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After a long hiatus, The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, Southeast Asia is proud toannounce its much-anticipated return to the rails in February 2024. Offering a reimagined adventurof Southeast Asia in motion, the train will launch two new seasonal journeys departing fromSingapore and travelling through Malaysia’s ever-changing landscapes and vibrant cities: the Essenceof Malaysia (November to February) and Wild Malaysia (March to October). The iconic train’s 15dark green carriages will leave Singapore’s Woodlands station, taking in destinations like Penang,Langkawi and for the first time the Taman Negara National Park, before heading back to the gardencity. With restyled interiors, elevated on board experiences, and enthralling journeys encompassingculture, gastronomy...

Jumeirah Bali will be celebrating one year in operation with a star-studded gala reception held in a spectacular setting of Trowulan Court – a graceful piazza designed in the style of the ancient Majapahit Empire on Wednesday, 12 July,. Attending media, prominent members of the community and dignitaries will be treated to a memorable night of inspiring conversations with the project’s architects, a banquet of traditional Balinese delicacies, and cultural performances. Jumeirah Bali was built upon a story of a Water Palace Amartha that was once the Summer Palace of The King and the Royal Families during Majapahit's Golden Era. A Summer Palace that would host the King's royal guests, friends and families with the utmost sincerity and warmth. The reminiscence of the Majapahit Era can be f...

Kempinski Hotels is pleased to announce the latest addition to its Southeast Asian portfolio after signing a management agreement for a magnificent hilltop hideaway in the heart of Bali. Located in one of the most picturesque parts of the island, close to the emerald rice terraces and coffee plantations of Tegalalang village, The Apurva Kempinski Ubud, Bali, is the latest hospitality project from Indonesian real estate developer PT. Panorama Indah Dewata.The Apurva Kempinski Ubud will be situated on a south-facing ridge overlooking an endless expanse of green in central Bali. Like its sister property in Nusa Dua, the hotel’s interior design will be led by Rudy Dodo of Jakarta-based studio Trivium Design Group, who also assumes responsibility for the architectural design for this latest pr...

The most worth-waiting international Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) is entering its 10 consecutive years of jazz celebration this year. Supposedly it’s the 11year, but we had to involuntary cut the 2020 edition. Since we are starting a new decade, UVJF 2023 will be held at a new location on July 28 and 29 (Friday and Saturday). “We've been holding the festival in ARMA for nine years, and the number of attendees has steadily grown, with no sign of slowing down. We want to keep the festival cozy and comfortable for our spectators, and keep surprising them with new experiences.” said Yuri Mahatma, the festival co-founder. “We have finally decided to have our event at STHALA Ubud Portfolio Hotel by Marriot. The hotel's stunning open-air space is the perfect setting for our event. We are...

Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, opens in Jiuzhaigou, a valley on the edges of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in China's Southwestern Sichuan province. The region is an area of exceptional natural beauty with spectacular alpine mountains soaring above a fairyland of forests, lakes, and waterfalls, and has been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and World Biosphere Reserve. The resort is an intimate luxury hideaway that offers guests rare insights and immersive connections with the natural surroundings and culture of traditional Tibetan village life. “We are thrilled to debut Rissai Valley, China's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Jiuzhaigou, one of the most stunningly beautiful and culturally rich areas of the...

This year, Marriott International Hotels and Resorts in Bali together with Marriott International Business Council Bali present The Annual Charity Golf Day on the 24th June 2023 at the stunning Bali National Golf Club in Nusa Dua. More meaningful than a regular golf tournament, proceeds from this event will help to support Bali Children Foundation - a foundation that provides an educational pathway for disadvantaged Balinese children – a journey leading to growth and long-term sustainability. With an impressive presence of 27 hotels in Bali, Marriott International is poised for further expansion, with an exciting pipeline of upcoming properties. Notably, the Marriott Business Council Bali stands as a beacon of support, actively engaging in local foundations and community projects, exem...