A residence club in North Lake Tahoe named Tonopalo has sold out with 1/7th chapter fractional ownerships bought from $350,000 (£218,695) to $850,000 (£531,117).

Opened in 2003, the resort is managed by ResortCom Elite and is a 19-unit luxury private residence club.

All of the 3 and 4-bedroom homes are fully furnished and come with large living and dining areas as well as fireplaces, double master bedrooms and gourmet kitchens. Read the rest of this entry »

Alasdair Junor has taken up the role of Chief Operating Officer for Six Senses Resorts & Spas. The duties of this Inner Core role include overseeing all operational aspects of resorts managed under the brand names Soneva by Six Senses, Six Senses Hideaway, Six Senses Latitude and Evason, plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas. He relocates from his previous role as Managing Director for Six Senses in Europe, Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai. Read the rest of this entry »

MELAKA, Malaysia - They’re mighty proud of their Dye family design at Orna Golf and Country Club in Melaka, Malaysia, south of Kuala Lumpur. Even if it’s not the Dye. For most North Americans, Andy Dye might not be as synonymous with Pete Dye’s family tree as say, P.B. or Perry Dye. Even Alice Dye probably has more clout than Andy, who is Pete’s nephew. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2008/09 racing season ended on a high note at Sha Tin on Wednesday  as more than 63,000 racing fans flocked to the racecourses for the season finale, while a number of top horses and horsemen were honoured in the Champion Awards Presentation for their outstanding achievements in the season.

Total betting turnover for the 78 race meetings this season amounted to HK$66.82 billion, representing a decrease of HK$865 million compared with last term. The estimated racing betting duty due to the Government also slipped by two percent to HK$8.119 billion. Total attendance, however, has remained stable at 1,927,000 this season. Read the rest of this entry »

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, June 10 /PRNewswire/ — Making its foray into the Americas with Banyan Tree Mayakoba, the iconic Asian company Banyan Tree was presented with the task of blending the brand’s strong Asian heritage with the physical beauty and rich cultural landscape of Mexico. Their commitment to authenticity has resulted in a multi-cultural fusion unlike any other resort residence, managed through careful attention to detail and a variety of creative design influences that seamlessly merge two distinct worlds. Read the rest of this entry »

Spa Resources International (SRI), the Dubai-based specialised spa management and consultancy company has entered into a partnership agreement with the renowned Hong Kong-based PAUA Group by purchasing a 20% stake in the company, adding a new dimension to SRI’s international profile.SRI has set the standards for the spa and wellness industry in the region for over a decade now. Read the rest of this entry »

SHENZHEN, China — Mission Hills Golf Club—the world’s largest collection of premier golf courses with 12 layouts designed by many of the greatest golfers and golf course architects from five continents—will host the 2009 Mission Hills Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship, April 29-30, on its Nicklaus-designed World Cup Course.

Inspired and supported by Nicklaus’ passionate efforts in the area of junior golf development, Mission Hills set out in 2008 to create a tournament in his name to give young, gifted players the opportunity to compete under professional tournament conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s no secret that when it comes to golf clubs, how they look is often nearly as important as how they perform.

Golfers, especially skilled players, want a club that looks good at address and one they believe they can work to create various shots. Conventional wisdom has taught us that the more forgiving a club is, the more it typically lacks in the first two departments. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Western International Asia has announced the imminent launch of its specially-created in-house spa brand, ‘Bhuvana, my spa’. The spas will start to be featured in Best Western properties across Asia in 2009.

The word “bhuvana” in Sanskrit refers to ‘The Earth’ or ‘Universe’. As such, Bhuvana spas aim to deliver authentic and affordable spa treatments in an ambiance of relaxation and comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

T PRNewswire– The new Northstar(R) Lodge - Hyatt(R) Residence Club at the Village at Northstar(TM) opened in time to ring in the holiday with skiing, ice skating, shopping, dining and relaxing. And now, for a limited time, skiers and other mountain enthusiasts can experience the luxury of this private vacation-ownership resort with special nightly rental rates. Guests can save up to 30 percent off standard rental rates for residential condo-style accommodations by booking online at http://northstar.hyatt.com. Read the rest of this entry »