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Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges, Vietnam
Set along the Son River in Vietnam’s Phong Nha–Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage Site, Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges comprises 30 eco-lodges offering all-inclusive wellness programmes and nature-based experiences.
The all-inclusive property offers wellness facilities including hydrotherapy, yoga, sound healing and cave meditation, alongside river excursions, jungle trekking and forest-to-table dining at Origin Restaurant.
Located near the Son Doong cave system, the retreat provides access to the national park’s caves, rivers and hiking trails. It is approximately one hour by road from Dong Hoi Airport and Dong Hoi Railway Station.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton, Australia
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is a 107-room hotel located on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, marking the first internationally branded hotel in Carlton. The property is close to major universities, medical precincts and the city’s cultural attractions.
Facilities include Fico Carlton restaurant, more than 270m² of meeting and event space comprising four function rooms and a pre-function area. A rooftop bar is also planned.
The hotel provides convenient access to Carlton’s dining precinct, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Museum and the CBD, making it suitable for both business and leisure travellers.
Harris Hotel & Conventions Sunshine Penang, Malaysia
Harris Hotel & Conventions Sunshine Penang has opened in Ayer Itam as the first Harris property in Malaysia. The hotel features 284 rooms and suites and is connected to Sunshine Central, about 30 minutes from Penang International Airport.
Facilities include a bistro, lounge, swimming pool, children’s wading pool, playground, gymnasium and Wi-Fi. The property also offers a pillarless Grand Ballroom for up to 1,000 guests, together with flexible meeting and event spaces.
Located near Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple, the hotel provides convenient access to local markets, hawker centres and other attractions, making it suitable for leisure, business and medical travellers.
Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton, Thailand
Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 167-room hotel set on the banks of the Mae Kok River, marking the Curio Collection brand’s debut in Northern Thailand. Accommodation includes guestrooms and suites overlooking the gardens, pools or river.
Facilities include three dining venues, two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, eForea spa and almost 2,000m² of meeting and event space, including a riverside lawn and ballroom.
Located about 10 minutes from Chiang Rai city centre, the hotel offers easy access to attractions including the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), the Golden Triangle, Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung.
