The Luxe Lens

   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...

  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 ...

 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 ...

Founded in 2003 in Alzenau, Germany, Alexander Shorokhoff is renowned for its art-driven timepieces that combine meticulous hand-finished craftsmanship with bold, culturally inspired design. This year, the brand introduces the Kandy Fantasy, a limited-edition creation that captures its unrestrained imagination and avant-garde spirit. A bold expression of artistic freedom and independent watchmaking, the Kandy Fantasy embodies founder Alexander Shorokhov’s philosophy: those who set limits for themselves will never have the courage to imagine. True to this spirit, the timepiece brings together vibrant colours, unconventional geometry, and refined mechanical craftsmanship in a design that is unmistakably avant-garde. The dial features a striking black-and-white central motif accented with genuine mother-of-pearl appliqués, alongside a date display at 6 o’clock, also inlaid with mother-of-pearl for a playful touch. Elongated hands with coloured circular cut-outs and deliberately offset num...

  Stareep, a technology company focused on smart sleep solutions, is exhibiting its S3 Pro AI Intelligent Mattress at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF). The company's exhibition space saw high foot traffic and generated a strong initial reception from attendees and industry professionals during the first day of the event. Stareep at MIFF 2026 The S3 Pro AI Intelligent Mattress represents Stareep's current integration of artificial intelligence with sleep hardware. Recognized with the 2026 TWICE Picks Award and the 2026 BIG Innovation Award, the mattress functions as a "personal sleep doctor," engineered to dynamically respond to user sleep states. Key features of the S3 Pro include: ✅Advanced Multi-Modal Sensors: In a tropical climate where temperature and humidity fluctuations often cause tossing and turning, advanced sensors accurately capture and measure continuous physiological data and micro-movements with precision. ✅Precise AI Analysis and Deci...

  Celebrating the beauty, strength, and spirit of women, Fusion is marking International Women’s Day 2026 with exclusive wellness and dining experiences across its properties in Vietnam. From refined buffets and spa indulgences to yoga, sound baths, and curated menus, these offerings are designed to honor women with moments of relaxation and appreciation. Travelers are also invited to join Fusion’s loyalty program, Fusionlife, which provides access to the best rates and benefits, including discounts of up to 25%. More details on signing up here: https://fusionhotelgroup.com/fusionlife/ Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang will present an elegant dining and wellness experience on 6 March when guests will be invited to Savor the Flavors of Grace, a refined buffet at Fresh Restaurant priced from VND 899,000++ per person, with a special 15% savings for tables of five ladies and a complimentary wellness drink for each guest. The promotion also includes spa offerings, available from 1–10 M...