As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Island Restaurant at Sheraton Belitung Resort provides an unforgettable experience as you break your fasting by the beach with a stunning sunset view and the best of Ramadan delicacies. Island Restaurant invites you to enjoy the resort’s wholesome ‘Sunset Iftar’ buffet feast featuring specialty heritage of Indonesian cuisine from Mie Belitung, Soto Betawi, Gado-Gado, Asinan, as well as live cooking stations and mouth-watering desserts. The experience doesn’t stop there as we take you for a trip to indulging in the Arabian cuisines with Arabic Lentil Soup, Tabbouleh, Dajaj Bil Batata, to extensive spread of Falafel, Manakish, Chicken Shawarma and Whole Lamb Ouzi and many more. The Island Restaurant will also offer tantalizing desserts like Umm Ali, Baklava, Roj Bel Haleeb, assorted traditional bread and refreshing drinks. Sunset Iftar at Island Restaurant:Week 1 & 2: IDR 275,000++ per...

A joint-venture initiative, in their effort to reduce carbon footprint The Apurva Kempinski Bali has once again taken another step towards a more sustainable approach to the tourism industry. This luxury resort has partnered with Indonesia’s premium sustainable brands, such as Nissan LEAF, Bank Central Asia and Danone Indonesia, to operate the ‘Electric Vehicle Experience and Solar Panel Charging Hub’. This partnership focuses on creating a more environmentally friendly option for travellers. Those who stay at the resort can now use Nissan’s electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF, and contribute to reducing carbon emissions as they explore the Nusa Dua area and adjacent attractions. To ensure a seamless experience, the resort also has its own EV charging station, making it the only resort in Bali tohave this essential site. The Apurva Kempinski Bali has been consistently pushing out initiatives that are centred on embedding a sustainable plan...

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro will celebrate its 100 years with the launch of the annual art, gastronomy, and cultural programme, running throughout 2023. The “#100doCopa” events will reflect the city’s infectious energy, celebrated at the hotel for the past century. With a reputation as Rio’s legendary playground of glamour, Copacabana Palace’s centenary promises to be nothing short of unforgettable, with highlights including the iconic Carnival Ball in February, an exclusive guest-chef series and star-studded, special events that toast the hotel’s storied history and sparkling future. #100doCopa: CINEMATOGRAPHIC CELEBRATIONS The #100doCopa celebrations kicked off on New Year’s Eve with a legendary “White & Gold” party. This year’s theme honoured the Brazilian custom of wearing white at the turn of the year to bring good fortune, whilst gold is a nod to the pioneering party spirit of Copa. One of the...

New hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific and destinations of interest to venture further out to Where will your spirit of adventure take you in 2023? No matter where you’re headed in 2023, it matters where you stay—and Hilton has a bevy of exciting new properties to host you in the new year with innovative digital conveniences and personal touches of warm hospitality. Explore the list below to fuel your wanderlust. ASIA PACIFIC NEWLY OPENED PROPERTIES Conrad Shanghai – Shanghai, China Conrad Shanghai marks the brand’s first foray into the bustling metropolis, superbly located as a key landmark in the heart of People’s Square, Shanghai’s renowned tourism and business district. With its impressive 66 floors and 728 luxurious rooms, Conrad Shanghai’s soaring tower offers unparalleled views of the East Nanjing Road commercial street, the Bund, and Pudong’s iconic skyline. Conrad Shanghai’s selection of restaurants take guests on a...

THE STANDARD, HURUVALHI MALDIVES The Standard, Maldives Plant a coral as a symbol of your love and grow your romance underwater, at The Standard, Maldives this Valentines Day!  Last year,  The Standard Maldives crew and guests plunged their love to the ocean by planting corals to a heart-shaped coral frame. A year after, it bloomed into a beautiful coral garden now serves as a home to different colorful fishes. This year, The Standard Maldives will be continuing their efforts to save the ocean and spreading their love to our mother earth. One of The Standard Maldives’s Valentine’s Programming includes ‘Deeply in Love’ where guests can plant their own corals as a symbol of love – to their boos and to our mother Earth. They can witness this grow and prosper through the years. Travel and celebrate love with a purpose The island, which is only a short seaplane journey from Male, offers a distinctive fusion of leisure and...

Monthly thematic programmes to promote the powerful aspects of Indonesia, highlighted collaborations across disciplines, cultural diversity, empowerment, sustainability and equal opportunity for people with disabilities Home for the 2022 G20 Presidency of Indonesia, The Apurva Kempinski Bali begins 2023 with the launch of ‘Powerful Indonesia’ – promoting the powerful side of Indonesia. This year-long campaign encompasses 12 curated monthly themes, focusing on partnership with people across disciplines, cultural-diversity guest experiences, an empowerment programme with educational institutions, sustainable activations and a development platform for people with disabilities. People Across Disciplines: Spectacular cross-over collaborations with highly acclaimed profiles will be showcased and bring ‘Powerful Indonesia’ to life. Highlights include an art and craftsmanship initiative with Dr Oei Hong Djien, Raul Renanda and Stephane...

The highest praise for the perfect execution and excellent quality of service came at the end of last week in an emotional speech by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (or “Jokowi”), who thanked all those involved in the G20 Summit, including the tireless team at The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali. The luxury hotel, which opened its doors for its first guests in 2019, was one of the main venues for the G20 Summit, and the hotel’s Candi Ballroom hosted numerous meetings and gatherings of statesmen and delegates from global organisations. Under the theme, “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, the 17th meeting of the “Group of Twenty” focused on the global health architecture, digital transformation, and sustainable energy transition. President Jokowi welcomed 17 statesmen for a series of activities at The Apurva Kempinski, followed by a luncheon at the Bamboo Dome on the Ocean Front Lawn of the hotel. Under the guidance of the culinary...

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is pleased to announce the new wellness package from its award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin entitled Eat, Pray Spa. This signature package provides guests with a complete wellness journey to experience during their visit to the island of the Gods. This offer will be perfect in time with the recover of tourism in Bali where wellness and wellbeing continue to be priority for everyone. The topic of wellness and well-being has become a crucial part of one’s life and The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali believes that maintaining wellness and well-being is important in creating balance for pleasure and health in mind and body whilst on holiday. The Eat Pray Spa offers the ultimate balance the guests need. As the leading wellness destination and wanting to accommodate the need for wellness and well-being for the guests whilst on vacation, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali and its award-winning Heavenly Spa by...

From 14 July to 14 August 2022, Meilleur Ouvrier de France ChefJean-Yves Leuranguer and Michelin-starred chefs join the resort’sculinary experts for a series of iconic programmes. Chef Eric Cocollos, The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s director of culinary, and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer have invited four esteemed professionals for a world-class culinary celebration. The series of events, which are going to be held from 14 July to 14 August 2022, will provide a stage for Michelin-starred chefs Chef Olivier Elzer, Chef Damian Piscioneri, Chef Marc Lahoreau and Chef Gaetan Fiard, all of whom were once a student of Chef JeanYves Leuranguer. From a six-hands degustation dinner at Koral Restaurant and a fine omakase at Izakaya by OKU, to a special Brunchcation and afternoon-tea delight at Selasar Deli, the series of events will reunite the internationally acclaimed Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer with his mentees. July will see...

A joint-venture initiative with Indonesia’s sustainable brands, in their efforts to reduce weddings’ carbon footprint The Apurva Kempinski Bali and partners have come together to inspire and seek ways of addressing the important topic of sustainability with another breakthrough at the resort, this time in the form of a Sustainable Wedding Package. To promote the activation of this movement, similar-minded key partners are invited. They are Designmill Co., SukkhaCitta, Puri Ata, Taga Woodcraft, Plaga Farm, Tanamera Coffee and Balian Water. Designmill Co. joined the project to lend their expertise with the decoration. Recycled paper papeteries, wooden chairs and potted plants are utilised to decorate the venue, with hanging natural fabric and printed customised motifs. The event decorator has brought fashion label Kaeen, who are known for sharing Indonesian creativity through their fabric. Another partner from the fashion industry is...