In Australia, says wine master, flavor trumps style

Whenever a world famous wine critic is in town, wine lovers and gourmets watch and listen closely to see which wines the guru chooses to present and what foods deserve to be enjoyed along with these exceptional vintages.

St. Regis Tianjin exemplifies luxury city retreat

The St. Regis Tianjin hosted a gala dinner on Oct 26 to celebrate its fifth anniversary, with the theme of "living our legacy in style".

Marriott charity gala raises $100k for schools

With its recent donation of 709,000 yuan (about $104,600) made in late October, Marriott International hopes to aid others in seeking a better future and to promote "positive energy" that inspires good virtues across society, said one of its managers.

Corporate bucks back pro 'olive ball'

China will get its first professional rugby union competition as part of a $100 million investment in the currently low-profile sport by e-commerce giant Alibaba, the firm and World Rugby said on Wednesday.

Price of fame lifts Canadiens

Carey Price's teammates are no longer amazed when the man widely acclaimed as hockey's greatest goalie makes an impossible save look easy.

Sexual abuse lawsuit names renowned US coaching duo

The latest lawsuit accusing a former USA Gymnastics doctor of sexually abusing a longtime member of the women's national team is the first to name renowned husband-and-wife coaches Bela and Martha Karolyi, alleging they turned a blind eye to molestations.

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Banyan Tree has eyes on China

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is expected to expand its China portfolio to 40 properties in 2020, the company's senior vice-president, Claire Chiang, said during a recent roadshow in Beijing.

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CELEBRATIONS

Levitate in central tokyo

The first sights and experiences in a city are always the most lasting. I arrived in Tokyo on a drizzly day in September and as a first-time visitor, I found the city clean, calm and orderly.

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APPOINTMENTS

Alila Anji provides bamboo retreat from bustle of daily life

Deep bamboo forests, zigzagging paths and lakes around the mountains in Anji, a county in Zhejiang province, make travelers feel like they are on an adventure in a centuries-old hidden village, or as if they are living with a primitive tribe.