Langham Kuala Lumpur to Enliven the City Skyline in 2027

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) and Artisan Hospitality, a joint venture led by a subsidiary of Singapore’s Oxley Holdings, announced their planned opening of The Langham Kuala Lumpur in 2027. Part of the Oxley Towers KLCC complex, a premium property development situated in the city’s prestigious central business precinct, the luxury hotel will occupy the upper half of the development and will provide seamless access to the famous Petronas Twin Towers, the adjoining parklands, exciting lifestyle and retail malls, and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Formula 1 driver confirmed as guest speaker on special Celestyal voyage

Formula 1 driver, entrepreneur, author and broadcaster David Coulthard will join Celestyal's 'Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix' cruise, departing November 30, 2024.

 

The seven-night maiden voyage, sailing on the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey, begins with an overnight in Doha (Qatar). This will allow guests to attend the F1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand prix 2024 events, including sprint, qualifying and race days. The cruise then sails to Dubai (UAE), Khasab (Oman), Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE) and Abu Dhabi (UAE), before returning to Doha.

 

While onboard, guests will be invited to a speaker event with David Coulthard, who competed in Formula One from 1994 to 2008, winning 13 Grands Prix across 15 seasons, racing for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull. His subsequent TV commentating career has seen him work for the BBC and Channel 4.

 

The voyage, which starts from A$719 per person twin share, marks the start of Celestyal's debut season in the Arabian Gulf. 

Sister ship Celestyal Discovery will join Celestyal Journey for her maiden Arabian Gulf season from December 2025. Celestyal Discovery will offer new three and four-night 'Iconic Arabia' sailings from Abu Dhabi, with prices starting from A$449 per person twin share.

For more information visit celestyal.com or call 1800 648 737.

What's New in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS

The Quicksilver Group has completed a $1.1 million refit of the 24 metre dive and snorkel catamaran Poseidon to offer new citizen science tours where guests can participate in an Eye on the Reef survey and visit three different reef sites at the Agincourt ribbon reefs off Port Douglas. An additional dive tender can take up to 10 experienced divers on drift diving tours or snorkellers on a guided marine interpretation snorkel tour.

Balinese Resort, Tanah Gajah, offers New Sleep Package

Tanah Gajah Launches The Art of Slumber

We curate museums, we curate our music and now one enterprising resort on the Island of the Gods is curating sleep to ensure the sweetest of dreams.

The Tasman Hobart Named in the World's 50 Best Hotels

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, has been named no. 49 in the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024.

A Decade Of Fun: Moxy Hotels Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Spirited Expansion In Asia Pacific

The bold and playful brand known for its vibrant social spaces and spirited service, Moxy Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this September. Since its inception in 2014 with the first Moxy Hotel opening in Milan, Moxy has redefined the hotel experience by challenging the status quo and creating a lighthearted, social atmosphere for modern travelers. Over the past decade, Moxy has become synonymous with fun and innovation in the hospitality industry, consistently pushing the boundaries of traditional hotel stays. From checking in at the bar with a complimentary cocktail to enjoying interactive lobby spaces that transition seamlessly from morning to night, Moxy has always put the guest experience at the forefront. Functional and fun, the brand’s playful design, smart guest rooms, and buzzing social spaces have made it a favorite among travelers who crave a lively and immersive stay.

Planning to ‘revenge travel’? Here’s how to hack your next holiday.

Recent ABS figures show international trips have exceeded pre-pandemic levels as Australians make up for lost time, in a phenomenon called 'revenge travel'. RMIT experts share their top tips to keep costs down while planning your holiday.

Dr Angel Zhong is Associate Professor in Finance, specialising in global financial markets, behaviour and trends.