2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In honour of this milestone, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas turns the lens on its sustainability champions with the release of a short video showcasing some of the company’s most impactful green initiatives worldwide. From reef rehabilitation to elephant conservation, Anantara’s environmental programmes are woven into each property's operations. Responding to an increased awareness among travellers of the impact mass tourism is having on the planet, these initiatives are designed to encourage sustainable travel through meaningful community involvement. Cardamom Tented Camp In Cambodia, Anantara sustainability efforts are focused on protecting forests that have been ravaged by illegal loggers, poachers and sand dredgers. Nestled in Southern Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountain range, the Cardamom Tented Camp is a non-profit eco lodge resting within 18,000 hectares of pristine land. All the funds generated by tourism are channelled into running the camp and into financing park ranger patrols. Since funding began, a vibrancy has returned within this corridor of land and wildlife is thriving. Anantara’s Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) The ongoing maintenance of the Cardamom Tented Camp is funded in part by Anantara guests via Anantara’s Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF). Set up in 2006 to improve the plight of Thailand’s elephants, it has since diversified to include welfare projects that incorporate broader philanthropic and cultural objectives with unprecedented success. Over 30 elephants have been rescued from Thailand’s city streets, accompanied by their entire mahout family. English lessons, education for children and a silk worm business are all part of the rehabilitation programme. Holistic Approach to Reef Protection (HARP) Programme Launched in 2015 to reverse coral bleaching in the Maldives, the Holistic Approach to Reef Protection (HARP) programme is bearing fruit. For years, Anantara staff and guests have been painstakingly attaching fragments of rescued coral to ropes and tables at coral nurseries of Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Private Island. A 2019 field study by marine biologist Dr. Andy Bruckner revealed that rehabilitation efforts have encouraged extraordinary growth across all the nurseries, giving hope for the future. Zero Waste Commitment at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has made operational sustainability the linchpin of its green programme. A reverse osmosis plant produces 2,000 litres of clean water per day which is bottled for drinking – critical for Tangalle, which suffers from regular dry spells. Degradable waste is composted and then used to fertilise a vegetable garden and rice field that supply the resort’s restaurants with fresh produce. In partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the resort also educates the public and local school children about turtle conservation and organises turtle walks. Smallholder Farmer Engagement Programme The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia team works hard to ensure smallholder farmers get a share of the tourism economy. In addition to buying all the crop directly from the smallholders and forgoing the middleman, the hotel supports Maramba Women’s Mushroom Farm and trains the 3,000-plus workers at Nsongwe Women’s Farm in sustainable agriculture techniques. Just as impactful is the Libuyu Women’s Peanut Butter Project empowering HIV-positive women by outfitting a peanut butter factory and helping run

By Trevor MacKenzie Managing Director, Mango Tree Worldwide The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. That couldn’t be more true now as we sit and look at our 2020 business plans and go ah, what to do now. I am no different. Starting 2020, what company would not be proud of a 1st quarter performance with five new locations opened? How to stay positive when business is falling in tatters all around you? It has not always been easy to stay upbeat. I spent a whole day pretty much frozen. But the thaw started when my wife scolded me for looking grumpy. She was right. How can you lead by example if you are not positive all the time? I am naturally positive and I look for light in darkness and the light is appearing for our 71 COCA and Mango Tree brands. In China and Hong Kong. we are reopening and will climb steadily once more, day by day, week by week. In Thailand our delivery is working! Transparency  What’s undeniable, is business leaders are getting to see the reality of where their businesses are at and I am no different. This is the first major crisis for me, as I am sure it is for many. It has become a time of humbleness and transparency. Transparency in letting staff know the reality we were facing with 90% of our restaurants worldwide shut down. With virtually no revenue since January we had to be honest and say we may lose our jobs if we run out of cashflow. But because of transparency, my offer of a salary reduction, and staff helping with their salaries, we were able to stretch our cashflow. Then the magic started to happen. There were smiles, relief and we bonded as a team. They are positive, not stressed and working from home even more productively than before. Fiscal Discipline We have always been fairly disciplined fiscally and I have prided myself on running a profitable overseas business for years. I got to see that we were not prepared for a six- to nine-months tenure and it exposed some of our weaknesses in receivables. If we had been more diligent with our receivables we would not have had to go to our staff and ask for their help. It was also a great reflection that our business is one dimensional. We collect royalties and franchise fees and we do not have other sources of income so how do we retool our business to find other ways of creating revenue. We now conduct 15-minute brainstorms to everyday on how we can transform our business and the results have been superb. Digital, Digital, Digital  Talking digital is important. It’s been important for years but moving on it has been a challenge. Now we have fast tracked launching our new Intranet platform called + Inspire with the goal of educating every single employee worldwide about our brands and the heart and soul of who we are along with other vital trainings. It’s also vital also because of delivery.

Commanding a prime position on the magnificent shores of Krabi’s Klong Muang Beach, Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort offers 240 spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites spread out in 8 units of low-rise buildings that intertwine beautifully with lush tropical gardens and ponds. Superb facilities include a plethora of dining options featuring cuisines from across the globe, two outstanding swimming pools, fitness center, spa and a host of fun water sport activities including sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and speedboat excursions to unspoiled tropical islands in the Andaman Sea. The resort has recently introduced a holistic “BeWell” program that is designed to improve lives through fitness and wellness and to provide experiences that have long-lasting, positive and health-enhancing benefits. Innovative and flexible, “BeWell” consists of 6 individual premium retreats - Muay Thai; Fitness; Spa & Wellness; Weight Loss; Yoga; Active Wellbeing. The retreats makes full use of  Dusit Thani’s wonderful fitness and spa facilities. DFiT, Krabi’s biggest and best equipped fitness center, provides a comprehensive selection of free weights, state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, tennis and badminton courts and a professional-standard Muay Thai ring; The aptly named Linger Longer Spa, set in tranquil, calming surrounds, offers a carefully chosen menu of health, beauty and massage treatments that combine a global fusion of influences from Bali, Thailand, Hawaii, Japan and China. Each “BeWell” retreat runs for 3 - 14 days (up to 21 days for the Weight Loss retreat) and can be structured to meet the needs of every individual, to ensure the perfect balance between “BeWell” and holiday leisure time. Each includes a health and wellness consultation, personal training in the chosen activity, a selection of massages at Linger Longer Spa, access to over 30 weekly group classes and free use of all facilities at DFiT. Resort General Manager, Urs Lienhard explained the reasoning behind the introduction of “BeWell”…”We want to provide something for everyone who visits us here at this beautiful spot on the Andaman Sea. Our aim with the “BeWell” program is to help create the perfect holistic time away from home by bringing balance to a vacation so that when people move on they feel healthier, energized and revitalized.”

A pioneer in transformative wellness practices, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand, has announced the launch of Chiva-Som Online Wellness Services, to provide support and encourage individuals to maintain wellness goals during this unprecedented time. The Chiva-Som Online Wellness Services will be provided by wellness advisors, practitioners and experts. The services include some of ChivaSom’s most popular services including consultations, activities and physical training, all of which will be conducted one-on-one. Chiva-Som has delivered its proven holistic wellness therapies to guests worldwide for over 25 years. In these challenging times, maintaining physical and mental wellbeing is much needed. The new tele-therapy service at Chiva-Som will connect individuals with the resort’s team to provide bespoke professional support during this time of heightened anxiety and social isolation. Participants will be able to speak directly to the experienced wellness team live from home via video communication and receive personalised feedback regarding lifestyle and nutrition. Chiva-Som is also sharing a collection of on-demand, inspirational wellness content and hands-on tools across the resort’s digital channels to help everyone adapting to a new way of life within the limits of home. From healthy cuisine recipes and holistic wellbeing advice, to virtual exercise programmes and self-training tutorials, all curated by the resort’s world-class team of trainers and education facilitators, to keep the body and mind active and healthy whilst the resort is closed. Example features include tips on boosting the immune system and how to promote restful sleep; Pilates, yoga and meditation sessions; pranayama classes; and tutorials to teach to self-massage at home. These are available on Chiva-Som’s blog www.chivasom.com/about-blog, Facebook chivasomresort, Instagram @chivasomresort and YouTube Chiva-Som International Health Resort channels. “Now is a time for support, collaboration and encouragement. We are committed to our guests and community, in which we are striving to distribute our wellness resources to support people’s wellbeing without boundaries. We shall pass this together.” said Krip Rojanastien, Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som. The Complimentary Online Wellness Services are available daily from now to 31st May 2020. Please note that a reservation is required and should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Individuals will receive a live health and wellness consultation, and a separate one-on-one consultation with a Naturopath, or a physiotherapy or exercise session with a practitioner. The selection of consultation, treatment and exercise session will be based on the advisor’s expert guidance. For more information or to reserve a session, please email h-wreception@chivasom.com or visit www.chivasom.com/online-wellness-services or call telephone at +66 32 536 536.

You must be running out of things to do with all the free time on your hands! Because while most of us are still working from the comforts of our home, let’s be real—things are different and time seem to have been going by way slower now that we literally don’t get to go anywhere else. We’re all dreaming of the great outdoors, but while stepping out of the house is not a valid option right now, we think it’s a great time to brush up on both fashion and movie history. Below is the list of 10 films that made classic Ray-Ban eyewear styles the icons they are today—and trust us when we say these movies are all worth adding to your home quarantine watch list. Breakfast at Tiffany’s: The Wayfarer Audrey Hepburn is easily one of the world’s most identifiable female fashion icons, and we have her role in this 60s classic to thank for it. If you’re one of those who are obsessed with her signature LBD and chic sunglasses look but secretly haven’t seen the actual film that made it iconic, now’s your chance to find out why exactly Breakfast at Tiffany’s put Audrey on the map—and on millions of wall prints, mugs, pillowcases, and Pinterest boards, too. Risky Business: The Wayfarer If you don’t know of a single person that’s pulled up to a Halloween party dressed as Joel Goodsen, you’re lying. Tom Cruise, in his first starring role, rocking his Ray-Bans and dancing around in his living room in his skivvies, charmed the hell out of audiences in the 80s, and we’re willing to bet he’ll have the same effect on you now. Aptly titled Risky Business, this film is a dark, sexy teen comedy that bravely explores all the good—and the bad—that can result from breaking the rules. The Breakfast Club: The Wayfarer Nothing captures the adolescent experience quite like a John Hughes film. A true teen classic, The Breakfast Club has you spending the day in isolation with five teens who embody the most common high school stereotypes—the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal. We love how this movie shows that people are always more than meets the eye, and how much you can actually learn about a person if only you take the time to listen. Easy A: The Wayfarer If there’s one thing we can learn from this biting teen comedy, it’s that the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is gossip. The best thing about this film is that you not only get to laugh your way though Olive Penderghast’s high school misadventures; you find yourself learning so much about gender norms, stereotypes, and inequalities, while you’re at it, too. Top Gun: The Aviator Why yes, this is another Tom Cruise entry. Revisit the 80s classic that made his career soar to new heights—pun clearly intended. Get a load of this romantic action film with its many quotable quotes and thrilling aerial fight scenes, just before its long-awaited

Belmond launches 'Belmond Invitations' - a virtual theatre of programmes designed to bring entertaining experiences into people's homes whilst the world of travel is on pause. Launching this Friday on Belmond IGTV, with a special performance by pianist Joe Stilgoe - in honour of the roaring 20s 'The Party' that was due to take place in Venice and on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express during this weekend. The 'Belmond Invitations' performances are curated using Belmond's wellbeing philosophy of Good Living -  experiences that are designed to enrich the mind, body and soul - from poetry and music to travel by; to cleansing mindfulness rituals and nourishing nutrition and uplifting floral inspiration - the experiences are supported by a digital care package of Good Living remedies to soothe the senses as we all adjust to a time of unprecedented stillness. RENDEZVOUS IN THE ROARING 20s Join the first Belmond Live event in honour of ‘The Party’ at 6pm GMT on Friday, 27th March 2020, live on Instagram. We may not be able to travel at this time but we can still transport our minds with the power of music -  Joe Stilgoe, will host a special concert this evening to bring a touch of 1920s glamour into people's homes - this is an invitation to come together in spirit, to raise a glass, and to truly dance like nobody is watching. More livestream performances will be announced at a later date on @belmond.   GOOD LIVING - DIGITAL CARE PACKAGE  In addition to the series of livestream videos and performances, Belmond together with its Experience Makers have created ‘Digital Care Package’ to offer Belmond's remedies to ease tension and feed the mind. Over the course of the next few weeks, Belmond will release a series of content across its digital platforms. From its website to Instagram and Facebook, friends of Belmond can follow along on a ‘Good Living’ journey that features curated uplifting content to inspire and keep the dreams alive. Friends of Belmond will be reminded to start the day with a Good Morning calming meditation by wellness experts Nadia Narain & Katia Narain-Philipps, or access to recipes for make at home spa therapies; be inspired by our exceptional destinations through sensational classical music playlists created by broadcaster and musician Clemency Burton-Hill. With this care package, we hope to provide inspiration to temporarily transport people to some of the world's most enriching destinations - even if only virtually, for now. Along with the company’s main Instagram account, all of Belmond hotels, trains, cruises and safaris will also be prescribing their local digital care package in line with the theme. From all of us here at Belmond, this is an invitation to live well.

The highly respected Bangkok Hospital in partnership with Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort has launched 14 DAYS HEALTH WATCH, a 14 days long-stay Urban Wellness Retreat package, which offers Thais and expats the chance to stay in luxury accommodation while being attended by one of the largest and best-equipped medical facilities in the city. 14 DAYS HEALTH WATCH includes accommodation in a 74 sqm Wellness Suite with balcony. Accommodation and full board (three meals per day) are provided by the hotel. Bangkok Hospital conducts an initial consultation with a doctor, daily health monitoring at the hotel  under nurse supervision, immune system enhancing supplements from Royal Life Anti-Aging Center (Cordyceps Mix C and Mushroom Extract) and a COVID-19 test at the end of the stay. The package costs THB 50,000 net for a single room occupancy and is valid until 31 May 2020 For more details see please contact +66 (2) 666 3333 or send an email to resort.bdms.reservation@movenpick.com

ON THE FAR SOUTH COAST OF THE ANDAMAN SEA, THE MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO REMAINED UNTOUCHED UNTIL THE 1990s WHEN IT OPENED TO TOURISTS. HOME TO JAM-PACKED WOODS, VAST CORAL REEFS, DENSE MARINE AND ON-GROUND LIVES, WONDERFUL GEOMORPHOLOGY, HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, AS WELL AS OVER 1,000 NOMADIC PEOPLE, THE MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO DOES NOT OFFER JUST A DAZZLING BEACHFRONT GETAWAY, BUT THE “REAL” WAY OF RECONNECTING TO THE EARTH, AND GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT ON A DEEPER LEVEL.   Out of over 800 islands in this archipelago, I luckily got to spend relaxing days amidst awesome quietude on Kyun Pila or the Pila Island, where birds joyously sing, the forest remains dense, and the beach stays naïve. It feels so hopeful to know that a land this pristine still exists. ASHORE AND AQUATIC CREATURES The area that is presently Myanmar has long been dense with precious natural resources, marine lives and flourishing forests. Many parts of the country, luckily, are still left unscathed, but also many of them are run-down, mainly due to insufficient information on their significance provided to the locals, as well as inadequate proper plans to protect and restore them. Ecosystems work in a variety of ways in different parts of the world, and Mergui Archipelago, being distant from the mainland, has unique ones. On the Pila Island, it is an ideal spot to observe healthy onland and underwater lives, which are not as disturbed as other easilyaccessible scenes. As the sea is indeed inseparable from the land, keeping them both robust is a vital act. Even though “leaving nature alone” might as well be the best strategy to get them to revive, it can take too much time, and human beings can be very helpful with the right means, competent knowledge, and respect for the lives out there. INTO THE WILD I have been to many islands before, but on this wonderful Pila Island, it is an experience like never before. As a private island with an environmentally friendly resort, every spot comes with serenity and natural wonders! Strolling on the soft sands, I am stunned by captivating, enigmatic rock formations on the shore, which looks especially breathtaking when the tide is low in early morning. Stepping closer, I find the rocks are home to countless crabs. I keep coming back on this tiny adventure of mine, observing the crab community I have never seen before. Aside from rock crabs, hermit crabs hidden in artsy shells are another magic of the island. Birdwatching is a thing to do when you are at Awei Pila Resort. Mitch Hawkins, the recreation manager at the resort will bring you around to spot birds, explain their lovely behaviours, and distinguish the sound of their songs from one another. Chances are you’ll find some kingfishers, white-rumped shamas, racked-tailed drongos, and other tuneful creatures. Along the birdwatching way or the hike to nearby villages, soaring trees with its own ecosystem are all over the places, warranting the robustness of the nature of this distant island. Wildlife such as meerkats, wild pigs, and more are still there in the forest, but they do

The Oris Aquis is a high-performance diver’s watch that delivers exceptional detail and functionality without compromising on style or value. This year, Oris is launching new Aquis model with a new oceanic blue gradient dial that joins the collection of 39.5mm models. Its water resistant to 30 bar (300 m) and feature uni-directional rotating bezel with Tungsten insert for accurately and safely measuring dive times. It is available on stainless steel metal bracelets enhanced by Oris’s clasp-extension system that can be quickly adjusted so the watch fits over a wetsuit. Case Material Multi-piece stainless steel case uni-directional rotating bezel with Tungsten insert Size 39.50 mm, 1.56 inches Top glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside Case back Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass Operating devices Stainless steel screw-in security crown Water resistance 30 bar (300 m) Interhorn width 21 mm Thickness 12.6 mm Weight 145 gr. metal bracelet Movement Number Oris 733 (base Sellita SW 200-1) Dimensions 25.60 mm, 111⁄2’’’ Functions Hours, minutes and central sweep seconds hands, date with quick setting, self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, stop second device, date window at 6 o’clock Winding Automatic Power reserve 38 hours Vibrations 4 Hz (28’800 A/h) Jewels 26 Dial Design Blue gradient Luminous material Super-LumiNova® Indices Applied Strap Material Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp with extension For more information, please contact Trocadero Time Tel. 02 163 0555.

The outbreak and spreading of Covid-19 has caused significant difficulties with transportation in Thailand with many provinces sealing off their borders to deal with Covid-19. Mr Autthanop Pandkamnerd, President of Cissa Group, a leading investment property development company, said that “In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic which has and continues to impact the entire community and many tourists who have been forced to overstay as they cannot leave for home. On behalf of Natai Beach Resort & Spa management, we want to help with the Covid-19 outbreak battle to contain the spread of the virus by offering complimentary stays for overstayers as well as local healthcare workers and first responders whom our safety is dependent upon. We would like to thank them for their selfless, hard work during the crisis by offering complimentary accommodation at our 106-room premium resort situated on the beautiful beachfront of Natai Beach, Phang-Nga and only 30 minutes away from the Phuket International Airport. As our staff health and safety is our priority, we require all guests to present a medical certificate, issued no more than 72 hours, confirming that they have been tested and are free from the virus. As we are in the hospitality industry, we understand the difficulty of the situation for all front liners and the overstayers that are unable to travel back to their countries. It's our pleasure to work together to overcome this crisis together.” For more information and reservations, please contact reservations@natairesort.com or +66 (0) 76 401 301.