-award-winning Gangtey Lodge delivers a genuine and authentic experience in one of the world’s most undiscovered destinations. Designed in harmony with the local village and its famous 17th-century monastery, the Gangtey Lodge resembles a traditional farmhouse with its Bhutanese-style pitched roofs and arched window frames. The main lodge captures the vibrancy of Bhutanese artwork and monastic design, accented by murals and carvings created by local artists and masons which ref...

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, in the capital city of Western Australia. Overlooking the beautiful Swan River, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s most iconic destinations, including Kings Park and The Bell Tower. The opening of the hotel also marks the 100th Ritz-Carlton property globally and heralds a much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brand to Australia. “We are very excited to bring the legendary service and exceptional luxury of The Ritz-Carlton brand back to Australia,” said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader, The Ritz-Carlton. Perched on the edge of the Swan River and located in Perth’s finest lifestyle precinct, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth has captured the essence of both the city and Western Australia...

Set to open in April 2020, Alamayah is a five-star all-inclusive boutique retreat hotel born from the essence of the words’ mayah,’ meaning grandmother and ‘alam,’ meaning nature. The thoughtfully designed villa is tucked away in a jungle beachside village in Sumba, home to one of the last flourishing prehistoric tribes on earth. A harmonious blend of opulence and nature, Alamayah offers a holistic holiday retreat where each guest is cared for with heartfelt hospitality. This remote retreat features six private suites, a wellness spa, a fitness centre including rooftop yoga, entertainment rooms, blooming gardens, in addition to a plant-based restaurant. Each of the luxury suites offers a comfortable refuge, with king-sized beds dressed in pure cotton linen, outdoor terraces with...

AirAsia has been named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the seventh year in a row at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final. AirAsia clinched the top spot in its category after receiving the most number of votes from travellers and industry professionals and well ahead of its competitors. In addition, the airline took home the top award for the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the third year in a row. In recognition of the contribution of its cabin crew, the airline was represented by its Group Head of Cabin Crew, Suhaila Hassan to receive both awards for AirAsia. The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious, comprehensive and coveted honours programmes in the global tourism industry. Established in 1993, the...