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A NEW SEASON OF SERENITY – THE DATAI WELL-BEING SERIES AWAITS AT THE DATAI LANGKAWI
Malaysia’s iconic rainforest resort The Datai Langkawi, has announced a stellar line-up of practitioners for Serenity - The Datai Well-being Series 2026, a curated year-long programme designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit through holistic healing. Building on the continued success of previous years, this annual initiative continues to host visiting wellness practitioners from around the world.
Nat Frogley
7 days ago7 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI UNVEILS AN EXCEPTIONAL LINE-UP OF CULINARY MASTERS IN THE CHEF SERIES 2026: THE ART OF THE DISTINCTIVE
The Datai Langkawi has unveiled the latest exemplary line-up of The Chef Series 2026: The Art of the Distinctive, its signature celebration of global gastronomy set against the lush backdrop of Langkawi’s ancient rainforest. Continuing the tradition of showcasing the world’s finest culinary talent, the series will feature Michelin-starred chefs from across Europe, including Chef Alain Roux from The Waterside Inn and Seamus Sam from Evelyn’s Table, both from the United Kingdom
Flora Gandolfo
Jan 97 min read


CULTIVATING CHANGE: WHY THE DATAI PLEDGE'S COMMUNITY FARMING IS WHAT'S NEEDED IN 2026
The Datai Pledge is pioneering a community-based farming model that proves the power of partnering luxury hospitality with regenerative agriculture. The sustainability and conservation initiative of The Datai Langkawi has launched a tripartite partnership bringing together local farmers and sustainable agriculture consultancy Very Green Ventures (VGV). The initiative exemplifies The Datai Langkawi’s solutions-led approach to sustainability – actively developing long-term, rea
Flora Gandolfo
Dec 8, 20257 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH SAVE WILD TIGERS AND THE EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FOR TIGER EXPRESS 2026
The Datai Langkawi is delighted to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Save Wild Tigers; The Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia; and Raffles Singapore, for the 2026 edition of The Tiger Express. This exclusive journey, taking place from 10 to 16 May 2026, provides guests with a unique adventure across Malaysia dedicated to raising awareness and important funds for the preservation of the Malayan Tiger.
Flora Gandolfo
Oct 27, 20255 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI EARNS EARTHCHECK GOLD CERTIFICATION
Natural luxury resort, The Datai Langkawi has been honoured with EarthCheck Gold Certification in recognition of its robust regenerative tourism and sustainability initiatives. Having achieved EarthCheck ECO Certification - Silver for four consecutive years (2019–2024*), and undergoing EarthCheck’s rigorous auditing, the resort completed the five-year pathway to Gold certification. The Datai Langkawi is also the first and only resort in the world certified under the EarthChec
Flora Gandolfo
Sep 6, 20256 min read


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.
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 11, 20254 min read


PRIMUS - THE PRIMATES OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA LIMITED EDITION BOOK BY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER PETER ONG LAUNCHES IN SUPPORT OF THE DATAI PLEDGE
The Datai Langkawi has announced the launch of limited-edition book, PRIMUS - The Primates of Peninsular Malaysia, a magnificent tome documenting Malaysia's diverse and endangered primate species. Born of a year of intensive labour and featuring awe-inspiring photography by celebrated wildlife photographer Peter Ong and a foreword by renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, the impressive tome transports readers to wondrous rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia.
Nat Frogley
Jul 14, 20255 min read


THE DATAI PLEDGE – A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT WITH TRUE IMPACT UNVEILED
As The Datai Langkawi celebrates five years of its environmental and community impact initiatives, The Datai Pledge, the resort proudly shares its fifth annual Impact Report. This detailed, transparent and data-rich publication captures the measurable change achieved through this pioneering nature-positive programme.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 6, 20258 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI ANNOUNCES PART II OF THE CHEF SERIES 2025: THE GOLD LIST
The Datai Langkawi has unveiled Part II of The Chef Series 2025: The Gold List, the highly anticipated continuation of its annual culinary celebration. This second chapter brings together an exceptional roster of some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs.
Nat Frogley
Jun 5, 20255 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI JOINS FORCES WITH SAVE WILD TIGERS AND THE EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS TO PROTECT MALAYSIA’S ENDANGERED TIGERS THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE JOURNEY ACROSS MALAYSIA
The Datai Langkawi joins forces with Save Wild Tigers and the Eastern & Oriental Express to protect Malaysia’s endangered tigers.
Flora Gandolfo
Feb 24, 20255 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI UNVEILS 2025 EDITION OF SERENITY - THE DATAI WELL-BEING SERIES
The Datai Langkawi unveils 2025 edition of Serenity - The Datai Well-being Series with celebrated practitioners from around the world.
Flora Gandolfo
Feb 21, 20257 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI UNVEILS PART I OF THE CHEF SERIES 2025: THE GOLD LIST
The Datai Langkawi, is delighted to announce part I of the of the highly anticipated 2025 edition of The Chef Series.
Flora Gandolfo
Jan 31, 20256 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI LAUNCHES PULIH - THE DATAI FITNESS JOURNEY
Iconic Malaysian rainforest resort The Datai Langkawi has launched an immersive new movement-led one-day wellness package: Pulih -...
Flora Gandolfo
Jan 24, 20253 min read


THE ELS CLUB TELUK DATAI BECOMES MALAYSIA’S FIRST GOLF COURSE TO ACHIEVE GEO CERTIFICATION
The Els Club Teluk Datai has become the first golf course in Malaysia to be awarded the prestigious GEO Certification.
Nat Frogley
Nov 29, 20245 min read


ICONIC LUXURY RAINFOREST RESORT, THE DATAI LANGKAWI, TO FEATURE IN BBC STUDIOS AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY
Acclaimed luxury Malaysian rainforest resort, The Datai Langkawi , will be appearing on the sixth series of the popular BBC Studios...
Nat Frogley
Aug 29, 20244 min read


THE DATAI PLEDGE RELEASES ITS LATEST IMPACT REPORT
The Datai Pledge , the conservation and sustainability fund of the pioneering luxury resort The Datai Langkawi , has published its fourth...
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 29, 20248 min read


MALAYSIA'S ICONIC RAINFOREST RESORT LAUNCHES ‘CONSCIOUSLY DATAI'
The Datai Langkawi, has launched 'Consciously Datai', a package designed to inspire guests participation in vital regeneration projects
Nat Frogley
Aug 12, 20246 min read


THE DATAI PLEDGE CELEBRATES WORLD MANGROVE DAY AND WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY WITH COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
The Datai Pledge , the sustainability and conservation programme of luxury rainforest resort The Datai Langkawi , has planted 1,500...
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 30, 20244 min read


TRIO OF STARS OF THE UK RESTAURANT SCENE GRACE 2024-2025 EDITION OF THE CHEF SERIES BY THE DATAI LANGKAWI
Pictured (l-r): Close friends Nieves Barragán Mohacho, Angela Hartnett and Lisa Goodwin-Allen will host a six-hand dinner together in...
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 22, 20245 min read


THE DATAI LANGKAWI ANNOUNCES THE 2024-2025 EDITION OF THE CHEF SERIES
Iconic Malaysian rainforest resort unveils a line-up of world-renowned visiting chefs in its signature annual activation Iconic Malaysian...
Nat Frogley
May 16, 202411 min read
