FROM MANHATTAN TO MUNICH, ALOFT OPENS 100TH HOTEL WORLDWIDE

Aloft College Station Texas With the recent openings of Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City, Aloft Santa Clara (CA), Aloft Stuttgart and Aloft Munich in Germany, Aloft continues to expand in key global markets, with eight more hotels set to open by year’s end.
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HIGH TEA SERVICE AT KAYUMANIS HOTELS, BALI

The tradition of high tea dates back to Britain in the mid 1700’s. It was initially served in the late afternoon as a light meal for working class men to ward off hunger before dinner. They would take it standing up or sitting on tall stools, hence the name ‘high’ came about. Eventually,
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AMANJENA REOPENS IN MARRAKECH AFTER RENOVATION

Carefully preserving the resort’s distinct Moroccan identity within its Moorish architecture, the refurbishment has maintained the existing chorus of colours which reflect the surrounding olive groves, Berber villages and the Atlas Mountains. In addition, two new restaurants
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FAMOUS MASTER CHEFS JOIN SHANGRI-LA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GASTRONOMY

Giancarlo Perbellini of two Michelin star Casa Perbellini in Italy will be at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai’s Calypso restaurant.   Setting a new precedent, the inaugural Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy will host eight culinary masters from around the globe in five
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IN-ROOM HANDY SMARTPHONE AT ANANTARA HOTELS BANGKOK

handy also offers unlimited local and international calls to ten destinations from each hotel and unlimited 3G data connectivity. Much more than just a smartphone, the aptly named handy device is preloaded with destination specific features to offer a superior guest experience and interactive
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Christian Stan, on 1 Oct. 15, No Comments

SOPHISTICATED AND STYLISH. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SEOUL IS NOW OPEN!

The new building in the Korean capital’s Central Business District, designed by Heerim Architects & Planners, is also home to the city’s best choice of event venues ranging from elegant ballrooms to myriad private entertaining options. Opening his first shop in Korea within Four
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QUEEN’S GARDENS, SABA WELCOMES NEW CHEF JOHAN DE JAGER

Classically trained in French cuisine with a passion for Italian cooking, Chef de Jager also embraces Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asian styles and aims to offer guests a unique culinary journey of diverse flavors with a personal touch. Chef de Jager’s new menu at Queen’s Gardens
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Christian Stan, on 30 Sep. 15, No Comments

AUTUMN COUPLES GETAWAY AT MOUNT CINNAMON RESORT GRENADA

This luxury boutique retreat is set on a hillside of colorful tropical gardens offering spectacular uninterrupted views over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, an ideal backdrop for a romantic getaway this fall. The seven-night “Autumn Couples Getaway” package will transport
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KOREAN ART TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT THE PENINSULA CHICAGO

The installation will be displayed in The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago through to March 2016, as a part of a public art project. This is the first time the esteemed artist has exhibited in the USA; with little in the way of Korean art displayed within America, this is rare opportunity for
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GOLF BALL MASSAGE LAUNCHES AT FOUR SEASONS MAURITIUS AT ANAHITA

Focusing on the back of the body and key muscles exercised on the golf course, the Golf Ball Massage is not only a restorative treatment for golfing enthusiasts, but is also able to target knotted areas of tension in the back and shoulders through the smooth rolling motion of the golf
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Christian Stan, on 28 Sep. 15, No Comments