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.

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.

Jou Jou Brasserie at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach announces the arrival of Friday Barbecue Nights, a new weekly ritual that ignites the charm of open-flame dining and unites it with the Jumeirah’s cool coastal breeze. Launched this winter, the soirée celebrates the simple pleasure of gathering over good food, with great company and captivating music that sets the tone for an unhurried and relaxing evening.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces the launch of the Colonial Dining Experience, a seven-course chef’s table journey inspired by the cultural convergence that once defined the historic 1921 House. Originally built as the British Consulate more than a century ago, the 1921 House has long stood as a quiet testament to Chiang Mai’s role as a meeting point between Lanna tradition and British refinement. Today, its teak-lined halls and river-facing verandahs provide the setting for an immersive dining experience that brings this shared heritage to life through storytelling, flavour, and contemporary culinary craftsmanship.

Alila Villas Uluwatu invites guests to an extraordinary three-day culinary residency at CIRE with Michelin-starred Chef Stéphane Carrade, a celebrated gastronomic figure from Gascony, region of France's South West, revered for its deep culinary heritage. From 15 to 17 January 2026, CIRE becomes the stage for a rare dining series shaped by a chef whose craft is rooted in terroir, memory, and the quiet poetry of the ingredients he chooses to honour.

Travellers to Barbados seeking more than just sea, sun and sand can now experience genuine Bajan life through the relaunch of the “Dine with a Bajan” community tourism programme. Presented by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), this unique initiative invites visitors to savour authentic Barbadian cuisine while enjoying the warmth and hospitality of local families in their own homes.