Rini Chatterjee

Articles by Rini Chatterjee

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It's a Wynn Win

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

23 hours ago

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

9 days ago

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.

19 days ago

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!

26 days ago

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

Mahen Wijesekera and Chethaka Wijesekera

From coast to culinary keystone: How Wijesekera brothers shaped Zephyr Ceylon [Interview]

Raised on Sri Lanka's southern coast and armed with a shared vision, the Wijesekera brothers combine local talent, global hospitality insights and community-first values to elevate Sri Lankan-Asian fusion cuisine while empowering rural teams and redefining luxury on the island's shores

Oct 24, 2025

Mitti Café to Indian Army: How 16yo Vivaan Bajoria is stitching dignity into design with adaptive clothing

At just 16, Vivaan Bajoria is proving that fashion can be both functional and empathetic — through his initiative Aekya, he's redefining adaptive clothing in India, as he opens up in an exclusive conversation with Rini Chatterjee for International Business Times.

Oct 22, 2025

Indian hospitality gets crowned on world stage

Inside the Indian Hotels on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 Extended List.

Oct 15, 2025

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