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PARK HYATT KUALA LUMPUR PRESENTS TASTE OF HERITAGE FOR MID-AUTUMN 2026

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur presents Taste of Heritage, a thoughtfully curated mooncake collection that celebrates the traditions of the season through flavour, tradition, and refinement Available for pre-order from 17 August to September 2026, the collection celebrates the harmony between tradition and modern elegance through a selection of baked and snow skin mooncakes. Inspired by flavours that have long been enjoyed across generations, the collection brings together familiar customs and contemporary interpretations in celebration of reunion and gifting. Among the collection are white bean creations featuring Peach Tea and Cream Cheese, Black Tea Mochi, and Noble Delight with dragon fruit flavour. Traditional baked varieties are reimagined through flavours such as Black Tea Mung Bean, while the artisanal chocolate series introduces Milk Chocolate with Peanut Butter Crunch, and Calamansi. For those drawn to seasonal favourites, the snow skin collection includes ...
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Voted One of Vietnam’s Top City Hotels

  Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been voted one of Vietnam’s top two city hotels in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2026. The latest accolade adds to a remarkable run of honours. Condé Nast Traveler recently awarded the Metropole its “Triple Crown,” which the publication calls “the most definitive collection of the best hotels in the world,” while Travel + Leisure named it to its coveted global “500 Best Hotels” list for the sixth consecutive year. Le Spa du Metropole was also recently named Vietnam’s Best Hotel Spa at the Tatler Best of Vietnam 2026 awards. “We are deeply honoured by this latest recognition from Travel + Leisure, one of the world’s most influential voices in luxury travel,” said George Koumendakos, General Manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. “This award is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 125th anniversary. For over a century, the Metropole has been far more than a hotel. It has been a witness to history and a symbol...

Azerai Ke Ga Bay Appoints Praveen Subramanian as New Spa Manager

  Azerai Ke Ga Bay, the tranquil bayside luxury resort in southern Vietnam, continues to elevate its highly regarded wellness offerings with the appointment of Praveen Subramanian as its new Spa Manager. Praveen brings extensive expertise in yoga and holistic health practices to the serene all-suites-and-villas resort. He will lead a variety of sessions including traditional yoga, elemental yoga, signature breathwork, ocean breath meditation, as well as specialized programs focused on anxiety and stress release and the art of massage. “Azerai Ke Ga Bay offers the perfect setting to reconnect with nature and oneself,” Praveen said. “We bring together healthy habits, mindful living, and inner balance to create true harmony. By tailoring personalized wellness experiences, we inspire sustainable wellbeing, vitality, and joyful living every day.” The resort’s popular outdoor yoga sessions are held against the natural backdrop and gentle breezes of the sea. Nestled amongst 4.5 hectares o...

100 aircraft, 44 months and 4.4 million man hours: Emirates’ retrofit programme marks major milestone

 Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme, the largest known undertaken by any airline globally. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete nose-to-tail refresh at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. By the end of December 2026, around 20 additional aircraft will be upgraded, moving the airline significantly past the halfway point in its US$ 5 billion investment aimed at delivering a consistently elevated experience to customers. Over a period of 44 months, the Emirates Engineering team has deployed more than 400 engineers and technicians, investing a collective 4.4 million man hours to transform 100 aircraft and deliver a sophisticated upgrade across the cabin interiors of all the aircraft. Every aircraft was also fitted out with a new Premium Economy Cabin during the retrofit. More than 3,800 new Premium Economy seats have been installed in total as part of the initiative, ac...

Palace Hotel Tokyo Unveils ‘Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion’

  For the latest in its ‘Best of Japan’ series, Palace Hotel Tokyo is launching ‘Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion’, a stay package created to elevate travelers’ understanding of Japanese culture and aesthetics through the lens of fashion and textile artistry. Designed to highlight the substance and creativity behind Japanese fashion design and sensibilities, the experience is anchored by an insider’s introduction to some of Japan’s most exemplary brands with a selection of tours curated by Kaori Nakano, a scholar of fashion and luxury culture. The ‘Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion’ stay package includes: ·         Two nights of accommodation ·         Daily breakfast – choice of In-Room Dining or at Grand Kitchen ·         A special kaiseki course dinner at Wadakura inspired by fashion icon Kenzo Takada ·         An original Palace Hotel Tokyo tote bag by suzusan,...

Dusit International expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand with new lifestyle hotels in Hat Yai and Phuket

  Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is expanding the domestic footprint of its distinctive lifestyle brand, ASAI Hotels, with the signing of hotel management agreements for two new properties in Southern Thailand: ASAI Hat Yai and ASAI Patong Phuket. Scheduled to open in 2028 and 2029 respectively, the new-build properties reflect Dusit's strategy to grow ASAI Hotels in destinations where culture, community, dining, and discovery come together to shape memorable stays. Created for curious travellers seeking authentic local connections, thoughtful design, and quality experiences at accessible rates, ASAI Hotels combines compact, intelligently designed rooms with vibrant communal spaces that encourage guests to eat, work, play, and connect. Each hotel is designed to integrate with its surrounding neighbourhood, working with local businesses, creators, and communities to help guests experience each destination from a fresh per...

New Evening Snacks at the Pool Terrace, Al Fresco Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

 This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong invites guests to embrace al fresco dining at its iconic outdoor terrace with the launch of a new Evening Snacks Menu at Pool Terrace, available daily from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Overlooking the glittering Victoria Harbour and framed by Central’s soaring skyline, the Pool Terrace sets the scene for relaxed sunset gatherings, after-work drinks, and romantic date nights — a refreshing new way to experience summer in the city. Summer Evenings by the Pool Terrace As golden hour fades into a mesmerizing skyline, the Pool Terrace transforms into one of the city’s most captivating outdoor terrace dining destinations. Overlooking Victoria Harbour and surrounded by Central’s illuminated towers, the open-air space offers a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, ideal for lingering conversations under the stars. The newly launched evening menu features vibrant, shareable dishes crafted for summer enjoyment. Highlights include the Okonomiyaki Pancake (HKD 218*) wi...