Favorite Exhibitors in Further East Bali 2025

Once again, I feel incredibly fortunate to have been invited to attend Further East – the ultimate event in luxury travel – held in one of my favorite destinations, Bali. It was the perfect opportunity to blend business with leisure, reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and catch up on the latest trends shaping luxury travel across the APAC Region.
A short explanation about what is Further East in this link. With this you will fully understand the concept.
It takes place in Seminyak, in 4 different hotels along the beach. More information link here.
A different way of doing business.
I slept in The Legian Seminyak, love this hotel so much, and it offers stunning views and delicious food:
This year Further East started on Sunday 2nd of November for the media group. First time The Scoop was launched at the Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach and where we had the opportunity to meet in one-to-meetings, connecting with the most inspiring brands in Asia-Pacific travel, before the rest of Further East comes together. It was a day full of stories waiting to be told, genuine connections, and a little Bali magic.
We also enjoyed learning about some Balinese traditions. The activities were to showcase Balinese culture:
Further East starts always on Monday with a panel of very interesting conferences in a relaxed environment:
And followed with the fabulous party in the Potato Head Beach Club, always the best sunset in Seminyak! (this year a little cloudy).

Still fun and networking non-stop whilst enjoying this stunning scenary:
Tuesday morning the events as such Further East at Alila Seminyak started. Such a unique venue, such a unique way to hold events. Meetings by the pool:
Meetings while drinking a coconut by the sea:
And as the first day tradition marks, the media lunch in Kaum at the Potato Head Bali, going Indonesian and enjoying 100%:

Non stop one-to-one meetings, they all lasted 20 minutes and it is a great way to know new properties, new providers and fabulous proposals to write about and to inspire the jetsetters.
During the many meetings I had during Further East, I discovered some properties and unique experiences I want to share:
– The Royal Sands at Koh Rong: a fabulous all-villa resort on Koh Rong island (off the coast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia). The resort spans about 550 metres of white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. Accommodation is designed with luxury and nature in mind: villas use teak, bamboo, limestone; many with private pools and outdoor “sala” lounge areas.
Can’t wait to experience it!
– Treehouse Villas at Kao Yao: The resort is on Koh Yao Noi in Thailand, set amongst jungle canopies with views over Phang Nga Bay. It is an adults-only resort.
It offers a treetop/jungle-villa feel, some villas (especially beachfront and hilltop) may not be literally high in trees like a rustic tree-house. Check exact villa type if you want an elevated tree-platform feel.
Sustainability & nature-integration: They emphasise on preserving the jungle, wildlife habitat, local community employment and organic gardens.
Another addition to my bucket list!
– Dwarikas: this unique property in Kathmandu started out from a passion for conserving heritage rather than purely commercial hotel-business motives. The hotel is built around a collection of rescued Newari wooden carvings and traditional architectural elements. Described as a “living museum”, you are staying in a building that celebrates Kathmandu Valley’s traditional Newar craftsmanship. You will find terracotta floors, hand-woven textiles and original carved doors/windows.
The 76 rooms and suites are designed with luxury in mind. The serenity of Dwarika’s Sanctuary, the extensive wellness facilities, the nature reserve, and the majestic calming power of the Himalayas create an idyllic environment for self-discovery.
Cannot wait to try it and write about my full wellness experience.
– Ta’Aktana: a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, another fabulous property to add to my list for 2026. The resort covers about 16 hectares and it features 70 luxury accommodations in total: this comprises roughly of 25 villas and 45 suites. Among the villas there are 7 over-water villas, offering a particularly exclusive stay above the sea. All the facilities you need: several restaurants, spa, pool, kids club, dive centre, etc.
The resort draws on local culture (Flores island / Manggarai heritage) for its design, architecture and guest experience.

– Kimpton Bangkok: with spacious, modern rooms with upscale amenities. For example, even the smaller rooms are noted as “48 m²”, so huge ones! The décor mixes sleek minimalism with Thai touches. A truly urban oasis in the midst of the bustling city, surrounded by lush gardens that create a peaceful sanctuary.
In each of their 360 hotel rooms, including 97 serviced residences, you will find everything you need for a restful night’s sleep, complemented by stunning city views from our floor-to-ceiling windows.
– Pavilions Phuket: the resort is perched on a hillside (100 m up), offering spectacular views over Layan Beach and the Andaman Sea. Because it’s up on a ridge, it feels very peaceful and private – not a loud, beach-party resort.
They have a variety of suites and villas, many with private infinity pools, roomy living areas, and great design. Favorite place is the very cool rooftop bar called the “360° Bar” with sweeping sunset views.
The Pavilions brand emphasizes CSR (corporate social responsibility), with sustainability initiatives and community involvement.
I cannot wait to experience it and share with all my readers.
– Teardrop Hotels: spreaded in one of my favorite countries, Sri Lanka, they have been founded in 2008, with the opening of a 200-year old historic manor near the international airport – Wallawwa (18 bedrooms), then the journey moves into the heart of the tea plantations where our bungalows, Camellia Hills (5 bedrooms), Goatfell (4 bedrooms) and Nine Skies (5 bedrooms) are an integral part of the story of Ceylon tea and its local communities. We then head eastward to Kalkudah Beach House (5 bedroom), a retreat nestled on the unspoiled shores of Kalkudah, offering serene seclusion. Next, the proposal is to head south to Fort Bazaar (18 bedrooms) in the ancient city of UNESCO Galle. Onwards to Lunuganga (10 bedrooms) to be immersed in Geoffrey Bawa’s culture-defining architecture; and finally to Kumu Beach (10 bedrooms), where you may once again slow down to the rhythm of the ocean.
Can not wait to be back in Sri Lanka!
We also enjoyed our traditional rooftop dinner with Alila Seminyak: absolutely stunning views, delicious food and this year we enjoyed some traditional Balinese dancers:

The crazy busy week finished with the Mystic Midsummer closing party at Amici Bali. Always funny!
More about Further East in this link
Find here my favorite exhibitors in Further East 2022
Link here for my favorite exhibitors in Further East 2023
Link here for my favorite exhibitors in Further East 2024
Read my interview with Serge Dive, the founder of This is Beyond
Read here my favorite hotels in different areas in Bali
In this link you can read about my top hotels in Ubud.
Here you can see my favorite restaurants in Ubud
If you want to learn about the traditional Balinese kites, the Layangs, read my article here
Check #GraupixBali in all my social media platforms to read more comments and see more pìctures about Bali