Located on the sixth floor with magnificent views, the spacious new Haussmann style suite is being designed by the acclaimed French agency Gilles & Boissier as a large single level chic Parisian apartment, overlooking the hotel’s lush inner garden and Rue Saint-Honore.

There will be four elegant bedrooms and bathrooms, an expansive reception area, bright dining room and fully equipped kitchen. For flexibility, the suite can be divided into two connecting two-bedroom suites.

“The apartment is designed to make the most of the natural light and will offer guests a comfortable, calm and elegant space. It mixes design codes and influences, like a free and daring Parisienne of today would do,” explains Dorothee Boissier, “It incorporates the codes of the Haussmann style as much as those of ArtDeco. The 1900s mouldings sit beautifully with wooden architectural features reminiscent of the 1930s”.

“The blonde parquet flooring, inspired by the Herringbone style, will be partly covered with thick carpets depicting geometric patterns. The leather-covered pivot doors evoke memories of spectacular antique Chinese panels, while the furniture, custom designed by Patrick Gilles, will be made from a variety of different types of wood and silky fabrics” she adds.

French agency Gilles & Boissier decorated Mandarin Oriental in Marrakech five years ago.

“They asked us to create this apartment a kind of “signature” suite. What’s important to us is to be very Parisian. Also, we really wanted to design a sort of Parisian apartment that says I’m Parisian. When you’re asked to do a suite and it has to be even better than the others, you have to be able to propose something different. I think the freedom of this apartment also comes, from the freedom to use very different materials. We created framed ceilings with more Thirties-style motifs; we created panels lined with leather, with embroideries that reference Cocteau; very light and very dark brushed woods, very lacquered woods  materials that I would say are very discreet and comfortable,” continues Boissier.

For this newest suite, landscape designers Christophe Gautrand & Associates have imagined an authentic 230-square-metre Parisian terrace inspired by French gardens. Making full use of the private terrace’s spaciousness, the designers will create several different environments, each with their own special ambience that can be adapted easily to changing desires and seasons. It will be a lush, peaceful haven in the middle of the vibrant Saint Honore district.

Learn more at http://www.MandarinOriental.com/paris/placevendome/luxuryhotel

Priced at 1,455 euro (Bt52,000) per person, the package offers a night in a Junior Suite with panoramic views and a visit the winery of the ancient Cistercian Abbey on Saint-Honorat. There, you can observe how the monks have been refining the wines since the middle ages and enjoy fresh lobster for lunch by the sea. In the evening the hotel will treat you with a gastronomic feast at its Michelin starred restaurant Le SaintMartin, overlooking a magnificent sweep of the Cote d’Azur.

Next day a scenic drive will take you to Chteau de Bellet high in the hills with magnificent panoramic views over Provence. A tour of the vineyards and winery is followed by a tasting in their secret crypt. For dinner, you will be delighted with a private wine tasting in the ancient cellars, which are packed with 12,000 bottles, focusing on Provencal wines.

The last day ends with an exclusive wine tasting at the resort and breakfast on a panoramic terrace to soak up the Riviera sunshine. Late morning, the resort will take you to the salon l’enotheque in a former turret of the Chateau for a select sample of the extensive list. Lunch is served at the L’Oliveraie or on a panoramic terrace at Le SaintMartin restaurant before departure.

Online booking can be made by emailing reservations.csm@oetkercollection.com.

To celebrate, Renaissance Hotels around the world helped guests uncover the soul of local neighbourhoods as part of the 8th annual Global Day of Discovery.

This year’s annual celebration, which took place at 160 hotels in more than 35 countries, spotlighted the Renaissance Hotel Navigator, which helps guests to discover destinations like a local by handpicking discoveries that cannot be found in a guidebook.

“We have been on a mission to continue to evolve what Renaissance Hotels offers today, and this year’s Global Day of Discovery and new ‘Discover This Way’ campaign officially marks a new era for the brand,” George Fleck, vice president of Global Brand Marketing & Management, Renaissance Hotels said in the press release.

Push Puttichai and Andy Kong, director of Brand & Marketing, Asia Pacific, Marriott International

“Today’s travellers want to feel like they’ve experienced the DNA of the neighbourhood in the destination they are visiting and make the most of their trip. With help from our This Way neighbourhood partners, we are committed to giving them something a little bit unexpected every step along their journey.”

Developed and produced by creative agency Venables Bell + Partners with the Renaissance Hotels’ marketing team and based on consumer insights, the “Discover This Way” campaign was inspired by the idea that every trip can be a tale. From the brand’s surprising approach to design, to its original take on cocktails and its team of local Navigators, Renaissance Hotels aim to make guests make the most of every stay.

To celebrate the launch of the campaign in Thailand, a noted archaeologist helped guests of Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel to explore street art in Chalerm La Park, Lakshmi Shrine at Gaysorn Village, neon night markets and other local discoveries. Upon returning to the hotel, guests were welcomed by a Thai Night Festival featuring the destination’s arts and culture scene, complete with an exclusive performance by Thai celebrity actor, model and DJ Push Puttichai.

Find out more at http://www.RenHotels.com or join the conversation at #RenHotels and #DiscoverThisWay.

This brandnew, onsite attraction zone is home to a newly renovated Kid’s World with gaming consoles, a new arcade game room and a toy and candy shop. There’s a Movie World cinema room, where guests can enjoy alltime favourite movies and new-release features, along with just-for-the-grownups fun including day excursions and other enriching activities.

“We are excited to showcase the new concept of Siam Adventure Club, a new entertainment concept for families, with which we aim to become the best family friendly resort in Hua Hin. This club concept is also offered at our sister property, Novotel Surin Phuket” said Bernardo de la Garza, general manager of Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Resort.

Young guests can enjoy recreational attractions including a bouncy castle, trampoline and large swimming pool, while the resort’s complement of “rangers”: and mascots are on hand to conduct the daily activities like foam parties, cupcake decorating, Thai boxing and theme nights.

The resort offers seven room types including the Family Fun Room and Family Fun Suites boasting king-size and bunk beds with kid-friendly amenities, along with private balconies and panoramic sea views. Other facilities include the In Balance Spa, In Balance Fitness and the 850sqm ballroom that can accommodate up to 450 people.

“Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort and Spa offers a home-away-from-home for those staying at the resort plus offers easy access to the popular Hua Hin Town, local markets and famous temples,” de la Garza adds.

Dining options include Champions Sports Bar serving burgers, steaks and international favourites and Ocean’s Restaurant featuring Asian and Thai specialities.

Find out more at http://www.NovotelHuaHin.com.

This new project, which will open progressively over 2020 and 2021, will join The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao as the Cotai Strip’s must-see properties. Exuding classic British luxury, The Londoner Macao will incorporate four world-class hotel brands – the brand-new The Londoner Hotel, alongside existing properties Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central and The St Regis Macao, Cotai Central.

“Sands has invested heavily here because we believe wholeheartedly that Macao’s complete arrival as one of the world’s greatest tourism and business destinations is just on the horizon. The Venetian and The Parisian have each become “must-see” destinations on the Cotai Strip and we have every confidence that The Londoner will be every bit their equal. The power of these three iconic integrated resorts working in tandem will create a combination of leisure and business tourism amenities unrivalled in Asia and Europe and on par with the success of Las Vegas,” said Robert Goldstein, Las Vegas Sands President and Chief Operating Officer.

As the global brand ambassador, Beckham will be working with the interior design team to bring his vision and style to the very exclusive top floor suites at The Londoner Hotel, representing his first foray into this design field.

The Londoner Macao will feature authentic recreations of classic British landmarks, with an exterior facade modelled on the world-famous Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament complete with 96-metre Elizabeth Tower and iconic clock face.

The interior decor will offer a combination of grandeur and comfort, with luxurious British design extending to the spacious Crystal Palace atrium centrepiece, restaurants, retail space and entertainment.

“London is an incredible city and one that I am proud to call my home. To be able to work so closely with the Sands team to bring the elements of London that I love to the city of Macao is a wonderful opportunity. Interior design is a real passion for me so to be involved in the design process and help shape this project is another important step in our long-standing partnership with Sands Resorts Macao. I can’t wait to welcome everyone to come and experience what we are creating here – a little bit of London in Macao,” said Beckham.

With more than 20 dining options, several new restaurant concepts boast an authentic British style gastropub by Gordon Ramsay and a new Thai restaurant called The Mews. Guests can enjoy 200 stores in The Shoppes, the 34,300-square-metre meeting and convention space, three spas and four health clubs.

New entertainment at The Londoner Macao will include an exciting whole-body, fully immersive live virtual reality experience suitable for all ages. In addition, visitors can also enjoy British-themed Streetmosphere shows such as the famous Changing of the Guards and daily retail parades featuring much-loved characters from British history, culture and literature.

The integrated resort will also feature a new 6,000-seat arena to accommodate everything from live entertainment to popular sporting events and conferences.

“The Londoner Macao, with its world-class luxury suites, new dining and spectacular entertainment, will offer guests and visitors alike another reason to visit Macao. The launch marks yet another milestone in the company’s efforts to support Macao’s development as a world centre of tourism and leisure and it also shows that Sands is fully committed to supporting Macao’s vision as a leader in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,” said Dr Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China.

Find out more at http://www.LondonerMacao.com.