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Aman New York – Opening Spring 2021

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Aman New York – Opening Spring 2021

As we look ahead to 2021 and its promise of new beginnings, Aman is pleased to announce that Aman New York’s highly anticipated opening is just months away. Due to open its doors in spring 2021, as Central Park blushes pink with cherry blossoms, Aman New York signifies renewal on many levels and will breathe new life into Manhattan’s iconic Crown Building.

At the crossroads of 730 Fifth Avenue and 57th and 5th Street, one of the finest corners in the world, the opening of Aman New York coincides with the Crown Building’s 100th anniversary. Aman New York will offer unparalleled service, world class dining and entertainment venues, a comprehensive Aman Spa, and exclusive branded residences – the very first urban Aman Residences worldwide.

Aman New York – Spa Pool

Providing guests and residents with holistic wellbeing through Aman Wellness, Aman New York will finally bring the peace promised by Aman’s Sanskrit-derived name to one of the globe’s greatest cities.

Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston to pay homage to the Crown Building’s striking architecture, Aman New York is in its final stages of a monumental transformation which will see it restored and imbued with the spirit of Aman. A nod to the brand’s Asian roots, Gathy designed the hotel with the New York lifestyle in mind – an interactive place, in an extraordinary location.

Aman New York – Garden Terrace

Aman New York will comprise of 83 elegant guest rooms and suites, which start at 70 square metres and each have a functioning fireplace – something of a rarity in New York. In addition, Aman New York will house just 22 private branded residences, many with spacious outdoor terraces, including a one-of-a-kind, five-storey penthouse. Guests and residents will have access to unrivalled facilities, including three principal dining venues, a jazz club, and the 2,300-square-metre Aman Spa and will also be home to an Aman Club for members.   

Bringing authentic omakase (chef-chosen) washoku cuisine to Manhattan, Aman’s signature fine-dining Japanese restaurant, Nama, will serve exquisite sushi and sashimi at its live-cooking counter and on its outdoor terrace. 

The Wine Library, Aman New York’s wine cellar, will sit adjacent to Nama and will be available for private wine tastings and events. 

Arva, Aman’s signature Italian restaurant, will offer exceptional all-day dining both within the airy restaurant and on the wraparound garden terrace which claims views of Central Park. 

The Bar will serve cocktails created by award-winning mixologists, craft beers and gin from leading local breweries and distilleries, and a global selection of fine wines, while the addition of a Cigar Bar, provides an al fresco terrace.

With the importance of focusing on personal wellbeing never more apparent, Aman New York will bring to life the fullest expression of the Aman Urban Wellness concept. Extending over three-storeys, the Aman Spa will be the brand’s new flagship Wellness Centre in the western hemisphere – a serene haven for hotel guests, residence owners and Aman Club members. 

Encompassing three rooms dedicated to consultation, examination and therapy, the Wellness Centre will be home to seven spa treatment suites and two unique Banya and Hammam Spa Houses – ideal for half and full-day experiences. Each Spa House has its own private outdoor relaxation terrace with hot and cold plunge pools.

Other spa facilities will include the elegant reception area, boutique and lounge, and a 20-metre indoor swimming pool lined with double daybeds around cosy fire pits.

The spacious 280-square-metre innovative Aman Fitness Centre will offer the latest Technogym training equipment, using new technologies for maximum effect, while the yoga studio will be complemented by a full experience hydrotherapy facility with saunas, steam rooms, ice fountains and sensory showers. A classic gentlemen’s barber and a ladies’ hair and nail salon will provide professional grooming and further beauty services.

While Aman New York follows in the trailblazing footsteps of Aman Tokyo, the brand’s first urban hotel launched in 2014, it also represents the start of a new chapter for Aman – launching the very first urban Aman Residences worldwide. Aman New York will be home to just 22 residences, over half of which have already pre-sold during construction, and offer consummate privacy.

The fully serviced branded residences, which range from one to six bedrooms, will possess grand-scale functioning fireplaces in living and bedroom spaces. Providing a private oasis in the city, many residences will have sweeping outdoor terraces and heated pools, presenting a permanent piece of the Aman lifestyle.

Furthermore, residence owners will have a convenient private entrance to the Aman Spa, bringing a holistic lifestyle to the heart of their home. With access to 24/7 lifestyle management and concierge services, restaurant service from the principal dining venues and a lifetime membership to Aman Club, an Aman Residence to call home takes on a new meaning.

Aman New York Residences offer present a rare opportunity: an unmatched address infused with the Aman way of living in harmony with the unceasing heartbeat of Manhattan.

Website: aman.com/newyork

Stay & Play in Paradise at Banyan Golf Club

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Stay & Play in Paradise at Banyan Golf Club

And a Choice of World-Class Hotels and Resorts in Hua Hin 

Under the expanded golf package, Thai residents can combine their sporting break with exquisite accommodation and extra benefits at eight partner hotels on Thailand’s glittering gulf coast 

Banyan Thailand, the active lifestyle community in Hua Hin, has joined forces with a collection of renowned hotels and resorts on Thailand’s gulf coast to let guests “Stay and Play” Banyan Golf in paradise, with outstanding accommodation and world-class golf at the award-winning Banyan Golf Club. 

Initially unveiled earlier this year, the Stay & Play promotion gives golfers the chance to book a blissful two-night package including pool villa accommodation at Banyan Village, daily breakfast for two guests, and one round of golf at Banyan Golf Club’s 18-hole championship course, which was designed by Thailand’s leading golf course architect, Pirapon Namatra. 

Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin

Now, as part of the newly-created “We Love Hua Hin” destination marketing initiative, Banyan Thailand has expanded its Stay & Play package to include sensational stays at a choice of eight exceptional hotels and resorts, including many international brands.

Guests can combine their golfing break with a luxurious stay at Accor’s V Villas Hua Hin – MGallery, which is offering one-night packages in its collection of pool villas from THB 24,000 net. Five-star beachfront breaks can also be enjoyed at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort (rates starting from THB 3,240 per room per night), Hyatt Regency Hua Hin (THB 4,500 for one night), or Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa (THB 6,200 for one night, THB 9,200 for two nights). 

Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin

Alternatively, guests can choose to stay at Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin (from THB 5,600 per room per night), Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin (from THB 2,640 per room per night), or enjoy exquisite Thai escapes at iSanook Resort & Suites Hua Hin (3,200 per room per night) and Majestic Creek Golf Club & Resort (THB 3,200 per room per night). And of course, guests can still stay at Banyan Village from just THB 7,400 for two nights in a spacious pool villa, suitable for up to four people. 

Each hotel or resort will offer a selection of its own extra amenities, such as discounts or vouchers for food & beverage and spa treatments, transfers to and from Banyan Golf Club, early check-in and/or late check-out, free entry to the Vana Nava Water Jungle, and even sparkling wine for guests booking a two-night package. All reservations are subject to availability and blackout dates.

Anantara Hua Hin Thailand

Guests staying at the Banyan Village will also enjoy the membership benefits of the Banyan Privilege Club, which entitles them to a wealth of exclusive offers and discounts at a wide range of local partners, such as restaurants, beach clubs, water parks, sport centres, wellness facilities and more – including Banyan Golf Club. To discover the programme’s full collection of partners, please visit banyanthailand.com/privilege-program.

Located just 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok and with views of the Gulf of Thailand from its highest point, Banyan Thailand is perfect for a rejuvenating weekend retreat or extended staycation. 

For more information, please visit banyanthailand.com/stay-play, email [email protected] or call 032 538 888. 

Hawaya, The Matchmaking Platform

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Hawaya, The Matchmaking Platform

Ready, Set, Go! 4 Things You Need to Know to Make a Seamless Journey on Matchmaking Platform

They said that there’s plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to finding a lifetime partner. However, sometimes it is complicated to find the right one since we have some criteria or simply we don’t have time to go deeper. As technology is evolving, it is also shaping the way we connect with each other that it is now effortless to meet someone new through the internet.

Online matchmaking apps are also providing people who are looking for a committed relationship a way to update their marital status, such as Hawaya.

Hawaya was founded in 2017 by Sameh Saleh in Egypt. He built the app to help his sister go through a pleasant, comfortable, and safe journey towards marriage through the platform. As Hawaya is expanding across European, Northern America and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the app provides a path to connect Indonesian Muslims finding their lifetime love with the convenient matchmaking apps. Not only just an app, here in Indonesia,

Hawaya released a program called #SistersinHearts that consists of a panel of experts to help single Muslim solve their love problems. The first session invited Ria Ricis as a host and dr. Ratna Mardiati, an adult psychiatrist, to share their perspective of love and challenges single Muslims face when it comes to building relationships. #SistersinHearts provides solutions for single Muslims to create a meaningful journey to find a lifetime partner.

Here are the four things you need to know to make your journey seamless on matchmaking platform:

Know your objective and their intention

You have to know your objective before jumping in the matchmaking apps. It is important so that you can choose the suitable apps based on your goals. There are many reasons why people use online matchmaking apps in the first place, either to find a boyfriend/girlfriend, just friend, or a lifetime partner. Besides, you also have to know yourselves and your criteria to set the standard since there’s a lot of options there. That being said, you also have to ensure their intention before going deeper.

According to a survey by Hawaya (2020) involving Indonesian Muslim women and men between 20-40 years old as respondents, 93% Indonesian women respondents are open to use matchmaking apps to find their lifetime partner. 87% of respondents also said that they are hoping to find someone with the same religion and is aligned with their parents’ expectations.

Develop a good profile

Matchmaking platforms are changing the way we feel about love when it comes to building a serious relationship. For instance, people that want to have a long-term relationship should be honest about their short description. It shows their characteristics and their profile could reflect how serious they are. Moreover, it is also describing their hobby, passion, and characteristic that can be a topic for a long time. You can also pick the best and a clear picture of you to make a genuine first impression. It is advisable to be confident with your own picture to build trust with each other.

In Hawaya, your privacy and security is much valued since Hawaya focuses on creating sincere apps for its members. When signing up, it authenticates all new members using a ‘selfie

verification’ system that works with a highly developed technological infrastructure to prevent the creation of fake profiles.

Choose your topic wisely

A great conversation at the start can lead you to a more meaningful journey. Drive the conversation in a real and smooth way and do not rush things to enjoy every moment. Find some topic that you find interesting. Be yourself. It’s important because you want someone that you can share many things with everynight before bed. Start it with impersonal questions to fetch you a response.

Then, you can talk about things that matter to your life to see if he/she is interested. Based on dr. Ratna, our partner reflects who we are and our fate changes when we are eager to change. Therefore, it is important to communicate politely. Pay attention and see how they respond, then we will know where the wind is blowing. We better leave if they give us careless responses.

Hawaya also has helpful tools to facilitate a more fruitful conversation – engaging icebreakers, and personalised conversation starters. Another unique feature of the app is the “Exclusive Mode”, for when users have decided that they would like to be exclusive. This disables any other ongoing conversations for both users.

Ensure that everything is on track

Just because you got a match, it doesn’t mean you have to start a relationship at the same time. After all, it’s important to know whether the two of you are good together or not. Before getting into a relationship, you need to give each other some time. This will make you able to understand each other. Once you are sure that the person is good and someone you can trust, you can make a move to the next step.

According to dr. Ratna, it is advisable to have a third-party opinion from people that understand us, either from our friends or our family. This way will provide us another perspective about the person. Within the Hawaya app, it has a security function “Guardian”, which allows users to involve a trusted person, such as a friend or family member, in the communication while getting to know their match. Hawaya also offers female users the option of initially displaying profile pictures out of focus.

Committed relationship is not a pain if you know your worth. Start #carijodohwithhawaya for your lifetime partner now. Download Hawaya on the AppStore on Apple devices and Google Play Store on Android devices. For more information, visit hawaya.com or Instagram @hawaya_app.

About Hawaya

Hawaya is a Cairo-based app that approaches mobile matchmaking with respect for local traditions and cultures. The app was founded in April 2017 by four Egyptian entrepreneurs — Sameh Saleh, Shaymaa Ali, Tamer Saleh, and Aly Khaled — who wanted to use technology to enhance the matchmaking process in a traditionally accepted manner.

Hawaya has quickly grown in popularity and facilitated thousands of marriages in Egypt and around the world. It is currently available in Canada, France, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Upcoming Project Launches in 2021

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Upcoming Project Launches in 2021

Soneva

Maldives’ First SCIE:NCE Centre at Soneva Fushi

Soneva recently announced its plans to open a SCIE:NCE Centre in the Maldives. SCIE:NCE is short for Soneva Centre for Island Ecosystems. The Centre will be located onsite at Soneva Fushi, and will be designed in a similar manner to the Soneva Art and Glass Studio. The objective of the new centre is to create great guest experiences and learning opportunities around the subjects of marine and terrestrial biology and astronomy, as well as Soneva’s conservation efforts.

SCIE:NCE is set to develop and record short educational videos, which will be shared online. Children and teenagers will also be able to sign up for online courses which will be distributed through existing educational platforms, such as FutureLearn.

Soneva has appointed Dr. Bart Knols – who was instrumental in the implementation of Soneva’s sustainable, insecticide-free mosquito management system – to oversee the set-up of the Centre. The Centre will be built with funds coming from donations and grants and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021. 

SCIE:NCE will include key facilities, such as a research laboratory for in-house scientists and scholars visiting from around the world, an outdoor semi-field structure for behavioural and ecological studies on mosquitoes and a coral propagation centre which will have the capacity to produce 50,000 pieces of coral a year. soneva.com

Steve Leung Design Group (SLD)

Opening SLD+ Corporate Culture Centre in Shanghai

Located next to SLD’s Shanghai headquarters, SLD+ presents Steve Leung’s endless inspirations towards design, unfolding the footprints of SLD’s development. From sheer space planning to minimalist furnishing design, SLD+ white and clean outline embody Steve’s design aesthetic of modernity and simplicity.

The 2-storey building is designed with only one rectangular window and entrance as the exterior, radiating a sense of mystery covered by a layer of light gauze. The striking visual context between the pitch black of the interior and the stark white of the exterior embark visitors on a journey of exploration and discovery.

SLD+ aims to provide a creative space for endless inspiration and boundless outreach. In addition to the generous exhibition areas, it also features a well-equipped multi-functional space, a spacious meeting room and a striking VIP experience zone for customers, business partners, media and peer fellows from the design industry.

SLD+ is determined to provide a platform to encourage cross-border collaborations and break boundaries, letting the visitors to experience our proud commitment to design. Through mutual inspiration, people continue to put into practice the philosophy of “Design Without Limits” and to build a better tomorrow with design. SLD+ will set its grand opening in 2021, with precise details to be announced at later stage.www.sldgroup.com

New and Upcoming Hotel Openings (2)

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New and Upcoming Hotel Openings (2)

Kagi Maldives Spa Island

360° Wellness Experience in the North Male Atoll

Situated in the secluded tip of North Male’ Atoll just a fifty-minute picturesque boat transfer from Velana International Airport, the adults-only five-starKagi Maldives Spa Island opened in December 2020 with 50 villas, providing couples, friends and solo travelers with a 360° wellness experience.

The five-star property offers a soulful island experience where equilibrium can be found in the iconic over water spa or in the underwater paradise. The team takes care of every need, ensuring guests are well rested in their all-pool villas, and their experienced islanders nourish you with the culinary offerings prepared by island artisans. Kagi has partnered with esteemed architect Yuji Yamazaki on the design of the resort. At the heart of the island sits Kagi’s 1500-square-meter spa and wellness hub.

Kagi also houses a state-of-the-art gym, two restaurants, three bars, a dive centre and a house reef. Positioned next to the lagoon of the island, Kagi’s Baani Spa offers a personalised, outcome-focused wellness programme that will take guests on a journey to Release, Restore and Regain.

Alternative therapies including reiki, crystal and sound-healing and integrated lifestyle and health coaching complement a comprehensive range of beauty and massage treatments at Baani Spa. www.kagimaldives.com

Grand Hyatt Jeju, South Korea

With an expected opening in late December 2020, Grand Hyatt Jeju will feature 1,600 rooms and suites, becoming the largest Grand Hyatt hotel in Asia Pacific and the second largest Grand Hyatt hotel in the world when it opens. Situated within the new Jeju Dream Tower, which is set to become one of Asia’s leading integrated resort developments, Grand Hyatt Jeju will offer guests an impressive selection of dining, leisure and entertainment experiences.

This will include 14 unique restaurants and bars, a dedicated retail space showcasing some 200 Korean fashion designers and brands, the largest outdoor deck with infinity pool on Jeju Island, two premium spas, eight residential-style meeting spaces and a foreigner-only casino. hyatt.com/south-korea/grand-hyatt-jeju

Andaz Bali, Indonesia

Opening April 2021, Andaz Bali is located in Sanur, which is known for its old-world charm, beaches and spectacular sunrises. The resort’s contemporary design is inspired by the surrounding traditional Balinese villages. Andaz Bali will offer guests vibrant culinary experiences including grilled seafood on the beachfront alongside a myriad of leisure options including shared wellness facilities with the adjacent Hyatt Regency Bali.

The resort will introduce the vibrant Andaz brand to Indonesia and the “Island of Gods” through its immersive and multi-sonsorial experiences that are distinctively local yet with a contemporary twist. hyatt.com/hotel/indonesia

New and Upcoming Hotel Openings

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New and Upcoming Hotel Openings

Jean-Michel Gathy – Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Thailand

Award-winning architectural and interior design legend Jean-Michel Gathy has completed the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, opening to guests on 18th December 2020. The new spectacular riverfront hotel is in the capital of Thailand. The Chao Phraya River embodies the spirit of Bangkok’s life on its banks and waters reflecting the colourful and dynamic nature of the intriguing city.

Inspired by the majestic river, Jean-Michel Gathy infuses the energy, flow and movement into the design of the hotel to reflect the natural splendour of the location. The definitive interpretation to the interior and landscape design of the hotel is the dominance of water features blending successive indoor and outdoor spaces and integrating elegant touches of Thai influence throughout the design delivery.

RAKxa

A Fully Integrative Wellness & Medical Retreat

Opened on 1st December 2020, RAKxa Fully Integrative Wellness & Medical Retreat brings to Thailand a new way of being well, where renowned Eastern healing disciplines blend with Western modern science to create a ground-breaking wellness experience.

Located on Bang Krachao, a protected jungle-clad island on the Chao Praya River, known locally as the ‘Green Lung’ of Bangkok, RAKxa fully integrates advanced medical treatments with revered holistic therapies alongside renowned Thai hospitality, resulting in a world-class medical destination. The unique concept curates personalised three-to-fourteen-day programmes based on real results using cutting-edge technology and sustained in the form of lasting lifestyle changes.

RAKxa has introduced a series of post COVID wellness programmes including the Immunity Booster Programme, the Detox Programme and the Gut Health Programme all of which help the body to defend against diseases and infections while keeping the body safe and in balance.

Medical doctors from VitalLife, a subsidiary of Bumrungrad International Hospital, and holistic therapists will prescribe a precise treatment plan based on each individual’s needs. www.rakxawellness.com

Aman New York, USA

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Aman New York, USA

Aman unveils a new urban sanctuary and an architectural icon reborn in the very heart of Manhattan. Aman New York is set to launch in Spring 2021 and brings the serenity of Aman to the centre of the western world. With 83 rooms and suites, Aman New York will be the first of Aman’s urban Residences.

Aman New York which is 26 stories high, overlooks the hustle and bustle of New York city. The building’s windows and terraces look out over the vast sweep of parkland and survey the world’s most recognisable skyline.

The Aman Spa fills three stories with a 20 metre indoor swimming pool surrounded by fire pits and daybeds. Guests can enjoy spa treatments as well as steam rooms and an outdoor terrace with cabanas, daybeds and fireplaces. On the upper floors, there will be 22 private Aman Residences, whose owners will enjoy unlimited access to all hotel amenities including the Aman Club.

Regent Phu Quoc

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Regent Phu Quoc

Opening in April 2021, Regent™ Phu Quoc is a refuge of calm for the mind and body. Dramatic yet discreet, each guest room has been elegantly designed to create a plush, serene sanctuary. An all villas and suites resort offering options from one bedroom havens to expansive seven bedroom ultra-villas; possibilities abound for couples, families and groups alike.

Cocooned in the white sands of Long Beach, the resort offers perfect vistas onto the sunset – best viewed from your private infinity pool, rooftop bar, or a Personal Haven fashioned on the beach, wholly for you and your loved ones. To encourage a sense of repose, ease into a Vietnamese inspired wellness journey at the expansive Spa or find brief respite at the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez. 

Day to night, delight in multiple dining possibilities to suit all levels of culinary adventure, comfort and ages. Take advantage of unique, sensory experiences that last a lifetime with our Taste Studio concept, drawing inspiration from familiar and surprising sources.

A complimentary, in room, Refreshment Gallery affords an option for a quiet nightcap under the stars in privacy and personal contemplation. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), the resort is ideally situated. 

Your personal Regent Experience Agent and fleet of luxurious SUV’s await for a seamless arrival and a truly customised and unforgettable experience. regent/hotels/us/en/phu-quoc

Marking 5 Years of Paris Agreement

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Marking 5 Years of Paris Agreement

Greater Impact of Innovative Climate Financing is Urged

Despite remarkable examples of climate financing in Indonesia, more effort is needed from the international community to leverage financing from various non-traditional sources, according to panelists of a ‘Paris Agreement’ policy discussion, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the French Embassy in Jakarta.

The online discussion marked the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The event brought together climate finance experts who discussed ways to combat climate change and to intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low-carbon future.

“Identifying more non-traditional sources of climate financing will allow climate spending to be more catalytic and with much more transformative results, as countries strive to reduce emissions and keep their economies thriving at the same time,” said H.E. Olivier Chambard, French Ambassador to Indonesia

Paris Agreement obliges its 195 signatories to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change, including a commitment to keeping the rise in global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial level. It also requires all parties to bring their best efforts through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), such as on emissions – and to strengthen these efforts.

This year’s event – postponed to November 2021- was to take stock of progress so far and to determine the way forward, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic which caused global economic slowdown and recession.

UNDP Indonesia has been working closely with the Government of Indonesia on a variety of climate change issues. This year, the UNDP initiative Climate Promise was designed specifically to review the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), a central component of the Paris Agreement. Indonesia aims to reduce its emissions by 29 percent, unconditionally, by 2030.

For its part, Indonesia has tapped into non-traditional sources of financing to close funding gaps in delivering on its commitment to climate action.

“When it comes to climate financing, the world should look no further than Indonesia as the country has taken pioneering steps in raising billions of dollars to close a sizeable gap between the available public resources with climate financing and investment. UNDP is proud to have a been a partner of the Government of Indonesia to provide innovative solutions in climate financing” said Norimasa Shimomura, Resident Representative of UNDP Indonesia in his opening remarks.

UNDP’s Innovative Finance Lab has worked in partnership with the Government of Indonesia to strengthen public climate finance reform that has enabled the issuance of USD 2.75 billion sovereign green bond through Islamic financing. It was the first green sukuk (Islamic bond) in the world and has shown how innovative financing can help meet the challenges — and how both private and public investment can bolster ambitions for a, low-carbon, sustainable future.

During the webinar, speakers focused on inclusion in policy development and remarked that the Green Sukuk framework, which is currently being developed, would be in line with the framework of the SDGs. Dr. Nana Riana, Deputy Director at Directorate of Islamic Financing, Ministry of Finance noted that the government has committed to be as inclusive as possible and that Ministry would  engage in public consultations to ensure input from all.

Karma Salak Arrives in the Luscious Javanese Highlands

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Karma Salak Arrives in the Luscious Javanese Highlands

An outdoors escape sitting at the base of volcanic Mount Salak

The impressive portfolio of the award-winning Karma Group continues to expand. The worldwide company now boasts 34 incredible properties across more than 10 countries. Now the legendary founder John Spence has added two new beautiful properties to the companies portfolio.

The company can now present Karma Salford Hall in the luscious green countryside of the Cotswolds and the escape Karma Salak in the western highlands of remote Java. 

Karma Salford Hall is a stunning retreat in the Vale of Evesham. It is housed in a building both rich in history and architecture, with Salford Hall dating back to the 14th Century, and once belonging to King Henry VIII.

Karma Salak can be found 70 kilometres south of Jakarta, at the base of the Puncak Pass and the iconic Mount Salak. Karma Salak is an ambitious new development that offers an opportunity for guests to experience what all Karma properties offer, an escape in a jaw dropping property.

Karma Salak is situated in an area famed for its healthy population of tea plantations, and magnificent scenery, this luscious area has long been a popular getaway for residents of Jakarta. Guests will be welcomed to stay on 25,000m of lush rolling hills, across 21 existing suites. 

As with all Karma properties activities for guests will be plentiful. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the resorts restaurant. There is also a yoga space and sports facilities. 

Karma Group founder John Spence is delighted with Karma Group’s latest acquisitions. “In the week that Karma Group celebrated its 27th anniversary – an achievement we should all be extremely proud of – I am delighted to make the tremendously exciting news that we have closed and finalised the deals to welcome two new resorts into our international stable,” he says.

“Karma Salak is in the stunning western Javanese highlands in Indonesia, while Karma Salford Hall, in the beauty of the English Cotswolds.”

“Although on other sides of the world I was proud to be able to sign deals for both properties this week. Earlier this year we predicted that when it was possible, domestic tourism would be extremely strong, and that the difficulty and uncertainty of international travel would lead not to people staying at home, but instead embracing local destinations within their own countries,’’ says John.

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