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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.

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.

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.

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.

Robert De Niro Opens Luxury Nobu hotel in Manila

Robert De Niro Opens Luxury Nobu hotel in Manila

Academy Award winning Robert De Niro and Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened luxury hotel Nobu in a $1.3 billion gambling complex Manila today.

Subsix, The world's first underwater nightclub, Restyled

Subsix, The world's first underwater nightclub, Restyled

Subsix, the world's first underwater nightclub, is re-emerging as one of the Maldives' most versatile – and sought-after – venues following an extensive restyling.

Kata Rocks Wins Best Boutique Spa in Asia

Kata Rocks Wins Best Boutique Spa in Asia

Kata Rocks, the design-driven luxury boutique resort and residence, is honoured to announce that the resort's Infinite Luxury Spa has won the Best Boutique Spa in Asia.

Kata Rocks, Chic New Hotel Opens in Phuket

Kata Rocks, Chic New Hotel Opens in Phuket

New and ultra stylish Kata Rocks hotel is a true game changer for luxury tourism. Sleek and chic, offering a minimalist vibe, this magnificent hotel is unlike anything else in Thailand, including extraordinary and spellbinding views of the Andaman Sea.