Just two and a half hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Azerai Ke Ga Bay reveals a quieter Vietnam — gardens opening to the sea, soft contemporary design, and a rhythm shaped by wellness and ease. It is a retreat for travellers who value space, serenity, and the art of truly slowing down.

As General Manager of Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, Mario Mendis approaches hospitality as a long game shaped by people, purpose, and place. With a career spanning operations, advocacy, and mentorship, his leadership reflects a belief that true luxury lies not in excess, but in intention. In this conversation, he shares reflections on responsibility, wellness as a way of thinking, and the evolving role of hospitality in shaping communities as much as destinations.

Across Asia, a new kind of luxury travel is taking root beneath forest canopies. Far from crowded beaches and glittering skylines, travellers are rediscovering the quiet power of nature. In these secluded sanctuaries, luxury is no longer measured by spectacle but by stillness, wellbeing, and a deeper connection with the land.