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Hanoi’s Executive Chef Paul Smart and his culinary team Aurélien Houguet, Nguyen Thanh Van and Raphael Kinimo will also bring their expertise to this much-anticipated event.

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Located next to the lobby at ground level, the Artisian Bar is designed as a gathering space for the artisan community. Its high ceilings and modern, minimalist furnishings cre ate a relaxed atmosphere for creative events and chill-out gatherings,

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Amazing year with amaz ing events. Food and Hotel Indonesia 2019, Pub Restaurant and Bar 2019 gained big success events last month, not to men tions many other events such Hotel Investment Malaysia 2019 and many other. There are upcoming hospitality events next month too and THINC 2019 will held in Bali this September 5th, so manage your time to register and come to this famous investment conference. Since its inception, the conference has been the founding grounds for some of the most defining hospitality trends in this part of the world. Each year, THINC Indonesia brings together nearly 250 industry stakeholders, business leaders and key decision-makers from close to 15 nations .

Food and Hotel Malaysia 2019, The Malaysian premier trade only food and hospitality show, Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM), will be back for the 15th time from 24-27 September 2019 , makes sure you save the date, and register as soon as you can. Read about FHM2019 start on page 100 and just click there to register.

Whats more on this edition, Hotel360 UK’s leading hospitality event dedicated to increasing hotel profitability! IDeaS Webinar , Shanghai International Hospitality Design , and much more. Enjoy !

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Accor Ambassador Korea launches first Sofitel Hotel & Serviced Residences in Seoul

SOFITEL AMBASSADOR SEOUL HOTEL & SERVICED RESIDENCES SET TO OPEN IN 2021

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, August 20, 2019 - Accor Ambassador Korea has announced the launch of its first Sofitel Hotel & Serviced Residences in Songpa, Seoul. Slated to open in 2021, the announcement comes as the Accor Group aims to strengthen its pres ence in the luxury segment in South Korea. Set in a commercial tower, the hotel and serviced residences will be inter-connected to an office building.

As the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is renowned as a global ambassador of French style and art de vivre with over 120 hotels in the world’s most sought after destinations. ‘Live The French Way’ is the brand’s promise that pays homage to Sofitel’s roots, demonstrating the eternal allure of French style that reinforces the brand’s time-honoured position as an ambassador of art de vivre around the world.

“Sofitel is an ambassador of French style and culture. The development of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences represents our commitment to growing Accor’s collection of luxury and premium brands in South Korea.

The Sofitel brand exudes a refined and understated sense of mod ern luxury with a touch of French decadence in the heart of Seoul,” said Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer, Accor, Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia and the Maldives.

Adjacent to Jamsil Subway Station, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences boasts a unique vantage point for leisure and business travellers. Overlooking Seokchon Lake Park, the hotel is located near the 123-floor Lotte World Tower that features a major shopping mall, duty-free shops, an aquarium and theatre. The popu lar amusement park, Lotte World, is also located within a short walking distance while Gangnam Business District and Coex Convention and Exhibition Center are within easy access to the hotel.

“We are pleased to launch the first Sofitel in South Korea in partnership with Accor Ambassador Korea, ena bling visitors to experience French luxury lifestyle. We look forward to offering local residences and visiting travellers to discover the French way of living in an authentic and indul gent way,” said Daesan Lee, CEO of kt estate.

The hotel and serviced residences will feature 563 rooms and suites, an all-day-dining restaurant and bar as well as meetings and events space. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, fit ness, spa and kids’ room.

“This is the first Sofitel Serviced Residences to be announced glob ally and it will form the basis of a very special collection of luxury serviced residences,” said Jeff Tisdall, Senior Vice President of Development, Residential and Extended Stays at Accor. “This signing marks our continued expansion into serviced apartments and extended stay solutions.”

Accor is the largest operator of extended stay and serviced apart ment properties outside of the United States of America. The group offers a leading portfolio of nearly 300 extended stay properties with more than 60 additional proper ties under development. Accor’s extended stay brand portfolio offers a number of exciting and modern reinterpretations of the serviced apartment and apart-hotel concepts including Novotel Living, Swissôtel Living, Mövenpick Living, Pullman Living, Mondrian Living and Hyde Living.

“We are pleased to introduce the world-renowned Sofitel brand to South Korea. Seoul is well-known for its abundant cultural heritage and Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences offers travellers the opportunity to experience this through a French-lens and brand passions that include design, gastronomy, art & culture and well-being,” added Vincent Lelay, Vice President of Operations for South Korea.

With over 120 addresses in more than 40 countries, the Sofitel collection includes notable hotels such as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.

Currently operating 24 hotels in 7 cities in South Korea, Accor Ambassador Korea will enhance its presence in the luxury and premium segments with an exciting pipeline of hotels including Fairmont Seoul in 2020 and MGallery Seoul Mapo in 2022. | sofitel.com | group.accor.com

From left: Mr. Min-Soo Sohnkt estate, Managing Director, Mr. Kong-Hwan Lee - kt estate, Executive Vice President, Mr. Dae-San Lee - kt estate, CEO, Mr. Patrick Basset – Accor, Chief Operating Officer - Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia and the Maldives, Mr. Hyun-Jun Cho – Accor Ambassador Korea, Deputy Chief Representative, Mr. Chris Cho - Accor, Vice President Development - Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Korea and the Maldives.

LE CLUB ACCORHOTELS WINS GOLD AT LOYALTY & ENGAGEMENT AWARDS 2019

The group was lauded for Best Loyalty Programme and Best Regional Campaign for its MyResorts by Le Club AccorHotels concept. Accor has won two accolades at the annual Loyalty & Engagement Awards, the only awards in the Asia Pacific market to solely focus on customer loyalty and engagement. The Group’s recognitions were the gold award for Best Regional Loyalty Campaign for MyResorts, and the bronze award for Best Loyalty Programme.

Designed around guests’ preferences and exclusive to members of the free-to-join Le Club AccorHotels loyalty programme, MyResorts offers a range of ben efits and privileges to make resort stays even more magical and memorable. The comprehensive suite of benefits include MyGlass, MyKids, MyConnect, MyDiscovery, MyTreats and more, with a range of inclusions and rewards according to member ship tier, such as free-flow cocktails, treats for the children or personalised butler service, ensuring travellers can experience their destination in style.

For example, Le Club AccorHotels Gold and Platinum members can luxuriate in upgraded room experi ences and amenities with MyUpgrade, while MyHost provides butler service to ensure a more memo rable stay. The highest level of benefits is offered to Platinum members through MyGuest, enabling them to extend their Platinum benefits to loved ones so that they too can experience a taste of the high life.

“ We are elated to win these titles in recogni tion of our loyalty programme and campaign. Le Club AccorHotels’ MyResorts is all about offering unique and authentic experiences in our resort hotels and creating an emotional connection with our guests,” said Henrik Berglind, Vice President Loyalty & Guest Experience, Accor Asia Pacific.

With MyResorts paid benefits, guests pay once and can put their wallet away with no added surprises upon checkout, allowing them to receive the best value for money thanks to a suite of highly-customised and flexible privileges.

As a result, MyResorts has helped our hotels increase the satisfaction score of our mem bers by understanding their needs and prerequisites even before their arrival at the resort,” Berglind added.

Leveraging on its strength as a leading hospitality operator in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, including Bali, the Maldives, Phuket, Goa and the Gold Coast, MyResorts is currently rolled out in over 100 stunning locations with the ambition to have all resorts in Asia Pacific offer ing MyResorts privileges by 2020. Moving forward, Accor is looking to augment the guest experience seamlessly with Accor’s upcoming new loyalty life style programme, ALL - Accor Live Limitless.

Le Club AccorHotels is a free-to-join loyalty pro gramme and includes over 4,800 participating hotels worldwide in over 100 countries across the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, The Sebel, Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio Access, ibis, ibis Styles and Thalassa Sea & Spa brands. Benefits include a VIP welcome on arrival, exclusive offers throughout the year, advance access to discounts of up to 50% through exclusive member sales, as well as a range of exclusive private events such as concerts, sporting matches, dining experiences, celebrity events and more. Points will never expire, provided the member stays with AccorHotels once per year. For more information and instant member ship, please go to www.leclubaccorhotels.com.For a list of AccorHotels MyResorts in Asia Pacific and membership benefits, please go to www.accorho tels.com/leclub/programme/myresorts.en.shtml.

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You know the basics of unconstrained demand forecast and the importance of optimising your business. But are you in control of your revenue management system? In this webinar, we will explore how to revenue manage by excep tion and transform a ‘Revenue Manager’ to a ‘Revenue Strategist’.

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Webinar Series 3:

#RevUp: How to Revenue Manage By Exception

Summary:

You know the basics of unconstrained demand forecast and the importance of optimising your business. But are you in control of your revenue management system? Are you in a strategic or tactical role? In this webinar, we will explore how to revenue manage by exception and trans form a ‘Revenue Manager’ to a ‘Revenue Strategist’.

Join us to learn:

• What do we mean by revenue manage by exception?

• The importance of Last Room Value and how you can leverage this.

• The transformation journey from a ‘Revenue Manager’ to a ‘Revenue Strategist.’

Tracy Dong | Lead Advisor | IDeaS Revenue Management Solutions

Tracy Dong is the Lead Advisor of Asia Pacific region at IDeaS Revenue Solutions, a SAS Company, based in Singapore office. She worked for InterContinental Hotels Group and Far East Hospitality, both at corporate and property level, prior to joining IDeaS.

Tracy is focused on furthering Revenue Management education across the APAC region and has in-depth expe rience in data analytics, forecasting, pricing strategies and revenue management standard operating procedures development. During the time with IDeaS, Tracy has been working on various projects to help hotels build strate gic revenue management cultures. She has also applied revenue management principles beyond traditional hotel environments into new territories such as car parks and waterparks.

Jeff Young | Director of Revenue Management Development | Minor Hotels

Jeff Young leads efforts in developing and delivering com mercial education for revenue leaders in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. This is achieved through coaching, men toring and workshops delivered to diverse audiences in the organization. In addition, Jeff partners closely with key hotels on performance-related activities, with particular focus on driving Total Hotel Profit Optimization.

Jeff has amassed nearly 20 years of experience in reve nue management in leadership roles for a diverse group of leaders in travel and hospitality in the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition to Minor, companies include Hertz, Princess Cruises, Oakwood, Disneyland Paris, and Pacific Hospitality Group. Jeff is currently a member of the HSMAI Asia Pacific Revenue Advisory Board and is a Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME).

Understand the cost of your booking channels to maximise revenues

Written by: Stephen Hambleton, IDeaS senior product manager

Today, more than ever, Indonesian hoteliers need to understand that often a direct booking is the best kind of booking. However, while encouraging guests to book direct can help hotels bypass third-party commissions and fees, there are still many hotels that rely on the distribution and marketing reach of online travel agencies (OTAs).

Given the rising costs of distribution, it is critical to weigh the value of each booking channel. Hoteliers now need to ask themselves what is the actual cost of acquiring reservations through a booking channel and how much of that demand is needed.

Understand your reservation acquisition costs

To date, hoteliers have generally drawn on the vast amount of data stored in their reservation and distribution systems to optimise revenues. However, this focus is changing as reservation acquisition costs have increased and hotels have seen demand shift to higher cost channels with more pressure on bottom-line performance.

Understanding costs by channel—and evaluating which channels deliver the greatest returns for a hotel—can be a significant challenge, unless a property’s revenue management team has a common definition on the coding structure and a means to calculate cost of acquisition.

Hoteliers are increasingly focused on collect ing data to understand the impact of acquisition costs. Identifying the true value of acquisition costs can facilitate short-term booking decisions and longer-term channel-value-centric deci sions when contracting with distribution channel partners.

There are a multitude of ways hoteliers can deter mine the cost structure of a booking channel, including incorporating infrastructure and labour costs, like data servers, salespeople. For revenue management purposes though, it’s more appro priate to keep it simple and consider the cost of acquiring one additional booking through a chan nel. This will make it easier to compare costs on a channel-by-channel basis and build a foundation for optimisation—i.e., how hoteliers decide if they need one more reservation from that channel, or if they have demand from lower-cost channels.

Knowledge is power in contract negotiations

A hotel that knows the cost of its booking chan nels has greater power when it comes to contract negotiations with booking partners. This includes deciding how to agree to a fair commission per centage, or which rate and availability parity clauses to agree upon (and how a hotel is penal ised for authorised breaking of said clauses within a contract).

The alignment of these clauses across partners are important prerequisites as a hotel puts sophisti cated profit optimisation strategies in place (e.g., if a hotel closes or restricts bookings in one chan nel, must it do the same in all channels?).

The current value of these activities and the partner overall can be hard to evaluate, and the impacts are difficult to predict unless contrac tually committed. It is especially important as revenue management and marketing are typically a short-term centric discipline, with short-term promotions or pricing practices to drive demand across optimised occupancy dates.

Trends or impacts of these distribution practices will play a key role in longer-term performance and should be evaluated as such.

Strategies for reducing acquisition costs

Indonesian Hoteliers looking to reduce their booking acquisitions costs should review their third-party contractual commitments to availabil ity and rate parity and investigate introducing more flexibility into those commitments. These changes typically take time to go into effect and have a significant bearing on how hotels can enact longer term channel optimisation.

Through capturing their channel costs by look ing at each booking endpoint in their distribution ecosystem—from direct online bookings through each GDS, OTA and group booking partner, hotel iers can effectively review and analyse their acquisition outlay. As a hotel considers each booking endpoint, it is important to define what the cost of taking each additional booking is.

Once a hotel has a clean data set from which it can isolate its channel costs, revenue managers can make the decision to take more or less of the available demand through various channels on the basis of the cost to take one additional reserva tion through that channel. That’s how Indonesian hotels will improve profit performance: by con trolling costs on a channel-by-channel basis.

The distribution landscape is changing—ensure you get the most out of it

As hoteliers become savvier around the need to measure the costs associated with each channel and booking acquisitions generally, meaningful negotiations will occur between hotel brands and OTAs that help secure guests. It is those hoteliers who understand the cost versus value each book ing partner delivers that will be best placed to hold effective negotiations and establish mutually beneficial business relationships.

Hotel360, 18th & 19th of September 2019 - Excel, London

Transforming London’s ExCeL into the ULTIMATE hub for hospitality innova tion on the 18th & 19th September, Hotel360 is all set to assert its position as the UK’s leading hospitality event dedicated to increasing hotel profitability!

All under one roof, industry experts will provide ambitious visitors with their secrets to success; whilst an array of some of the most innovative suppliers in the hotel sector will showcase the solutions that are forming the future of the everevolving industry, all for FREE!

Hotel360’s unparalleled line-up will boast over 500 cutting-edge suppliers, 320 inspirational seminars, expert-led panel debates, unlimited networking opportunities, unmissable innova tion awards, and much more.

Uniting the leading innovators from the worlds of marketing, branding, facilities management, operations, technology and beyond, the event is the hub of the solutions that are providing hos pitality’s professionals with the tools they need to not only grow their business, but also increase their profits

The incredible features don’t stop there! Running directly alongside Hotel360, for the first time, is the Hospitality Design Show. Not only will the show reveal the designs behind business growth, it also grants you with a unique opportunity to let the leading creatives guide you to success!

So what are you waiting for?

Visit hotel360expo.co.uk to secure your free ticket and discover the tools to maximise your margins and stay ahead of the curve!

Hotel360’s unparalleled line-up will boast over 500 cutting-edge suppliers, 320 inspirational seminars, expert-led panel debates, unlimited networking opportunities, unmissable inno vation awards, and much more.

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Luigi’s every Wednesday

One of the best dining deals on the island of Bali can now be found at Canggu’s iconic Italian haunt Luigi’s once a week with the arrival of Ready Spaghetti. Every Wednesday night the restaurant and bar will treat guests to heaped plates of 50k pasta and 50k wine on the side. There are a selection of pasta dishes available, including Kale Pesto (kale, olive oil, parmesan, cashew, garlic), Mum’s Bolognese (pork and beef ragu, parmesan, basil), which pair perfectly with house wines; 2017 Vino No. 8 Pino Grigio, 2018 Vino No. 8 Rose, and 2016 Vino No. 8 Pinot Noir.

"I was so impressed with the caliber of program and speakers. Great initiative to get industry people together discussing something that is impacting everyone!"

Shanghai international Hospitality Design & Supplies Expo 2020

HOTEL PLUS - HDE 2020 SET TO BE HELD AT SNIEC SHANGHAI ON APR 27 – 29

As China’s leading trade show focus ing on building materials and operation management, Hotel Plus – Total solution for hotels and com mercial space was successfully held in April 2019, showcasing the latest products of construction engineering, interior design, lighting and control, smart hotel, hotel supplies, cleaning equipment and vending machines. Hotel Plus 2019 attracted over 3000 exhibitors and 147,166 visitors from 105 countries and regions with the exhibition space of 210,000 sqm.

Shanghai International Hospitality Design & Supplies Expo (HDE) is the most important part of Hotel Plus. Derived from Expo Build China, and integrated with Hotelex which has more than 20 years history, the show has become the one-stop platform for sourcing hospitality design materials and supplies to the world.

There are also variety of concurrent events. Design Week Shanghai, offered over 50 high level conferences with 300 industry leaders and well known designers sharing their perspectives and experiences on topics like hotel design, hotel innovation, sustainable building, lighting design etc. 23 hotel mockup rooms with various styles have been presented onsite of the show, providing visitors a special hotel tour of technol ogy and artistry.

With the diversified events taken place on and off the show floor, HDE 2020 will continuously work as the hub for industry professionals to find new suppliers and develop business con nections in the 3-day event.

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Shanghai New International Expo Center (No. 2345 Longyang Rd, Pudong, Shanghai) : 27-29 April, 2020 Monday – Wednesday 9:00 am – 18:00 pm

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China Tourist Hotel Association, China Commerce Association for General Merchandise, China Association of Lighting Industry, China Architectural Culture Center

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Bali,12 August 2019 – Exciting shout out from the famous Melia Bali’s Sateria Beachside Restaurant has just arrived. Yes, the favourite casual spot of many has just announced itsexpansion, keeping up with fresh design to maximize the relaxing culinary experience at the beach side. Boasting the breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, the trattoria uplifted the open-air space with 70 new seats from the 160 seats existed; invite more guests to enjoy easy afternoon, savoring selection of local and international delicacies. Starts from pasta dressed with all seafood at its freshest, authentic, pizzas and steaks to veg etarian friendly menus.

Featuring more comfy touch, it sets big sofas and daybeds around the bestview spots for a perfect relaxing sunset await moment. Simmer down the heat of the island by sitting back sipping cocktails or delightful afternoon tea complemented with various sweet-tooth desserts.

Wait no more, start your enticing culinary journey in Sateria Beachside Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday from 07.00 am to 11.00 pm. Reserve your seat by visiting www.meliabali.com or call us at 0361-771510.

Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Sol Meliá is the largest resort hotel chain in the world and market leader in Spain in both business and leisure travel. The company currently operates more than 400 hotels in 35 countries on 4 continents, and employs 32.500 people under Gran Meliá, Paradisus, Meliá ME by Meliá, INNSIDE, Tryp, Sol, and Sol Meliá Vacation brands. In Asia, this includes Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali, Banten, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, and Shanghai. Reservations for all Sol Meliá & Resorts properties can be made through www.meliabali.com

RELAX IN THE NEW UPLIFTED SPACE OF SATERIA BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT

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RAOUL MEUWESE DISH

Metropole Hanoi Debuts Michelin-Star Lineup for 2nd ‘Culinary Stars’ Week

HANOI, Vietnam (Aug. 19, 2019) - Leading culinary stars from around the world, boasting a total of 8 Michelin stars among them, will join the second edition of “Metropole Culinary Stars” from Oct. 6-13 at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

The eight-day culinary extravaganza, which follows last year’s highly successful inaugural event, will feature 18 internationally renowned chefs who will collaborate on a series of extraordinary and memorable meals at the Metropole Hanoi.

Michelin-starred chefs participating in this year’s event include: Jacques Pourcel (3-Michelin-star chef at Le Jardin des Sens in Montpellier, France), David Rathgeber (the chef-owner of Michelin-starred L’Assiette, one of Paris’ most sought-after bistros), Hervé Rodriguez (chef-owner of Michelin-starred MaSa restaurant in Paris), Jean-Baptiste Natali (youngest chef in France to earn a Michelin star when he was awarded one in 2002 at age 27), Raoul Meuwese (Chef de Cuisine of Michelin-starred Bridges at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam) and Michael Dyllong (head chef of Michelin-starred Palmgarden in Dortmund, Germany).

The event will also spotlight other global culinary luminaries, including Dutch celebrities’ private chef (René van Empelen), a former winner of MasterChef of France (Didier Corlou), a scion of a cheese-making family that’s been in the business since 1880 (Patrice Marchand), the maître-chocolatier of the world’s longest-established chocolatier (Stéphane Bonnat), an author of 14 renowned cookbooks (Alain Caron), one of Asia’s top female chefs, according to the Michelin Guide (Vanessa Huang), the Master Baker of France (Bruno Dinel), and pastry master (Fabrice Danniel).

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s Executive Chef Paul Smart and his culi nary team Aurélien Houguet, Nguyen Thanh Van and Raphael Kinimo will also bring their expertise to this much-anticipated event.

“Metropole Culinary Stars 2019 promises to be a truly remarkable event, as we bring together some of the world’s most celebrated chefs in a city whose culinary tradition is undisputed,” said William Haandrikman, the Metropole Hanoi’s General Manager. Over eight days, starting on October 6, the event will include the following unique dining experiences:

Oct. 6: An all-you-can eat “angelina Sunday Brunch with the Stars” featuring delicious culinary creations, live chef sta tions, free-flow drinks and lively music provided by a DJ.

Oct. 7: A six-course “Exotic World of Spice” dinner in which each course is elevated by a different spice and paired with spice wines.

Oct. 8: A seven-course “Dinner to Remember from the Farm & the Sea” sourced with the freshest and finest ingredients from the fields and oceans.

Oct. 9: A six-course “Most Exclusive Wine Dinner” featur ing luxurious ingredients and world-class Champagne and Grand Crus from five different wineries.

Oct. 10: There will be two main events this evening. First, is the “Trump-Kim Summit Four-Hands Dinner,” a special gastronomical journey with the two Metropole chefs who prepared the historic four-course menu. The second is an “Extravagant Cheese & Wine Evening with Artisanal Bread” featuring more than 30 selections of Les Frères Marchand cheese served with artisanal bread.

Oct. 11: A “Metropole Culinary Showdown Dinner” in which 14 chefs go head-to-head in a 60-minute live cookoff, while guests savor a special four-course dinner menu.

Oct. 12: An “All Star Dinner” including an exquisite 9-course dinner menu from 10 of the top participating chefs.

Oct. 13: A “Magnifique Sunday Brunch” featuring nine live stations, as well as an opportunity to interact directly with the chefs.

All of the events are open to the public. The sponsors of Metropole Culinary Stars 2019 include two gold spon sors, Vietnam Airlines and Classic Fine Food; in-kind sponsors include Kaviari, Le Huitres Cadoret, Fargreen, Les Frères Marchand, Rougie, Matfer Bourgeat Vietnam, Clement Design, Giesser, Moet Hennessy, Daloc Fine Wines & Spirits, The Warehouse Asia, Red Apron Fine Wines & Spirits, Tan Khoa Wines & Spirits, Badoit, Evian and Annam Professional.

For more information or reservations, please contact +84 24 3826 6919 ext. 8200 or h1555-fb3@sofitel.com

JACQUES POURCEL DISH

HERVE RODRIGUEZ DISH

Wine lovers can breathe a sigh of relief; one of Bali’s favourite dining institutions will shortly become a haven of specialty vino. Seminyak Italian haunt Da Maria is excited to announce the launch of a one-night-only celebration of specialty wines and steaks dubbed Bistecca + Vino + Vinyl to be held on August 29. This is the first time that natural wine, created with minimal intervention, will be available on the island.

“We are bringing quality food and quirky wines to Bali,” explains Mexicola Group Food and Beverage Manager Nicolas Lento.”We’re doing something that’s not yet been done in Indonesia. What we want to do is to give our guests a new experience - we want to share with them something new, something special.

Working alongside our new Mexicola Group General Manager Bella Rowell, we want to remind people of Da Maria’s focus on quality produce and introduce Bali residents and visitors to natural wine. Our vision is to become the island’s premier natural wine venue. ”

Expect specialty wines galore on the evening’s menu, which will be served alongside the existing Da Maria food and drink offerings. Natural wines have been procured from around the globe to be served at the event, with the likes of Lucy Margaux and San Vinciullo available by the glass for guests. The night won’t just be about the vino, but the food as well. Bistecca is the night’s focus, with three different cuts of meat available, as part of a collaboration with Australian produc ers Stockyard Beef. And then there’s the vibrant musical component, which will see soul, funk and disco vinyl spun for guests all night long.

Da Maria Bistecca + Vino + Vinyl will be held on Thursday August 29. Bookings can be made via webpage www.damar iabali.comUniting the leading innovators from the worlds of marketing, branding, facilities management, operations, tech nology and beyond, the event is the hub of the solutions that are providing hospi tality’s professionals with the tools they need to not only grow their business, but also increase their profits

RONAN HENAFF APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER OF

CAPELLA SHANGHAI

Shanghai, 1st August 2019. Ronan Henaff has been appointed as the General Manager of Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li. In his new role, Mr. Henaff will be responsible for all aspects of Capella Shanghai’s operations, enhancing employee development and guest satisfaction, strategic planning and brand recognition.

With 25 years of hospitality experience in some of the world’s leading hotels, Mr. Henaff boasts expertise at driving profitability by inspiring and managing talents through his creditable leader ship style which blends teamwork, accountability to the company’s vision and active mentorship. Mr. Henaff joins Capella Shanghai from The Shanghai EDITION where he successfully led the hotel’s opening and administered all areas to ensure every aspect met brand standards. Consequently, The Shanghai EDITION has won rewarding recognition for its excellent business performance as well as developing good brand awareness in the market since its opening.

A French citizen, Mr. Henaff started his hotel career in the United States of America in 1994 and his career has advanced through the ranks with some of the world’s most recognized brands like Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood, Cipriani Restaurant Group, Setai Hotel Group, Three on the Bund and most recently, EDITION.

Regarding his new position, Mr. Henaff com mented: “I am delighted and proud to run one of the most preferred luxury hotel in the city, appre ciated by elite guests from all over the globe including fashion and art lovers, businessmen and families.

Capella Shanghai is famous for its charm and culture and known for its on-going commitment to curating unique and memorable experiences to our guests at every turn.”

Apart from his commitment to work, Mr. Henaff’s hobbies include traveling, food and art where he can always find inspiration for both work and life.

ABOUT CAPELLA SHANGHAI

Capella Shanghai, is located within the Jian Ye Li heritage con servation estate in the Xuhui District. It is the city’s only all-villa urban resort with 55 shikumen villas and 40 luxurious serviced residences complemented by the legendary Capella Living Room, award-winning Auriga Spa, a Michelin-star French restaurantle Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire, and The Gallery - a collection of niche and upmarket retail and dining brands.

ABOUT CAPELLA HOTELS & RESORTS

The Capella Hotels & Resorts portfolio consists of properties in Düsseldorf, Sanya, Shanghai, Singapore, and Ubud, with hotels in Bangkok, the Maldives, and Sydney set to open in the near future.

The exceptional hospitality group focuses on crafting authentic, cultural experiences for its guests, combining a legacy of crafted luxury design with the highest level of personalised service.

Website: www.capellahotels.com

THINC INDONESIA 5th SEPTEMBER, 2019

THINC Indonesia 2019 is scheduled to be held on September 5th at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort with Opening Reception Cocktails taking place a day prior on September 4th at the Radisson Blu Uluwatu.

THINC Indonesia pioneered hotel investment conferences in the region. The event provides a platform for business leaders and key decision makers to deliberate on the development and direction of the growing Indonesian hotel and tourism industry. Since its inception, the conference has been the founding grounds for some of the most defining hospitality trends in this part of the world. Each year, THINC Indonesia brings together nearly 250 industry stakeholders, business leaders and key decision-makers from close to 15 nations.

To continue with the ethos of the event and to capture the true essence of the Indonesian markets, the 6th edition of the conference programme was more fast-paced and contentdriven than ever before.

Featuring master classes, one-on-one interviews with industry stalwarts, keynote addresses by subject-matter experts and interesting panel discussions, THINC Indonesia 2018 raised the bar, offering true value-addition for a diverse range of attendees. Some of the nota ble speakers at 2018 edition were Amir Abdul Rachman, President Commissioner, MNC Land, Budi Tirtawisata, Group Chief Executive Officer, Panorama Group, Charles Brookfield, Chairman, Archipelago International, Hiramsyah Thaib, Team Leader, Acceleration for Development of Priority Tourism Destination, Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, Mark Steinmeyer, Founder, Tauzia Hotels and Tigor Siahaan, President Director & Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Niaga.

See You There!

MANDARIN ORIENTAL PARTNERS WITH ORLEBAR BROWN ON LIMITED-EDITION MEN’S SWIMWEAR RANGE

Hong Kong, 19 August 2019 – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has exclusively partnered with luxury men’s resort wear company Orlebar Brown to create a col lection of seven limited-edition bespoke Bulldog swim shorts. Designed to evoke wander lust, the collection features some of the Group’s most inspiring imagery, capturing spectacular locations on photographic-print shorts, as well as the Group’s iconic logo.

The collection of seven MOHG inspired limited-edition shorts (available through January 2020) will be rolled-out in two phases. The first four designs are available now, and feature photographic-print images of Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya and Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como . A fourth pair features Mandarin Oriental’s iconic fan logo in a playful jacquard, tessellating pattern.

The second collection that will debut in November will showcase images from Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, Mandarin Oriental, Dubai, and Mandarin Oriental, Miami via photographic-print.

“We are excited to launch this partnership with Orlebar Brown”, said Kristin Ruble, Group Vice President of Brand and Experience Marketing for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “This exclusive and luxurious resort wear col lection will not only provide our fans with a unique and stylish Mandarin Oriental memento, but will also be use ful wherever their travels may lead.”

The limited-edition shorts are available at select Mandarin Oriental hotels, online at www.orlebarbrown.com/mandarin-oriental or in Orlebar Brown stores worldwide.

About Orlebar Brown

Based in London, Orlebar Brown was founded by Adam Brown and launched in March 2007 as a tailored approach to men’s swim shorts. OB Classic swim shorts remain the original and best ‘short you can swim in’, offering something you can wear on the beach or by the pool, yet smart enough to wear to lunch or for a drink. All OB Classic swim shorts are guaranteed for five years for quality you can truly believe in.

Website: www.orlebarbrown.com Instagram: @orlebarbrown Twitter: @orlebarbrown

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 32 hotels and six residences in 23 countries and territories, with each prop erty reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

NEW ERA OF ROOM MANAGEMENT IHGMA WORKSHOP

NEW ERA OF ROOM MANAGEMENT IHGMA WORKSHOP

National workshop – a new era of rooms management mengulang kesuksesan-kes uksesan sebelumnya dalam mengadakan seminar bertaraf nasional, kali ini, tten asia dan ihgma dki, mengadakan national workshop, pada hari sabtu, 3 agustus 2019, bertempat di borobudur hotel jakarta, flores 1 room.

Acara yang sangat mumpuni ini menggaet dr. Wisnu bawa tarunajaya, asst. Deputi pengembangan sdm kepariwisataan, sebagai keynote speaker, dan hadir sebagai tamu kehormatan, ketua umum perhimpu nan hotel dan restoran indonesia (phri), bpk. Haryadi sukamdani.

Acara yang dilakukan mulai pukul 08:00 wib hingga pukul 15:00 wib ini, diisi oleh 10 penelist yang meru pakan orang-orang ternama sekaligus pelaku industri pariwisata dan perhotelan yang telah cukup senior dibi dangnya masing-masing, yaitu:

1. Bpk. Endrian b. Hananto – director of operations accor indonesia, 2. Bpk. Eduard r. Pangkarego – coo artotel group, 3. Bpk. Angkoso soekadari – coora hos pitality, founder ihgma, 4. Bpk. Denny jatnika – regional directoe project & development swiss-beelhotel inter national, regional director operation & project zest hotel international, 5. Bpk. Ronald ticoalu – director reoms –hotel operation mobile application system, 6. Bpk. Erich hirawan – chief operationg officer co-hive, 7. Ibu lanny gesang – manager unit hotel – pt. Jaya real property, 8. Bpk. Braja eka sukma – director pt. Hotel property international, 9. Bpk. Adil mubarak – vice president operations red doorz, 10. Bpk. Khairul anam – passion ate general manager at accorhotels – ibis budget tanah abang.

Mengangkat tema yang sangat up to date, yaitu “new era of rooms management” yang mana merupakan topik yang berkaitan dengan kemajuan jaman yang memasuki era perubahan, dimana dunia industri pari wisata dan perhotelan saat ini sedang di hadapkan pada kondisi perubahan perilaku konsumen.

Pembahasan pada national workshop ini, adalah bagaimana menyikapi perubahan tersebut agar sesuai dengan perkembangan jaman.

Seminar yang padat wawasan ini berada dalam kendali seorang moderator handal, yaitu bpk. Reza sunardi, corporate senior gm hr and learning developemt of metropolitan golden management/horison hotels group. Sepanjang acara, dipandu oleh 2 orang master of caremony (mc), yaitu ibu inda rambu dan bpk agus dari stp trisakti, sehingga acara berjalan tertib dan lan car hingga selesai.

Para pembicara mempresentasikan materi-materi berkesinambungan mengenai “a new era of rooms man agement”, hingga mengupas secara mendalam tentang esensi “the 4.0 Market trends”, diselingi sesi tanya-jawab yang intens di antara para peserta.

Beberapa pokok bahasan di dalam national work shop ini, adalah: 1. Downsizing operational approach – dipaparkan oleh bpk. Denny jatnika, 2. Savy & edgy technology – dipaparkan oleh bpk. Ronald ticoalu. 3. Brand & design – dipaparkan oleh bpk. Endrian hananto & bpk. Eduard r. Pangkarego, 4. Operational excellence – dipaparkan oleh ibu lanny gesang, bpk. Erich hirawan, bpk. Braja eka sukma & bpk. Adil mubarak. 5. Marketing 4.0 & Artificial intelligence – dipaparkan oleh bpk. Khairul anam & bpk. Reza sunardi.

Acara dihadiri oleh lebih dari 100 orang general man ager dari berbagai properti perhotelan di indonesia, yang tampak antusias terhadap materi-materi yang dipaparkan. Acara seminar kali ini disponsori oleh beberapa perusahan dan instansi ternama seperti annabella home, union, picasso, reddoorz, lung victory carpet, dan bea7d. Acara ini juga diliput oleh setidaknya 5 media, seperti bisnis indonesia, tempo, okezone, jela jah nusa dan venue magazine.

2019 HICAP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

HICAP is pleased to announce that Ho Kwon Ping is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings and Laguna Resorts and Hotels, and Executive Chairman of Thai Wah Public Company, will be awarded the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Ho will be presented with the award at the 30th annual HICAP being held 23-25 October 2019 at the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong.

The HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award honors exceptional individuals who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments and contributions to expanding, enhancing and advancing the hotel industry in the Asia Pacific region and the world.

Mr. Ho’s accomplishments expand far beyond his pro fessional endeavors in the hospitality world. He is the founding and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Singapore Management University, Chairman of The Singapore Summit and a non-executive Director of Diageo, the UK-listed spirits company. Educated in Tunghai University, Taiwan; Stanford University, California and the University of Singapore, he was the Economics Editor of the Far Eastern Economic Review in Hong Kong before joining the Thai Wah family business and then starting his own companies.

Among various awards, Mr. Ho has received the London Business School Entrepreneurship Award; CEO of the Year at the Singapore Corporate Awards; CNBC Travel Business Leader Award; Distinguished Alumnus Award from the National University of Singapore; as well as several achievement awards from conferences.

For his services to the country he has been decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Order by the Singapore Government. Mr. Ho has also been conferred honorary doctorates by Johnson & Wales University and from Hong Kong Poly University.

He is the author of two books: “Asking Why” reflects his journey in journalism and entrepreneurship over a period of forty years, and includes articles com missioned by The Straits Times; while “The Ocean in a Drop: Singapore in the next Fifty Years” is a compilation of public lectures he gave as the Inaugural Fellow of the SR Nathan Lecture Series, named after the Sixth President of Singapore.

Mr. Ho is married to Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President, Banyan Tree Holdings. They have three children – two sons and a daughter and three grandchildren.

Adding to its special nature, the Award is not given out every year. Prior recipients of the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award include: Anil Thadani, Chairman of Symphony Asia; Larry M.K. Tchou, Senior Advisor – Greater China for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts; William Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor Group; Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman, Hong Leong Group of Companies; Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson; The Honorable Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman, The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Limited; Stephen F. Bollenbach, Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Hilton Hotels Corporation; Kurt J. Wachtveitl, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand; P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman & CEO, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts; and Paul Dubrule, Co-Chairman and Founder, Accor.

For additional information on HICAP or the Lifetime Achievement Award, visit the website at www.HICAPconference.com.

2019 Planning Committee

Chandragupta Amritkar, Global Destinations, Bill Barnett, C9 Hotelworks , Mike Batchelor, JLL, Siddharth Biswas, Next Story Group / Kafnu, Kavin Bloomer, Morgan Stanley, Cheryn-Ann Chew, Starwood Capital Group, Irene Chua, Travel Weekly Asia, Kevin Colket, Global Hospitality Investment Group, Jared DeSoto, ADIA, Patrick Finn, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Robert Hecker, Horwath HTL, Christopher Hur, Lodgis Hospitality , Sandeep Jain, Belmond , David Keen, QUO, Andrew Langdon, AccorHotels, Gerald Lee, FEO Hospitality Asset Mangement, Eric Levy, Tourism Solutions International, Serena Lim, IHG, David Ling, CDL Hospitality Trusts, Gonzalo Maceda, Melia Hotels International, Roy Melick, Baker McKenzie,Peter Meyer, Lodgis Hospitality , Rohit Mohindra, Bank ANZ, Lawrence Ng, Artyzen Hospitality Group, Walter Ng, Wharf Hotels Management Limited, Gert Noordzy, ISHC, Jesper Palmqvist, STR, Yuval Tal, Proskauer Rose, Juay Hiang Tan, Ascendas Hospitality Trust, Robert Williams, Withersworldwide, Robert Zheng, WATG

PEMENANG SALON CULINAIRE CHEF COMPETITION WAKILI INDONESIA DI HONG KONG IYCCCC 2020

Lee Kum Kee Gandeng Chef Michelin Star Kwok-keung Chan untuk Hadirkan Cita Rasa Otentik Tiongkok ke Indonesia di FHI 2019 Pemenang Salon Culinaire Chef Competition yang disponsori oleh Lee Kum Kee akan mewakili Indonesia di IYCCCC 2020 di Hong Kong

[Jakarta. 25 Juli 2019] – Lee Kum Kee, produsen saus dan bumbu dari Tiongkok yang terkemuka secara global dengan perjalanan selama 131 tahun, terus memperkuat kehadirannya di Indonesia dengan mendukung pameran Food & Hotel Indonesia (FHI) 2019 pada tanggal 24 - 27 Juli di Jakarta.

Dalam pameran tersebut, Lee Kum Kee mensponsori Salon Culinaire Chef Competition (kategorimasakan berbahan dasar kambing) untuk membina para chef muda Indonesia. Pemenang kompetisi akan mewakili Indonesia untuk berlaga di kompetisi International Young Chef Chinese Culinary

Challenge (IYCCCC) di Hong Kong tahun depan.

FHI merupakan pameran makanan dan perhotelan internasional terbesar di Indonesia yang diselengga rakan setiap dua tahun sekali dan berhasil menarik lebih dari 3.000 buyer dari industri F&B.

Bermitra dengan Lee Kum Kee, Chef Michelin Star Kwok-keung Chan (KK Chan) dari Hong Kong hadir di FHI untuk mendemonstrasikan keahlian mema saknya dan membagikan resep fusion Asia. Beliau memberikan sentuhan pada dua hidangan khas Kanton melalui penambahan saus dan bumbu Lee Kum Kee, termasuk produk terlaris Saus Tiram Cap Panda dan Saus Plum, untuk menunjukkan bahwa hidangan Kanton mudah disesuaikan dengan selera lokal.

Kompetisi masak yang disponsori oleh Lee Kum Kee menarik lebih dari 60 chef muda Indonesia, di mana mereka menyiapkan hidangan lezat menggunakan saus dan bumbu Lee Kum Kee untuk bersaing mem perebutkan gelar juara. Sebagai pengamat kompetisi tersebut, Chef KK Chan mengatakan,

“Masakan Tiongkok-Indonesia memiliki sejarah pan jang, dan masakan Indonesia banyak terinspirasi oleh masakan Tiongkok. Saya sangat tertarik melihat banyak peserta hari ini memberikan sentuhan pada masakan tradisional Indonesia menggunakan saus dan bumbu Lee Kum Kee, menambah warna pada masakan fusion Asia. Saya berharap semua peserta terinspirasi oleh kompetisi ini dan dapat berkem bang di industri chef.”

Sementara itu, Leslie Lau, Managing Director - South Asia of Lee Kum Kee mengatakan, “Lee Kum Kee sangat senang dapat kembali berpartisipasi di FHI tahun ini. Indonesia adalah pasar yang besar dan kami berupaya untuk terus memperluas jangkauan kami di ritel, restoran, dan industri makanan. Misi kami adalah “Mempromosikan Kebudayaan Kuliner Tiongkok ke Seluruh Dunia” dan kami berkomit men untuk membina bakat kuliner di seluruh dunia. Melalui kerja sama dengan Chef KK Chan dan men jadi sponsor kompetisi masak di FHI, kami ingin mempromosikan pertukaran kuliner di Indonesia.”

Selanjutnya pada tanggal 26 Juli, Lee Kum Kee akan menggandeng Chef KK Chan untuk makan malam eksklusif spesial di Pearl Chinese Restaurant, JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, mengajak semua tamu menikmati gourmet masakan otentik Tiongkok. Dengan tema “An Ode to Flavours: Return to Tradition”, makan malam eksklusif menyajikan lima menu, termasuk dua menu yang telah memenangkan penghargaan Chinese Cuisine World Championship dan satu menu dari Manchu Han Imperial Feast di

Makau tahun 2018. Seluruh hidangan menampilkan esensi kuliner Tiongkok, keahlian Chef KK Chan, serta beragam penggunaan saus dan bumbu Lee Kum Kee. Chef KK Chan juga bekerja sama dengan tim Pearl Chinese Restaurant yang dipimpin oleh Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Foong yang memiliki gaya memasak yang mirip, yaitu menggabungkan metode memasak tradisional dengan penyajian kontemporer modern untuk memberikan kepuasan pelanggan.

- Lee Kum Kee didirikan pada tahun 1888 oleh Lee Kum Sheung. Dengan perjalanan selama 131 tahun, Lee Kum Kee telah menjadi produsen saus dan bumbu yang terkemuka secara global serta menjadi simbol kualitas dan kepercayaan -

Acclaimed

DJ Musa Nova launches a residence at The Pontiac Stardust

Bali’s best new bar is now home to a major Monday night party.

On Monday July 29, Bali’s latest bar become home to one of the island’s best parties with the launch of Musa Nova Mondays at The Pontiac Stardust. Kicking off at 8.00pm will be a musical fiesta held by self-described diva and renowned creative party maker, Musa Nova, the creator of much-loved Slice at Jenja.

Well-known for her performances around the island, Musa Nova will now take up residence weekly at The Pontiac Stardust. What can guests expect from her reg ular performances? Whatever she’s feeling that night. Mostly she plays a concoction of disco, house and techno but with a goal to make the audience happy, you never quite know what you’re ears are going to experience during a visit to the late-night haunt. All that we can promise is that it will be magic.

https://soundcloud.com/musonova https://www.facebook.com/musonova.a https://www.instagram.com/musonova

More information on Musa Nova Mondays can be found via the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/327842574759525/?active_tab=discussion

The Pontiac Stardust

Expect tarot readers and live music galore at Bali’s newest bar.

Seminyak’s latest resident has arrived with a bang, with The Pontiac Stardust unveil ing its vibrant events calendar for the month of August and beyond. The specialty bar is no wallflower, with the venue confirming it will shortly not only be home to one of the island’s most sophisticated cocktail menus, but a smorgasbord of live music and mystical events, rolling out shortly.

“Part of the main focus in The Pontiac Stardust is music,” explains co-owner and renowned mixologist Beckaly Franks. “Whether it be a live band, a DJ or our curated playlists. Music is our driving inspiration. It is very exciting to be in Bali and get the chance to work so closely with other musically driven people. Humans that want to collaborate and see our vision of the party come to live. We call this collab The Desert Collective.”

The Pontiac Stardust’s weekly events will include the regular appearance of tarot card readers in The Pontiac Stardust’s iconic tipi, Granfunk Fridays, and even more live music on Saturdays with a rotating line-up of local and international DJ talent making an appearance. The Pontiac Stardust will be accompanying its entertainment extravaganza with an impres sive drinks offering, with two-for-one signature cocktails, and 50% off pizzas for dining cus tomers, available from 8.00pm to 12.00am.

Neighbour Flat Stanley will also be home to a couple of not-to-be-missed specials, includ ing the lunch promotion of one pizza and one soft drink for just IDR100k daily between 12.00-3.00pm.

“Join us this weekend as we kick off our Desert Collective with resident DJ’s GrAnFunk and well known Lady Flic!” says Beckaly. “We also have our Soul Print goddess Marcia with us Friday and Saturday, so come get your mani festation and soul decoding on with us whilst dancing the night away!”

THE PONTIAC STARDUST Jalan Taman Ganesha No.9, Petitenget, Seminyak, Bali www.thepontiac.com facebook.com/thepontiacstardust @thepontiacstardust #weareallstardust

SHILLA REWARDS CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

To mark the milestone, members are eligible for exclusive privileges and benefits. (Seoul, Korea, 7 August, 2019) – Shilla Rewards, The Shilla Hotels & Resorts’ integrated membership program, is cel ebrating its fourth anniversary with exclusive offers and opportunities for members.

Comprising three tiers of membership, from Silver and Gold through to Diamond, members accrue additional benefits and exclusive discounts as they progress through the pro gram. Members can earn and use their points at all properties within The Shilla Hotels & Resorts portfolio, including The Shilla Seoul, The Shilla Jeju, and Shilla Stay locations. While Silver members receive an annual redemption voucher for 10,000 points, Gold members enjoy discounts on food and laundry services and are eligible for three room upgrades each year. Diamond members can take advantage of express check-in/check-out, complimentary use of the lounge at The Shilla Seoul and The Shilla Jeju, and free laundry service for select items.

To mark Shilla Rewards’ fourth anniversary, members can access a range of exclusive offers, complimentary privileges and unique packages while earning additional points.

“Member Exclusive” at Shilla Stay

Until 31st December 2019, Shilla Rewards members who reserve a standard room at any Shilla Stay property will receive complimentary Wi-Fi, access to the fitness centre and exclusive Aveda amenities. Prices start at KRW 68,800 based on one night’s stay.

“Rewards Romantic Getaway in Jeju” at The Shilla Jeju

Romance is in the air at The Shilla Jeju. The “Romantic” pack age includes a standard room with mountain views, breakfast for two and entrance to either the Terrace Wine Party or the Rooftop Music Party. Guests also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, airport-hotel shuttle service, access to indoor/outdoor swimming pools and the fitness centre. Available until 30th September 2019, the package is priced from KRW 400,000 per night and Shilla Rewards members earn an additional 10,000 points per night.

“Rewards Lounge” at The Shilla Seoul

Boasting scenic views of Mt. Namsan and downtown Seoul, The Executive Lounge at The Shilla Seoul serves breakfast, light snacks and afternoon tea and happy hour free of charge throughout the day. While Diamond members enjoy complimentary access to The Executive Lounge, guests can access the facilities with the ‘Rewards Lounge’ package. Available throughout August, the ‘Rewards Lounge’ package is available to guests staying in the Executive Business Deluxe Room or Superior Suite Room. Aside from The Executive Lounge, two guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the hotel’s other facilities, including the indoor sauna, gym and indoor swimming pool. Shilla Rewards members who book this package earn an additional 20,000 points per night.

Unlike many other loyalty programs, Shilla Rewards provides members with more opportunities to qualify for points, fast-tracking their way through the program. Members can accrue points through stays at any Shilla property, as well as food and beverage purchases at the property.

Members can also exchange points for Samsung vouchers, which are accepted at participating hotels, Shilla Duty Free, various department stores, museums, galleries, and golf clubs.

To join the Shilla Rewards program, guests can apply for their free member ship at www.shillahotels.com/membership, or visit the front desk of any Shilla property for more information.

About The Shilla Hotels and Resorts

Established in 1973 as the hotel sector subsidiary of Samsung Group, South Korea’s largest conglomerate, The Shilla Hotels & Resorts is the national leader in premium hospitality services.

Named after the ancient Shilla dynasty, The Shilla Hotels & Resorts was estab lished after taking over Yeong Bin Gwan. A previous state guesthouse, its traditional Korean architecture evokes the grandeur of Korea’s historical past. The group’s flagship hotel The Shilla Seoul opened in 1979 next to Yeong Bin Gwan, and has since been celebrated for its exemplary Korean hospitality in an understated setting where traditional heritage meets elegant luxury. In 2013, the hotel underwent a major renovation under acclaimed designer Peter Remedios.

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts group owns and operates two The Shilla hotels in Seoul and Jeju. One of Korea’s leading resorts, The Shilla Jeju is the ultimate nature destination with its Mediterranean-inspired design and charming vistas of Jeju island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The group unveiled its upscale Shilla Stay brand in 2013, a collection of vibrant and trendy hotels offering streamlined comfort and convenience. There are currently 11 Shilla Stay hotels in South Korea.

SHILLA REWARDS CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL UNVEILS AMBITIOUS EXPANSION PLANS IN VIBRANT VIETNAM

Hong Kong – Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed plans for a major expansion of its hotel collection in Vietnam, one of the world’s most exciting and rapidly-emerging tourism markets.

At present, the group operates one hotel in Vietnam, Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam, an enchant ing upscale retreat in the country’s Central Highlands, not far from Da Lat. Blending grace ful local hospitality with European style, this 151-room resort is popular with leisure travellers, golfers and meeting planners alike.

But the company is now aiming to expand its Vietnamese portfolio to at least 10 hotels and resorts by 2021, including landmark openings in important business and leisure destinations all across the country.

Swiss-Belhotel International has already signed two new hotels in Vietnam. Firstly, Swiss-Belhotel Suites & Residences Ha Long Bay is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019, overlooking the northeast Vietnam’s spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed seascape.

This impressive new property will feature 350 apartment-style rooms for short and long stays, plus extensive facilities including a spa, fitness centre, swimming pools, multiple F&B outlets, a ball room and meeting rooms.

Then in 2022, Swiss-Belresort Bai Dai Phu Quoc will open its doors on the pristine coast of Phu Quoc, southern Vietnam’s island jewel. Nestled directly on the sandy beach, this exquisite resort will comprise 218 rooms and villas, plus outdoor pools, a spa and a choice of dining options, including a seafood restaurant and beach club. It will also provide space for events and weddings. These exceptional new properties represent the quality of project Swiss-Belhotel International is now attracting in Vietnam.

The company continues to pursue a series of promising leads in diverse destinations, including major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong and Danang, beachfront locations like Phu Quoc, Quy Nhon and Van Phong, and cul tural sites such as Sapa and Hoi An.

“With its beautiful natural scenery, long coastline and captivating culture, Vietnam is an extremely attractive destination. Swiss-Belhotel International sees significant potential all over the country, not only in its beachfront locations but also in its dynamic cities and heritage cen tres. We look forward to working with local developers to bring Swiss-Belhotel International’s world-class hospitality to guests in vibrant Vietnam,” said Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International.

Vietnam’s tourism industry is currently riding the crest of a wave, driven a range of factors including a booming economy, rising domestic and regional affluence, forwardthinking government policies and modernised transport infrastructure. This has resulted in surging visitor numbers; international arrivals to Vietnam have doubled since 2015 and tripled in the last decade, reaching 15.5 million in 2018 - a new full-year record.

The country’s hotel sector is also thriving; according data from STR, there are now 23,359 hotel rooms under con struction in Vietnam – equivalent to almost 25 percent of the country’s existing room supply.

Swiss-Belhotel International now operates a global portfolio of almost 150 hotels, resorts and residences on four continents. The company also offers a collection of 14 brands, ranging from budget and boutique hotels to luxury resorts and serviced residences.

For more information about SwissBelhotel International, please visit www.swiss-belhotel.com.

Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfo lio of more than 145* hotels, resorts and projects located in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Tanzania. Awarded Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain for eight years, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world’s fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. *Numbers may fluctuate

HILTON HOTELS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA BAG TOP HONOURS AT THE 2019 WORLD LUXURY SPA AWARDS

Voted by guests, travellers and industry players, the awards recognize service excellence and outstanding achievements in the international luxury spa and well ness industry

Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality com panies in the world, continues its centennial celebrations with top honours at the 2019 World Luxury Spa Awards at the global, regional and local levels.

Five hotels operated by Hilton across South East Asia have been recognised for their outstanding service and collection of innova tive and state-of-the-art spa treatments. The winners include:

• eforea Spa at Hilton Pattaya – 2019 Luxury Urban Escape, Global Winner

• Conrad Spa Manila – 2019 Luxury Hotel Spa, Regional Winner: Southern Asia

• Jiwa Spa at Conrad Bali – 2019 Luxury Resort Spa, Regional Winner: Southern Asia

• The Spa & Gym at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – 2019 Luxury Beauty Spa, Regional Winner: South East Asia

• The Spa & Gym at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – 2019 Luxury Business Spa, Country Winner: Malaysia

• The Spa & Gym at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – 2019 Luxury Day Spa, Country Winner: Malaysia

• Conrad Spa at Conrad Koh Samui – 2019 Luxury Wellness Spa, Country Winner: Thailand

THE 2019 WORLD LUXURY SPA AWARDS

Currently in its ninth edition, the World Luxury Spa Awards is an annual initiative that recognizes and rewards leaders in today’s fast-evolving spa industry. Winners are selected based on a rigorous global voting process, and with over 65 award categories, 400 listed spa profiles and 600 nominees from around the world, recognition in the lists is considered the highest pinnacle of achievement for a spa and wellness facility.

“Operating in a landscape where spa and wellness offerings are plentiful and consumers have no lack of choice, winning these awards are true tes tament to the effort and creativity we’ve put into developing unique spa experiences for guests and customers at our hotels. As renowned as the World Luxury Spa Awards are, to receive seven nods across our hotels in

South East Asia is truly an honour. We are thrilled and incredibly humbled to be awarded with these accolades,” said Paul Hutton, vice president, opera tions, South East Asia.

“These achievements also underscore the great work of our Team Members and I am confident that with their continued commitment and dedication, we will be able to strengthen our spa and wellness offerings across all our markets,” added Hutton.

The award presentation ceremony and gala dinner was held on July 6th in The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia, and was attended by over 200 guests from around the world, representing more than 90 countries and 450 spas. The 2020 World Luxury Spa Awards will take place in Bali next July, and the event will be hosted by Conrad Bali.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,700 properties with more than 923,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfill ing its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world’s best workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its 100- year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 89 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube

INDONESIAN HERITAGE ART FINDS A HOME AT ALILA SCBD

Transforming London’s ExCeL into the ULTIMATE hub for hospitality innovation on the 18th & 19th September, Hotel360 is all set to assert its position as the UK’s leading hospitality event dedicated to increasing hotel profitability!

23rd July 2019 - Art features prominently within the modern, cosmopolitan environment of Alila SCBD, from the contemporary art installations at the hotel entrance and lobby, to the heritage art pieces and cul tural artefacts that grace the hotel’s Artisian Bar.

Located next to the lobby at ground level, the Artisian Bar is designed as a gathering space for the artisan community. Its high ceilings and modern, minimalist furnishings create a relaxed atmosphere for creative events and chill-out gatherings, decorated with a col lection of curated artworks that celebrate the artistic heritage and indigenous culture of regions across Indonesia.

All of the art pieces in the Artisian Bar are part of a pri vate collection and are mostly from the 19th century, around 70-100 years old.

INDONESIAN HERITAGE ART

They include: Chicken Pair Located at the entrance to the Artisian Bar, this antique art piece featuring a pair of chickens hails from the island of Madura, which lies just north of Surabaya. The piece was once part of the decoration on the back of a ship and dates back to the 19th century. In Maduranese culture, the chicken is a symbol of diligence, hard work and persistence.

Toraja House Art This large, wooden, triangleshaped structure is a distinctive frontage feature of a traditional Toraja house. Toraja is an ethnic group from the Tana Toraja Regency, commonly referred to as ‘Tator’ or ‘Land of the Toraja’, a tribal highland in South Sulawesi, situated 315 km north of Makkasar. (Left to right, top row: Toraja House Art, Hanging Tenun.

Below row: Indonesian Dance Masks, The Octopus and Ferns, Ceremonial Shields) Hanging Tenun A series of three traditional woven cloths (tenun) hang on the wall, showcasing the textile patterns unique to different regions of Indonesia.

They include a cloth from Palembang, South Sumatera, which is inspired by Chinese and Indian patterns, and two pieces from the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, which are typical of the traditional woven fabric worn throughout this region and at all cultural occasions, such as births, weddings and funeral ceremonies.

Indonesian Dance Masks A collection of Indonesian dance masks, mostly from Java and Bali, are the work of native Indonesian tribes who still perform traditional masked dances. Carved from wood and painted, the masks traditionally represent nature or ancestor spirits.

The Octopus and Ferns This intricate wood carving of octopus and ferns symbolizes an inter twined relationship and its harmony. Originating from the Dayak tribe in Kalimantan, this piece actually formed part of a ship dock gate back in the 19th century. Ceremonial Shields The four cer emonial shields that adorn one wall come from a collection of hundreds of traditional ceremonial shields from Cirebon, West Java. Their design is influenced by Indochine colours and patterns.

The rest of the collection is owned by art muse ums and art collectors. Whether staying at Alila SCBD or gathering in the Artisian Bar for a relaxing drink or creative event, these unique works of art provide the perfect spark to conversation while enhancing the guest experience. For more infor mation about Alila SCBD Jakarta feel free to email us at scbd@alilahotels.com.

About ALILA Surprisingly Different The hallmark of Alila is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, crafted artisanship, personalised hospitality, and bespoke journeys. Alila means “Surprise” in Sanskrit, which suitably describes the refreshing character of our properties and impressions of our guests when they stay with us. In support of sustainable tour ism, Alila hotels adopt EarthCheck operating standards, integrating the natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments. To stay at any of Alila’s hotels & resorts is to embark on a destination experience – be it in recreating the flavours of the local cuisine, enhancing your well-being through ancient healing arts or the thrill of adventure sports, you will re-discover the luxury of living at Alila. For more information, visit www.alilahotels.com, follow us on Instagram @ AlilaHotels or like us on Facebook.

THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY IN VIETNAM

Vietnam is considered to be one of the ASEAN’s most attractive markets for foreign investors with a steadily increasing GDP and booming foreign direct investment, a pattern that is fore casted to remain stable in the upcoming years.

According to the VNAT, to cater to the demands of tourists from different markets, Vietnam has developed a variety of tourism products that make use of the country’s culture, landscapes and coastal locations. These include various tours like sea-based tours, eco-tours, luxurious resort vaca tions, and many more.

Vietnam is growing at a very fast pace in the tourism sector. It expects to welcome some 103 million visitors, including around 18 million foreigners and 85 million domestic travel lers, up 15 percent and 6 percent, respectively, from 2018. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the estab lishment of a Tourism Development Fund, also approving a project which restructures the industry in an attempt to make it a spearhead economic sector and make Vietnam one of the most developed tourism nations in Southeast Asia.

Thus, to discuss the updates in regards to the Tourism & Hospitality sector, Bricsa Consulting brings to you its “3rd Annual Global Hotels & Resorts” scheduled to take place on 23rd - 24th September, 2019 at Mai House Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This 2-day conference will bring relevant Ministries, Hotel & Resort Developers, Architecture Firms, Solution Providers and many more industries under one roof where they would be presenting and discussing regarding the latest industry updates.

The hospitality industry in Vietnam is looking promising with many foreign investors intending to invest in the mar ket. The performance of the accommodation as well as food and beverage industry has reached an impressive height.

The focus of the conference :

• An insight on the development of 7 tourism zones with specific tourism products , 46 national tourist areas; 41 national tourist spots; 12 tourist cities and other key tourist spots

• Exploring the opportunity for over $340 million invest ment in tourism and infrastructure at the Delta region

• Outlining the new marketing campaigns for ASEAN tourism in 2019 and beyond

• Development in the tourism sector in the South East Asian Regions

Supported by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the conference highlights key real estate develop ments in the region.

About Bricsa Consulting:

Bricsa Consulting is engaged in producing high-end net working and knowledge sharing platforms, for senior executives from the government and private sector in the emerging market. Our effort is to provide business com munities with superior products designed by thoughtful research. We foster communication among our customers from the industry and working professionals enabling them to work more efficiently and thereby advancing knowl edge and learning. Our dynamic growth allows us to invest continually across a larger geographical market. We think ahead, move fast and promote change. Creative business models, innovative products and mutually beneficial inter national partnerships have established us as a trusted name in the information age.

Contact: Joyel Dsouza Marketing at Bricsa Consulting | joyel@bricsaconsulting.com | +91 22 4880 3433

3RD ANNUAL GLOBAL HOTELS & RESORTS

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE 2019

• An insight on the development of 7 tourism zones with specific tourism products, 46 national tourist areas; 41 national tourist spots; 12 tourist cities and other key tourist spots.

• Exploring the opportunity for over $340 million investment in tourism and infrastructure at the Delta region.

• Outlining the new marketing campaigns for ASEAN tourism in 2018 and beyond.

• Review over the plans & policies implemented to promote tourism in 2017 with an introspect for 2018.

• Understanding of Decree Number 3 in regards to present and future regulations that can transcend the current trends in market.

Hong Kong, 23 July 2019 – Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is giving guests the opportunity to explore the wonders of the Land of Smiles and gain unique insights into the art of photography with a new Picture Perfect with Leica room package.

For more than 140 years, travellers have stayed at the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, which enjoys a reputation for style, service and excellence. A haven of calm on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the hotel is timeless yet contemporary and the ultimate Bangkok address.

Leica too has a long history of focusing on distinction and innovation, offering a unique experience through its series of renowned cameras and lenses. Working together, the Picture Perfect with Leica package will allow guests to enjoy a unique experience.

Hotel guests will be taken by limousine to the Leica Galley Bangkok for a personal viewing and tutorial with an Exhibition Specialist on photographic perspective, movement and composition before joining internation ally renowned photographer, Kristian Dowling, Manager and Senior Instructor of Leica Akademie, on a guided walking tour of the city’s colourful old town district.

Valid until 15 December 2019, the Picture Perfect with Leica package is priced from THB 33,000++, and includes: Luxurious accommodation , Daily breakfast for two , One Leica Sofort instant film camera and an instant film double pack (20 exposures), Private Gallery Tour at the Leica Gallery Bangkok in Gaysorn Village with an Exhibition Specialist, A two-hour walking photogra phy tour with a Leica M camera and Leica Akademie Manager and Senior Instructor, Kristian Dowling, Limousine transfer to and from the walking tour

This package is valid from 1 July to 15 December 2019, subject to availability, based on double occupancy and a minimum stay of two nights, while 10% service charge and 7% government taxes apply. 14-day advance booking is required. For further information, visit www. mandarinoriental.com/bangkok.

About Leica

Leica is the brand of choice for the world’s best pho tographers and the Leica ideal is an integral part of the culture of seeing. Leica has a long history of focusing on perception and has developed innovative instruments that offer a unique experience. The result is a renowned series of cameras and lenses. These products expand the natural limits of perception and open up new dimen sions for human vision and insight. In this way, Leica helps transform vision into personal creative fulfilment.

About Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Built in 1876 and ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been an inspiration to a host of world-renowned writ ers from Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham to Wilbur Smith and John Le Carre. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok boasts an international reputation for splendid service, style and grace and facilities including eight restaurants. The hotel’s private teakwood shuttle boats provide daily access to the Thai Cooking School, the hotel’s Thai res taurant, the award-winning Oriental Spa and Health Centre located across the River; as well as the nearest skytrain station (SaphanTaksin) and River City Shopping Centre.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxuri ous hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now oper ates 32 hotels and six residences in 23 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

The Malaysian premier trade only food and hos pitality show, Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM), will be back for the 15th time from 24-27 September 2019. The previous FHM in 2017 held alongside Culinaire Malaysia 2017 received overwhelming support with a record attendance of 25,823 Trade Visitors, an amazing 13.46% increase with an additional exhibition hall which makes it the biggest and most attended series by far. Over the 4-days event, 92% of exhibitors achieved their objectives with 91% confirming their participation in 2019.

FHM 2019 aims to bring you an even bigger and better show compared to any of its previous series adding better oppor tunities for both exhibitors and visitors of the show. With an impeccable reputation and years of experience, FHM is not just an exhibition, it’s a gathering for everyone resid ing in the Food, Beverage & Hospitality industry. Scheduled immensely with conference programme, technical seminars, educational talks, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations with displays of various types and range of produce and ser vices, FHM covers everything under its roof.

Ideal for companies targeting the Malaysian market, this is the only platform that enables you direct access to cru cial buyers from both the hotel, restaurant and foodservice industries. The track record says it all. Don’t miss out! Mark your diaries for one of the most important trade meeting points of the year and book your booth now at FHM 2019.

FHM 2019 Exhibitors’ Online Manual

Exhibitors’ Testimonies

FHM Show Facts

FHM Participating Companies Sponsorship Flyer

Visitor’s Pre-Registration

FHM 2019 Sales Brochure Product Highlights

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Mr. Bs Yong

Senior Operations Manager

Email : Bs.yong@Ubm.com

Ms. Hashimah Hashim

Senior Operations Executive

Email : Hashimah.hashim@Ubm.com

Worldwide Co-Ordinator

Ms. Fiona Murray

International Sales Office (Ubm Allworld)

240 Blackfriars Road London Se1 8Bf Uk

Tel : +44 20 7560 4340

Email : Fiona.murray@Ubm.com

Asia Co-Ordinator

Ms. Veronica Tay

Asia Sales Office (Ubm Allworld)

10 Kallang Avenue #09-15 Aperia Tower 2 Singapore 339510

Tel : +65 6233 6777 Fax : +65 6233 6768

Email : Veronica.tay@Ubm.com

Let Karma Jimbaran

Jimbaran’s sleepy rep utation is no more courtesy of Karma Group’s lively new addition. Luxury resort Karma Jimbaran has unleashed a special new enter tainment program that will see Fridays and Saturdays in the bay be just as in-demand as Seminyak. First up is Karma Live Fridays at the Bay Bar & Grill, which will showcase a collection of soulful music with the weekly performance of acoustic music featuring Duo Moana Band. To satisfy those suffering from hunger pangs will also be a special grill barbecue, available from just IDR 299,000++ per person.

The weekend’s line-up is just as impressive, with the introduction of a Saturday Sundowner party in celebra tion of Bali’s iconic sunset. The Saturday Sundowner party will see a rotating line-up of DJs perform a series of funk, soul, and disco classics - all your favourites! The night isn’t just about dancing however, with the event partnering its musical line-up with an ‘allyou-can-eat’ barbecue for just IDR 350,000++ per person.

As an added bonus, both events offer free entry between the hours of 7.00-10.00pm.

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Bali brunch favourite Two Trees Eatery debuts a vibrant new menu The Berawa health haven introduces an array of new favourite dishes. As its name suggests, Two Trees Eatery is rather passion ate about plants. Not only does the Berawa-based venue have an ongoing devotion to plant-based cuisine, but the same interest in being green. “With a name like Two Trees Eatery, we have a responsibility not only to be environmentally friendly but also to be conscious of what is good for your body,” the venue explains. “We don’t however want to stray too far away from our natural tendency to be a bit naughty from time to time, so we wanted to provide you with everything from the very healthy to the very naughty depending on your mood.”

It’s this celebration of balanced eating that you’ll find on the venue’s newly launched menu, which merges the health-focus of Australia with the fla vours of the French. In-keeping with the existing farm-to-table approach, Two Trees has introduced a handful of new dishes that are as delicious as they are good for you, where soaked, sprouted and dehydrated nuts, seeds, and grains all make an appearance alongside plenty of ferments.

Tuck into the Golden Broth, a healing broth infused with medicinal spices, and the Salm Salm But Different, a vegan take on salmon that sees car rots salt-baked and cured in olive oil and raw apple cider vinegar. And then there’s the Hot Dang Carrot Dog, a playful vegan twist on the humble hot dog that uses carrot instead of sausage. As an added eco-friendly bonus, inside the restaurant you’ll find very little plastic, with no straws, bottles, bags, cups, or take-away packaging used throughout.

Two Trees Eatery is open from 6.00am to 11.00pm everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Two Trees Eatery

99 jl. pantai Berawa, Canggu twotreeseatery.com | @twotreeseatery

Trees Eatery

Singapore, 23 August 2019. Adding yet another traveler favorite to their offering, the multi award-winning Selo Group is launching a range of Surf Villas to complement their collection of invest ment offerings. These cool coastal retreats are located adjacent to

Selong Selo Residences, already in full operation with over 25 magnificent villas. An ideal setting for any traveler longing for the ocean, spectacular views and afford able luxury; Selong Selo Luxury Resort combines the comfort and amenities of a world-class hotel with exhilarating adven tures offered by the natural surrounds. Some of Asia’s best surfing and diving can be experienced along these shores with other thrilling activities like mountain bik ing and hiking in an untouched paradise. The resort is fully operational with a con temporary bar, lounge and the celebrated Aura restaurant. A luxurious spa, fully equipped gym, tennis court and a 23m infinity pool are just some of the ameni ties for guests to enjoy! Overlooking the breathtaking Selong Belanak beach in South Lombok, this prime location draws investors from across the globe.

Direct flights to Lombok make this idyllic destination a holiday favourite, with only a four-hour flight from Australia and under three hours from Singapore.

Malaysia, Indonesia and other neigh bouring islands have also satisfied travel demand by adding Lombok to their net work of direct flights.

The Surf Villas combine effortless luxury with the island’s innate serenity. Designed with a coastal Hampton’s style interior, the villa maximizes the natural terrain with an open plan panoramic view. Each villa is set up with optimal views and privacy in mind.

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interior and exterior living areas, modern fittings and a private plunge pool tribute this hillside retreat. Selong Selo’s Luxury Surf Villas are available in a studio, onebedroom and two-bedroom layout.

https://selogroup.co/ south-lombok-luxury-surf-villas/

While Lombok still trades at a significant discount to neighbouring island Bali and occupancy rates have seen a favourable increase month on month, this surf collec tion has been launched at an opportune time for new investors. It offers both an island retreat but also the opportunity to see a significant rerate and recurring income.

Prices start from only $188,000 USD and are now for sale.

“Surf Villa owners can seek refuge from their busy life styles whilst experiencing high-end luxury and resort facilities at a fraction of the price when compared to owning and maintaining a private villa in Bali, Thailand or Vietnam,” says cofounder Andrew Corkey.

At the core of Selong Selo’s business model is a firm com mitment to CSR and sustainability. In a conscious effort to avoid making the same environmental and wasteman agement mistakes as neighbouring Bali, the resort aims to be the first carbon negative development in Asia. The company’s dedication to sustainable development and tourism has directly benefited the local community.

Marketing and managing of villa rentals for Selong Selo Resort and Residences is handled solely by the compa ny’s trusted partner, Elite Havens Group.

Selo Group provides a diverse suite of real estate, devel opment and construction services, overseeing your entire project from beginning to end. The experienced team can assist in the areas of land acquisition, development management, project management, construction man agement, engineering and interior design. Selo Group is an award-winning company with a reputation for consist ent innovation at the highest level of design. Land and villa projects in South Lombok offer something for every investor, from landbankers to those wanting to own and live in their dream Lombok villa.

melissa.willis@selongselo.co | www.selongselo.com

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Singapore, 22 August 2019 – If you are passion ate about your art and culinary skills, now’s the time to prove your mettle and take the leap into a competition arena - and the best place for culi nary, pastry or barista professionals to compete is at Food&HotelAsia (FHA), Asia’s largest and most com prehensive food and hospitality trade event. The search for Asia’s next top chefs, baristas and latte artists is on as registrations are now open to compete in the highly antici pated FHA Culinary Challenge (FCC), the Barista Super Duo Challenge and Latte Art Showdown.

With 40 years of experience, FHA has amassed recognition worldwide for setting benchmarks for being the lead ing authority and trendsetter for the food and hospitality markets in Asia. For its upcoming 2020 edition, the event is expanded to TWO MEGA EVENTS, TWO DATES – FHAHoReCa and FHA-Food & Beverage, to provide an enhanced experience and personalised engagement, while meeting the diverse demands of the food and hospitality industry.

FHA-HoReCa, held 3-6 March 2020 at the Singapore Expo is where the world’s leading hotels, restaurants and café suppliers will gather to showcase the latest foodservice & hospitality equipment, products and services to discerning distributors, importers, manufacturers and retailers from Asia.

At the same venue from 31 March-3 April 2020, industry professionals, including distributors, importers, manufac turers and retailers from Asia will get to see and source from some of the world’s finest display of food ingredients, drinks and fresh produce from global top manufacturers and brands – at FHA-Food & Beverage.

High octane competitions are held across FHA-HoReCa and FHA-Food & Beverage, providing not just professionals and budding apprentices a conducive stage to learn, gain expo sure and recognition for their craft and profession, but also to offer attendees an incredible, all-rounded experience at the events.

FHA Culinary Challenge

The FCC, since its introduction as Salon Culinaire in 1978, is Asia’s most prestigious international culinary competi tion, supported by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS), Singapore Chefs’ Association and regional chef associations.

The upcoming FCC will feature several new competitions happening alongside regular highlights – the FCC Gourmet Team Challenge, Apprentice Team Challenge and FCC Individual Challenges in Patisserie – Display & Practical, Culinary Art Displays and Practical Hot Cooking.

The new FCC competitions:

• Singapore Cuisine Team Challenge – celebrating the colourful and delectable cuisines of Singapore

• Young Chefs Skills Challenge – a contest for under 23 years of age, focusing on the fundamentals of cooking

Registrations for the competitions are open to chefs in training and culinary professionals.

Pastry Challenges

Pastry chefs and enthusiasts – heads up as a new compe tition is coming to town. Open to competitors under 21 years of age, the Asian Junior Pastry Cup is designed to provide a solid training ground for the younger generation of pastry chefs in Asia. The top three teams from the Asian Junior Pastry Cup will compete in the World Junior Pastry Championship 2021 held in Rimini, Italy.

Hailed as the biggest pastry competition in Asia, the Asian Pastry Cup is the official selection platform where top three Asian teams will compete at the World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France. Held in tandem with the Asian Pastry Cup is the C3 (Chocolate Chef Competition) and the Global Star Chefs Pastry Show.

Returning for its second edition, the Asian Gelato Cup, sup ported by the Singapore Pastry Alliance, Gelato e Cultura S.r.l. and Italian Exhibition Group Expo S.p.a, will see up to eight national teams competing to create the best gelato, plated dessert, gelato cake and an artistic showpiece. The top three teams will compete in the Coppa del Mondo della Gelateria (Gelato World Cup) in 2022 in Rimini, Italy.

Teams for Asian Junior Pastry Cup, Asian Pastry Cup and Asian Gelato Cup will be pre-selected in national competi tions to represent their country/region in the Asian leagues.

Coffee Challenges

Up-and-coming and seasoned baristas can pit their skills in the two coffee challenges –Barista Super Duo Challenge and Latte Art Showdown. The Barista Super Duo Challenge will have teams competing to prepare four types of beverages within a given time frame of 18 minutes. Not for the faint-hearted, the Latte Art Showdown will challenge baristas to create the most artistic cup of coffee ondemand within five minutes.

Events At A Glance

FHA-HoReCa

Date: 3 to 6 March 2020

Venue: Singapore Expo Website: https://fhahoreca.com/

Competitions:

• Asian Gelato Cup*

• Asian Junior Pastry Cup*

• Asian Pastry Cup, Chocolate Chef Competition, Global Star Chefs Pastry Show*

• FCC Individual Challenge Patisserie –Display & Practical

• Barista Super Duo Challenge

• Latte Art Showdown

* Teams are pre-selected to compete in the Asian Gelato Cup, Asian Junior Pastry Cup and Asian Pastry Cup. For more information, please visit: https://www.fhahoreca.com/ competitions/overview/

ASIA

FHA-Food & Beverage

Date: 31 March to 3 April 2020

Venue: Singapore Expo Website: https://www.fhafnb.com/

Competitions:

FHA Culinary Challenge:

• Apprentice Team Challenge

• Gourmet Team Challenge

• Individual Challenge – Culinary Art Displays & Practical Hot Cooking

• Singapore Cuisine Team Challenge

• Young Chefs Skills Challenge

Registration is open for all FCC competition categories held during FHA-Food & Beverage.

Registration for competitions will close on 30 September 2019. For more information and to download the rulebooks for the competitions, please visit the respective websites: https:// www.fhahoreca.com/competitions/over view/; https://www.fhafnb.com/competitions/ overview.

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Located in the heart of Seminyak Bali, VIN+ is a place to go for wine & food lovers. This September , VIN+ is throwing it’s annual Wine Carnival 2019, celebrating the best of Bali’s wine and food scene. In 2019, we are redefining the concept to pro mote wine brands, Bali’s top restaurants, and artisan makers to offer consumers a day of tasting, learning, buying and celebrating.

Consumers can: Sample wines from around the world, Taste food from the top restaurants in regional Bali, Listen to the experts in tailored Masterclasses, Buy wines and spirits at our Wine Bazaar – at the best prices of the year,Celebrate with live music in a party atmosphere once the sun goes down., We look forward to hosting over 1500 guests on thatday.

prepared by Jane Wilson 10th July 2019

Wine lovers rejoice, Seminyak Wine Carnival lands this September

Hosted at VIN+ the day event is a celebration of the island’s best food and drink.

Bali-based food and wine lovers best grab their diaries, for a special new event is on the horizon set to cele brate the best of the island’s drinking and dining scene. Taking place on September 7 is Seminyak Wine Carnival, hosted by wine specialist VIN+ at its central outpost in the middle of town from 1.00pm.

More than 1500 guests can expect a day of tast ing, learning, buying and celebrating with some of the island’s top foodie talent. Some of Bali’s best restaurants will be present (Ubud’s famed Locavore included), who will be treating guests to their adored dishes, all to be partnered with sample wines from around the globe.

Of course, it’s not just eating and drinking (though there’s plenty of that to be done); live music will arrive once the sun sets at 7.00pm, with food stands to continue until 9.00pm. Throughout the day masterclasses will take place on the main stage alongside demonstrations.

TV presenter and certified plant-based holistic chef Sophie Navita will be leading these pro ceedings, which will see winemakers, chefs, and mixologists alike impart their knowledge to the crowd.

Wine lovers will also be able to nab a bargain via the hourly wine auctions, discount wines avail able and special tastings. Artisanal producers will be showcasing their wares, including Rosalie Organic Cheese company, artisan bread makers and other delights. (Full list of participants are updated on the website)

To top it all off Seminyak Wine Carnival will be an eco-friendly event, with the showcase to be plastic-free and environmentally sustainable. All guests will be gifted a branded glass on arrival for wine tastings, and biodegradable cardboard or alternative plates for food.

Entry to Seminyak Wine Carnival 2019 is 200K which includes the glass and a free sample from the producers, as well as free entry to master classes. Early Bird Tickets are also available for purchase online www.botanicabali.com/winecarnival/ for $17AUD (approx 170k) or 150k at the Vin+ Retail store.

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Five Designer Hotel Pieces

You’ll Want for Your Home

The palatial Saigon Suite of Ho Chi Minh City’s most grandiose hotel, The Reverie Saigon, embodies the property’s over-the-top appeal. Two of Italy’s leading design houses – Cassina and Poltrona Frau — collaborated on the décor, sparing no expense. The resulting interior of the USD 12,000 per night suite is a treasure trove of luxury items that you’ll crave for your own abode.

The suite’s Veliero (Italian for sailing vessel) bookcase consists of 1,800 pieces. Its design is so intricate that the hotel flew in a Cassina craftsman from Italy to ensure that it was installed properly.

Poltrona Frau’s plush leather Chester One Sofa was designed in 1912 by Renzo Frau. The back and armrests of the comfy perch are filled with vegetable horsehair which is hand-modelled.

An Isidoro vintage-style travelling liquor cabinet by JeanMarie Massaud for Poltrona Frau, takes center stage in the parlour. The repurposed aesthetics of a classic leather trunk to a mini-bar is a feat of imagination that one might expect from the design house that supplies leather seats for Maserati and Ferrari.

A deep crimson Juliet armchair designed by Benjamin Hubert was the winner of a design competition to mark Poltrona Frau’s 100-year anniversary. It is crafted of solid beech and birch plywood, padded in polyurethane foam and polyester wadding, upholstered in Pelle Frau leather, and embellished by crimp stitching.

Wooden barrel chairs, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 for Herbert Johnson’s house, Wingspread, surround a dining table as long as a conference table in the suite’s dining room.

Poltrona Frau’s Chester One Sofa In The Saigon Suite’s Living Room. Copyright 2016 Matthew Shaw. Saigon Suite’s Master Parlour With Isidoro Liquor Cabinet In Back Right Corner. Copyright 2016 Matthew Shaw. Juliet Armchair (Right-Side) In Saigon Suite’s Master Bedroom Copyright 2016 Matthew Shaw. Saigon Suite Dining Room Copyright 2016 Matthew Shaw.

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The Reverie Saigon - Saigon SuiteMaster Bedroom Parlour

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PALACE HOTEL COLLECTION

ECHOES-CRYSTALLIZATION BY SHINJI OHMAKI

ORINOKATACHI BY YUKO NISHIMURA

SUNFLOWER BY MASAHITO KATAYAMA

HOTEL TOKYO ART COLLECTION

LAYER-B BY YUKI SAKAI

SHIKISAI NO SHITA BY SATOSHI UCHIUMI

Artists like to exhibit their work in 5-star hotels - they’re usually spa cious and well-lit, host an affluent clientele, and are experts at catering to the public. Hotel owners also like to invest in artwork, and their lobby displays can constitute an eye-catching and intriguing wel come for guests the moment they step through the doors.

Here are a few luxury hotels -- in the Far East and Middle East -- that create a visual feast for their guests:

Al Bait Sharjah. Plenty of hotels have museumworthy exhibits and some are so enamored of their heritage, they liken the entire premises to a museum. But the Al Bait has actually opened its own, purpose-built museum. In two generous galleries, the museum tells the story of Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Midfa, who lived in one of the four old homes that form the foundation of the new resort. Images picture Al Midfa and his family and tell how they accrued wealth from the pearl trade and rose to prominence in the government. Glass display cases exhibit artifacts from his life, from a replica of the dagger he wore at ceremonies to the pens he used to compose poetry to books from his library. Another exhibit memorialises the location of the post office that stood on this site. In another room, the door to Al Midfa’s original home stands against a far wall, no longer providing egress to any actual place but to an imagination of the past.

Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud. The Chedi Club was built as the private estate of the noted Indonesian designer Hendra Hadiprana and repurposed by GHM as a hotel in July 2004. The hotel is an artistic tour de force in itself, as it still houses the bulk of the late Hadiprana’s private collection. The collection was built up over three decades and features 29 Ganesh statues (either found or commissioned by the former owner), vases from the 16 and 17th centuries collected throughout Asia, and an impressive collection of paintings from Indonesian artists.

The Anam Cam Ranh. The Anam’s commitment to the arts is obvious all over its grounds, where an eclectic collection of hundreds of artworks by local artists hang from its walls and bedeck its pedestals. Ranging from vivid landscapes and abstract oil paintings to striking photography, the authentic artworks depict Vietnam and the daily lives of the Vietnamese, positioning the resort as a gateway to the country’s rich culture. Black and white images by Vietnamese pho tographer Mai Lôc, whose life story epitomises Vietnam’s rapid transformation, are among the most popular works with art-loving guests.

Once living under the poorest conditions as a miner, Mai Lôc met a Norwegian couple by chance in 1995. They kept in touch and for his wedding, the couple gave him a camera, changing his life. Today he’s a sought-after pho tographer who has exhibited in Canada, Finland, Austria and other countries. In support of local art, the Anam becomes an open-air artist’s stu dio each Wednesday, ushering talented local artists onto its grounds to practice their craft.

Reverie Saigon. This hotel is remarkable for several astonishing pieces of art, including a ceiling installation of hand-blown Murano glass fashioned in the shape of Vietnam and accented by LED-lit crystal and steel ‘Arabesque Egg’ chandeliers, and an 1895 Bechstein grand piano transformed into art by Baldi with the addition of a mosaic veneer of malachite stone and chiselled bronze. Moreover, the hotel itself is a design aficionado’s dream. Seventeen dif ferent Italian design houses collaborated on the interiors, leading famed Italian designer Giulio Cappellinithe, art director of the Milan-based Poltrona Frau Group and an iconic trendsetter in the industry to say: “I can’t think of any other property anywhere in the world that has brought together so many of Italy’s leading furnishings design brands … except, perhaps, a museum.”

Palace Hotel Tokyo. This hotel opened in 2012 after a $1.2 billion investment and they have since invested deeply in artwork.

Hotels Moonlighting as Galleries

More than 1,000 pieces of art vie for eyeballs through out the hotel, with the grandest pieces hung from the walls and put upon pedestals in the lobby, reception and in meeting spaces. The hotel itself makes its own claim as a work of art, winning renown as the best designed large hotel in the world in 2014 from Travel + Leisure magazine in the U.S. For those who want to take a memory of the artworks home, the hotel has published a book detailing its collection.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Guests are invited to experience the hotel’s storied past in the “Path of History” tour, offered twice daily at 5pm and 6pm. Led by a hotel historian, the tour includes a look at classic artifacts from the Metropole Hanoi, including pho tographs of famous guests (such as Charlie Chaplin and US President Bill Clinton, among others), as well as items like vintage room keys from the hotel that date back more than 100 years. For many, the high light of the tour is a visit to the hotel’s bomb shelter, which protected famous visitors like Joan Baez and Jane Fonda from air raids during the US-Vietnam War. The bunker was closed and sealed after the war, before being rediscovered during the renovation of the Bamboo Bar in 2011.

Hyatt Regency Bangkok. A new photo gallery in one of Bangkok’s most culturally diverse areas is giving guests a glimpse into another era with a perma nent exhibition on the history of Bangkok’s most important boulevard - Sukhumvit Road. Located on the fourth floor of the new Hyatt Regency Bangkok, Sukhumvit Gallery features an eclectic mix of rare photographs of people and places that tell the story of the road, vintage maps, and important documents covering the area’s history. “Nana’s roots are as a vibrant international marketplace,” explained the gen eral manager of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Sammy Carolus. “With this gallery we are sharing the fascinating story of the neighborhood as it once was.” Sukhumvit Gallery is open daily 11am–10:30 pm, with free entrance.

Awei Metta, Yangon. Renowned Belgian artist Christian Develter travelled in 2012 to Myanmar’s Chin State, visiting the hill tribes of this remote region where women have for generations tattooed their faces, symbolizing strength and beauty.

Develter was subsequently commissioned by Awei Metta, ahead of its grand opening in December last year, to produce a series of lithographs, combin ing classic Asian beauty with this ancient custom. The canvases adorn some of the 72 rooms and are prominent throughout the hotel, where the stunning portraits appear to stare back provocatively into the viewer’s eyes.

Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei’s largest five-star hotel is well-known for its sizeable collection of quirky art installations, watercolor paintings, and calligra phy works by Taiwanese artist Suyin Zhou. Many of Zhou’s black and white paintings adorn the walls of the hotel’s 850 guest rooms and suites, including one of a large swirl, which hangs in the entrance to one of the corner suites. In the hotel lobby, a giant wooden sphere by Korean artist, Jae Hyo Lee, is on permanent display while a life-like statue of a ‘Standing Guard’ (nicknamed ‘Charlie’ by hotel staff) by US artist Marc Sijan, stands to attention near the elevators.

Laguna Lang Co, Vietnam. A commitment to Vietnamese arts is strong at Laguna Lang Co, the Southeast Asian nation’s most far-reaching inte grated resort. Throughout the rooms and the public areas at the project’s award-winning hotels -- Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co -- guests will find images by photographers depicting local life in Central Vietnam as well as artworks inspired by the area. In addition to these, the resort has not one but two galleries dedicated to showcasing the arts and crafts of the area.

At Banyan Tree Gallery browsers will find everything from traditional Vietnamese crafts and furnishings to objets d’art and ethnic apparel. At Angsana Gallery, meanwhile, the range of arty artefacts spans locallycrafted baskets and lanterns as well as handcrafted ceramic burners.

BANGKOK - A new photo gallery in one of Bangkok’s most culturally diverse areas is giving guests a glimpse into another era with a permanent exhibition on the history of Bangkok’s most important boulevard - Sukhumvit Road. Sukhumvit Gallery, located on the fourth floor of the new Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, features an eclectic mix of rare photo graphs of people and places that tell the story of the road, vintage maps, and important documents cover ing the area’s history.

SUKHUMVIT GALLERY SHOWCASES IMAGES AND MAPS OF A BYGONE ERA

“Nana’s roots are as a vibrant international mar ketplace,” explained the general manager of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Sammy Carolus. “With this gallery we are sharing the fascinating story of the neighborhood as it once was.”

To mark the launch of the hotel’s new space, Hyatt has collaborated with renowned Thai floral artist, Sakul Inthakul, to create an afternoon tea presentation inspired by Bangkok’s past and the images on display. The Ekamai pedestrian bridge on Sukhumvit Soi 63 was Inthakul’s muse for the serving platter. The classic wellknown bridge is on display on one of the walls, and is re-interpreted as the plate -- a handcrafted sculpture of stainless steel, copper plating and artificial marble, that is decorated with local flowers.

HYATT REGENCY BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT LAUNCHES

PHOTO GALLERY AND ARTISTIC AFTERNOON TEA

More than a dozen bite-sized treats, both sweet and savoury, flank the bridge-cum-plate. These include homemade desserts, like mini sweet potato scones and homemade macaron with pomelo custard filling, created by the Hyatt’s culinary team. The coffee is from the plantations at Le Tor Gol Village, in Tak province, which has a reputa tion as one of the country’s best coffees.

The tea comes from Chiang Mai, in the village of Mae Sae, where tea has grown naturally for over a century. Sukhumvit Gallery is open daily during 11:00 am – 10:30 pm, with free entrance. The Sukhumvit Gallery Afternoon Tea is served daily between 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm, at 950++ Baht / set for two persons.

For more information or reservations, please call +66 (0)2 098 1234 or email bangkoksukhumvit.regency@hyatt.com

jakarta hotel market review

AS NEW LUXURY HOTELS GATHER ON JAKARTA’S HORIZON

WILL INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS FOLLOW?

While Jakarta Indonesia is trans forming into an Asian megacity, it has yet to capture a wider inter national audience of visitors. In 2018, the city’s hotels hosted over 13 million guests, yet 86% were from the domestic segment.

In a newly released report, the Jakarta Hotel Market Review from hospitality consulting group C9 Hotelworks over 2.7 million overseas pas sengers arrived at the gateway Soekarno-Hatta International Airport last year. Over a 10-year period the compound annual growth rate hit an impressive 7.4 percent.

Yet, the reality, is that Indonesia’s largely domestic economic marketplace remains the key spotlight as public sector infrastructure is playing catch up with ongoing mass transportation developments trying to link the city’s spread of mini-metros.

A key outcome of the domestic feeding frenzy is that Indonesian conglomerates and real estate groups are developing massive integrated mixed-use properties with global luxury opera tors. A quick name check of the accommodation pipeline features well-known names such as Park Hyatt. Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis, W, Regent and Langham.

JAKARTA HOTEL MARKET REVIEW

NEWLY RELEASED REPORT REVEALS 86% OF CITY’S HOTEL GUESTS ARE DOMESTIC MARKET

While historically the influx of overseas guests are business travelers during peak mid-week periods who leave the city in advance of the weekend. This leaves hotels with the choice of either lower room rates for the domestic market or else empty beds.

Jakarta’s international geographic source of busi ness profile has seen Mainland China in the top position since 2015, with a 5-year CAGR of 9%. Rounding out the top 5 are Malaysia, Japan, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. There have been few surprises during the past few years yet two international sporting events, the 2018 Asia and Para Asian games pushed market-wide demand higher.

Looking forward, C9 Hotelworks Managing Director Bill Barnett said “it’s unclear if the new luxury pipeline will dramatically induce the over seas market. Until there are broader economic reforms that will positively impact FDI (foreign direct investment) and improvements in com muting to CBD areas, the domestic segment is likely to remain firmly entrenched in the driver’s seat of Jakarta hotel performance.”

About C9 Hotelworks

C9 Hotelworks is led by founder and Managing Director Bill Barnett, who brings over 30 years’ experience in the Asian hospi tality and real estate sectors. Prior to founding C9 in 2003, Bill held senior executive roles in hotel operations, development and asset management. He is considered to be a lead ing global authority on hotel residences, and has sat at almost every seat around the hos pitality and real estate table. Bill promotes industry insight through regular conference presentations at key events and contributes to numerous industry publications. For more information contact www.c9hotelworks.com

For further information, please contact: Bill Barnett

Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks Email: bill@c9hotelworks.com Tel: +66 (0)8 1956 1802 www.c9hotelworks.com

EXQUISITE DINING

Hong Kong Island’s latest luxury hotel introduces French haute cuisine, modern Cantonese fare, legend ary signature cocktails, a redefined Afternoon Tea concept, the St. Regis Sabrage ritual, and Canto Mary cocktail.

August 7, 2019 – The grand opening of St. Regis Hong Kong in April 2019 introduced an excep tional culinary experience supported with new dining and bar concepts: French haute cuisine, modern Cantonese fare, legendary signature cocktails, a redefined Afternoon Tea, the St. Regis champagne sabering ritual and the Canto Mary cocktail. Contemporary French and signature Chinese restaurants are led by Michelin-starred chefs; and cocktails are complemented by live jazz music within a curated ambience inspired by the St. Regis New York’s stately residential atmos phere, Hong Kong’s distinctive architecture and East-meets-West culture.

L’Envol French Restaurant

Helmed by Chef Olivier Elzer from France, L’Envol offers an inventive interpretation of French haute cuisine, incorporating the use of selected ingre dients and seasonal produce from France and Asia. The sophisticated dining room perfectly encapsulates Parisian flair in an opulent and feminine palette of beige, white and gold with pastel marble and brushed bronze, reflecting Elzer’s contemporary culinary compositions. For a more intimate dining experience, L’Envol offers a private dining room that can sit up to six guests.

Bringing over 20 years of experience, Elzer has pre viously led Pierre and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon to two and three Michelin stars respectively, as well as opened Seasons, a local French eatery in Hong Kong. Highly regarded as one of the lead ing French chefs in Hong Kong, Elzer is passionate about refining and redefining the tastes, textures and techniques of French cuisine with his menu constantly evolving. This passion drives the crea tion of innovative, seasonal dishes showcased on the menus at L’Envol.

Elzer’s seasonal 8-course Prestige Menu showcases the most premium caviar from around the world including Shadi, Kristal, L’Imperial, Oscietra and Beluga caviar. Dishes include Kristal Kaviari with Brittany razor clams “a la marinière” with pressed Kristal caviar cream, Poached French pink rock lobster with Imperial caviar, cucumber and dill emulsion and Seared Wagyu beef tenderloin and beef marrow with beluga caviar and blinis. The 8-course Prestige menu is priced at HKD2,688 per person. L’Envol also serves the 8-course Signature menu at HKD1,888 per person and the 5-course Decouverte menu at HKD1,288. These menus are available for lunch and dinner; and in addition for lunch, the Allure set lunch menu is available, from HKD588 per person including coffee and tea.

The St. Regis Hong Kong offers guests over 800 wine and Champagne references including red, white, rosé, and dessert wines, including more than 100 references for Champagne. Chief Sommelier Tristan Pommier’s mission is to provide an extensive and holistic wine and beverage list, focusing on small boutique wineries so that guests can enjoy rare vintage or limited edi tion bottles with their selected menu. For connoisseurs, they can enjoy labels that are exclusively available at L’Envol and the St. Regis in Hong Kong including the Pommery, “Les Millesimes d’Or” 1983, and Pommery, “Les

Millesimes d’Or” 1964 Magnum. Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1975 from Saint-Estèphe in Bordeaux is considered one of the fifteen Deuxiemes Crus, a vintage red wine that L’Envol also houses. Aside from vintage and iconic wines, guests at

L’Envol can also enjoy premium Armagnac and rare cognac selec tions for the perfect after dinner digestif.

At the end of every meal, guests can enjoy a decadent selection of cheeses served on a cheese trolley paired with homemade condiments including Iranian honeycomb, white chocolate, homemade fig and pepper. A unique cheese offered at L’Envol includes the 24-month aged Artikadza from Pays Basque that is only produced in small batches annually and Le Salers, a tra ditional French semi-hard cheese from the volcanic region of Auvergne.

L’Envol is open for lunch from 12:00pm-2:30pm; and dinner from 6:30pm – 10:30pm. For reservations, please call 2138 6818 or email srhk.lenvol@stregis.com

EXQUISITE DINING, EXQUISITELY PRESENTED AT THE ST. REGIS HONG KONG

One Harbour Road Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China

Rùn Chinese Restaurant

Led by award-winning chef Hung Chi-Kwong from Hong Kong, Rùn sets the scene for a relaxed and social dining experience featuring modern Cantonese cuisine prepared with the flair and passion that is the acclaimed Hung’s trademark. Culinary highlights include sophisticated dim sum, fresh seafood, signature roasts and nourishing soups - altogether an exciting contemporary take on classic Chinese cuisine.

The menu showcases the gastronomic mastery of Hung’s decades of knowledge and experience, using the best quality ingredients to create deli cate and innovative seasonal dishes in a modern setting inspired by a traditional Chinese tea pavil ion. Featured on the menu are seasonal specialities menu including Chilled Lotus Roots, a refreshing and vibrant dish marinated in red dragon fruit; Baked Diced Wagyu Beef Puff, a delicate two col our hand-woven puff pastry wrapped with diced Wagyu Beef in a succulent black pepper sauce; Simmered Tiger Prawn in Crab Roe Sauce and Double-boiled Abalone Soup, Kelp, Goji and Baby Coconut. A freestanding abstract pavilion in pale oak creates a building-within-abuilding flanked on two sides by window-side tables, and two private dining rooms with distinctive lighting and artworks that can sit up to 16 and 10 guests.

At Rùn, Tea Master Kezia Chan greets guests with a welcome tea of the day and can tailor each brew according to guests’ preference. In summer, a cold infused tea is presented; and a digestif tea is offered at the end of the meal. A summer favour ite includes a specially brewed tea with 10 types of flowers including lily, jasmine, thousand-year red flowers, rose bulb, chamomile, osmanthus, chry santhemum, sakura and orchid for a floral note. Other tea offerings include the Heritage Pu-erh Tea 50 years and Aged Pu-erh with Tangerine Peel.

Breakfast is served at Rùn from 6:30am – 10:30am; lunch service is from 12:30pm – 2:30pm; and dinner service is from 6:00pm – 10:30pm. For res ervations, please call 2138 6808 or email srhk.run@ stregis.com

The Drawing Room and Astor Terrace

The captivating ambience at The Drawing Room, a relaxed and inviting residential setting that resonates with Western and mod ern Asian influences, transforms from day to night along with its spectrum of offerings. Cool and verdant, the adjacent Astor Terrace is a peaceful, inviting, open-air haven with al fresco cus tom-made banquette seating, striking sculpture installations and a lush ornamental garden extension to The Drawing Room.

The Drawing Room serves a fresh, seasonal menu of international dishes throughout the day and in the afternoon, the Afternoon Tea service. At 5:30pm, the unique St. Regis Champagne sabering (sabrage) ritual takes place orchestrated by our St. Regis Host. Poised to redefine the St. Regis legacy, signatures that include locally-inspired rituals unique to the property are

introduced:

• Afternoon Tea: a reinterpretation of the traditional Afternoon Tea, the St. Regis Hong Kong Afternoon Tea allows guests to select their choice of savouries and sweets based on their prefer ences from a dim sum-inspired trolley

• Champagne Sabering: dating back to the battles of Napoleon Bonaparte who famously opened champagne with his saber, the St. Regis Hong Kong performs the sabrage ceremony at 5:30pm every day to celebrate the transition from day to evening

• Violet Hour and Spirits Trolley: At dusk, St. Regis Hong Kong will present a spirits trolley and create bespoke martinis paired with customised tasters presented at table side. Spirit selections are different every day, allowing guests to sample unique spirits available at St. Regis Bar

This seasons, The Drawing Room launches an all new summer Afternoon Tea menu created by executive sous-chef Chef Vincent Leroux and executive pastry chef Chad Yamagata including sum mer treats such as Oishi, a Japanese inspired finger sandwich served with tuna, shiso, marinated tomato and fresh cheese; A French Affair, creamy smoked salmon rillettes served with cucum ber and Greek yogurt; and sweet treats like Lychee Rose Verrine, Cherry Pistacho and Prosecco Tart. The summer Afternoon Tea is available every day at 2:30pm – 5:30pm, priced at HKD388 per person, and HKD688 for two persons including coffee and tea.

At St. Regis, jazz plays an intrinsic part of the St. Regis legacy and signature. Every evening at 6:30pm, guests are treated to live performances by international jazz musicians that complement dinner and drinks as dusk sets in.

The Drawing Room is open from 9:00am –10:30pm; lunch is served from 12:00pm – 2:30pm; Afternoon Tea is served from 2:30pm – 5:30pm; dinner is served from 6:00pm – 10:30pm. For res ervations, please call +852 2138 6800 or email srhk.drawingroom.bar@stregis.com

The St. Regis Bar

Adjacent to The Drawing Room and Astor Terrace, The St. Regis Bar celebrates the feel of quintes sential old New York City and classic Hong Kong. Featuring a customized handpainted mural that takes centre stage behind the bar by Beijing artist Zhang Gong, the art piece depicts Hong Kong’s rich history, cultural and natural sources, as well as local icons such as old Wan Chai and its colour ful street scenes, the Hong Kong Star Ferry and Victoria Harbour. Rich warm tones, tweeds and brass details along with bronze oak paneling and olive leather upholstery give the bar a cosy and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy evening drinks or an after-hour digestif.

The bar evokes a tale of two cities with New York’s subway and Hong Kong’s tram, both launched in 1904, also the same year the St. Regis New York was founded, providing the inspiration for 14 unique cocktails,

including the classic Bloody Mary and a Hong Kong curated Canto Mary made with local ingre dients such as dried tangerine peel, five spice and Kowloon soy sauce. The bar also serves the unique Two Cities craft beer that is customized for the St. Regis Hong Kong in partnership with local brewery Young Master. The signature brew, a rye lager, combines the old-school lager brewing tra dition with the addition of rye malt as homage to the iconic delicatessen culture of the city.

During Violet hour from 6:30pm, St. Regis Bar will present a custom-made spirits trolley decked with spirits of the week where personalised cocktails can be created to the guests’ pref erence. Guests can sample over 100 labels of liqueur and spirits at the St. Regis Bar, including new era liqueurs namely Vodka au caviar petrossian, H. Teoria Hysterie, H. Teoria Perfidie, H. Teoria Procrastination in tomato, tea and passionfruit flavours uniquely offered at St. Regis Hong Kong.

St. Regis Bar also houses a limited edition whisky from Komagatake – Komagatake Yakushima; Samaroli Demerara 19 Years Old “Old Vintage 1998” rum from Guyana, South America and Armagnac collection including those from Baron Gaston Legrand, a brand passed down from generations in Lannepax, in the Bas-Armagnac region for over 120 years.

For a bespoke cocktail experience, a unique line of essences from Santa Bianca, Italy are used to enhance your cocktails with unique flavour undertones including bergamot orange, rose, lav ender, vetiver, bay, cedarwood and clary sage.

The St. Regis Bar is open daily from 11:00am – midnight. No res ervations allowed, for more information, please call +852 2138 6800 or email srhk.drawingroom.bar@stregis.com

Bespoke Tableware

D. Porthault, well known for their luxurious embroidered and printed linens, designed the tablecloths and tablemats at the hotel. The feminine interior of L’Envol is reflected in the table cloth, which is light beige in colour with a delicate pattern of linear ascending effervescence of champagne bubbles, sym bolising a spirit of celebration. At The Drawing Room, the tablemat takes after the original pattern of the Orient Express train, symobolising the connection between East and West.

The glassware in the hotel is created by Cristallerie de Paris. Following with the champagne motif, L’Envol’s glassware mimics the sparkling fizz of the beverage, with carved lines that repre sent the iconic shape of a Louis XIV Crystal Chandelier, a symbol of royalty, purity and serenity.

At The St. Regis Bar, the pattern of the glassware is a tribute to the rich St. Regis legacy, and to Mrs. Caroline Astor, the mother of the St. Regis founder Mr. John Jacob Astor IV, who loved dia monds and often adorned herself with her collection of diamond jewellery.

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Bespoke Spirits

St. Regis Hong Kong also partnered with Distillerie De Paris, one of France’s most innovative distillery to create bespoke and branded spirits for guests. Each in-house guests can find specially curated gin, flavoured vodka and rum in the minibar for their enjoyment.

Olivier Zatka, Director of Food and Beverage com ments: ‘The St. Regis Hong Kong is bringing an exceptional dining experience to the region, mas terminded by award-winning chefs with years of experience in creating sophisticated, seasonal and delectable dishes for guests at the hotel. We also strive to create bespoke and personalised experiences for our luminaries, from tablecloth to glassware, each painstakingly designed for the outlet. We also house an extensive beverage collection from bespoke branded spirits, vintage wines to beautifully created cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks; as well as rare teas at Rùn and decadent cheese presented in a custom-designed cheese trolley at L’Envol.”

About The St. Regis Hong Kong

The St. Regis Hong Kong reflects the vision of interior designer Andre Fu of a Hong Kong man sion, blending the timeless elegance of the St. Regis legacy to the silhouettes of Hong Kong’s architectural and cultural diversity. Thoughtfully - designed accommodations featuring 129 rooms and suites are complemented by East meets West elements that provide the perfect setting to offer ing personalised St. Regis Butler Service. L’Envol French restaurant and Rùn Chinese restaurant feature culinary highlights by Michelin-starred chefs, while The Drawing Room will host a rede fined Afternoon Tea experience, and The St. Regis Bar signature cocktails are complemented by live jazz music. For information and reservations, please email srhk.reservations@stregis.com, or visit stregishongkong.com or call +852-2138 6888.

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About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., is com mitted to delivering exceptional experiences at over 40 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipa tory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings, visit stregis.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparal leled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy. marriott.com.

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Mandarin Oriental, Munich is offering European river cruise travellers a relaxing city break to make their holiday longer and extra special. Available either before or after their cruise, the Extend Your Cruise to Munich luxury accommodation package provides guests with a delicious freshwater fish dinner, private Munich city tour and other treats, such as limousine transfer to or from their River Danube destination.

Guests booking the Extend Your Cruise to Munich offer will enjoy the comfort of travelling in a limousine between the hotel and river cruise docking points at Passau or Regensburg, one of the many personal ised services available to them at the five-star hotel.

During their stay, guests can look forward to a specially prepared freshwater fish dinner at the hotel’s exciting New Style JapanesePeruvian restaurant, Matsuhisa Munich. A private two-hour guided tour of Munich’s most famous landmarks, such as the old town hall and the former royal residence as well as some hidden gems, is included in the package, while the hotel’s knowledgeable concierges will offer tips on what to see and do, so guests can see all that’s best about the city.

The Extend Your Cruise to Munich offer is priced from EUR 1,398 per night and includes:

• A luxurious stay in a signature room or suite

• Breakfast for up to two people at the restaurant or served in their suite

• A special treat upon arrival

• Special dinner of Bavarian freshwater fish for up to two people at Matsuhisa Munich

• Exclusive one-way limousine transfer to or from a Danube river cruise start or end point at Passau or Regensburg

• Concierge’s sightseeing tips for Munich

• Guided tour of Munich

The Extend Your Cruise to Munich offer is available for a minimum of two nights’ stay from 11 July to 31 December 2019 and is subject to availability. Reservations can be made online or please visit www. mandarinoriental.com/munich.

The InterContinental® Jakarta Pondok Indah raises the bar for dynamic dining

Jakarta, Indonesia, July 2019 -

The InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah introduces Food & Beverage Director Jonathan Lallemand and Executive Chef Christoph Pouls, defining its credentials as the focal point in South Jakarta for the finest gastronomic offerings from around the world.

Food & Beverage Director Jonathan Lallemand joins the team at The InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah from the prestigious Shangri-La Paris, bringing a wealth of management experience from some of the finest establishments in Europe and Asia. A Belgian national, Jonathan is fluent in several languages and trained at Ter Groene Poorte, in Brugge, Belgium before embarking on a remarkable international hotel management career that took him to Stockholm, Hanoi, Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Paris and now Jakarta.

Also hailing from Belgium, Executive Chef Christoph Pouls has a reputation for creativity and culinary flair. Christoph was exposed to cooking at a young age in his parents’ fine dining restaurant and hailed from a family of craft butchers in the province of Limburg, so it was no surprise he developed a lifelong pas sion for cooking and hospitality. Bitten by the travel bug, Christoph moved into the international hotel industry, becom ing one of the youngest executive chefs at Radisson BLU at 28 years old, based at their flagship property in the UK.

After briefly returning to Belgium, Christoph once again felt the urge for adventure and moved to Asia, tak ing positions at 5-star properties in Singapore, China and Taiwan, where he oversaw various successful hotel open ings as well as day to day running of culinary departments.

“We want all the outlets at the hotel to be leading venues in Jakarta in their own segment,” said Executive Chef Christoph Pouls. “It is already a given that any per son who walks through our door must be happy with our service and our offerings, but beyond that we have to make sure we keep things interesting. And, of course we want to strengthen our InterContinental brands’ excellent reputation.”

There is a myriad of choices for dining at The InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah. All-day dining can be enjoyed at Sugar & Spice, with a menu span ning 5 continents, whilst a teppanyaki ‘speak-easy’ bar takes intimate dining to new heights. Guests can connect with business colleagues and friends at The Lounge with unique single origin coffee and the finest tea. The Aqua Lounge is the perfect venue to wind down above the city’s traffic with handcrafted cock tails by the pool. The hotel offers cooking classes and has excellent facilities with open kitchens for demo style classes as well as mobile cooking islands for small groups employing a hands-on approach.

Introducing Director of Food & Beverage Jonathan Lallemand and Executive Chef Christoph Pouls

Christoph Pouls, Executive Chef

The InterContinental Jakarta is located in the heart of South Jakarta with 311 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites. Soaring over Pondok Indah’s premium shopping and business district, the tower is the crowning jewel of the elite neighbour hood. The hotel is integrated within a high-end complex that includes the prominent Pondok Indah Shopping Mall and is just minutes away from the world-class Pondok Indah Golf Course.

Jonathan Lallemand, Director of Food & Beverage

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) reached the mid-year point of 2019 having signed 120 new hotels in Asia Pacific, taking its total estate to 845 hotels open and under development across the region.

The latest wave of growth has come from across Hilton’s portfolio of eight trading brands in Asia Pacific, and in major markets including China, India, Japan, Australia and South East Asia.

Alan Watts, area president, Asia Pacific at Hilton, said, “Looking at the volume of new hotels signed, we’ve had our best ever start to the year from a development stand point. The continued rise in travel across the region from the growing middle class, coupled with ongoing invest ment in infrastructure, makes the hotel industry a very attractive investment.

“Having recently celebrated our 100th anniversary and been named the region’s best hospitality workplace for the third year running by Great Place to Work, we’re seeing real momentum in our business.”

Luxury & Lifestyle Brands

Following the opening of several luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts this year, including Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Hangzhou and Canopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre, Hilton also signed deals for a new Conrad property in Urumqi, China and three new Canopy by Hilton properties. They include Canopy’s first property in Bangkok, which will join the recently debuted Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, as well as new locations in Guangzhou and Hangzhou.

Full Service Brands

Hilton’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, is set to arrive in several new locations with seven deals signed so far this year. They include the return of the brand to Melbourne, Australia, with two recent signings; the 641room Hilton Melbourne Square; and 244-room Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street.

The world’s most recognised hotel brand will also be expanding its presence in Hokkaido with Hilton Sapporo Park. Additional properties in Xi’an, Nanchang, Chengdu and Shenzhen will further strengthen the brand’s presence in China.

As DoubleTree by Hilton celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, 10 new DoubleTree by Hilton deals were also completed, marking the continued rise of one of the com pany’s most successful international brands. Sites in Pune and Amravati in India were complemented by Seoul, Korea plus Damai Laut, Malaysia and numerous across China, including two in Yancheng. The Napier and Jakarta prop erties will debut the Five Feet to Fitness in-room wellness concept.

Curio Collection by Hilton is set to open its newest resort in the Maldives, with SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, opening its doors in September.

Focused Service Brands

The largest volume in new deals came from the Hampton by Hilton brand in China, with the total number now stand ing at nearly 350 open and under development. Later this year the 100th Hampton by Hilton in China will open.

Seven new Hilton Garden Inn deals were also signed, including Albany in Western Australia, Bangkok, Thailand and various cities in China, from Shenzhen to Renhuai.

Matt Fry, senior vice president development, APAC, said, “The appetite for our brands in Asia Pacific remains very strong and we’re delighted to be strengthening our pres ence in several key locations, as well as pioneering first market entries in new destinations.”

In addition to the new deals, signature openings for the remainder of 2019 include Conrad Shenyang, Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou Jinsha Lake, Hilton Goa Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Napier Hotel and Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit, DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort and Hilton Garden Inn Jaipur, Amer Fort.

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HILTON GOA RESORT

SAII LAGOON MALDIVES

WALDORF ASTORIA MALDIVES ITHAAFUSHI_STELLA

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PHUKET BANTHAI RESORT

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Six Senses Maxwell Launches Spa Pods A wellness sanctuary in the heart of

Singapore’s city center

SINGAPORE – August 22, 2019 – With a philosophy rooted in helping guests feel better than when they arrived, Six Senses Maxwell introduces five spa pods and two relaxation rooms to deliver a myriad of holistic experiences and boost wellbeing. Designed to be an urban sanctuary amid Singapore’s hustle and bustle, locals, hotel resi dents and travelers passing through the city are invited to take a break and enjoy the sound of silence.

“Created in line with the brand’s commit ment to incorporating wellness into each guest experience, the spa pods bring globally celebrated Six Senses rituals to Singapore’s urban community. Our wellness partners have put together a menu of treatments and activities which deliver positive and lasting benefits so that every guest finds harmony and balance from the inside out,” said Murray Aitken, general manager of Six Senses Singapore.

Located on the fourth floor of Six Senses Maxwell, the spa pods and relaxation rooms are decorated and furnished in line with the property’s signature 19th century aesthetics and a stylish, modern twist.

Guests can look forward to both traditional and innovative wellness experiences from Six Senses Signature Massages to locally-inspired rituals, tar geted therapies and functional fitness. Wellness retreat experiences available only in Singapore Featuring Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and massage techniques, Six Senses Maxwell debuts the new Locally-Inspired Wellness Retreat for two hours 15 minutes at USD 220 ++ (SGD 300++).

TCM is one of the oldest healing systems in the world, yet it is still growing in popularity and global appeal among people who are seeking alternative and holistic remedies. This experience starts with a consultation with seasoned practitioners from a local full-service TCM clinic followed by an insight ful conversation and wellness recommendations.

Following the consultation, a relaxing ritual with warm ame thyst crystals reduces daily stress and tension starting with a back, neck and shoulders massage. The journey continues with an orchid-scented Himalayan salt scrub, a rose body mask and a lifting facial massage and concludes with a well ness lunch at either Yellow Pot Chinese Restaurant or Cook & Tras Social Library.

Those looking to activate their natural healing powers and give their immune system a boost may opt for the Cleansing Retreat for two hours and 30 minutes at USD 258++ (SGD 350++).

It incorporates body and facial treatments infused with vita min C, jasmine, green coffee and chilli to spring clean the whole system. This retreat also includes a detoxifying drink, yoga and a wellness lunch at either Yellow Pot Chinese Restaurant or Cook & Tras Social Library.

The spa menu that has the whole body covered Using organic and sustainable products from The Organic Pharmacy, the Detox Vital will boost circulation and cleanse the body through a seaweed, eucalyptus and sea salt scrub followed by a purifying mud wrap. Alternatively, guests can choose the Detoxifying or Nourishing Full Body Exfoliation infused with beautiful scents to invigorate and rejuvenate the body and mind.

The brand’s results-driven facials restore radiance, deliver brighter and tighter skin or target age spots, pigmentation and fine lines. For time-starved urbanites, the Purifying Urban Express Facial can be squeezed into a lunch break or after a school run or workout.

A rebalancing session of yoga or meditation is also available under an old, large Angsana tree with Heritage

Tree status. Coupled with one of seven Six Senses Signature Massages, the noise of the busy streets disappears as guests settle back and therapists guide them through moments of mindfulness, encouraging the brain to release feel-good chemicals and relieving any aches and pains.

Afterwards, guests can lie back into a So-Sound Legato Healing Lounger and let healing sound vibrations ease away any stress and tension while rebalancing and improving cir culation, brainwaves and blood pressure.

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Spa pods at Six Senses Maxwell are open daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. For spa enquiries or reservations, please contact +65 6914 1410 or email reservationssingapore-spa@sixsenses.com. Advanced bookings are recommended to secure preferred timings.

For Spa-tastique Experience room reservations, contact +65 6914 1400 | reservationsmaxwell@sixsenses.com.

SIX SENSES SPA NINH VAN BAY UNVEILS A REFRESHED LOOK WITH HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAMS

NINH VAN BAY, Vietnam – August 22, 2019 –

Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay is delighted to unveil a refreshed look after a recent exten sive refurbishment. The spa enhancements include six renovated treatment rooms as well as a brand new state-of-the-art fitness center located on top of the spa with a panoramic view of the bay, a tranquil meditation sala and an indoor flying yoga studio. Surrounded by lush tropical jungle and cascading streams, the renovated treatment rooms now provide bright and airy spaces bathed in natural light.

The new indoor flying yoga studio enhances the resort’s yoga offering and this particular practice is ideal for reliev ing age-related aches and pains, it helps fine-tune the body’s balance and alignment, releases ‘happy hormones’, improves flexibility and offers a unique sensation of fly ing. The new meditation sala is beautifully surrounded by nature and provides a real sanctuary to calm the mind and meditate peacefully. The spa recently welcomed a visiting practitioner, Lama Sherab from Bhutan who led guided meditations and gave spiritual talks for the guests. In addition, the spa will offer interactive workshops at the Alchemy Bar so guests can learn to blend local ingredi ents and create scrubs, masks and wraps which will be used in their treatments.

For those who want to go deeper and understand more about their well-being, the Six Senses Wellness Screening provides the latest intel on what’s going on inside them. Performed by a resident wellness expert and qualified naturopathic doctor, the screening analyzes key physio logical biomarkers of health, including body composition, metabolism, oxygen distribution, heart function, circula tion and stress parameters.

The results are used to prepare a personalized wellness program specific to each individual’s needs. There is also a wide range of multi-day holistic wellness programs from three to seven days which address the most common modern concerns. For example, the Sleep program helps guests rest the mind and rejuvenate the body by com bining practical advice from Six Senses Sleep Doctor with the many benefits of yoga nidra and meditation, relaxing treatments, wellness therapies and low intensity training.

The spa’s Detox program uses the non-invasive tech niques of yogic cleanse to help the body detox in a safe and controlled manner in combination with cleansing therapies and sensible eating of whole foods. Improved fitness levels, toned body, higher energy levels and bet ter mood are some of the benefits guests can enjoy when participating in the Fitness program which focuses on movement, high and low intensity training and nurtur ing treatments.

Traditional Bamboo Massage at Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam

Each of these programs starts with a wellness screening and includes personalized treatments, activities and advice on foods to favor and avoid during the stay and beyond.

“The enhancements within the Six Senses Spa village are in line with the company’s values,” explained Ateeb Shrestha, general manager of Six Senses Ninh Van Bay. “It is about reconnecting the body and mind and rediscovering balance – a process that is accelerated by the incredible natural surrounds of Ninh Van Bay.” Holistic wellness programs start from USD 650 for one guest and USD 910 for two guests sharing a villa. For further information, please contact Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay at +84 258 372 8222 or reservations-ninhvan-spa@sixsenses.com.

About Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay sits on a dramatic coral bay with golden sand and towering mountains. It comprises 59 pool villas on the beach and nestled between rocks. Guests enjoy many family friendly activities, culinary experiences and excursions, and the Six Senses Spa is a sanctuary for the senses.

About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 18 hotels and resorts and 30 spas in 21 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 19 prop erties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) family. Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirki ness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, reju venation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 14 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approachguides guests on their per sonal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go. Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed pri vate villa or apartment. Each

is an appreciating long-term investment to be cher ished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide. Evason: sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental respon sibility. Its two unique resorts provide a strong value focus, while offering a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS 2019

Wed, 18 - Fri, 20 Sep 2019 Food & Hotel India (FHIN) 2nd edition Mumbai, India India’s Truly International Premium B2B Food & Hotel Trade Show

Wed, 04 - Sat, 07 Sep 2019 Food & Hotel Thailand 27th edition Bangkok, Thailand The International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Bakery, Restaurant & Food Service Equipment Supplies & Services

Tue, 17 - Thu, 19 Sep 2019 The Hotel Show Dubai 20th edition Dubai, UAE The Region’s Premier Exhibition for the Hospitality Products and Services

Wed, 28 - Fri, 30 Aug 20192 days to go SEAsia Cafe Expo Singapore International trade event for equipment and ingredients of coffee, tea, desserts and gelato

Tue, 17 - Thu, 19 Sep 2019 The Leisure Show Dubai (TLS Dubai, UAE The region’s premier exhibition for the lei sure, sports, and resorts industry

Thu, 19 - Sat, 21 Sep 2019 Hotel Suppliers Show Pasay, Philippines Industry’s all-in-one sourcing expo

Wed, 28 - Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Equip & Dine Asia Singapore International trade event for the hospitality & foodser vice industry

Thu, 12 - Sun, 15 Sep 2019 Zuchex International Home & Kitchenwares Fair 30th edition Büyükçekmece, Turkey International trade fair for household goods, electrical appliances and gift items

Wed, 28 - Fri, 30 Aug 2019 International Conference on Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management (HTSM) Osaka, Japan International Conference on Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management

Tue, 29 - Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Gulfood Manufacturing (GFM) Dubai, UAE The Region’s Biggest Food and Beverage Processing Industry Event

Thu, 19 - Fri, 20 Sep 2019 International Conference On Tourism Management & Related Issues 9th edi tionVenice, Italy International Conference On Tourism Management & Related Issues provides the infor mation to the relating to Hospitality management, Destination management & marketing, Congress management, MICE and more

Wed, 28 - Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Hotelex Chengdu (Finefood Chengdu) 5th edition Chengdu, China Hotelex Chengdu covers the entire hospitality and cater ing value chain from Catering Equipment Supply, Tableware, Appliances & Amenities to Food and Beverage, Bakery & Ice Cream, Coffee & Tea,and more

Tue, 17 - Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Middle East Design & Hospitality Week (MEDHW) Dubai, UAE The Middle East Design & Hospitality Week will be the biggest and the most important celebration of all things Design and Hospitality in the GCC

Mon, 23 - Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) is attended by the highest calibre international hotel investors of any conference in Africa

Wed, 23 - Sat, 26 Oct 2019 Furniture & Craft Indonesia 2nd edition Jakarta, Indonesia Showcasing Furniture for Trade and Project in October buying season

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 Hotel Management Singapore Summit Singapore The Hotel Management Singapore Summit is a neutral one-stop strategy platform that will address all key management, operational, com mercial and financial challenges that impact corporate and property

Mon, 23 - Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Hotel Investment Conference Europe London, UK Conference focus on the European hotel investment.

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