ALILA HOTELS TO LAUNCH SIX NEW PROPERTIES IN ASIA IN 2016

Alila Ubud, Indonesia Opening in the second quarter next year, Alila SCBD will be the Alila’s third property in Jakarta and will serve as a vibrant and modern retreat for both young urbanities and business travellers. Located in the heart of Jakarta's Financial District, next door to the
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Christian Stan, on 9 Dec. 15, No Comments

BANYAN TREE HOTELS UNVEILS DHAWA BRAND

This exciting new brand will cater to an emerging group of design-savvy travelers who seek distinctive experiences in stylish, unique destinations. Dhawa builds upon the group’s reputation for redefining This exciting new brand will cater to an emerging group of design-savvy travelers who
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Christian Stan, on 29 Oct. 15, No Comments

VIRTUOSO AWARDS. BEST OF THE BEST IN LUXURY TOURISM!

The Brando, French Polynesia The awards were presented in Las Vegas at Virtuoso Travel Week, the largest luxury travel trade show in the world, and are also featured in the September issue of Virtuoso Life magazine. HOTEL OF THE YEAR: ASHFORD CASTLE “Ashford represents a time stamp of the
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Christian Stan, on 30 Aug. 15, No Comments

DESIGNHOTELS WELCOME EIGHT NEW MEMBERS

Design Hotel welcomes eight new members. This is a pictures from Phum Baitang, the first hotel from Cambodia to be a part of this exclusive collection of properties. From a runner of Moroccan marathons to a medical student turned designer: eight new members emerge with eight new tales. Each new
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Christian Stan, on 22 Aug. 15, No Comments

THE PENINSULA SHANGHAI, BEST HOTEL IN ASIA IN 2015

This towering 235-room, granite-clad building resides on a stretch of the historic Bund waterfront. Its gleaming brass and mahogany elevators transport high-end clientele to their Art Deco-style rooms. These somewhat modern reflections of The Peninsula’s period neighbors, the Shanghai Club and
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Christian Stan, on 19 Jul. 15, No Comments

SIX SENSES, TO DEBUT IN CHINA IN AUGUST

Six Senses, to debut in China in August Located at the picturesque gateway to the country’s majestic Qing Cheng mountains, Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain has been created to complement the UNESCO World Heritage & Natural Cultural site at nearby Dujiangyan. It was in this region known as
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Christian Stan, on 29 Jun. 15, No Comments

ALILA TO OPEN THREE NEW HOTELS IN AUTUMN 2015

The famous pavilion of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali. Alila Seminyak will be the group fifth property in Bali. ALILA SEMINYAK . BALI OPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2015 The first new property, Alila Seminyak, is located on Bali’s south west coast and cocooned along the region’s pristine beaches. The
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Christian Stan, on 23 May. 15, 1 Comment

A NEW SPA REDEFINES LUXURY WELLNESS IN SHANGHAI

Seasonal therapies blend Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophies with contemporary innovative techniques at the new Waldorf Astoria Spa. Situated on level three of the hotel's historic riverside location, the Waldorf Astoria Spa is a space of calm and well-being. Seasonal therapies blend
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Christian Stan, on 6 Apr. 15, No Comments

INSTANT REVITALIZATION AT FLARE SPA, SHANGHAI

The lunch spa retreat is the new hot thing to do while in Shanghai. Indulge in any of the Express Spa Treatments for fast results in a short time, be it just over lunch. Each express treatment includes a gourmet lunch box that will leave one feeling energized and revitalized. Guests can stay as
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Christian Stan, on 18 Mar. 15, No Comments

AMANDAYAN OPENS IN LIJIANG, CHINA

Amandayan - Suite Balcony Amandayan - Suite Bathroom Amandayan is set on just over a hectare above the winding lanes of Lijiang Old Town – described by UNESCO as “an urban landscape of outstanding quality”.  Designed in the traditional architectural style of the Nakhi – the
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Christian Stan, on 26 Feb. 15, No Comments