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CAPELLA MAKES DEBUT IN MACAU'S UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SETTING THROUGH GALAXY PARTNERSHIP
Capella Hotels and Resorts - named the World's Best Hotel Brand by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for three consecutive years - opens its doors in Macau for the first time, introducing its distinctive approach to bespoke luxury. Â
The soft opening of Capella at Galaxy Macau, currently offering stays and previews of its food and beverage concepts exclusively by invitation to select guests, represents a significant addition to the region's luxury hospitality landscape.
Nat Frogley
3 days ago4 min read
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CAPELLA UBUD WELCOMES CHRISTIAN JAQUIER AS GENERAL MANAGER
Capella Ubud is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Jaquier as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of diverse experience in luxury hospitality across Asia, Africa, and the United States, Christian brings a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and a deep passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Flora Gandolfo
4 days ago3 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS APPOINTS BEÑAT ALONSO AS DIRECTOR OF CULINARY
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Beñat Alonso as Director of Culinary. With over two decades of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Michelin-starred restaurants and iconic hotels across the globe, Alonso will oversee the resort’s vibrant dining programme, comprising 13 distinct culinary concepts, as well as in-villa dining and the resort’s sustainable farming initiatives.
Nat Frogley
4 days ago3 min read
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ZULAL WELLNESS RESORT BY CHIVA-SOM CELEBRATES WORLD MANGROVE DAY, PLANTING 200 SEEDLINGS
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East’s first full-immersion wellness resort, has celebrated World Mangrove Day with the planting of 200 new mangrove seedlings at the resort’s Mangrove Deck.
Supporting the resort’s Mangrove Restoration project, this enlightening session highlighted the crucial role mangrove forests play in preserving the planet’s health. Celebrated Qatari athlete and newly appointed Friend of Chiva-Som, Mariam Faris, also joined the initiative.
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 122 min read
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CHEF ARNAUD VIOLTAT ELEVATES CULINARY EXCELLENCE AT THE PAVILIONS PHUKET, THAILAND
Boutique luxury resort, The Pavilions Phuket, is enhancing its dining experiences under the direction of Arnaud Violtat as Executive Chef. With a deep passion for culinary excellence, Chef Arnaud draws on his extensive experience in Michelin-starred kitchens to deliver exemplary dining experiences across the resort’s Firefly Pool & Restaurant, 360° Bar and signature ALTO Restaurant.
Nat Frogley
Aug 114 min read
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THE DATAI LANGKAWI PARTNERS WITH LUX TENNIS TO LAUNCH LANGKAWI’S FIRST-EVER PADEL EXPERIENCE AND ELEVATE ITS TENNIS OFFERINGS
Iconic Malaysian rainforest resort, The Datai Langkawi, has unveiled its new partnership with LUX Tennis, one of the world’s leading tennis management companies specialising in bespoke coaching programmes for luxury resorts. This collaboration brings world-class tennis and padel coaching experiences to The Datai Langkawi, making it the first resort in Langkawi to introduce padel courts.Â
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 114 min read
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FULL PROGRAMME FOR INAUGURAL EDITION OF FARI ISLANDS FESTIVAL AT PATINA MALDIVES AND THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES UNVEILED
Born from the Fari Islands' founding vision as "The Home of Island Artistry", where 'Fari' ("beautiful" in Dhivehi) captures not just scenic wonder but the deeper beauty of cultural connection, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives and Patina Maldives unite in their shared commitment to unveil the complete programme for the inaugural Fari Islands Festival, taking place from 19 to 22 September 2025. Â
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 308 min read
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TANAH GAJAH, A RESORT BY HADIPRANA UNVEILS BRAND-NEW PREMIER ONE BEDROOM CLUB POOL VILLAS
Family-owned, art-infused boutique resort, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana has further elevated its villa accommodation with the addition of four Premier One Bedroom Club Pool Villas – designed to cater to guests seeking the epitome of luxury and serenity, whether for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat for a small family.Â
Nat Frogley
Jul 254 min read
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PATINA OSAKA UNVEILS COLLABORATION WITH OSAKA-BORN GRAPHIC DESIGNER VERDY
Patina Osaka, the first hotel in Japan by Capella Hotel Group which opened on 1 May 2025, marks mindful creativity and local artistry with a special collection of exclusive merchandise designed with VERDY, a globally recognised cultural leader and creative force originally from Osaka.
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 223 min read
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