Rini Chatterjee

Articles by Rini Chatterjee

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Bombay Gets Its First Cocktail Week — And Five of Asia's Finest Bars Are Crossing Borders For It

From 19th to 21st August, the city's inaugural cocktail week draws five of Asia's most celebrated bars, from Guangzhou to Singapore, into guest shifts across five Bombay addresses.

Aug 17, 2026

The Ganges Gets a Grand Hotel: Inside Accor's Big Bet on Rishikesh

Accor's second luxury signing in one Himalayan pilgrim town in under a year suggests global hospitality has stopped treating spiritual tourism as a niche , and started treating it as a business.

Aug 11, 2026

Guangzhou takes the crown: Inside Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026

This year's biggest risers, the bartenders shaping the region, and how six days inside Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace celebrated Asia's bar scene at its best.

Aug 6, 2026

It's a Wynn Win

Returning to the Wynn universe in Macau for a second year of Asia's 50 Best Bars

Aug 1, 2026

Koyo Koyo, the hotel's pan-Asian restaurant and cocktail bar.

Chandigarh, Checked In: Inside the Hotel Rewriting the City's Weekend Script

At Hyatt Centric Sector 17, a hidden speakeasy, destination-led dining and immersive heritage walks make a compelling case for Chandigarh as more than a stopover

Jul 23, 2026

Asia's 50 Best Bars unveils the extended 51-100 list for 2026

The sixth edition of the prestigious list showcases 11 new entries across 25 cities in Asia.

Jul 14, 2026

A City of Dreams by the Sea: Cinnamon Life, Colombo

Colombo has no shortage of beautiful hotels, but few of them ask you to think about art, history, architecture and celebration all in the same visit. Cinnamon Life does that remarkably!

Jul 6, 2026

This hotel offers you a luxurious front-row seat to Victoria Harbour

Set on the edge of Victoria Harbour, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong combines the ease of an urban resort with the energy, ambition and culinary spirit of the city itself

Jun 18, 2026

The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 is all set for a Milanese glow-up

The 18th edition of the World's 50 Best Bars will be unveiled in Milan this coming October.

May 12, 2026

South Asian lifestyle collective Otherland Hotels announces its debut in Sri Lanka

Bridging Sri Lanka's boom and hospitality's rule-free future.

Apr 28, 2026

Asias 50 Best Restaurants 2026 - Extended List

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026: The 51-100 list revealed

Spread across 27 cities, the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 features some of the most trailblazing restaurants in the region.

Mar 13, 2026

Masque in Mumbai wins Art of Hospitality award in run-up to Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

A Watershed Moment for Indian Gastronomy as Aditi Dugar and Chef Varun Totlani Redefine the Global Standard of Service.

Feb 11, 2026

This new bar in Bengaluru asks you to keep your phones away

Against spectacle and speed, 403 Forbidden stages nights of ritual, craft and human connection.

Feb 6, 2026

Peggy Chan's Regenerative Farming Revolution Wins "Champions of Change"

Hong Kong's Peggy Chan is the winner of the Champions of Change Award announced ahead of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.

Jan 29, 2026

Architecture of slow luxury: Finding a soulful oasis in the heart of Colombo

From Channa Daswatta's rhythmic corridors to an exquisite English High Tea in the garden, Ishq Colombo redefines the urban retreat as a slow luxury masterpiece.

Jan 22, 2026

30 Best Bars India and rise of regional vanguard

30 Best Bars India and the rise of regional vanguard

For the first time in the platform's six-edition history, the top tier of Indian hospitality has been entirely reimagined, signaling a fundamental rebalancing of the nation's aesthetic and sensory priorities.

Jan 13, 2026

More than a spirit: Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Ghelani unveil TIGERFIRE — a story of resilience in a bottle

Entering the rapidly evolving Indian spirits landscape with a bold statement of intent, TIGERFIRE has officially launched as a new premium artisanal vodka.

Dec 15, 2025

Flights of fancy: Vineyards worth every air mile this year

Flights of fancy: Vineyards worth every air mile in 2026

A closer look at the vineyards that won special category honours at The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 — and a guide on how travellers can visit each one.

Dec 2, 2025

A date in Mumbai with Odette from Singapore

Chef Julien Royer's celebrated French fine-dining restaurant, Odette's pop-up at The Oberoi, Mumbai, was an experience to remember!

Nov 12, 2025

Meet Dilshan Sirisena, the man bringing Sri Lanka's heart to the world, one experience at a time

Through his brand Soulful Sri Lanka, Dilshan Sirisena is reimagining tourism by curating deeply personal, authentic experiences that connect travelers with the island's people, culture, and spirit—one meaningful journey at a time.

Nov 3, 2025

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