SPIRITED ASIA

As luxury travellers increasingly trade packed itineraries for slower, more meaningful journeys, Gourmet Trails' new China collection invites them to discover the country's rich regional cuisines, wellness traditions and cultural heritage at a more considered pace.

The Malt Affair Vol. X returns to Singapore on 5 September with 400+ whiskies, global collectors, rare drams and a celebration of whisky community.

Singapore's sake scene takes an adventurous turn this July as SAKERAMA debuts with more than 100 craft sakes that challenge traditional notions of Japan's iconic rice brew through innovation, experimentation and global collaboration.

The new La Liste Hotels 2026 rankings suggest that the future of global luxury hospitality is increasingly being written in Asia, where heritage, heartfelt service and a deep sense of place have become the region's defining competitive advantage.

Food Capital's returning Thailand Flavourscape Buffet invites diners on a flavour-packed journey to discover the diverse regional cuisines that make Thailand one of Southeast Asia's richest culinary destinations.

WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection combines Thai hospitality with Kengo Kuma-designed architecture and private open-air bathing at Lake Tōya for travellers looking for a different way to experience Hokkaido.

The Peranakan Club is less a conventional restaurant than an exuberant celebration of Baba-Nyonya culture, where heritage is embraced with infectious enthusiasm and the food challenges long-held assumptions about what Peranakan cuisine should taste like.

Singapore's historic Chinatown welcomes a different kind of hotel with the opening of lyf Chinatown Singapore, a heritage-inspired social living property that prioritises community, culture and neighbourhood immersion over classic luxury.

At Lakeview Palace in Wynn Palace Macau, Executive Chef Kevin Zhu's newly reimagined menu finds common ground between two of China's greatest regional culinary traditions.

From Ichiro's Malt to Dragon Whisky, discover how The Orientalist Spirits is redefining world whisky through Asia's diverse distilling traditions.

With the opening of The BARAI Hua Hin, Thailand's original royal beach retreat gains a new luxury wellness destination as Hyatt's first Unbound Collection property in the country transforms one of Hua Hin's most celebrated spas into a boutique beachfront resort.

Singapore's growing appetite for premium Korean cuisine takes a more refined turn this July and August as six restaurants come together to showcase the exceptional quality and versatility of Korea's prized Hanwoo beef and Handon pork at the inaugural K-Meat Festival.

In a city overflowing with world-class cocktail bars, Hi Stranger proves that genuine curiosity, an adventurous spirits selection and a welcoming neighbourhood vibe can be more captivating than self-important mixology.

Royal Salute has partnered with Singapore-based FutureGrail to unite the worlds of exceptionally aged Scotch and collectible timepieces, highlighting how patience, craftsmanship and provenance increasingly define modern luxur

The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release revisits one of cinema's most enduring partnerships by distilling the intrigue, elegance and storytelling that have long connected James Bond with one of Scotland's most celebrated single malts.

Chef Garima Arora's latest menu at Gaa in Bangkok looks beyond familiar ideas of Indian cuisine, transforming regional traditions from Bihar into a thoughtful contemporary tasting journey.

A decade after earning Singapore's first two MICHELIN Stars for sushi, Shoukouwa continues to prove that true Edomae mastery lies not in spectacle, but in the confidence and large capable hands of a chef shaping some of the city's most exquisite sushi.

Singapore's luxury hotel landscape will welcome a new boutique contender when Harilela Hotels brings its design-led hospitality concept to Orchard Road for the first time with The Hari Singapore in 2027.

Avoca's latest seasonal cocktails distils the rhythms of everyday Hong Kong into three inventive serves, transforming familiar local rituals into contemporary drinks that perfectly reflect Mondrian's art-led, culture-first spirit.

A new chapter in one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns begins with the opening of KAI Kusatsu, a contemporary ryokan by Hoshino Resorts that connects the bustle of Kusatsu Onsen and the serenity of a forest retreat.