Far East Hospitality, one of the leading operators of hotels and serviced residences announced that its Far East Village Hotel Ariake in Japan is officially opened for business. Previously known as Village Hotel Ariake Tokyo, the 306-key property is the first hotel under the Village brand to expand its presence outside of Singapore. “We live in bizarre times today, but it is never too soon to start looking for opportunities. Domestic travel has picked up in Japan since the easing of travel curbs in June. After careful evaluation and consideration, we decided that now is the right time to open,” said Arthur Kiong, Chief Executive of Far East Hospitality. “We…

The start of a new decade is the perfect time for couples to celebrate their love and set out on a new journey together. Over the years, wedding trends have seen pops of colour, extra-length veils, velvet decor, food art and more. 2020 however, is all about individuality and expression as Hilton Hotels in Malaysia will help couple to achieve their wedding dream through its ‘Wedding Sale 2020’. With great emphasis on personalisation and customisation, it provides couples with the flexibility to curate their ideal wedding and make it a truly unforgettable one. The sale encompasses a 20% discount on its wedding packages valid for bookings made from 12 February – 31 March 2020 for weddings…

Also known as the “Blooming Flower Festival” this annual flower festival is held in Baguio City, Philippines. The term “Panagbenga” is derived from the word, “Kankanaey” which means ‘season of blooming’. The festival is all about the values, history and traditions of Baguio and the Cordilleras. It lasts around a month and the highlight is the Grand Float Parade featuring marching bands and beautiful floats made of bright coloured flowers. The Panagbenga Festival is one of Baguio’s top attraction sites. The flower festival was held in the early 90s to cheer people up after a devastating earthquake. The festival witnessed floats decorated with blossoms and also lively dancers wearing colourful…

The traditional Thingyan Water Festival, also known as the Myanmar Water Festival is held in Yangon, Myanmar. The festival is celebrated by dancers in colourful costumes performing their dance moves for the crowds. The celebration takes place after a hot season, which leads to the Myanmar New Year and is the most expected celebration of the Burmese people. Besides Myanmar, the festival is also celebrated as Songkran in Thailand and also Laos, and Chaul Chnam Thmey in Cambodia. The Thingyan Water Festival is held yearly for around three to five days. The meaning of Thingyan, in Sanskrit language, means “transit of the Sun from Pisces to Aries”. The legend of…

Located in central Vietnam, Hoi An is an ancient riverside town filled with bars and restaurants. Merchant houses line the river and lanterns are decorated in the town while beaches are located a few kilometers away. Interestingly, the main mode of transport to travel around on land is by bicycle while colourful wooden boats are available for people travelling across the river. The town is also known for its diverse and delicious food, which are a mixture of Japanese, Chinese and Portuguese cuisines. The ancient town of Hoi An is filled with many heritage buildings and sites such as the Japanese-covered bridge, wooden shop houses, French-colonial houses, Chinese temples and…