We are only guardians of this earth for future generations and therefore, it is important to World of Glamping to share good practice when it comes to sustainability so we can all benefit. We have collected together resources from some of the most successful, influential and of course sustainable practitioners in the industry. We hope … Continued
Siem Reap, of Angkor fame, has a very special place in our hearts. It is arguably the place where over a decade ago, the idea of OutThere was first conceived (although Praslin in the Seychelles may beg to differ). So our return to the city as the inaugural guests of Bill Bensley’s first fully-managed luxury … Continued
Designer: Bill Bensley. Company: BENSLEY, Bangkok and Bali. Specialising in the creation of hotels, resorts, private residences and palaces, in Asia and beyond. Current projects include a train filled resort in Thailand’s mountains, an opera inspired hotel in Hanoi and a new Sukhothai Hotel by the riverside in Bangkok. Recent work includes the Hotel de … Continued
Who is Bill Bensley you may ask? The Bangkok-based architect famous for his design work on one-of-a-kind luxury hotels is just as unique as his work. He has masterminded over 200 properties in 30-plus countries, designed jewellery to save wildlife and puts conservation in high regard.
Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild won for its Architectural Design and Hotel de la Coupole – Mgallery won in the category of Interior Design.
Though travel has been minimized, things have been far from sleepy on the creative front for some of the region’s newer luxury hotels. Keeping wanderlust levels high throughout the pandemic period, a fresh wave of collaborations sees a flourish of covetous trinkets, wondrous wearables and more.
Already a hidden oasis nestled deep within Cambodia’s South Cardamom National Park, Bensley Collection–Shinta Mani Wild earlier this year launched an all-natural spa perched high up in the trees. Khmer Tonics Spa features two treatment rooms amid dramatic natural boulders and a waterfall pool. Offerings include facials, scrubs, traditional Khmer massages and more using chemical-free … Continued
Michelin stars, quirky Bill Bensley design and mischievous macaques up the intrigue at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.
Amongst lockdowned hotel designers. Bill Bensley managed to use his time designing an extraordinary limited edition jewellery range with Australian jeweller and gemologist, Kate McCoy. The “Nature’s Treasury” collection will help raise funds for the Wildlife Alliance, which protects the forest from illegal logging and poaching at Bensley’s Shinta Mani Wild property in Cambodia.
Bill Bensley has won the title of Design Excellence Awards 2020, Interior Designer of the Year 2020 – Designers’ Choice as voted by approximately 1,200 interior designers in our industry across the Asia Pacific region.
Deep in the South Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia you can jump on the back of a motorbike with an armed ranger and help protect the rainforest and local wildlife. The initiative is a partnership between luxury tented camp experience Shinta Mani Wild and not-for-profit conservation organisation Wildlife Alliance. The camp was built with the sole … Continued
Arriving at Shinta Mani Wild via a 400-metre zip line over the rushing Tmor Rung River is just the beginning. This luxury glamping site combines world-class design by Bill Bensley, impressive hospitality and excellent conservation chops to create a luxurious private sanctuary situated at the confluence of three Cambodian national parks: Kirirom, Boko and Cardamom.
Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection featured on POLO Lifestyle The London Magazine AutumnWinter 2020 issue.
Resort architect and environmentalist Bill Bensley has teamed up with jewellery designer Kate McCoy to create Nature’s Treasury, a collection to support conservation in Cambodia. Gayatri Bhaumik caught up with them for a (socially-distanced) chat.
Today’s guest is internationally-acclaimed architect Bill Bensley. It’s very likely that at some point on your travels you’ve come across a hotel that was dreamt up by the innovative Bangkok-based hotel designer. Bill Bensley’s work spans over 200 resorts and hotels in more than 30 countries, and he is famous for his eclectic, extravagant and … Continued
Because of COVID-19, Shinta Mani Wild has been closed for months and the forest is at risk. “I have committed to this for life, and if that means paying salaries out of my own pocket then I will try my best, but that just keeps our head above water, when we are facing a deluge … Continued
Sustainability is an increasingly common value in tourism, but many operators are now looking at regeneration as a post-pandemic model, with experiences that help restore their location.
We’ve all seen the articles about how sea turtles are thriving in Thailand and animals like deer and goats have reappeared in cities as people stayed home due to the coronavirus-related lockdowns and travel restrictions. Studies show that air pollution was significantly reduced during the lockdowns that affected much of the world. Carbon emissions are projected to be 7% … Continued
BENSLEY’s Bangkok home is lovingly named Baan Botanica in tribute to the more than 15,000 species of plants growing in the gardens. There he and his husband, designer and horticulturist Jirachai Rengthong retreat from the bustle of the busy studio with their six Jack Russells, amidst exotic objects and mementoes from travels all around the … Continued
