Pemako Punakha, conceptually designed by Bill Bensley, is Bhutan's first luxury tented villa property and flagship of the country's first Bhutanese-owned luxury hotel group, with rates from $1,800 per night.
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, announced the opening of Taj Gangtey Resort & Spa in Phobjikha, Bhutan.
Pemako Hotels, the first Bhutanese-owned and managed luxury hotel group is announcing expansion plans, with a third new property set to open in Paro in 2029.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions in Bhutan. Nestled amidst the serene Himalayas, the hotel offers a harmonious blend of Bhutanese heritage and modern comforts.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of two new Taj-branded hotels in Phobjikha and Paro, in Bhutan. These are Brownfield projects.
andBeyond celebrates the launch of its first lodge in Asia, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge, situated in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Located on the banks of the Mo Chu River in the Punakha Valley, the lodge features six tented suites, as well as a two-bedroom villa with a private pool and a one-bedroom villa, which boasts a plunge pool / hot tub, depending on the season.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with T&K Construction Private Limited for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Bhutan. Featuring 100-keys, Holiday Inn Thimphu is set to open its doors in Q2 2025 and will bring an internationally renowned brand to leisure and business travellers visiting Bhutan. The hotel marks IHG's second brand in the country, complementing the existing Six Senses Bhutan.
Luxury travel company &Beyond will launch its first lodge in Asia, with &Beyond Punakha River Lodge scheduled to open in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan in September 2023.
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.
Less than six months after the opening of the "Traditional Birdwatching Bridge" in Gangtey, Six Senses Bhutan has opened its fifth and final lodge, Six Senses Bumthang. This opening marks the completion of a circuit that will take guests on a journey across the western and central valleys of the Kingdom.
Following the successful launch of three lodges in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha earlier this year, Six Senses Bhutan has already obtained a reputation for immersing guests into the historic, spiritual and cultural delights of this tantalizing Himalayan kingdom. It is now calling out to the curious with the opening of its fourth lodge, Six Senses Gangtey.
Opened on 19 December 2018, meanwhile, dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan serves as the first and largest internationally-branded hotel in the enchanting kingdom. Drawing inspiration from the Four Harmonious Friends, a beloved national folktale about four animals working together to harvest fruit from a magical tree, each guest floor of the hotel is dedicated to a different animal from the tale. Colourful and contemporary motifs of the creatures adorn the walls of each of the 83 well-appointed guest rooms and suites.
Six Senses Bhutan is a collection of five boutique lodges set in the western and central valleys of Bhutan, each with its own character, environment and experiences.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has appointed Mark Swinton as general manager of Six Senses Bhutan.Mark joins Six Senses Bhutan following his role as general manager of Amanusa in Bali and regional director of Aman Resorts in Indonesia.
Set jewel-like between two giants, Bhutan is an age-old culture where the population remains untainted by the outside world; a world with which they had no interaction until the 1950s and from where their first real international visitors arrived by invitation in 1974. This amazing Kingdom coined the phrase upon which the success of the country is measured – Gross National Happiness.Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has designed a project that is actually five individual satellite resorts in five separate locations, but all under the umbrella of one all-encompassing name: Six Senses Bhutan. It is five unique experiences crafted into one enchanted journey through the Kingdom. With a total of just 82 guest suites and villas distributed between five intimate lodges, guests will visit the heritage and hospitality of Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro in the colorful Kingdom known as the Happiest Place on Earth. Each of the five locations was identified with a specific and appropriate theme, so that as guests move between them they experience a journey through all their senses. Begin in the capital of Thimphu, where the design emphasis is on culture. As a juxtaposition to tradition, the interiors are modern with clean lines and an abundance of wood paneling, whitewashing and natural stone. Beautiful cultural items, handcrafted objects and intricate weavings are shown against this uncompromised backdrop. Old solid wood is repurposed into table and bench tops, while handcrafted rust- colored brick is used for structures.Second stop on the circuit journey is Bumthang, where a forest within a forest has been created. Accommodations are set within verdant woodland, with expansive windows that welcome the outdoors to be a part of the guest interior experience. Recycled old wood is used for furnishings such as lamp bases and occasional tables while uncluttered interiors create a feast for the eyes with patterned timber walls and warm recycled wooden floors. An interior natural palette creates a delightful foil for the colorful woodland exterior.Moving next to Punakha, the feeling of a traditional farmhouse in this rural region of fertile land and terraces has been created. Extra depth has been added to the clean lines espoused in the previous decors with the addition of mud brick features in the bathrooms, light fittings cleverly crafted from mason jars as the community would once have used, woven bamboo feature walls and the clever use of bamboo and rattan items of interest.The fourth gem on the journey with Six Senses Bhutan is Gangtey. While maintaining the uncluttered lines and natural palate, beautifully weathered timber floors and accented walls have been introduced. Warm leather details into comfy armchairs and footstools, occasional tabletops and the hanging straps of nifty bottle lights have been incorporated. A feature of the Gangtey chalet is the unique bird-watching bridge. It is crafted from local stone and enclosed with expansive timer-framed windows to enable guests to get close to their feathered friends.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT), today announced the opening of Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront, the brand's second hotel in the Kingdom of Bhutan following the successful opening of Le Méridien Thimphu late last year. In conjunction with the highly anticipated hotel opening, renowned American photographer Gray Malin has unveiled his newest series, "Bhutan, Land of Happiness," which will contribute to Le Méridien brand's Follow Me partnership - a multi-faceted global art collaboration with that brings compelling video art installations and still photography into Le Méridien hotels around the world.
Absolute Hotel Services India Managing Director Sameer Dhakar is delighted to announce an additional U Hotels & Resorts property in Bhutan namely the U Ariya Thimphu, Bhutan which is planned to open in the first half of 2015.
Best Western International is expanding its iconic brand further across Asia, with the launch of its first ever hotel in the stunning Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The company has signed an agreement for a brand new 41-room upscale hotel in the country's capital, Thimphu. Expected to welcome its first guests in mid-2015, this new-build property will join the company's growing collection of upscale BEST WESTERN PLUS hotels.