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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to Debut in India with the St. Regis Mumbai

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to Debut in India with the St. Regis Mumbai

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, today announced the debut of its iconic brand in India with the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015.

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau opens

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau opens

The Ritz-Carlton opened the 11th hotel in China today, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau. The luxury property is located in the thriving Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of Macau in South China, within one of the world's most spectacular entertainment and leisure destinations – Galaxy Macau™.

Japan's Luxury Ryokan Boom

Japan's Luxury Ryokan Boom

Ryokans offer an extraordinary window into Japanese culture, but the best of these traditional guest houses are located in rural areas and may lack English-speaking staff.

Rocco Forte Hotels Announces Shanghai Property

Rocco Forte Hotels Announces Shanghai Property

Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels today attended a signing ceremony in Shanghai, announcing that a Rocco Forte hotel will open in Shanghai in 2018, constituting the group's first move into the Asia Pacific market.

Nepal Benefit Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Nepal Benefit Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Guests and locals are invited to enjoy a special five-course dinner benefitting Nepal at Parallel 37, the signature restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, on Thursday, July 9, 2015.

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, to Open in Bali

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, to Open in Bali

Set to open in the third quarter of this year as the third resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve Collection, Mandapa is situated along the majestic Ayung River in Ubud, the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali.

Plunge into Bliss with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

Plunge into Bliss with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

With summer around the corner, we start to dream of lazy days spent by a beautiful swimming pool. Synonymous with providing idyllic, sun-filled holidays, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts also offers some of the world's most stunning swimming pools.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Launches Kimono Cultural Experience

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Launches Kimono Cultural Experience

Taking its inspiration from the “yukata,” or the traditional Japanese summer kimono, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is offering guests the chance to experience the city as a local with a customized fitting and yukata rental.

Language Translation App Makes Traveling in Asia Easier

Language Translation App Makes Traveling in Asia Easier

Waygo translates Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters into English text on restaurant menus, street signs and more by using visual processing and translating technologies.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Launches Bejana, the Resort's Signature Indonesian Restaurant

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Launches Bejana, the Resort's Signature Indonesian Restaurant

Bejana, from the Indonesian word for a tradition culinary vessel, presents a unique mix of five-star-flair and relaxed ambience.

Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar Opens on June 3 in the Heart of Mongolia

Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar Opens on June 3 in the Heart of Mongolia

Primed to open in the heart of Ulaanbaatar on June 3 is Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' latest luxury hotel – Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar. Five star luxury embraces Mongolia's rich nomadic culture.

Kimono Now: How Japan's traditional garment is making a comeback

Kimono Now: How Japan's traditional garment is making a comeback

From the refined homes of Tokyo to the nightclubs of Kyoto; from gangster chic to Harajuku street style; from ateliers and catwalks to city sidewalks and religious festivals--this book shows how the kimono has continued to be one of Japan's most exciting wardrobe elements.

Ananda in the Himalayas Launches Bespoke Fitness Programs

Ananda in the Himalayas Launches Bespoke Fitness Programs

Ananda-in the Himalayas, the award winning destination spa known for its holistic approach to wellness, announces today a new partnership with New Delhi-based SUMAYA. The collaboration enhances the destination spa's wellness offerings with new bespoke fitness programs.

Meet the Sleep Ambassadors at Six Senses Laamu

Meet the Sleep Ambassadors at Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu announces the appointment of their Sleep Ambassadors, or sleep butlers, a role which has been created to maximize the overall effect of the recently introduced brand-wide Six Senses Spas Yogic Sleep Program.

JW Marriott Opens 11th Hotel in China

JW Marriott Opens 11th Hotel in China

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio in China with today's opening of the 228-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhejiang Anji.