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AMILLA MALDIVES PRESENTS HOLISTIC HEALING WITH NONGLUCK CHUAYCHUANG IN AUGUST 2026
Amilla Maldives has unveiled its latest wellness residency featuring accomplished Holistic Wellness Practitioner Nongluck Chuaychuang (Nikki), a Reiki Master and Sound Healing specialist. Until 30 August, guests are invited to embark on a series of thoughtfully curated wellness experiences led by Nikki, each designed to restore inner balance, cultivate a sense of peace, and inspire deep, transformative relaxation.
Nat Frogley
4 days ago3 min read


CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS VOTED WORLD'S BEST HOTEL BRAND FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For the fourth consecutive year, Travel + Leisure readers — travellers from across the world — have voted Capella Hotels and Resorts the world's best hotel brand, a distinction no other brand currently holds, and one that carries particular weight coming from guests across a portfolio of just ten properties including Capella Kyoto as the latest opening in March this year.
Patina Osaka — part of sister brand Patina Hotels & Resorts — was also voted both The World's No. 1 Best
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 213 min read


CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN CELEBRATES HOLISTIC WELLBEING THROUGH THAI CULINARY WISDOM AND MINDFUL GASTRONOMY
On 7th and 8th August, Chiva-Som Hua Hin brings its 2026 wellness concept to life through a special culinary collaboration with Bo.lan, one of Thailand’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants, inspired by the principles of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) and its enduring connection to Thailand’s cultural and healing heritage.
Nat Frogley
Jul 135 min read


CAPELLA RESIDENCES BRISBANE TO DEFINE A NEW ERA OF RESIDENTIAL LIVING IN AUSTRALIA
Capella Hotel Group and Verso Projects announce a landmark partnership to debut Capella Residences Brisbane in 2029. Marking the third Capella Residences globally after Seoul and Bangkok – and the first branded residence of any kind in Brisbane – this extraordinary collaboration will see the restoration and transformation of the historic Shafston House estate into an exclusive riverfront address.
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 124 min read


SEAN WOTHERSPOON, MILIND SOMAN, AND DJ FS GREEN JOIN ROSAMUND PIKE AT THE FARI ISLANDS FESTIVAL 2026
The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13 to 15 August 2026, bringing together Patina Maldives, Fari Islands and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for a second edition. The festival expands its 2026 programme with the addition of Milind Soman, DJ FS Green and National Geographic, joining festival headliner Rosamund Pike alongside an exceptional collective of artists, chefs, designers and cultural voices from around the world.
Nat Frogley
Jul 116 min read


CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN LAUNCHES FRIENDS OF CHIVA-SOM 2026, BRINGING TOGETHER INSPIRING VOICES TO CHAMPION WELLNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Chiva-Som Hua Hin, the internationally acclaimed wellness destination, has officially launched Friends of Chiva-Som 2026, reinforcing its core philosophy that individual wellness and environmental sustainability are deeply interconnected. This initiative brings together inspiring advocates from diverse backgrounds who share Chiva-Som’s values, leveraging their collective voices to amplify awareness and purposeful action, and drive meaningful change for both people and the pla
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 104 min read


CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP APPOINTS CHRISTIAN WESTBELD AS REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER, SOUTHEAST ASIA
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Christian Westbeld as Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia overseeing Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud and Capella Hanoi.
Hailing from Frankfurt, Westbeld's path into hospitality leadership spans 25 years across four continents including F&B and senior management roles at Raffles Hotels & Resorts in Dubai, Beijing and Singapore; senior operations leadership at MGM China’s large scale integrated resorts; before returning to Raffles Singap
Nat Frogley
Jun 303 min read


CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP APPOINTS FEISAL JAFFER AS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as Chief Development Officer as it accelerates the next phase of its global expansion across its Capella and Patina brands. Jaffer will lead the Group’s global development and help shape hospitality-focused real estate platforms.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 254 min read


AMILLA MALDIVES INTRODUCES DEDICATED POTTERY WORKSHOP, THE CLAY STUDIO
Natural luxury island resort Amilla Maldives has partnered with local brand The Clay Studio Maldives to create a dedicated ceramics workshop.
The Clay Studio enables guests of all abilities, ages and skill levels to experience the soothing art of shaping and moulding clay, on a grounding and tactile journey deeply rooted in Maldivian artistry and mindfulness.
Nat Frogley
Jun 233 min read


CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP BRINGS WELLNESS-INTEGRATED BRANDED RESIDENCES TO SOUTHEAST ASIA'S FIRST WELLNESS COMPLEX
Capella Hotel Group announced the launch of Capella Residences Bangkok, a 262-unit residential centrepiece of the WellEra development, located at the intersection of Sarasin and Langsuan Roads and overlooking Lumpini Park in Bangkok's prestigious Lumpini district, marking the brand's first entry into wellness-integrated branded residences.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 224 min read


CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN’S SEASONAL ‘REFLECTIONS ON WELLNESS’: A TRANQUIL JOURNEY ROOTED IN TRADITIONAL THAI MEDICINE, OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
Transformative wellness destination Chiva-Som Hua Hin continues its 2026 wellness journey through its year-long programme of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), a philosophy that has complemented its holistic approach for more than three decades.
From June - September, the TTM elements of ‘Wind’ and ‘Water’ are brought to life by a plethora of activities, classes and treatments - many brand-new - available to all guests.
Nat Frogley
Jun 157 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI EARNS PRESTIGIOUS CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER TRIPLE CROWN RECOGNITION
Luxury rainforest retreat The Datai Langkawi has been named as a recipient of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown — a prestigious new accolade reserved for properties that have achieved all three of the publication’s flagship honours: the Hot List, the Gold List and the Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition further cements The Datai Langkawi’s reputation as one of Asia’s most sought-after properties.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 53 min read


NATURE IN THE CITY - NEW SPEAKERS ADDED
New speakers including 'climate comedian' Dr Matt Winning have been added to the lineup of Nature in the City — a Summer Solstice gathering of climate conversations by The Datai Pledge, Bouteco, LORE Group and The Long Run, on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 12th Knot, the rooftop bar at Sea Containers London.
Taking place at the start of London Climate Action Week, the event brings together voices from across hospitality, food, farming and conservation.
Nat Frogley
Jun 47 min read


ROSAMUND PIKE TO HEADLINE FARI ISLANDS FESTIVAL 2026
The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13-15 August, bringing together Patina Maldives and The Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for a second edition headlined by Academy Award-nominated actor and humanitarian Rosamund Pike.
The programme spans music, wellness, gastronomy, art, and marine conservation across three days and two resorts – moving through a natural daily rhythm from reflective mornings to conversational afternoons, to gatherings in the evenings and performance
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 15 min read


AMILLA MALDIVES CELEBRATES EID AL-ADHA WITH IMMERSIVE CULTURAL, WELLNESS AND FAMILY EXPERIENCES
From 27 to 30 May, natural luxury island resort Amilla Maldives will celebrate Eid al-Adha with an array of immersive experiences. From vibrant cultural festivities, exceptional culinary indulgences and a restorative wellness programme to engaging family activities, each day will showcase a diverse line-up of entertainment set against the serene beauty of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives.
Nat Frogley
May 224 min read


NATURE IN THE CITY: A SUMMER SOLSTICE GATHERING OF CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS AT SEA CONTAINERS LONDON, PRESENTED BY LORE GROUP, THE DATAI PLEDGE AND THE LONG RUN
The Datai Pledge, in partnership with Bouteco, LORE Group and The Long Run, presents Nature in the City — a Summer Solstice gathering of climate conversations taking place on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 12th Knot, the rooftop bar at Sea Containers London.
Taking place at the start of London Climate Action Week, the event brings together voices from across hospitality, food, farming and conservation, along with attendees who have signed up via Eventbrite to be part of creating a b
Flora Gandolfo
May 156 min read


PATINA MALDIVES INTRODUCES KANDU: A CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION OF MALDIVIAN OCEAN-TO-TABLE DINING
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, renowned for its progressive approach to dining that seamlessly weaves together art, culture, and gastronomy, announces the opening of KANDU in June 2026, an experiential culinary destination dedicated to a modern expression of Maldivian cuisine.
Named after the Dhivehi word for the ocean channels that connect the Maldives’ atolls, KANDU is conceived as a fluid passage between sea and table, where natural currents, cultural memory, and culina
Nat Frogley
May 143 min read


CAPELLA SYDNEY UNVEILS WINTER RITUALS, AN INVITATION TO EXPERIENCE THE CITY THROUGH CULTURE, WELLNESS AND QUIET LUXURY
Capella Sydney, recently named No.12 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels, introduces Winter Rituals - a seasonal expression of the hotel as Sydney’s winter sanctuary, underpinned by compelling offers to encourage guests to experience the city at a slower, more considered pace.
In a fast moving and uncertain world, Sydney offers something rare: space to breathe. For UK travellers, it presents a winter city break defined by culture, heritage and walkable harbour-side living.
Flora Gandolfo
May 145 min read


PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS PARTNERS WITH OSKIA FOR A HIGH-TECH BIOACTIVE SPA EXPERIENCE
Transformative luxury resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to intelligent, sustainable wellness through a Maldives-first collaboration with British nutri-cosmeceutical skincare brand OSKIA. The partnership introduces an exclusive menu of high-tech facials alongside a selection of full-body treatments using OSKIA’s clinically proven formulas, delivering a deeply restorative experience powered by the finest natural and bio-tech ingredients.
Flora Gandolfo
May 73 min read


FARAAZ TANVEER JOINS PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS AS DIRECTOR OF SPA AND WELLNESS
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is delighted to announce the appointment of Faraaz Tanveer as Director of Spa and Wellness, bringing with him a distinguished record of success in luxury hospitality and wellness across Asia and the Middle East.
With over 20 years of experience in spa and wellness management, Tanveer brings a strong track record across leading global brands including AMAN, Four Seasons, ila Spa, Minor Hotels, and Landmark Group.
Dara Soeharto
May 53 min read
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