Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas announces TripAdvisor accolades for three properties in Vietnam

Source: Six Senses Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. The master bedroom of an oceanfront three-bedroom villa at Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam. 

The world’s largest travel site TripAdvisor* has announced its top properties for the 14th year, based on millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travellers around the globe. Evason Ana Mandara, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay and Six Senses Con Dao have each received the Traveller’s Choice award, the highest honour given by TripAdvisor. 

Evason Ana Mandara and Six Senses Ninh Van Bay are recognised within the Top Hotels of Vietnam, and Six Senses Con Dao joins under the category of Luxury. Both Evason Ana Mandara and Six Senses Ninh Van Bay renewed the title from the last two years. Recognised previously with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, this is the first year that Six Senses Con Dao has broken into the top 1% of peer reviews on the website.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas President Bernhard Bohnenberger comments on the recognition, “Approximately 80% of travellers will consult peer reviews prior to finally deciding where to stay during their holiday. Recognition from websites such as TripAdvisor carries with it an immense amount of weight because it is based on genuine feedback from our guests. Our three very special resorts in Vietnam are no stranger to this, as we have been redefining experiences there for nearly two decades. We are exceptionally proud of the in-roads made and look forward to continuing in the years to come.”

TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 350 million unique monthly visitors**, and more than 290 million reviews and opinions covering 5.3 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions.

* ComScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, July 2015

** TripAdvisor log files, average monthly unique users, Q315

Wanda Reign Chengdu officially open

Source: Wanda Hotels & Resorts. The Wanda
Reign Chengdu.

International luxury hotel group Wanda Hotels & Resorts has officially opened a new Wanda Reign hotel in Chengdu. Wanda Reign is the group's premium brand of luxury hotels, and the Chengdu property is its second Wanda Reign hotel, after Wanda Reign Wuhan, as well as the brand's first location in China's southwest region.

"It is with great pride that we bring the premium Wanda Reign label to Chengdu, a city steeped in history and culture, to present our most discerning domestic and international guests with the finest hospitality experience and revitalise the local hospitality industry," said Wanda Reign Chengdu General Manager Roger Marcz.

Wanda Reign Chengdu enjoys a prime central location in the city's business district, where South Renmin Road meets the Jinjiang River. Chengdu is also the starting point of the Southern Silk Road. 

Elements of Chinese culture are woven through the hotel for a sense of place. Designed with a New Chinese Art Deco theme, the hotel incorporates local Shu motifs, such as the Chinese hibiscus, Sichuan-style trellis patterns, tassels and lanterns, into classic Art Deco. This attention to style extends to staff livery, which has been created by local designer and Paris Haute Couture Week alumnus Lawrence Xu.

The hotel comprises 240 rooms and suites, featuring the Bed of Reign in every room. The beds are equipped with Talalay latex mattresses handmade in the US and dressed in New Zealand wool, and complemented by the hotel's signature Dream Catcher services, which offer amenities such as aromatherapy, soothing music and bedtime reading materials. Most of the rooms also have massage chairs for the ultimate comfort. 

All hotel rooms are equipped with an interactive TV, iPad room control system, smart lighting, an intelligent sensor-controlled bathroom and complimentary 1GB Wi-Fi access. Guests on the executive floor are offered personal care amenities from Hermès, while the Presidential Suite hosts guests in 330 sq m filled with handcrafted furnishings and fine art, including glazed porcelain, metallic sculptures and a hibiscus painting detailed in gold leaf. 

ZHEN is the Chinese restaurant on the 5th floor serving refined Cantonese and local Sichuan cuisine. Customised Prosperity Feasts can be created upon request. The hotel's Sky Lobby is located on the 41st floor and enjoys a bird's eye view of the city as well as of the city's landmarks, Tianfu Square in the north and the Jinjiang River in the south. Café Reign, also on the 41st floor, is the highest restaurant in Chengdu, and offers all-day dining including seafood grills and aged steak. 

Designed for its most elite clientele, the exclusive Club Reign delivers a customer service experience of comfort, privacy and unparalleled luxury. At Wanda Reign Chengdu, a range of private dining and recreational facilities have been especially designed for Club Reign members, including the RIVER DRUNK Huaiyang restaurant with four private dining rooms. The RIVER DRUNK, Chengdu's first Huaiyang restaurant in a luxury hotel, serves classic Huaiyang dishes with a touch of Sichuan influence. The restaurant's open terrace offers panoramic views of the city as well as attendants and private chef services.

The Galaxy Bar on the 7th floor features a private elevator, reception hall and networking lounge, making it a suitable venue for a corporate event or private party. The Universe KTV offers five rooms, each equipped with its own control system, professional-grade audio equipment and private dance floors.

For private parties or corporate functions, a grand ballroom and six private function rooms can be found on the 3rd floor. The grand ballroom offers 1,150 sq m of pillar-free space with a ceiling height of 8m, and is equipped with a 90 sq m high-definition LED screen as well as an elevator built for transporting vehicles and accommodating bulky equipment. For an unforgettable reception, the hotel's chauffeured Bentley is also available to welcome guests.

Wanda Realm Taian now open for business

Source: Wanda Hotels & Resorts.
The Wanda Realm Taian.

The Wanda Realm Taian (泰安万达嘉华酒店) celebrates its grand opening today as the 77th hotel from Wanda Hotels & Resorts. It is also the 30th Wanda Realm hotel to open in China and the 41st hotel wholly owned and managed by Wanda Hotels & Resorts.

As Shandong’s fourth hotel launched by Wanda Hotels & Resorts under the Wanda Realm brand, the hotel sets a new benchmark for premium accommodations and service in Taian city.

Wanda Realm Taian is conveniently located in the city’s central business district and forms part of the Wanda Plaza Complex, next to the Taishan International Conference & Exhibition Centre. The hotel is within walking distance of the Taian Arts & Cultural Centre and Taian Municipal People’s Government building, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Taian railway station as well as to the entrance to Mount Tai.

The hotel’s 283 guest rooms and suites are located between its 25th to 37th floors, with room sizes starting at 40 sq m, all offering views of Taian City. Selected rooms enjoy uninterrupted views of Mount Tai. All rooms feature the signature Bed of the Realm, as well as Dream Catcher services which include calming fragrances, music and bedtime reading materials to help ease guests into a good night’s sleep. All guest rooms feature bathrooms with a rainfall shower and luxury toiletries.

For dining, Wanda Realm Taian offers Café Realm for all-day dining with interactive cooking stations offering a selection of Chinese and Western dishes made to-order. The ZHEN Chinese restaurant combines Cantonese and modern Lu creations, along with the finest local cuisine Shandong has to offer. Rounding out the selection is Chili & Pepper, which offers authentic Sichuan cuisine and other spicy delicacies. Light refreshments are served all day at The Lobby Lounge.

Source: Wanda Hotels & Resorts. The pillarless
Grand Ballroom at the Wanda Realm Taian.

From large-scale events accommodating hundreds of guests to intimate occasions for select VIPs, Wanda Realm Taian has the perfect event venue. For the ultimate statement in elegance and prestige, the Grand Ballroom is Taian city’s finest, offering 1,200 sq m of pillar-free space and a 85 sq m LED screen. All meeting and banquet venues, including seven separate private meeting rooms, feature the latest audio-visual and multimedia facilities, as well as complimentary high-speed Internet access.

“The two characters in ‘Taian’ (泰安) are derived from the phrase ‘peace and prosperity’, and Taian is situated in the burgeoning Shandong province, a renowned cultural holiday destination and home to Mount Tai, called 'the first mountain in the world',” said Wanda Realm Taian General Manager Grant Thompson.

To celebrate the grand opening of Wanda Realm Taian, introductory rates are available for a limited period. From now until December 31, 2015, the Deluxe Room rate* is RMB 598 per night, and any purchase of ten Café Realm buffet vouchers will come with an additional five vouchers for free.

Interested?

For reservations, please call +86 (0) 538 835 8888, or email rsvn.taian at wandahotels.com

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Wanda Realm Dongying brings a touch of Qi culture to modern China

Source: Wanda Hotels. The launch
ceremony.

Wanda Realm Dongying, the 76th hotel owned and managed by Wanda Hotels & Resorts, celebrated its grand opening on 15 August, 2015. It is the 29th Wanda Realm hotel to open in China and the 40th hotel property to be wholly owned and managed by Wanda Hotels & Resorts.

Wanda Realm Dongying is located at Wanda Plaza, the commercial centre of Dongying city, which serves as an ideal base for business guests. It is within five minutes’ drive from the main bus station, a 35-minute drive from the airport, or a 25-minute drive from the railway station.

The hotel features 285 guestrooms and suites, all featuring signature Bed of the Realm and Dream Catcher services, which include calming fragrances, music and bedtime reading materials. Guests can also enjoy Asian hospitality at Wanda Realm with its signature oriental touches, such as a bedside copy of the Book of Liji (禮記, a classic Chinese text on rites). All guest bathrooms feature a rainfall shower and luxury toiletries.

Source: Wanda Hotels. The ballroom.

The hotel will also house several new restaurants serving a range of cuisines. ZHEN Chinese restaurant serves Cantonese and local Shandong dishes, Chili & Pepper specialises in fresh ingredients and spicy flavours, while for all-day dining, guests may order from the international menu or help themselves to a buffet spread at Café Realm. Light refreshments in a comfortable setting are available at the Lobby Lounge.

The hotel boasts a 1,200 sq m pillar-less ballroom which comes equipped with an 80 sq m LED screen and a professional audio system. For more intimate gatherings, choose from the six private function rooms, ranging from 54 to 208 sq m and each equipped with audio visual equipment as well as complimentary high-speed Internet. For your convenience and ease of mind, the hotel also offers an “Exclusive Meeting Director” one-stop service to help ensure events run smoothly.

“Dongying city enjoys a strategic geographic location at the intersection of the Bohai Sea and Yellow River economic belt, making it a key area of growth for investment and development. Setting the benchmark as the city’s premium five-star hotel, Wanda Realm Dongying is the ideal choice for leisure and business travelers and has all the makings of a new local landmark,” says Peter Wang, Manager of Wanda Realm Dongying.

To celebrate Wanda Realm Dongying’s grand opening, the hotel is offering a grand opening promotion for a limited time with deluxe rooms priced at a reduced rate of RMB540++ per night until 31 December 2015.

Wanda Plaza Dongying, launched at the same time, offers leisure, entertainment, shopping and dining options. It covers an area of 175,100 sq m and has 1,180 parking spaces.

Interested?

Make a reservation at +86 (0) 546 609 9999, or email rsvn.dongying@wandahotels.com.

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Four Seasons Private Jet brings luxury to the air

Source: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hospitality and service provider, has unveiled the Four Seasons Private Jet, changing the game completely. The Four Seasons Private Jet exemplifies the company’s commitment to evolving the guest experience to anticipate and exceed the changing needs of the modern luxury traveller.

The culmination of a vision to deliver a fully immersive Four Seasons Private Jet Experience both in the air and on the ground, every element of the private jet journey has been re-imagined and designed through the Four Seasons lens to capture the company’s signature aesthetic, style and service in the sky. 

Contemporary design combined with luxurious finishes are featured throughout the aircraft. The interior features hand-crafted leather flatbed seats by aerospace Italian designer Iacobucci, hand-woven woollen carpeting, fine tableware, and cosy Mongolian cashmere blankets. 

“In our hotels, spaces are conceived as settings for great experiences,” says Dana Kalczak, Vice President, Design, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “The same is true for the Four Seasons Private Jet."

Ten Four Seasons trained in-flight crew, including an Executive Chef, a Sous Chef, a Four Seasons Concierge and a Global Guest Services Manager, are committed to making the journey truly personalised. 

The dining experience shows how the brand is taking the experience to a new level. Chef Kerry Sear says: “Our aim is to recreate the hotel experience on the Four Seasons Private Jet, which means creating innovative meals using fresh ingredients, served on the finest tableware and linens, all with impeccable Four Seasons service. The only real difference is that occasionally we have to do a little juggling when there’s turbulence!”

Each Four Seasons journey includes air travel and ground transportation, planned excursions, all meals and beverages throughout the trip, and accommodations exclusively at Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world.

In conjunction with these Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences, the Four Seasons Private Jet, including accompanying staff and crew, may also be privately chartered.

The Four Seasons Private Jet is flying around the world in August 2015 at US$119,000 per person based on double occupancy. Stops will include Tokyo, Beijing, the Maldives, and Istanbul as well as other cities around the world. Four journeys have been planned for 2016:

Timeless Discoveries: An around the world journey visiting nine cities from January 26 to February 18, 2016 at US$132,000 per person based on double occupancy. Sydney, Bali, Mumbai and Chiang Mai are some of the Asian stops.

International Intrigue: Tokyo, Beijing, the Maldives and Istanbul are some of the stops that the private jet will visit from April 14 to May 7, 2016, for US$132,000 per person based on double occupancy.

From September 17 to October 11, 2016 the private jet will visit Sydney, Langkawi and Petra among other cities for US$137,000 per person based on double occupancy in the Extraordinary Adventures journey.

Petra and Dubai feature in a November 4 to 22 trip called Cultural Escape, for US$106,000 per person based on double occupancy.
To learn more about upcoming Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences visit fourseasons.com/jet and follow the #FSJet hashtag on Twitter and Instagram. 

Patina Hotels & Resorts to operate The Patina, Thanburudhoo Maldives

Source: Patina Hotels & Resorts. From right: Leland Kwee, Director, Patina Hotels & Resorts, Marc Dardenne, CEO, Patina Hotels & Resorts, Dr Gunnar Lee-Miller, President, Telos Investment, Joan Plouviet, VP, Business Development, Patina Hotels & Resorts.

Patina Hotels & Resorts and Telos Investment have signed an agreement under which Patina Hotels & Resorts will operate The Patina, Thanburudhoo Maldives, located in North Malé Atoll, 12 km northeast of capital city Malé in the Maldives. Accessible in 20-minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport, The Patina, Thanburudhoo Maldives’ prime and privileged location enables the hotel’s staff to welcome and whisk guests to the property at any time of the day, ensuring smooth and speedy arrivals.

With 40 luxury overwater villas and 30 landed villas, the property will strike a balance between contemporary luxury and a Maldivian resort experience. Each villa offers privacy and majestic views, augmented by a private swimming pool and an exclusive room for sleeping under the stars. A semi-outdoor, multi-function area caters for bespoke events.

The Maldivian property is the first resort under Patina Hotels & Resorts and the second hotel for the group, following The Patina, Capitol Singapore. Slated to launch in the second quarter of 2015, The Patina, Capitol Singapore comprises two heritage buildings and adjoins the iconic Capitol Theatre.

Individual bespoke service and sophistication are the hallmarks of Patina Hotels & Resorts’ brand. Patina 360° Concierge, a signature Patina Hotels & Resorts’ concept, features the hotel’s associates as an “ambassador” of the brand and function as a personal Concierge to guests.

Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer of Patina Hotels & Resorts said, “The Patina, Thanburudhoo Maldives, will present an unmatched hospitality experience for our guests."

Dr Gunnar Lee-Miller, Founder and President of Telos Investment said, “As a global, luxury and lifestyle brand, Patina Hotels & Resorts inspires because of its focus on a strong sense of place, distinctive design, inspired art and an intuitive approach to providing unique and authentic experiences. Patina’s leadership is not only experienced in luxury hospitality, but they also embody the values and culture of service we wish to provide our guests. For many, the Maldives is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and The Patina, Thanburudhoo, endeavours to be worthy of such expectations.”