A New Twist on Wellness Resorts
by Grace T. Kim Thailand is a major hub for wellness tourism and it gets increasingly challenging to carve a competitive edge for hotels to attract wellness junkies with a penchant for the good life. MW Wellness Management, the new joint
So Amazing Chefs 2018 in Its 7th Version
SO Amazing Chefs 2018 returns for its 7th year, bringing together a new league of 21 amazing chefs and culinary maestros representing 14 Michelin stars. Together with nine AccorHotels chefs, they will be taking diners on a gastronomic journey never
New Tasting Menu at Bangkok Heightz
Start the upcoming Thai Royal Birthday celebrations with a feast for the senses. Perched up on the rooftop of The Continent Hotel, Bangkok, Bangkok Heightz will be cooking a "Thai Dinner Tasting Menu" during July and August that can be served
Southeast Asia’s First Waldorf Astoria Chose Bangkok
Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels &Resorts, will welcome its first guests in Southeast Asia in Q3 2018 with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. One of the region’s most anticipated hotel openings this year, the grand debut will introduce
Free Wine and Tapas at the Amazing Summer Fair, Singapore
Ready for some summer retail therapy and looking to celebrate Father's Day weekend a little differently this year? The Expat Fair's Amazing Summer Fair is starting today, June 16, at Novotel Singapore on Stevens, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind
Mandarin Oriental Announced New Hotel in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020. The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union Square Saigon,
Malaysia’s First DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Opens in Penang
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, celebrated the opening of its first resort-style property in Malaysia: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Located on Penang's north coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang is
Dine Along the Beach Returns to Hua Hin!
Lookeast already told you about this not-to-be-missed dining concept at the end of last year. Now, Hua Hin’s annual “Dine Along the Beach” experience is back with new chefs aboard and new creative menus presenting yet another opportunity to dine at
A Family Summer Promotion at JW Marriot Phu Quoc
Celebrated for its sparkling emerald waters, stretches of pale sand, and fuchsia sunsets, Phu Quoc is an idyllic getaway place in Vietnam. To welcome the summer, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay introduced a series of family-friendly activities to make
Surat Thani Welcomes Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation
The Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand recently opened the newest Honorary Consulate for Surat Thani province at W Koh Samui hotel, in addition to the two current offices of Russian Honorary Consulates in Thailand in
Hagi’s Teppanyakki Temptation
Centara Grand Hua Hin presents its “Teppanyaki Temptation” promotion, available throughout June and July at its Japanese restaurant Hagi, showcasing classic and exotic tastes of Japan with a modern presentation of dishes going right from the tabletop grill to your
Best Western Hotels & Resorts Launches Summer Promotion in Asia
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched its new Summer Promotion, offering a Best Western Travel Card to its loyal guests all across Asia. Under this appealing offer, members of the company’s award-winning loyalty program, Best Western Rewards, will receive a
“Yummy Yum” Thai Salads – Reinterpreted
Known for its home-style Thai preparations, Suan Bua at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is presenting its “Yummy Yum" specials, spectacular variations of popular Thai salads with a hot buzz from Thai chili. Every day for lunch and dinner
Dusit International to Make Vietnam Debut this Month
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, will make its Vietnam debut this month with the opening of Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort on the country’s largest island, Phu Quoc. Located in the South of Vietnam in
A Fiesta of South American Flavors and Wine
Whet your appetite for a South American adventure in an encounter with 8 wines and almost 30 small plates eloquently expressing the fulsome flavors of Chile and Argentina. The latest “Wine Event” at Bamboo Chic Bar offers bottles from three top
Chef Gaston Acurio to Showcase Peruvian Cuisine in Bangkok
The celebrated chef and owner of Astrid y Gastón (named after him and his pastry-chef wife), a restaurant that has been ranked among the top 20 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for three years in a row, is coming to Bangkok
Waking Up to a Wellness Morning Session
Starting the day feeling energized is possible through a wake-up yoga session with instructor Jiraphon Sansurawathin, followed by a spa retreat to reduce stress through Pullman Bangkok King Power's "wellness morning." This concept, developed from the "Sleep, Food, Sport + Spa" wellbeing
Mandarin Oriental Launches Guest Recognition Program
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, known for delighting guests with personalized service, will be even better recognized by joining Fans of M.O. and receiving an elevated range of privileges whenever they stay at Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world. Joining Fans of
Tinidee Hotel Bangkok Golf Club Opened Its Doors
Bangkok Golf Spa Resort was rebranded as the Tinidee Hotel Bangkok Golf Club, a resort under the Tinidee Brand. The brand’s positioning featuring three “W”s are meant to be fully embraced by the modern refurbishment “Warm-hearted”– With warm, friendly and efficient staff
Get a Taste of Sicily by the Chao Phraya
Blending the elegance of a Tuscan villa and the warmth of a countryside kitchen, Brio, the traditional Italian restaurant at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, will be hosting "A Taste of Sicily," a wine and dine soirée that will take place
A Taste of “La Dolce Vita” Lifestyle to Try in Bangkok
by Anita Zaror Adulthood dreams of experiencing Fellini's La Dolce Vita might be shattered in Bangkok when we are a 12-hour flight away from Fontana di Trevi, but The City of Angels never fails to fulfill dreams, especially when it comes to food. Inspired
Got a Craving for Crab?
Crab lovers will love this one: head to Crab Carnival at Atelier restaurant, Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit and try their new all-you-can-eat dinner buffet selections available from May to July include three varieties of crab: blue crabs, snow crabs, and
Marriott International Unveils New Loyalty Programs
Marriott International announced it will introduce one set of unified benefits across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) for its members in August 2018, which is meant to make members earn points faster than under the