Blog Category: Resorts & Hotels
Velaa Private Island’s Golf Academy by Master Champion Olazabal
Golf enthusiasts, feast your eyes: Enjoy this incredible fly-over video highlighting Velaa Private Island’s new Velaa Golf Academy, carefully designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazabal. As the only Short Game Golf Academy in the Maldives, golfers can perfect their game in the midst of this Maldivian Utopia — the Academy includes 170m of…
An Experience to Covet: Iniala Luxury Resort
It is with great pleasure we welcome the newest member of Phuket’s ultra-luxury resort scene, Iniala Beach Resort! Tatler Magazine hits right at the heart of the matter with this fun summary of the luxuriously quirky beach resort: “…We’re already awestruck; there’s a games room with a Swarovski crystal-clad pool table, a Michelin-starred Basque chef in the…
Phuket’s Newest Property – Point Yamu by COMO
An exciting new property has arrived in Phuket, Thailand. COMO Hotels and Resorts, the award-winning five-star hotel group based in Singapore, developed and manages Point Yamu on the Yamu peninsula of the world-famous island. Located at Phuket’s Cape Yamu on the east coast of the island, with views of Phang Nga Bay, Point Yamu has become…
Innovative New Luxury at One&Only Reethi Rah
One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives, one of the world’s ultimate names in personalised luxury, introduces its newest villas, adding even more in unforgettable guest accommodations. As a location where many of the 365Playground team has worked in the past, it is wonderful to watch the brand’s constant growth and innovation. First, the exceptionally spacious Grand Sunset…
Luxury Brand The Chedi Arrives in Switzerland
365Playground would like to congratulate The Chedi Andermatt, as well as our friend General Manager Alain Bachmann, on their upcoming opening. The renowned Chedi brand will enter into one of the most exclusive tourist countries in the world — and a new region for the brand — Switzerland, on December 20th. Located in the picturesque…
Is the Hotel Star-Rating System Outdated and Unneeded?
How important is a hotel’s star-rating these days, especially in light of social media’s influence on consumer decisions? According to the Asia-based branding and communications agency Quo, not very important at all. They recently released a study concentrating on the Asian hotel industry, and found that the long dependable hotel star system no longer holds…
4-Time Triathlon World Champion Chris McCormack Takes Reins at Thanyapura Phuket
Thanyapura Phuket has appointed multiple world champion athlete, Chris McCormack, as Executive Chairman of the world-class megaplex, marking a huge stride forward into introducing Thanyapura’s lifestyle concept internationally. With the help of the 365Playground team, Martin Michalik led the process of taking Thanyapura from a dream to reality, from design to the opening of its doors….
Far from the Crowds: 5 Remote Luxury Hideaways
For many of the luxury brands we work with, what their guests and clients are truly seeking is the luxury of the unknown. Yet it is an inescapable truth that as more people search for that perfect place away from the crowd, the more crowded those hideaways become. Luckily there will always be a place…
Under the Stars: Stunning Outdoor Bedrooms
When traditional bedrooms just won’t suffice (dare we say boring?), look to the great outdoors. We’re not referring to camping, though camping has a glamour all of its own. No, we’re talking about beautiful hotel bedrooms outdoors surrounded by gorgeous Mother Nature. 365Playground projects Kanuhura and One&Only Reethi Rah both are excellent examples of the…
Shinta Mani: Open Doors, Open Hearts
We’ve described the variety of social responsibility initiatives taken by hospitality brand Shinta Mani; now, take a minute to immerse yourself in the serene beauty and design of acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, featuring its 39 contemporary designed rooms and public areas in a Khmer-inspired design. Transport yourself to this tranquil corner of Cambodia.