Drowning in hotel updates? It’s not really surprising when there are roughly 700,000 hotels scattered around the globe! But have no fear, Karryon is here!
We’ve been chatting to our hospo friends, scouring the web and listening to the word on the grapevine to bring you a carefully curated list of the best hotel intel you need to know this week.
Skill yourself up now and take advantage of some great updates.
Soneva Fushi unveils opulent new Private Residences
Soneva has unveiled two breath-taking new additions to its portfolio of villas and private hideaways at Soneva Fushi, the world-leading resort in the idyllic Baa Atoll in the Maldives. The six-bedroom Villa 43 Sunset Reserve and four-bedroom Villa 38 will set a new standard of desert island luxury.
Just steps away from the beach and hidden amongst lush tropical forest, both residences have been designed to exist in perfect harmony with the unspoiled setting and Soneva’s one-of-a-kind ‘no news, no shoes’ philosophy.
Each celebrates the wonders of nature – with expansive al fresco decked areas and terraces, verdant private gardens and open-air bathrooms with sunken baths and outdoor rain showers.
Click here for more information.
Vakkaru Maldives Raises Funds for WIRES
Vakkaru Maldives has pledged its support of the Australian bushfire crisis, raising much-needed funds for Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES), via a special charity dinner at the resort on Saturday 11 January.
Guests on the island at Vakkaru were invited to an Australian-themed dinner on 11 January, where menu items included braised pork belly with vegemite sauce and grilled Tasmanian salmon couscous and chai cake.
Vakkaru General Manager, Nicholas Mason, has strong ties to Australia and said he and his team were moved by the plight of Australia and its wildlife and wanted to raise money for WIRES’ dedicated emergency fundraiser.
“We’re located in a UNESCO biosphere reserve here in the Baa Atoll, so we understand the importance and fragility of healthy ecosystems,”
Nicholas Mason, Vakkaru General Manager
Click here for more information.
Next level Sushi experience at W Bali – Seminyak
W Bali – Seminyak is kicking off 2020 with a culinary sushi experience designed in collaboration with three Michelin Star ‘Sushi Master’ Chef Hiroyuki Sato, offering two days of intimate and exclusive sushi and sashimi crafting classes for guests on 22 and 23 January 2020.
Hailing from the recently opened Tokami in Tokyo, Sato will showcase his traditional Edomae cooking techniques at the beachside hotel as he takes guests through the process of creating delicious and authentic Japanese food.
Sato’s Sushi Master experiences will be held at W Bali – Seminyak at 1pm and 7pm on 22 and 23 January 2020, limited to ten people each session.
Click here for more information or email bf.wbali@whotels.com to book.
Muri Beach Club launches rebrand
Rarotonga’s most well-known and loved adults-only hotel, Muri Beach Club Hotel, has unveiled an island-chic rebrand that perfectly encapsulates the vibrant essence of the Cook Islands.
The exciting rebrand includes an updated logo, new website, refreshed aesthetic and colour scheme.
To celebrate the hotel’s rebrand, Muri Beach Club Hotel is excited to launch two connected campaigns:
1. ESCAPE ON US
Make a booking between 15 Jan – 13 Feb 2020 via the hotel’s new website booking button and go into the draw to have the value of your accommodation booking credited to your account. Remember to report the booking via the “Contact Form” once the booking is made.
2. LET’S GET SOCIAL
Follow Muri Beach Club on Instagram, describe in 20 words or less (via the website contact page) what the prize experience would mean to you and tag the friend/s you’d love to share this experience with.
The prize experience:
- 2 nights’ accommodation getaway
- Tropical breakfast daily for two adults
- 1 x Raro Buggy Tour Experience for two adults
- 1 x Captain Tamas Tour for two adults
Winner announced 31 January 2020. Terms and conditions apply.
Also, for a limited time, the hotel is offering up to 30% off accommodation for travel between now and 31 March 2021.
Click here for more information.