Mangroves are an important part of the ecosystem as they filter out pollutants, protect the shorelines from erosion, cultivate marine life and sustain the livelihoods of coastal communities. Berjaya Hotels & Resorts spearheads the Mangrove 4 Life campaign in Langkawi Island as part of its CSR initiative – LIVE & Care – to strengthen its commitment to conserve the environment as well as to give back to the local community who was hard hit by the tsunami back in 2004. Ong Chin Huat travels to Langkawi to learn more about these magnificent mangroves.
If you’ve been wondering what legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha has been up to, post the Amanresorts kerfuffle, there is reason now to rejoice. The Peak speaks to Simon Kong, a Malaysian who’ll be heading up the first property under the Ahn Luh banner – a new brand conceived between Zecha and Duan Qiang, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Beijing Tourism Group.
Fancy a getaway to the picturesque countryside, where Devonshire cream teas, antique-shopping, golf and seriously world-class cuisine needn’t include double-digit flight time and jetlag? Well, then, perhaps the Southern Highlands of New South Wales might be just the place for you – a destination where the high life meets the highland life in inimitable style.
Margaret River is famed for its wines and gourmet products, the leading acts of its annual Gourmet Escape. More than that, however, is a stunning landscape that demonstrates how awe-inspiring Mother Nature can be. Christy Yoong discovers plenty of reasons to love Margaret River.
NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESS
Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of YTL Corporation, is on a quest to put Japan’s Niseko at the peak of the world ski destination map – and keep it there.
Sincere Watch Group Vice-Chairman, Kingston Chu, defies the odds and proves that youth has its distinct advantages when it comes to running a regional business in watch retailing.
