Written By: Colin Hinshelwood/ CPA Media

The world over, International Women’s Day on March 8th is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. This year, hotels across Asia are taking the spirit of the occasion a step further, crafting unique experiences and initiatives to empower and honor the remarkable women in their workforce and guest lists. From pampering spa packages designed for female wellness to empowering workshops and fundraising galas, these hospitality leaders are using their platforms to create a wave of positive change. Let’s delve into the inspiring ways hotels in Asia are celebrating the strength and resilience of women this International Women’s Day.

Soaking It Up on Koh Samui – Spa First, Cocktails After

Banyan Tree Samui’s award-winning spa is the ideal oasis for unwinding and rejuvenating. Featuring a choice of Thai and oil massages, holistic beauty treatments, and a unique set of hydrotherapeutic baths named The Rainforest, female visitors will also be offered a free 30-minute express facial treatment any time they order a 90-minute body massage during the month of March. And, on International Women’s Day, ladies at the resort will be invited to raise a glass to themselves at any of the luxury hotel’s bars and restaurants, where a Buy One, Get One Free promotion will carry through till 5pm. Meanwhile, at Banyan Tree’s sister resort on the Andaman Sea, Banyan Tree Krabi, ladies will receive a 20 percent discount of all spa treatments on 8th March. 

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A Special Afternoon Tea in Siem Reap With Proceeds Benefitting Local Women

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has introduced an exclusive Afternoon Tea experience to mark International Women’s Month that will be served throughout March. The hotel in partnership with MANAVA, which supports local artisans by providing education and empowerment training to women in Siem Reap, will serve the special Afternoon Tea set on local rattan products made by MANAVA. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the women of Krobay Riel Village. The Afternoon Tea experience can be enjoyed daily in the wonderfully languid atmosphere of The Conservatory, overlooking the hotel swimming pool and garden, in a timelessly elegant setting.

Vietnam’s Top Wellness-Inspired Hotel Group Celebrates International Women’s Day

From unique, hand-crafted “lady cocktails” to special dining experiences, spa treatments and more, Fusion Hotel Group is rolling out the red carpet to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. Fusion Original Saigon Centre’s Miss Thu Restaurant is offering a delectable 4-course dining experience featuring Angus beef tenderloin, prawn wonton soup and more, priced at VND 880,000++ (with soft drinks) or VND 1,200,000+ (with signature cocktails). Across town in Ho Chi Minh City, Fusion Suites Saigon is offering a 15% discount for female guests on all treatments at Maia Spa, while also sending ladies home with a special present. Meanwhile, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh has created an exclusive menu of hand-crafted “lady cocktails” to mark the occasion. Fusion Suites Vung Tau will open a special 20th floor cinema under the stars, along with an outdoor spa with exclusive offers and a variety of stalls offering beauty and healthcare products. And Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion has rolled out a stay package including a Deluxe room, breakfast anytime/anywhere, a dinner set menu, Japanese onsen bath, spa treatment, zipline and highwire adventure, and more, priced at VND 1,755,000 per guest per night. For more details please visit fusionhotelgroup.com.

Sensory Soirée in Bali highlights Inspiring Indonesian Women

Inspired by International Women’s Day, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana is hosting ‘Bird Lounge Beats & Oriental Treats’ on March 16th. Part of their Sensory Soirée initiative, the special event is a collaboration between craft cocktail bar Moonsipper Club, Tanah Gajah, and artisan noodle shop Kedai Hou Ah, all of which are run by women. Tanah Gajah’s general manager Deasy Swandarini was born and raised on the island. Sherrine Budiman is behind the cocktail bar (and several other successful ventures in Indonesia) and lifelong friends Nydia Orlatta and Regina Nalasetya are the founders of the noodle restaurant. The sunset event will run from 5-8pm and includes oriental-inspired cocktails, noodle dishes, and culinary items from The Tempayan, along with a live jazz performance. The Bird Lounge, a creative gathering space near The Tempayan, will be transformed for the evening and picnic-style seating will allow guests to spread out and enjoy the surrounding green space. For more event information follow https://www.instagram.com/tanahgajahubud/ or visit https://tanahgajahubud.com/en

Dining and Spa The Order of the Day for Women in Mui Ne

The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort which debuted in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne in January 2023, is marking International Women’s Day with discounts for women on all dining and spa experiences on March 8. Women will receive a 15% discount on food and beverages at the Indochine Restaurant, Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, and the new Saigon Bar. The Anam Spa will also offer a 15% discount for women on all spa treatments, including body massages, reflexology, hot stone therapy, facials, body scrubs, milk baths, manicures, pedicures, and more. The spa’s therapists will pamper women with non-clinical treatments that follow a ‘high-touch, low-tech’ approach, infusing ancient techniques from the East with Western healing practices. For more information, visit theanam.com/mui-ne, call +84 252 628 4868 or email [email protected]

Renowned Vietnam Golf Club Tees Up Special Celebrations For Ladies

Celebrate International Women’s Day in style at Laguna Golf Lang Co—the golf element of the expansive integrated project Laguna Lang Co — where they’re rolling out the red carpet for the ladies with a range of fantastic offers and promotions. On March 7th, guests can enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a romantic cinema evening on the golf course, complete with complimentary popcorn for in-house guests at Laguna Parkside Residences. On March 7th and 8th, it’s Ladies Day on the golf course. Ladies can partake of a credit voucher of VND200,000, a refreshing glass of fresh fruit smoothie at the Golf Café, and a generous 15% discount on purchases at the Proshop and room rates at Laguna Parkside Residences. As a bonus, ladies can rent a club set for free (subject to availability) ensuring an unforgettable golfing experience. Pampering is the order of the day over at Laguna Lang Co’s award-winning resorts, Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co. Banyan Tree Lang Co will host free beauty workshops at its Yoga Pavilion where guests will have the opportunity to learn how to make body scrubs and body wraps. The spas at the two resorts will also have special offers on treatments for ladies. For more information visit https://www.lagunalangco.com/golf/.

Combo of Lavender-Themed Dresses and Sparkling Wine in Bangkok

Women are being encouraged to don lavender-themed dresses to celebrate International Women’s Day at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s awe-inspiring rooftop tapas bar. LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar will offer a glass of sparkling wine from 4pm until midnight for women who wear lavender-colored dresses on March 8. By night, LUZ Tapas Bar occupies the two upper-most floors of Thailand’s first INNSIDE hotel, the 33^rd and 34^th floors, affording spectacular views of Bangkok. The 34^th floor features a pool bar, transparent infinity pool, and rooftop terrace dotted with outdoor lounges, sunbeds and a compelling contemporary interpretation of Bangkok’s Brahman structure The Giant Swing. In a spectacle unlike any other in Bangkok, tapas bar guests on the 33^rd floor peer into the bottom of the infinity pool. For more information or to make a booking, visit melia.com, email [email protected] or call +66 2 340 5499.

Cocktails and Desserts For the Ladies at Cam Ranh Resort 

A variety of restaurants and bars at the bold and spacious resort Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula will treat the ladies on International Women’s Day on March 8 with various promotions. Alma Lounge will offer a complimentary ‘Hibiscus Floral’ beverage for women during breakfast from 7-11am. Beachfront restaurant Atlantis will take 30% off the price of salads and desserts for female guests. Italian trattoria La Casa will serve complimentary Alaska Flambee dessert for women if the total bill is above VND 2,000,000. The first cocktail for women is on the house at the American Bar & Lounge from 7-10pm. For more information, visit alma-resort.com, call +84 258 399 1666 or email [email protected]

Sky-High Rooftop Bar in Chiang Mai Celebrates Women

All female guests will receive complimentary access to Chiang Mai’s highest rooftop bar, Meliá Chiang Mai’s Mai The Sky Bar, to mark International Women’s Day. The ladies will also be treated to a special complimentary drink if they capture themselves at the 360-degree rooftop bar and share it on their social media channels, tagging the location with the hashtags #InternationalWomensDay2024 #MaiSkyBar #MeliaChiangMai Perched on Meliá Chiang Mai’s 22nd floor, the bar affords incredible views of the Ping River to the city’s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west. A glass bridge connects to two highest sections of the bar. For more information, email [email protected], call +66 52 090 600 or visit https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai/index.htm