Nov 19, 2019 | Client news
Keemala is delighted to be awarded Regional Winner for Luxury Eco Resort at the 2019 World Luxury Hotel Awards.
This latest achievement is a testament to Keemala’s commitment to the sustainability of the environment while maintaining the highest standard of luxury for guests. This also marks the fourth win by this prestigious award initiative in the four years since the resort’s opening.
“We are very excited for this win as our team has worked tirelessly to curate unique experiences for guests that not only pay tribute to the Thai culture but also to preserve and sustain our fragile environment. The tremendous amount of votes from our guests and supporters has shown us that our efforts have been recognised and appreciated, and for that, we are truly grateful,” says Mr Jason Villarino, General manager of Keemala.
Among the resort’s diverse efforts in the area of sustainability, Keemala is recognised for their immersive garden-to-table and sustainable cuisine approach, zero-waste meetings and events, plastic waste-free policy, and a strong commitment toward the ethical treatment of animals. The resort is also home to rescued animals including water buffaloes, goats, ducks and guinea fowls.
Established in 2006, the World Luxury Hotel Awards is a pinnacle of achievement in the luxury hotel industry offering international recognition as voted by guests, travellers and industry players alike. This annual award features some of the world’s leading and most iconic properties among its top ranks.
Oct 23, 2019 | Client news
400 years after the first European sighting of the islands, the Western Australian Government has officially gazetted the Abrolhos Islands as a National Park. Located approximately 60km off the coast of Geraldton on Australia’s Coral Coast, the islands are often referred to as Australia’s own Galápagos Islands. Flight operators based in Geraldton offer scenic flights that include guided nature walks, bird watching and snorkelling. The coastal town of Geraldton is the perfect stop on a fly-drive holiday along the Coral Coast Highway with Avis heavily reducing one way hire car fees to make it the perfect Australian road trip for nature lovers.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lpAAeEjI0
Oct 22, 2019 | Client news
Explore Central North Island is delighted to announce a new tool for trade in their search for proven Trade Ready Tourism Product in New Zealand.
The online tool can be found on their website and features the capability to search by region and product type, travel planners and Product Managers can save products or icons of interest to a ‘Shopping list’ and export this content for product promotion and itinerary building etc.
“We are very excited about this user-friendly tool” says Vanessa Payne of Explore Central North Island – “this has relevant and current product information online from our 8 regions. It really shows just how diverse the offering is for trade in this part of NZ and is expanding all the time.”
Featuring Trade Ready product and icon information from The Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Tairawhiti-Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Ruapheu, Lake Taupo, Rotorua and Waikato.
www.explorecentralnorthislandnz.com
Sep 26, 2019 | Client news
Perth’s Ritz-Carlton hotel at Elizabeth Quay announces opening date
One of Australia’s most anticipated hotel openings finally has a date with Ritz-Carlton confirming its Perth location will be up and running by the end of the year. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth will officially open its doors at Elizabeth Quay on November 15, adding more than 200 hotel rooms to the booming hotel sector. This will be the first Ritz-Carlton in Australia, and fantastic news they’ve chosen Perth as the perfect city to reintroduce the brand to Australia. The hotel’s crown jewel will be 277sqm Ritz-Carlton Suite, which boasts arguably the city’s best views of the Swan River from an outdoor balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth will also boast a rooftop bar, a restaurant serving locally produced food and wine and an infinity pool.
Link: https://bit.ly/2KE782u
Sep 26, 2019 | Client news
New WA Gourmet Escape events have foodies spoiled for choice
Western Australia Gourmet Escape will have a range of exciting new experiences in its new format, hosted across three locations – the Swan Valley, Perth and Margaret River. Eight new events were added to the 50-plus event line-up last week, including three collaboration dinners between some of the city’s best restaurants and world-renowned culinary talent; a Tex-Mex Takeover at Mandoon Estate; and the Fraser Gallop Estate Friday Long Lunch. Other new events include a six-course lunch presented by Momofuku executive chef Paul Carmichael and Yarri head chef Aaron Carr, Wine and Sign with Marco Pierre White at Gourmet Feast in the Valley, and Wine and Swine with Colin Fassnidge at the Gourmet Village, Margaret River.
Link: https://gourmetescape.com.au/
Sep 18, 2019 | Client news
The Pavilions Bali is nominated for the NOW! Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards 2019! Please share your support by voting the Jahe Restaurant here – https://best.nowbali.co.id/voting/sign_up
Jahe is a mix of tropical charm with elegant simplicity, with a central dining area and private pavilions scattered in the tropical garden. These intimate havens surrounded by flickering torches are perfect for romantic dinners. Our experienced culinary team offers an array of Western and Asian inspired A la carte specialties, as well as special private BBQs to delight your senses.
https://www.pavilionshotels.com/bali/jahe-bali-restaurant
