Tru by Hilton Debuts in Asia Pacific with 14 New Hotels Opening in Vietnam in 2025
Global hospitality company, Hilton today announced the opening of the first four of 14 Tru by Hilton properties in Vietnam, in partnership with ROX Group (formerly TNG Holdings Vietnam). The new hotels herald the entry of Tru by Hilton in Asia Pacific and build upon Hilton’s growth momentum in South East Asia. Slated to open before the end of 2025, the new Tru by Hilton properties will bring Hilton’s total pipeline of hotels under development in Vietnam to 28. Hilton currently operates six properties across three brands – Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. The much-anticipated arrival of Tru by Hilton in Asia Pacific…
Experience the Beauty of Intangible Cultural Heritage 2025
The 2025 “Chinese Hanfu Month – Celestial Craftsmanship and Heavenly Garments” launched its opening series at China National Silk Museum on May 10-11, highlighting the profound legacy of Hanfu culture and the ingenuity of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) craftsmanship through its thematic focus on traditional textile artistry. The event featured an exhibition titled “Bridging Eras: Costume Design in ‘Lychees of Chang’an’,” that examined how film/TV productions innovatively reinterpret traditional culture. Other event highlights included academic forums where national ICH inheritors and scholars discussed West Lake silk parasols, woodblock printing, Zhe-style guqin, and fan-making techniques. Key topics included the digital preservation of textiles techniques, ICH in contemporary fashion design and engaging…
Experience More with a Longer Stay at The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali
Surrounded by lush landscapes and located just moments away from Ubud’s cultural and natural treasures, such as the Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Tampaksiring, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, invites travellers to slow down, recharge, and truly experience the essence of Bali. Guests who choose to stay longer are rewarded with deeper connections. Upon arrival, they are welcomed with a traditional Balinese blessing ritual, a symbolic gesture of harmony and respect. This cultural immersion continues throughout the stay, with opportunities to participate in meaningful traditions such as the art of making canang sari offerings and the calming Sandikala ritual at sunset. The Westin brand’s core philosophy of wellness comes to life in…
Jin Jiang Hotels and RIYAZ International to Drive Cross-border Hospitality Collaboration
RIYAZ International Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian-owned hospitality and lifestyle group, has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with Jin Jiang Hotels China Region (Jin Jiang Hotels), the world’s second-largest hotel group, to form a new joint venture: RJJ Hotels Sdn Bhd (RJJ Hotels). The first Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) was signed on 3rd May 2025 for a property in Luang Prabang, Laos, marking the inaugural milestone across Southeast Asia for RJJ Hotels Sdn Bhd. RJJ has been granted licensing rights to manage and expand five renowned brands under Jin Jiang Hotels across Southeast Asia. The joint venture targets to sign 181 hotel management agreements and to have 108 hotels in…
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina to Debut Exclusive Club Lounge Experience this July 2025
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina has announced the upcoming debut of its exclusive new Club Lounge, set to open July 4, 2025. Nestled within the Resort’s private Club rooms and suites on the fourth floor with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Oahu’s western coastline, the new Club Lounge is a refined, residential-style retreat designed to elevate the guest experience through personalised service, curated culinary offerings, and a seamless connection to the beauty of Oahu. Reflecting the Resort’s ethos of honouring Hawaiian culture with a modern sensibility, the design of the Club Lounge is being brought to life by acclaimed atelier firm KES. Known for its innovative,…
