Marriott International, Inc. has appointed Mr. Debdyuti "Dev" Dasgupta as General Manager of Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa, the beautiful new seafront retreat which is set to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking the debut of the flagship Marriott Hotels brand in Khao Lak.
BLINK Design Group has taken on a unique challenge to bring a grand dame of resorts gently into the future with a stunning, timeless renovation of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, as well creating interior design magic for the adjoining JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, a new all-suite family-oriented luxury retreat sharing the serene beachside setting on southern Thailand's Andaman coast.
Transformative project housing South East Asia's longest swimming waterway adds 127 rooms and villas, the Aqua Play Zone, new dining outlets and Khao Lak's first large-scale event space.
Pullman Khao Lak Resort has opened its doors, introducing a new era of elegant Thai hospitality, ancient heritage and intuitive design to this hot and up-and-coming beachfront destination, overlooking the Andaman Sea. Nestled on the soft sands of Bang Muang Beach, in the north of Phang Nga province, this sensitive low-rise retreat fuses the cosmopolitan vibe of Pullman Hotels & Resorts, Accor's high-end international brand, with the captivating culture of this coastal region. During the 13th Century, the nearby town of Takua Pa was the finest harbour on the west coast, as maritime trade routes fostered exchanges across the Indian Ocean. By the 1900s it had become a cultural melting pot and a haven of Sino-Portuguese art, architecture and cuisine. Pullman Khao Lak Resort reflects this rich backstory in its design concept. The experts at Tierra Design, led by Martin Palleros, modelled the resort on a traditional merchant's house, with a series of courtyards and ponds. The towering curved sculpture at the entrance has been crafted from handmade red bricks, a famous material of the local area, creating a dramatic first impression for all visitors.
Pullman Khao Lak Resort is set to open its doors on December 1 this year, as it readies to present a new vision for hospitality in Phang Nga inspired by art, culture and nature. Located on Bang Muang Beach at the northern tip of the province, Pullman Khao Lak embraces the history of Takua Pa, a town relatively undiscovered despite its status in the 13th century during Srivijaya times as the finest harbour on the west coast. Trade flooded into the town across the Indian Ocean due to shipping routes forged with the Tamil kingdoms and it prospered from the deep source of minerals and tin found inland. By the 1900s it was a booming town full of Portugese and Chinese immigrants, with the iconic architecture of this era remaining to this day. Takua Pa was a cultural melting pot, very much like Phra Nakhon was in Bangkok, and with it came a treasure trove of art, artifacts and culinary creations utilizing the healthy spice turmeric, or kammin in Thai, found in plentiful supply in the area. Behind the town is Khao Sok National Park, a majestic green cloak stretching across 739 sq-km of land, 30-minutes from the resort. It is one of the world's most ancient evergreen forests, featuring soaring limestone cliffs, colossal indigenous trees of hundreds of years old, Cheow Lan Lake and an extraordinary biodiversity of birds, reptiles and other animals offering unparalleled nature trekking and elevated routes for cycling. It is the cultural history of Takua Pa and the astounding natural beauty of Khao Sok that have intersected to inspire Pullman Khao Lak, bound together by the warm and authentic southern Thai service culture in an area where people refer to themselves as "peuan" or friend in local dialect.
Independent Thai hospitality group Manathai Hotels & Resorts' ability to tap a deeper, authentic Thai experience is embodied in Manathai Khao Lak - the latest addition to a stunning beachfront collection of inimitable boutique resorts.
Independent Thai hospitality group Manathai Hotels & Resorts has launched its unique collection of boutique properties at World Travel Market 2014 in London, targeting travellers who seek authentic experiences and deeper connections to some of Thailand's most beautiful and culturally rich destinations. Manathai Hotels & Resorts (www.manathai.com) manages the four resorts in its launch portfolio, all located in vibrant coastal destinations either along the Andaman Sea or Gulf of Thailand, with each property embodying its own style and charm, inspired by local surroundings and flavours.
Park Hotel Group ("PHG"), one of Asia Pacific's best hospitality groups, is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia with two new management contracts in Thailand and Indonesia. The Group announced today that it has been appointed to manage a beachfront resort in Khao Lak, Thailand and a hilltop resort in Bali, Indonesia.
Best Western International – the World's Largest Hotel Chain® – has announced the launch of a new luxury resort on the golden beaches of Khao Lak in southern Thailand; the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Khaolak Southsea.