Lunar New Year at The Peninsula London

Lunar New Year at The Peninsula London

This Lunar New Year, The Peninsula London invites guests to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with an elegant fusion of time-honoured customs, immersive experiences, and contemporary artistry. From Tuesday 3rd February to Saturday 3rd March, the hotel will present a curated calendar of celebrations inspired by The Peninsula’s rich Asian heritage, ranging from exquisite culinary offerings and dim sum masterclasses to a striking new art installation by Chinese textile artist Lin Fanglu, lent by The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme.

Discover a Culinary Journey “Beyond the Wok” at Michelin-Recommended Jiang-Nan Chun

Discover a Culinary Journey “Beyond the Wok” at Michelin-Recommended Jiang-Nan Chun

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes guests to embark on a gastronomic discovery that goes Beyond The Wok with a limited-time experience hosted at Michelin-recommended Cantonese restaurant Jiang Nan Chun. The culinary journey features a specially curated seasonal menu available through May 15, 2026, alongside a one-night-only Michelin Masters: Symphony of Eight Hands guest chef promotion on April 10, 2026, showcasing the artistry of highly acclaimed chefs from the region.

Gallop into the Year of the Horse at Yun House, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Gallop into the Year of the Horse at Yun House, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

With the majestic Horse taking over the zodiac, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Chinese New Year with a burst of vibrant celebrations from January 15 to March 3, 2026. Yun House anchors the festive celebrations with a refined Cantonese Chinese New Year dining experience, thoughtfully crafted to honour tradition and delight the senses. In addition, guests can also enjoy festive menus at Curate and The Lounge.

Thomas Krooswijk Appointed as New General Manager of Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul

Thomas Krooswijk Appointed as New General Manager of Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul

Bringing decades of global luxury hospitality experience and a visionary leadership style, Thomas Krooswijk has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. Born in France and raised across Africa and the Middle East, Thomas is celebrated for his people-first philosophy, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering commitment to excellence. He began his Four Seasons journey in 2001 at The Pierre, New York (formerly a Four Seasons hotel), where his early experience in food and beverage shaped his understanding of hospitality, attention to detail, authentic guest connections, and the art of creating unforgettable experiences

I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland

I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland

On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery – and even more so by the warmth of the people As a long-distance runner, I had always wanted to use running as a means of travel, a way to traverse a landscape. I’d heard of people running across Africa, or the length of New Zealand, and the idea of embarking on an epic journey propelled only by my own two legs was compelling. I had just turned 50, and some might have said I was having a mid-life crisis, but I preferred to envisage it as a sort of pilgrimage – a journey in search of meaning and connection. And the obvious place to traverse, for me, was the land of my ancestors: Ireland. Most summers as a child, my Irish parents would take us “home” to Ireland, to visit relatives, sitting on sofas in small cottages, a plate of soda bread on the table, a pot of tea under a knitted cosy. Having been there many times, I thought I knew Ireland, but, really, I knew only a tiny fragment. Continue reading...