The Luxe Lens

  The Lind Hotels is reimagining guest-centric hospitality with its new "One-Person Promise", a service model that gives guests a single point of contact throughout their stay. The initiative is designed to replace traditional hotel handoffs with a smoother and personal guest experience. Developed as part of a broader guest experience transformation across the independent Filipino hospitality brand, the One-Person Promise replaces the traditional separation between front desk, concierge and guest services functions with an integrated Guest Experience team trained to support guests from arrival through departure. Rather than being transferred between departments, guests are connected with a dedicated Guest Experience host who can assist with everything from transportation arrangements and dining reservations to special requests, celebrations, local recommendations and departure planning. The model reflects changing traveller expectations, with guests increasingly seeking faste...

  Some nights are made for homecoming, and Mid-Autumn is among the most anticipated occasions. As the year's fullest moon rises over the harbour, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong welcomes the return of the season’s most cherished ritual with two mooncake collections: an artful new creation and signature favourites from the two-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen, alongside the hotel’s own mooncake set reimagined with the debut of a mochi flavour. Each collection is presented in keepsake packaging designed to be carried well beyond the festival. A New Flavour from Lung King Heen Each year, Executive Chinese Chef Chan Yan Tak and his culinary crew reinterpret a familiar tradition through the lens of Cantonese craftsmanship. This Mid-Autumn, they introduce the Lung King Heen Mixed Nuts Mooncakes with Candied Citrus (6 pieces; HKD 628), a thoughtful reimagining of the classic mixed-nut mooncake. An assortment of toasted nuts and seeds is lifted by candied citrus, a Teochew-style preserved citr...

 Emirates is kickstarting the summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai. From complimentary stays at the iconic JW Marriott Marquis*, to hundreds of discounts through the popular My Emirates Pass, travellers can enjoy even more value while exploring the city, whether visiting for a longer getaway or a short stopover.  Built for all seasons, Dubai offers an unrivalled variety of experiences in one destination, making it easy to tailor a summer escape to any travel style or length of stay. Travellers can explore both in- and outdoor activities that entertain, inspire or educate; visit world-famous attractions like the Burj Khalifa; enjoy immersive, thrilling experiences at theme parks; or beat the heat entirely by spending a day at Dubai's museums and interactive art galleries. As one of the world's most visited cities, Dubai is ready to welcome travellers with the warmth, hospitality and safety the destination is renowned for. Adnan Kaz...

 From self-care to social-connection, TIA Wellness Resort in Vietnam is launching new social wellness experiences that bring guests together for healing and support. From a ‘Release and Renewal Fire Ceremony’ to ‘Sound and Stillness – A Collective Resonance Ritual’, TIA is creating spaces for connection that move beyond group classes. A 2025 report from the World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Connection highlighted how widespread and serious social isolation and loneliness is within society. The landmark report calls on all sectors to treat social health with the same level of importance as we do mental and physical health. “Our social wellness activities provide a container for people to gather, reflect and release,” explained Ramon Imper, general manager of TIA Wellness Resort. “The experiences may be rooted in inner reflection, but going through the process with others, and under the guidance of a facilitator provides a higher level of support and a feeling of commu...

 Pocket-sized cinematography is getting a major upgrade. In a move that signals a bold expansion into a new product category, Insta360 today unveiled the Luna Ultra—its flagship gimbal camera co-engineered with luxury optics manufacturer Leica. Announced at Leica’s historic headquarters in Wetzlar, the device marks the culmination of a six-year, five-product partnership between the two imaging giants. By pairing Leica’s legendary optical heritage with Insta360’s Emmy Award-winning stabilization and artificial intelligence, the Luna Ultra aims to establish a new benchmark for mobile filmmakers and content creators. "Luna Ultra marks Insta360's arrival in the gimbal camera space, backed by the full strength of our imaging expertise," said Max Richter, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Insta360. "We believe this category is ready for a new standard, defined by smarter technology, stronger performance, and a more intuitive user experience." Groundbreaking Optics and...

  For more than a century, Sealy has shaped the way the world sleeps, grounded in a deep understanding of what the body needs to truly rest and recover. Today, as quality sleep becomes increasingly essential in navigating modern lifestyles, Sealy Malaysia marks this milestone with "145 Years of Better Sleep", a celebration of its legacy and renewed commitment to making better sleep more accessible to Malaysians. Rooted in its philosophy of Sleep First Class™, Sealy’s journey began in 1881 in Texas, where founder Daniel Haynes introduced a new way of building mattresses. What started as a simple innovation has since evolved into a global benchmark for quality, driven by ongoing research, orthopaedic expertise, and a deep focus on supporting how people rest and recover. At the core of Sealy’s design approach is a fundamental principle: the body should rest in natural alignment, just as it does when standing. This thinking underpins the Sealy Posturepedic® range, developed with ...