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A perfectly handled conference and gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur
The brief: Our client, a worldwide provider of corporate business services, wanted to bring 68 international executives to a week-long conference in Malaysia and end the event with a celebration gala dinner. Kuala Lumpur’s fabulous five-star W Hotel was selected, as it had everything the client needed on hand – and all with a high degree […] -
Bali’s new tourism tax effective February 2024
Starting February 14th, 2024, the Bali Provincial Government will enforce a mandatory tourism tax of IDR 150,000 (approx. $10) for all international tourists visiting Bali. This new levy will be applied in conjunction with the existing Visa on Arrival (VOA) fee of IDR 500,000, which is applicable to eligible nationalities. To facilitate the payment of […] -
A voyage to Malaysia’s amazing wetlands
The gorgeous Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort is nestled away in the Lower Kinabatangan-Sagama Wetlands, the first to be selected as RAMSAR-designated wetlands conservation area. To reach it, guests travel by sea to the eastern coast of Borneo, cruising past local fishing villages and dense mangrove vegetation, before arriving at the hidden forest sanctuary of the resort. […] -
Hong Kong hosts first ComplexCon outside US
ComplexCon has developed a reputation as a premier gathering of style and style makers in everything from sophisticated food to streetwear and trainers, from the latest in music to the wildest developments in art, with contributions in the past from icons such as Takashi Murakami, Pharrell Williams, Kid Cud, and Travis Scott. Now it’s making […] -
Japan’s bullet train route extension
The long-awaited extension of the Shinkansen – known in the west as the Bullet Train – is scheduled to open in March. Travellers can now take the train out of Tokyo beyond the previous last stop at Kanazawa and follow the so-called Rainbow Route, stopping at Komatsu, Kaga Onsen, Awara Onsen, Fukui and Echizen-Takefu and […] -
Celebrating Cambodia’s New Year in Siem Reap
Since the 13th century, New Year in Cambodia has been set according to the solar calendar and usually falls in mid-April, just after crops have been harvested. This year on the traditional Khmer calendar, it falls on 13-16 April and it’s a time when the whole city of Siem Reap bursts into a wildly colourful […] -
New culinary tour around Koh Samui
“Aroy mahk” means “very delicious” in Thai and it’s a safe bet that foodie adventurers will say it several times over when they take this thoughtfully designed culinary tour of Koh Samui. The experience begins with a sample of khao yum, a Thai rice salad that’s as healthy and colourful as it is delicious. Then […] -
Innovative art trail opens in Singapore
The Arts House Singapore has launched a brand-new public art trail, in collaboration with the Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade, National Gallery Singapore, and Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall. Known as “Benchmarks,” the trail features six works by Singapore-based artists, dotted around the civic district, which feature unique interpretations of benches — and yes, you can […] -
First Hilton hotel debuts in Saigon
Right in the beating heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the exquisite Hilton Saigon boasts a stunning location, with breathtaking views of the bustling metropolis or the tranquil Saigon River and many historical landmarks virtually on the doorstep. The newly opened hotel is arranged with 228 meticulously designed rooms, ranging from 39 sq.ms to 118 […] -
Curated Experiences Reveal The Best of Laos
Luang Prabang has long been popular with backpackers but now older, discerning travellers are also discovering its unique charms. Destination Asia’s classic one-day tour offers a rich experience of the tranquility and tropical charm of this historic city, which is now under UNESCO protection as a World Heritage Site. There’s also a one-day tour which […] -
Two airlines announce new services to Malaysia
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the launch of a daily service from Dubai to Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia, while Qatar Airways has made a similar step by resuming its daily flight from Doha to Penang, via Phuket. The flydubai service will start from 10 February 2024, with the onward flight to Langkawi taking a […] -
Innovative jewellery workshop in Siem Reap
Explore the art of Cambodian jewellery-making at Ammo, a social enterprise in Siem Reap that empowers locals by training them in ancestral jewellery-making. Led by senior designer, Chantrea, the centre trains apprentices using traditional equipment and tools to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Using bullets as a base metal for jewellery has been practiced in Cambodia […]