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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Appoints Memo Hernandez as New Executive Chef

 Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has appointed Memo Hernandez as its new Executive Chef overseeing the 94-year-old luxury hotel’s storied culinary programme, including a one-of-a-kind temple dinner at the ancient archeological park of Angkor. Chef Memo, who was born in Costa Rica, brings to Raffles more than two decades of culinary experience and luxury hospitality from around the world, including most recently in the Bahamas, and before that in Kosovo, Vietnam, Tanzania, Maldives, Fiji, Dubai and elsewhere. At Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Chef Memo will lead the culinary teams at Cafe d’Angkor, the signature all-day brasserie serving Asian and international dishes; 1932, the hotel’s acclaimed Khmer fine-dining restaurant; The Conservatory, the elegant home to Raffles’ famed Afternoon Tea; and the hotel’s renowned banquet service. “I am thrilled to be joining Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, one of Asia’s most iconic luxury hotels, whose extraordinary range of culinary offerings include...
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FUSION ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF GRAND ROYAL RIVERSIDE HUE - FUSION COLLECTION IN ONE OF VIETNAM’S LEADING HERITAGE DESTINATIONS

 Fusion announces the opening of Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection, a new luxury hotel located in the heart of Hue City in central Vietnam. The opening marks another milestone in Fusion’s successful expansion into some of the region’s most alluring destinations. Set on the southern bank of the Huong River, adjacent to the iconic Truong Tien Bridge, the hotel, which opens to guests on March 14, boasts a prime riverside location within the UNESCO‑recognized heritage landscape of Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Blending cultural heritage with contemporary hospitality, Grand Royal Riverside Hue delivers an immersive guest experience rooted in history, place and modern comfort. Hue is internationally recognized for its historic monuments, scenic river landscapes and enduring cultural significance. Located at No. 02 Hung Vuong Street, the new hotel features two towers comprised of 161 guestrooms. Inspired by the Huong River, a defining symbol of Hue’s culture and history, ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 Series Now Available Worldwide

 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the global availability of the Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Buds4 series. As Samsung’s third generation of AI phones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 deliver the most intuitive and proactive Galaxy AI  experiences yet, helping users accomplish more with fewer steps. Following Galaxy Unpacked, the newly launched Galaxy S26 series has generated exceptional early demand, with initial pre-order figures surpassing previous records and marking a double-digit increase. The premium Galaxy S26 Ultra has quickly become the standout model, selected by more than 70% of pre-order customers worldwide.  Galaxy S26 Ultra: Where Innovation Leads Galaxy S26 Ultra brings together Samsung’s most advanced innovation in a single device – powerful performance, an industry-leading camera system, enhanced intuitive Galaxy AI and the world’s first mobile phone with a built-in Privacy Display .  Privacy Display, which has draw...
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Sun-Soaked Beach Club with Distinct Ibiza Mood Celebrates First Anniversary

 LAY Beach Club, which has already established a reputation as “the place to be” on Pattaya’s shoreline, is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary with Spanish flair and fare. Situated on Beach Road on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, the vibrant venue will host “Sabores del Mar “(Flavours of the Sea”) on Saturday, March 14, from 6-10pm. The club will welcome chefs William Stringfellow, Juan Ignacio “Nacho” García Racionero and Lluis Cantons from Meliá Pattaya Hotel, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit and Meliá Koh Samui respectively to showcase Spanish tapas and Mediterranean dishes at an array of live stations during the event. Following sunset sangria and canapes, the chefs will serve the likes of patatas bravas (spicy potatoes), paella de Marisco (seafood paella), gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp), and fideua capellini (Spanish angel hair pasta) paired with Spanish bubbles, white, and red wines. The evening’s entertainment will be underscored by a 20-minute fire...
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An Artful Evolution: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Unveils Sustainability-led Refresh

   The multi-award-winning architecture of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan – an awe-inspiring, suspended rice bowl structure – remains as pioneering today as when it was unveiled 28 years ago. Now, the Forbes Five-Star resort draws on those cutting-edge foundations to reveal a thoughtful reimagining of its luxury riverside suite accommodations and jungle-view dining spaces The resort has partnered with the world's largest hospitality design firm, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), for a revamp anchored in Balinese harmony and heritage. Guided by an ethos of refined, rejuvenated, and liveable, the resort refresh launches in July 2026 across seven suite accommodations: five Premier Duplex Suites and two Family Premier Suites. Ayung Terrace – the resort’s elevated jungle-vista restaurant – and Jati Bar, its river valley hideaway, will also showcase new furniture, colour schemes and styling. Every element of the refresh is rooted in respect for the jungle, rice paddy and Ayung Rive...
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Azerai Resorts in Vietnam Enter the New Year Riding High

  Azerai Resorts in Vietnam enter the new year after an award-packed 2025 which saw veteran hotelier Adrian Zecha’s latest portfolio winning multiple high-profile honors from some of the world’s leading travel authorities. Azerai Ke Ga Bay, the all-suites-and-villas oceanside property in southern Vietnam, was awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Key in October. This followed the resort being named one of Southeast Asia’s best boutique hotels by The Times (UK) and after securing the runner-up title in the Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World contest (it also secured the title for the Most Instagrammable Hotel in Asia, the Indian Ocean and South Pacific) sponsored by the U.S.-based Luxury Travel Advisor. The resort was voted one of Vietnam’s “Top 10 Family Hotels” in the Smart Travel Asia Reader Poll and finished the year with an award as Vietnam’s “Best Boutique Resort for 2025” from Epicure magazine. Azerai Ke Ga Bay, located a comfortable 2.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City on a new ...
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The Anam Mui Ne Appoints Elena Lopez de Silanes as Director of Rooms

 A Spanish national with more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and Asia has been named The Anam Mui Ne’s director of rooms. Elena Lopez de Silanes has joined the 127-room resort on Mui Ne Beach to oversee rooms divisions operations, including front office, guest experience, housekeeping, laundry, and in-house water factory. She also acts as the resort’s executive assistant manager, partnering with resort manager Ye Chang Sheng (Peter) in leading daily operations, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve overall business and guest satisfaction goals. Lopez de Silanes has worked in Vietnam since 2022. Before joining The Anam Mui Ne, she was the director of guest experience and entertainment at Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel, in nearby Nha Trang, and was part of the resort’s pre-opening team. Previously, she was a front office manager and quality control manager at Meliá Bali. She originally embarked on a medical degree to ...
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