Airbnb partners with chefs Arnold Poernomo and Reynold Poernomo to launch an exclusive recipe book featuring Indonesian dishes and local ingredients for travelers to recreate during their stays.
The Westin Jakarta has appointed Italian chef Luca Carrino as Executive Chef, bringing his international experience across luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants to lead the hotel’s culinary operations.
Shelley Tai, founder of Hong Kong cocktail bar Mius, has been named the recipient of the Altos Bartender’s Bartender Award 2026, a peer-voted accolade presented as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux has joined The Langham Hotels & Resorts’ global “Your Story. Our Legacy.” campaign, highlighting the London restaurants, neighbourhoods, and culinary influences that continue to shape his career.
Ahead of Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur’s 2026 debut, the French chef’s three new concepts carry a career-long instinct for finding the local in the foreign.
After years shaped by precision and consistency, Cedric Mendoza returns to Manila with a quieter understanding of what bartending can be.
Amanda Wan returns to Tastings Group as Beverage Director
From corporate strategist to Managing and Culinary Director, Adriel M. Simorangkir reshapes Bimasena and The Rooang through a modern Indonesian bistro philosophy built on comfort, heritage, and purposeful leadership.
From barback in Dubai to Beverage Manager at AQUA Bangkok, Ryan Dela Vega brings a philosophy of restraint, balance, and people-first hospitality to The Secret Garden menu at Anantara Siam, where cocktails are crafted to feel calm, intentional, and quietly memorable.