Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the reopening of Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, an iconic destination that epitomises luxury, natural beauty, and exceptional hospitality. The resort will officially welcome back guests starting 31 December 2025.
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly unveils a highly anticipated bold new era for W Maldives, redefining the escape with a stunning renovation that blends contemporary luxury with the island's untamed beauty. Designed for the modern traveler, this evolution amplifies the brand's signature energy, offering a distinctive blend of authentic cultural experiences, creative design, and a deep connection to the enchanting spirit of the Maldives.
W Maldives, the iconic luxury resort nestled in the North Ari Atoll, is set to welcome guests back on 1st March 2025 with a bold, full-scale transformation that redefines the island escape. After nearly two decades as a trailblazer in luxury Maldivian hospitality, the resort will reopen with an entirely reimagined design and elevated guest experience that combines W's signature free spirit with the island's natural splendour.
Australia's first airport resort will launch on 5 December 2023, following the complete reimagination and integration of two existing airport hotels at Darwin Airport.
Debuting as the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and the fourth in Malaysia, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre celebrates its opening just in time for the year-end festivities. The opening comes hot on the heels of the recent reopening of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre in October 2023, together forming Marriott Bonvoy's first dual-branded property in Malaysia.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has reopened the doors of its flagship address in Thailand's capital. The Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok is welcoming guests to once again savour the flavour of life, balancing small indulgences with what's good for them - and good for the world.
Post-pandemic recovery in Cambodia will rely in part on a business-enabling environment for higher-value travel and tourism. Beyond the Angkor complex and Siem Reap, Cambodia is also endowed with beautiful coastlines, important conservation areas, and a significant number of heritage and cultural sites, many of which are easily accessible from Six Senses Krabey Island. With the mainland reception just a 10-minute drive from Sihanouk International Airport, it is then a short 15-minute water transfer to the resort to enjoy cultural, wellness, sporting, and signature dining experiences.
In Bhutan, high-value, low-volume tourism enables investment in transformative programs that preserve Bhutan's cultural traditions, protect its heritage and environment, upgrade infrastructure, create opportunities for its young people, and build resilience. This model, which includes a Sustainable Development Fee, also protects the Kingdom's natural resources, with 70 percent of the land remaining under forest cover.
Anurak Community Lodge, an award-winning ecotourism experience in southern Thailand, has fully reopened following two years of Covid-related uncertainty. The 19-unit nature retreat, which won the PATA Grand Award for Sustainability in 2020, and is Travelife Gold certified, officially reopens 1 August with room enhancements, a refreshed food and beverage menu - including southern 'jungle' dinners - and new guest activities, such as hiking the Anurak Trail, cycling, and guest participation in the ecolodge's 'Rainforest Rising' reforestation project.
Located in Songpa-gu, Seoul, LOTTE HOTEL WORLD, a classic upper upscale hotel of LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS unveiled its grand re-opening. Operated by South Korea's largest hotel group, LOTTE HOTEL WORLD has been favored by families and business travelers since its opening in 1988. The hotel went through its first renovation for the upper floors and club lounge which opened in June 2021, followed by a second renovation for the lower floors and fitness for the grand re-opening. Through the renewal, LOTTE HOTEL WORLD aims to embrace all guests by providing pleasant spaces, contents and services based on the theme of 'Trendy Leisure Five Star Hotel'. First, LOTTE HOTEL WORLD replaced the previous plastic room key cards with walnut key cards to align with ESG management. It enhanced eco-friendly values since carbon emissions occurred from the existing ones could be reduced to 97%. Total four types of 244 guest rooms were newly presented for the grand re-opening. The room types comprise of deluxe, character, residential, and Korean-styled suites, enabled to satisfy the needs of families and business travelers.
The iconic hotel has returned with its refreshed new look, offering guests a compelling mix of culture, heritage and charming hospitality.
While foreign travellers longing for a holiday in a tropical paradise have been eagerly awaiting the relaxation of Thailand's entry regulations starting from 1 May 2022, the luxury oceanfront Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort has unveiled brand-new pool suites in time for the return of sun seeking travellers to the Kingdom's world-famous island of Koh Samui.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, announces the much-anticipated reopening of Centara Karon Resort Phuket on 1st April 2022. Located a few minutes' walk from Karon Beach, one of Phuket's finest beaches known for its white powder soft sand and turquoise waters, Centara Karon Resort Phuket is widely acclaimed as one of Thailand's best family resorts. Consistently ranked as one of Tripadvisor's Best Family Hotels, it provides the ultimate in family entertainment but it is also a perfect relaxation and play space for couples, groups and solo travellers. The resort offers a comprehensive range of facilities including three swimming pool areas with separate children's pools, waterfalls and waterslides. SPA Cenvaree offers rejuvenating treatments for singles and couples, and features steam rooms and Jacuzzi spas. Youngsters have their own supervised Kids' Club, Camp Safari, and a hangout zone for teenagers, E-Zone. Centara Karon Resort also offers an exciting choice for all tastes, including Thai, Asian and international cuisines along with themed dinners in the evenings at Lotus Restaurant. Azure enjoys a beautiful setting beside the Lagoon pool and serves modern Italian favourites, while The Mix transforms from a coffee corner during the day into an evening lounge bar with great music, live sports, cocktails and refreshments. Fully vaccinated travellers arriving from overseas can enjoy a Test & Go quarantine-free visit to Thailand following the government policy of a negative RT-PCR test result on the day of arrival. Guests travelling to Phuket are required to book a RT-PCR test directly via https://tp.consular.go.th when applying for a Thailand Pass. More information on international arrivals in Thailand can be found on https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/test-and-go. Guests enjoy peace of mind when staying with Centara Hotels & Resorts as the group continues to follow strict safety protocols and adhere to certified health and hygiene procedures with the comprehensive Centara Complete Care programme across all its properties. Test & Go packages at Centara Karon Resort Phuket start from THB 4,380++ per person per night in a Deluxe Pool View Room, inclusive of secure transfer from Phuket International Airport to the resort and roundtrip transfers to the medical centre for RT-PCR testing on arrival. Guests are welcome to stay for one night or unwind for much longer with preferential rates and a choice of experiential offers. For bookings or more information, visit www.centarahotelsresorts.com.
Selo Group, an award-winning and fully integrated development company based in Singapore, today announced the reopening of Selong Selo Resort & Residences, the group's award-winning flagship resort and residences on the scenic coast of South Lombok in Indonesia from now onwards. To celebrate, the all-villa property is offering two reopening specials: 30% off one-night stays to kickstart domestic travel and fuel those spontaneous island escapes, and 50% off stays of five nights or more, perfect for extended families looking to reconnect, destination wedding parties and wellness-minded remote workers.
ofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney's most iconic 5-star French luxury hotel reopened to the public after gaining a world renown reputation for the incredible service and heartfelt guest experiences it provided to guests during the property's participation in the Australian Federal Government's Hotel Repatriation program over the past 24 months.
Hosts at Six Senses Fiji, many returning to their previous roles, are ready to welcome guests back to their little corner of paradise from April 1. Their familiar friendly faces will serve as the perfect antidote to months of lockdowns and travel bans as new arrivals step off the speedboat.
Luxury hotel brand, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the reopening of its newly extended all-suite sustainable resort The Pavilions Anana Krabi in Thailand from 1 March 2022, following the addition of 20 brand new Pool Access Suites. First opened in February 2021 on the southern west coast of Thailand's famous Phang Nga Bay, the 79-suite ecological resort puts sustainability, nature and wellbeing centre stage, from the on-site permaculture 'farm' supplying its kitchens to silken swimming pools of uniquely mineral-rich water sourced from the neighbouring limestone mountains - now directly accessible from the new 68sqm Pool Access Suites - the resort is truly rooted in its destination.
Naladhu Private Island, an exclusive luxury island haven in the Maldives, has reopened this November with a sleek new look following a complete redesign by New York based designer Yuji Yamazaki. Home to just 20 'Houses', Naladhu offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion and ensures an unrivalled level of service to meet the needs of the most discerning traveller.
Bali is renowned as one of the most family-friendly destinations in the world, and as the island reopens, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has unveiled a new nature-inspired Kids Club program, state-of-the-art Spa and special dining benefits to ensure everyone has the time of their lives.
The Riu Creole hotel reopened its doors to international customers after being closed for more than a year and a half The opening of the hotel complex on the island of Mauritius, the first destination with which RIU set foot in the Indian Ocean region, is great news for the hotel chain and its employees in the country, as their activity had ceased as of the closure of the borders in March 2020. Now the Riu Creole, opened its doors again with the necessary hygiene and safety measures. In addition, all employees were vaccinated. In addition, the 17 protocols against COVID-19 drawn up by RIU at the start of the pandemic and which have already been successfully applied in the rest of the hotels. The hotel boasts an unrivaled location as, in addition to being right on the beach, It's located on the Le Morne peninsula. This peninsula is located at the foot of the beautiful Morne Brabant mountain, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Customers can also enjoy the complex's extensive gastronomic offer and services thanks to RIU's exclusive 24-hour All-Inclusive service.