Basic HTML Version
FireFlyz | 9
Renaissance Harbour View
Hotel Hong Kong Celebrates
Fifth Global Day of Discovery
Renaissance
Hotelsareknownaroundthe
world for helping the next generation of
businesstravelerstodiscoverunexpected
cultural experiences. Staying true to this
sentiment, Renaissance Harbour View
Hotel Hong Kong celebrated the
5th
Global Day of Discovery
with nearly 170
Renaissance Hotels around the world by
hosting an exclusive
Sip, See and Savour
Hidden Gems of Hong Kong
event. The
event also featured a
Cha Chaa Teng
night, which is an essential part of Hong
Kong’s dining culture, where one can
find delicacies with a mix of “East meets
West” style. The name literally means
“tea restaurant” in Cantonese. The hotel
presented the iconic Hong Kong Style
Milk Tea, with specially crafted cocktails
during “BeverageRitual”. Guests indulged
their palate with a range of Cha Chaan
Teng inspired canapés, including Freshly
Toasted Pineapple Bun with Hard Salted
Butter and Freshly Toasted Crispy Bun
with Sweet Condensed Milk and Choco-
late Sauce.
Discover Anantara Kalutara Resort in Sri Lanka
Anantara
is proud to announce the opening of its second luxury
resort in Sri Lanka,
Anantara Kalutara
. The resort is set to open in
October this year. Located along Sri Lanka’s southwest coast,
an hour away from Colombo, the resort will offer the best of
bothworlds; luxurious accommodation coupledwithmemorable
cultural andnatural diversions. Itwill also featurenatural exclusivity
that reveals Indian Ocean and Kalu River views, as well as lagoon
frontage.The resort comprises 141 guest rooms, including private
pool villas. Additional facilities will include four dining options, an
AnantaraSpa, twooutdoor swimmingpools, awater sports centre
and kids club. The simplistic elegance and great craftsmanship of
the resort’sarchitecturewasoriginallydesignedbyGeoffreyBawa,
Sri Lanka’s foremost architect.
Curves Malaysia hosts a Morning of Empowerment
Curves
Malaysia, theWorld’sLeader inWomen’sFitness, hostedaMorningofEmpower-
ment with its members, guests and media not too long ago. A list of key personalities
in various fields of expertise took to the stage to talk and encourage the guests to
take charge and ensure the overall well-being of their lives. Topics included DNA for
Women by Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, Healthy Ageing Specialist and Lite
FM radio personality, Dato’ Dr Rajbans Singh. Personal branding maverick, Mr Steve
Wee of Brand Yourself took the stage and discussed the importance of branding and
soft skills by focusing on an individual’s uniqueness. Emcee of the day, DiyanaHashim
of Traxxfm thereafter invited DatinWinnie Loo of a Cut Above Salons &Academy and
Malaysian actress/host, Nana Mahazan to discuss women’s role in society through
empowerment. Bothwomen shared inspiring stories of overcoming adversities to find
contentment through well being.
An Imperial Rebirth of The Peninsula Beijing
The
newlyunveiled renovationofThePeninsulaBeijingmarks the latest chapter in
TheHongkongandShanghai Hotels’ (HSH) long traditionof hospitalityexcellence
in China. The RMB890 million renovation was conceived in 2013 by celebrated
HongKong designer, and long-termPeninsula collaborator, HenryLeungof CAP
Atelier. The Peninsula property in China’s capital will be unveiling the stunning
new designs of The Lobby, public spaces and new dining concepts, while the
hotel’s original 525 rooms and suites have been reduced and reimagined to
just 230 suite-style rooms, each offering a separate bedroom, living room,
bathroom and cloakroom. Starting at 65 square metres, the guestrooms are
now the largest in Beijing, and among the most spacious in China. The new and
improved Peninsula Beijing remains mindful of preserving local heritage, culture
and traditions. By reviving imperial Chinese architecture, design and artisanal
expertise from across the centuries, combined with modern Chinese art and
proprietary Peninsula technology and service, The Peninsula Beijing upholds
China’s noble traditions of artisanship and innovation, providing guests with an
authentic sense of destination.
(L-R) Miss Alison Chin -CEO of Curves Malaysia, DatinWinnie Loo - Founder A Cut
Above Salons & Academy, Nana Mahazan - actress/host, Nur Afzan Bt Ahmad Fuad and
Sharizan Shaar - winners of Curvette of the Year Campaign 2015