​The ‘MICHELIN PASSION EXPERIENCE 2024’ event has recently taken place in Monaco – home to prestigious motorsport events, such as the Grand Prix and the World Rally Championship (WRC); and a number of Michelin-starred restaurants. More than 200 dealers, industry media and influencers from 8 countries (i.e. Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam) are invited to an ultimate 3-day, 3-night immersion into the Michelin world of passion for motorsport, motion, and gastronomy.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is proud to announce that it has been awarded Bronze in the ‘Excellence in Workplace Culture’ category at the prestigious HR Excellence Awards Thailand 2024. This recognition underscores Centara's commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace environment that enhances employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

This latest accolade follows Centara's success at the end of last year when the company received the Kincentric Best Employers - Thailand 2023 award, further cementing its position as a leader in human resources management within the hospitality industry.

"We are honoured to receive this award as a testament to our dedication to our people and our commitment to growing together. By ensuring our team members are well-cared for, we enable them to pass on that positivity to our guests, creating memorable experiences for all,” stated Siriwan Wangthamrong, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Centara Hotels & Resorts. “I'm incredibly proud of the projects we've spearheaded to strengthen our workplace culture at Centara, and we're already looking ahead to how we can further improve and aim for even greater success next year."

The Excellence in Workplace Culture category recognizes organisations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, implemented effective communication and collaboration strategies, and prioritised employee wellbeing and development.

The HR Excellence Awards 2024, Thailand, held its grand gala in Bangkok on 23rd August 2024. Now in its fourth year, the event celebrated exceptional achievements in human resources across 37 diverse categories, with Centara's bronze award highlighting its standing among key industry players.

For more information about Centara Hotels & Resorts career opportunities, please visit HERE.

Vietjet has emerged as a dual winner at the 2024 World Travel Awards, earning two prestigious titles: "Asia's Leading Airline for Customer Experience" and "Asia's Leading Airline Rewards Programme". This year’s gala ceremony took place in Manila, the beguiling capital of the Philippines, and was attended by international leaders and experts from the aviation, travel, and tourism sectors.
 
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has globally acknowledged, rewarded, and celebrated excellence across all sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries for over three decades. The annual awards are determined by votes from qualified executives in these fields, as well as consumer travel buyers around the world, recognizing businesses with the most outstanding product offerings.
 
Graham Cooke, Founder of World Travel Awards, said: “We commend Vietjet for its relentless efforts and are delighted to honor the airline once again this year. With its expansive flight network across the Asia-Pacific region, Vietjet has introduced unique innovative offerings, such as the SkyCare insurance, the Vietjet SkyJoy loyalty programme, and highly competitive fare promotions. These initiatives have enabled the airline to consistently meet, and even surpass, passenger expectation.”
 
Do Xuan Quang, Vietjet Vice President, said: “As Vietjet celebrates the milestone of serving 200 million passengers, we are thrilled to once again receive recognition from the World Travel Awards. Above all, our deepest gratitude goes to our passengers for choosing to fly with us. Looking ahead, Vietjet will continue expanding our global flight network, introducing exciting promotions, and enhancing our services. We are committed to making every journey with Vietjet both inspiring and enjoyable as we fly our passengers to captivating destinations around the world.”
 
Vietjet leads the way in delivering innovative and valuable experiences to passengers, offering enjoyable flights with incentives like the complimentary SkyCare insurance scheme, which provides comprehensive coverage for secure travel. Adding to the reward benefits is the Vietjet SkyJoy loyalty programme, allowing both domestic and international members to earn SkyPoints through various activities, from flying with Vietjet to everyday purchases. These points can be redeemed for flight tickets or a wide range of products and services from over 250 reputable brands.
 
The airline has recently introduced new services, such as flight information notifications via Zalo and WhatsApp, providing timely and convenient updates for passengers. Vietjet also employs AI and chatbot technology to enhance the customer experience throughout the journey, from booking and check-in to arrival. The airline has just celebrated its 200 millionth passenger milestone with a series of promotional campaigns to thank customers across its extensive flight network, connecting numerous exciting destinations in Vietnam and internationally, including Australia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and beyond.
 
Vietjet has also received multiple prestigious international awards from Skytrax, World Business Outlook, and AirlineRatings. Later this year, the airline is set to add 10 new aircraft, further investing in a modern fleet and expanding flight network to enhance travel experiences for passengers while pursuing sustainable development strategies in aviation to reduce emissions.

​NAVA Restaurant at The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok recently hosted an exclusive evening of refined indulgence, offering select guests a rare and exquisite experience. The highlight of the night was the exceptional Martell Single Cru Cognac, a distinguished spirit crafted from the finest eaux-de-vie sourced from the Grande Champagne and Borderies regions. Known for its unique floral and fruity notes, this limited-edition cognac is available in only a few select countries, making the evening even more special.

INSEE Ecocycle Company Limited, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, recently marked its continued commitment to environmental protection by participating in the destruction ceremony of “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringing Goods.” for the fifth consecutive year. The company once again demonstrated its dedication to eco-friendly practices by ensuring the destruction of these goods was conducted using sustainable methods, achieving zero waste to landfill.
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INSEE Ecocycle was entrusted by the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Intellectual Property to manage the entire process, including the transportation and final destruction of seized counterfeit goods, as well as organizing the destruction ceremony for the intellectual property infringing items. This year’s operation took place at the facilities in Chonburi and Saraburi provinces, with the destruction process being witnessed at the Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion 7, Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment 1 in Don Mueang, Bangkok. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

​Silk painting is one of the Heritage Days experiences at Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery Collection in Sapa, Vietnam

​This September sees European Heritage Days, a vibrant celebration of culture, art, and architecture set to return with its 40th edition. This annual festival sees privately owned historical and architectural treasures throw open their doors, inviting locals and travellers alike to explore their diverse cultural legacies. 

While traditionally celebrated within Europe, MGallery Hotel Collection, a champion of local heritage, will join in the festivities with its hotels participating around the world. Following last year’s success, 2024 will see 11 MGallery properties in Asia (excluding China) open to the public, providing the chance for communities to experience their heritage.