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With the Silver Spirit’s port call the first of 82 lined up for this year, tourism and industry officials are speaking about wider cooperation to position Hong Kong as an ideal port for cruise lines in the Greater Bay Area.
Buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore, where rental yields stand in the low single digits, are showing particular interest, agents say.
James Bond author Ian Fleming worked in the building, while Winston Churchill used to give his address from the balcony of the old War Office, now transformed into a luxury hotel
Song Saa in Cambodia and the global chains Rosewood Hotels and 1 Hotels are looking beyond limiting energy use and physical resources to wider community- and guest-based initiatives
Kristina Romanova just turned 30 in style thanks to her billionaire boyfriend and baby daddy Vladislav Doronin – so what else do we know about the model turned CEO?
Located between Orchard Road and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the newly rebranded hotel offers plenty to both loyal customers of the beloved Regent and first-time guests
Enjoy the tram-themed Hong Kong Wonders and Don Mak’s mural of the city landmarks to the practical Pantry – or any of the nine other kid-themed bedrooms on the 45th floor
A trio of tranquil and one-of-a kind personal havens, Regent Hong Kong’s Signature Suite Collection boast spectacular views and bespoke round-the-clock services
Through his company 700,000 Heures Impact, hotelier Thierry Teyssier is turning luxury travel on its head with resorts that serve as tools to foster the autonomy of indigenous communities that host them.
Part of a megacity being built from scratch in the Saudi desert, new ski resort Trojena is shaping up to be quite the spectacle – and a surprisingly environmentally friendly one too
The Islamic island nation will impose a ban on all Israeli passports, said the office of the president, announcing a national fundraising campaign in ‘solidarity with Palestine’.
The vision of sustainable luxury hotel pioneers Sonu Shivdasani and his wife Eva, the newly opened Soneva Secret is located in the remote-but-pristine Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Designed by Jaime Hayon and located in King Power MahaNakhon, The Standard’s Asian flagship artfully blends many of the New York original’s funkiest features with unrivalled Thai hospitality
From Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to Oracle’s Larry Ellison and ex Google CEO Eric Schmidt, these CEOs’ extravagant superyachts are among the biggest at sea – and have all the amenities possible
New hotels in Tokyo’s Toranomon Hills and at Fuji Speedway offer guests a choice of stories: the first an entertainment hub, the second both something for nature-lovers and motorsport fans
After a day sightseeing t Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace or the hipster-heavy Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong neighbourhoods, retreating to Hotel Naru’s calming interiors is a smart move
After soft opening last November, the new luxury hotel set the Lion City alight this weekend with a party at nightlife venue Wonder Room attended by the likes of Donnie Yen and Cissy Wang
Hotel Groove is in entertainment complex Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, where a 900-seat traditional kabuki theatre will open soon – but did you know the buzzy nightlife district is named after the drama form?
Doctors at the Original Mayr health resort in Austria combine traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to diagnose and treat health conditions, and prescribe a detox diet, to help guests lose weight.
Belmond’s classic train journey is newly reopened – and taking a luxury ride through Malaysia’s jungles sure evokes the bygone era of Agatha Christie’s classic novel
With first year fees of US$215,000, the Aman Club on New York’s Fifth Avenue is sure to attract only the city’s wealthiest and most influential clientele – here’s what you can expect inside …
The first-ever Capella property in the Greater Bay Area will feature 57 suites and 36 unique ‘sky villas’ spread across 17 floors, plus interiors by Paris-based firm Moinard Betaille
Base yourself at a luxury tented camp or recreated fort to discover the evocative city of Jaisalmer and the beautiful desert with its leopards and Rabari tribe
The hotel melds Japanese sensibilities with Scandinavian design – and is just a short walk from Tokyo’s hip Harajuku and Shibuya
Officially back with a bang, Hong Kong’s neighbouring getaway sports a fresh crop of luxury stays – here’s our pick of the new openings to book now
With 588 rooms, the hotel has suites that wow and an aesthetic that leans into the urban grit of its surroundings – without losing the luxurious touch
The opening of the Palazzo Versace Macau was a night to remember – John Legend sang, while the likes of Donatella Versace, K-pop’s Taecyeon and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat mingled at the Grand Lisboa Palace’s latest luxury opening
Boutique hotels and luxury chains aim to reimagine the Himalayan nation’s image as a cheap holiday spot for backpackers by offering comfortable, stylish accommodation in locations well off the beaten track.
The hotel in the Azabudai Hills complex neighbours an upscale outdoor mall and is not far from Tokyo Tower – it also introduces the Janu brand’s more urban identity where buzziness blends with seclusion
Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau are the latest additions to the integrated resort’s list of hotels, not to mention the convention centre and entertainment facilities