Architecture and Design
La Résidence Phou Vao enters temporary closure to undergo extensive transformation
Iconic Laotian heritage boutique hotel La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang will be closing its doors temporarily as it undergoes a comprehensive transformation.
Iconoclastic hospitality brand Mama Shelter makes a lively Singaporean debut
Bringing in a curated blend of hospitality and eclectic personality, iconoclastic hotel brand Mama Shelter is all set to make her long-awaited Asian debut this September with the opening of Mama Shelter Singapore.
Archipelago opens the Quest Vibe Dewi Sri Bali
Indonesian hotel management group Archipelago recently unveiled a vibrant new concept in Bali with the opening of the 128-room Quest Vibe Dewi Sri Bali.
National Museum of the Philippines boosts funding for restoration of the Campanario de Dumaguete
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) allocated additional funds for the second phase of restoration and site development of the iconic centuries-old Campanario de Dumaguete in the southern province of the same name.
CapitaLand’s Ascott signs landmark agreement in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
CapitaLand Investment’s hospitality arm The Ascott Limited (Ascott) was appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd (Coronade Properties) to manage the hotel component of the Coronation Square integrated development.
Crystal Symphony set to go into drydock
Luxury cruise line Crystal announced that its vessel Crystal Symphony will enter drydock for a scheduled three-week refurbishment of select areas in November 2025.
Philippines’ Marcos: Let development of Sangley Airport be unimpeded
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr ordered relevant government agencies to fast-track the development of Cavite’s Sangley Airport.
BWH Hotels reveals a fresh look for the Best Western Plus Subic
Global hospitality network BWH Hotels continues to strengthen its presence in the Philippines with the relaunch of the renovated Best Western Plus Hotel Subic.
Minor Hotels breaks ground for Singapore’s first-ever Avani property
Global hospitality firm Minor Hotels marked yet another milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its first Avani property in Singapore.
Explora Journeys marks milestones in Genoa as the EXPLORA III floats out
MSC Group’s luxury brand Explora Journeys continues to redefine the future of ocean travel, recently marking three milestones in its history.
Tanah Gajah raises the bar for luxury with its Premier Pool Villas
Family-owned and art-centric boutique resort Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana continues to elevate its villa accommodation with the addition of four Premier One Bedroom Club Pool Villas.
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong to redefine the Hong Kong hospitality scene
The stage is set for the highly anticipated debut of Kimpton in Hong Kong through the brand’s largest global property.
Diriyah Company awards Arena Block construction contract to Chinese engineering firm
Diriyah Company formally awarded a contract worth $1.53 billion (SAR 5.75 billion) to a branch of the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd for the construction works of the Arena Block, a district that includes the multi-purpose indoor Diriyah Arena, three mixed-use office buildings, and a parking facility.
Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City to open in August 2025
Indonesia’s Pakuwon Group and Marriott International announced that the new Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City officially opens on 22nd August.
The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto reveals guestroom concepts rooted in tradition
Slated to open in Spring 2026, The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto presents the exquisite aesthetic of its guestrooms, showing a design concept that melds traditional sensibilities with contemporary comfort.
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