Experiences & Luxury.
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Rosewood Hong Kong Hosts Bar Camillo from The World's Best Bar
The new venue, opening 25 November, brings together the top-ranked hotel and Bar Leone, recognised as the world's best bar for two consecutive years.
Top Airlines Recruit Celebrity Chefs for Premium Dining
Facing delays and high costs for physical cabin upgrades, carriers are increasingly partnering with acclaimed chefs to enhance premium dining, a quicker way to differentiate their high-end offerings.
Alaska Airlines Revives Historic In-Flight Meals
A seven-course dinner on November 14, 2026, at Seattle's Museum of Flight will recreate 20th-century airline catering, celebrating past culinary standards.
Chef Vikas Khanna to Host Dubai Coastal Dining Event
Kinara at JA Lake View Hotel will welcome 60 guests on 21 November for a one-night culinary exploration of India's eastern and western shores, priced at AED 900.
Sofitel Bali Plans Family Halloween Weekend with Themed Dining
The Nusa Dua beachfront resort will host a two-day programme of festive meals and entertainment from 31 October to 1 November 2026, targeting guests of all ages.
Singapore Tourism Board Backs Paris Chicken Rice Festival
The initiative, led by The Hood Paris and BLK65, includes a live storytelling event on 7 October and a global social media campaign for International Chicken Rice Day on 10 October.
Independence Palace Debuts Luxury Dining in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace now offers a daily 90-minute cultural dining programme, combining art performances with a six-course menu, priced from VND1.6 million.
Royal Albatross Launches Southern Islands Dining
Tall Ship Adventures has introduced a new dine-and-sail experience on the Royal Albatross, combining a three-course lunch with speedboat transport to Singapore's Southern Islands.
Jae O Chula Owner Builds Bangkok Noodle Empire from Debt
Muay Sae-Chua, known as Jae Oh, transformed her Bangkok eatery, Jae O Chula, into a globally recognised culinary destination. The restaurant, famous for its MaMa Oh Ho tom yum noodles, holds Michelin recognition. This success follows her recovery from severe financial distress, now drawing significant queues.
SingleThread Expands Luxury Hospitality with Kyoto Outpost
Luxury hospitality brand SingleThread implements a distinct growth strategy, focusing on cultural translation rather than direct replication, as demonstrated by its SoNoMa restaurant within Capella Kyoto. This approach aims to preserve brand identity while expanding into new global markets, offering a counter-model to common industry practices that often dilute brand distinctiveness.
Chase, American Express Confirm US Open Lounge Access
Credit card providers Chase and American Express will again operate dedicated lounges at the 2026 US Open tennis tournament in New York. These spaces offer cardholders amenities and respite during the event.
Ho Chi Minh City Tops Time Out's Global Street Food Ranking
Ho Chi Minh City has secured the leading position in Time Out's global assessment of street food destinations, outranking regional culinary centres like Bangkok and Singapore. This achievement marks the first time the Vietnamese metropolis has claimed the top spot, demonstrating its growing appeal for food-focused travel.
Thien Canh Vien Coffee Shop Reopens in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City’s Thien Canh Vien coffee shop has reopened following a six-month closure. The establishment, formerly Noong Oi, sustained extensive fire damage. It now features an ancient eastern town motif, a departure from its previous ‘Garden of Eden’ theme.
Singapore's Kalanidi Curry Spices Closes After 53 Years
Kalanidi Curry Spices, a prominent Indian spice stall in Singapore, has ceased operations. The closure on August 16, 2026, follows the retirement of its second-generation owner, A.K. Kalanidi. This marks the conclusion of a 53-year family presence within the city-state's hawker sector.
New York City Bars: Condé Nast Traveler Editors Curate Top Venues
Condé Nast Traveler editors have compiled a selection of New York City's notable drinking establishments. This August 2026 guide details venues across the metropolis, from intimate wine bars to high-altitude cocktail lounges, offering insights for international travellers and hospitality professionals.
Silversea Debuts S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages
Silversea has introduced a new series of culinary-focused cruises, S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages. These itineraries aim to differentiate the luxury cruise line by providing in-depth access to regional food cultures across Europe, starting in late August 2026.
Havelock Palace Apologises for Changi Beach Seafood Foraging
Singapore's Havelock Palace restaurant issued an apology after cooking wild marine life gathered from Changi Beach. The incident prompted public criticism and a food safety warning from regulators.
Dragon Pearl Cave Adds a Show-Dining Option to Ha Long's Evening Itineraries
The Cam Pha venue seats guests inside a limestone cave for a fixed-session dinner and live performance twice daily, giving a market long built around daytime bay cruises a structured indoor option after dark.
Shanghai Noodle Shop Wei Xiang Zhai Sees Surge After Tom Holland, Zendaya Visit
Shanghai's Wei Xiang Zhai, an 11-table noodle bistro, gained significant international attention following visits by Hollywood actors Tom Holland and Zendaya in late July 2026. This incident highlights a broader shift in global tourism, with social media and celebrity endorsements driving travellers towards authentic local culinary establishments.