Poomiphat Navanukroh, Cape & Kantary Hotels Group Director, Travel Industry, has announced the appointment of Timo Kuenzli as General Manager of Cape Fahn Hotel, Koh Samui with immediate effect.
Conrad Koh Samui has appointed Ruben Dario Gabino as General Manager. Mr. Gabino, 42, moves to Thailand from South Korea where he has been working as Hotel Manager of the 434-room Conrad Seoul, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, since July 2015.
SALA Hospitality Group is helping to secure a sustainable future for the idyllic island of Koh Samui, with a series of environmentally and socially responsible initiatives at its stunning seafront property, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort. This pioneering resort was recently certified as a "Green Hotel" by Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment. This followed the introduction of wide-ranging initiatives that have helped to reduce waste, energy and water - critical factors in a delicate island ecosystem like Koh Samui.
Louis T Collection has appointed Chaivaree Chitrakorn as general manager of Mantra Samui Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand.
The emergence of Koh Samui as an alternative playground for well-heeled beach vacationers has led to the recent blossoming of five star and luxury resorts. New wealth has shifted east towards China and so does a surge of outbound getaway travellers. An upmarket position of Bangkok Airways and its control over the charming resort-like Samui International Airport present a good contrast to mass market orientation of Asian beach destinations like Phuket and Bali, and match well with a boutique concept and design of sprawling high-end resorts on the tropical paradise island. This latest report by Horwath HTL Thailand provides great insight into trends and outlook of Koh Samuis top-tier hotel market.
Centara Hotels & Resorts has appointed Vatmongkol Rasisawas to helm Cosi Samui Chaweng Beach hotel, which opened its doors as the brand's first last December.
Chef Stefano has developed a career of 25 years in gastronomy, having worked in 4 and 5-star hotels in Canada to a Relais & Châteaux property in Bermuda, and city hotels in Egypt and Indonesia as well as several beach resorts in Africa and Asia.Chef Stefano is a big fan of Thai cuisine. "I love the fact it"s full of flavors and fresh seasonal produce, such as some of my favorites: red and green curry, lemongrass, kaffir lime, the crispy fresh Som Tam with green papaya or green mango and soft-shell crab, as well as fresh seafood," he said
Vinusda started her journey with Accor for the Novotel Siam Square pre-opening in 1989. She worked in various departments throughout Rooms Division before joining the pre-opening team with ITT Sheraton, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok in 1996. She grew her career in as an Executive House Keeper and Director of Rooms. After 13 years at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Vinusda was promoted to Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Tower in 2010.
Sheltered by a cove of golden sand and fringed by coconut palms, a new upscale resort paradise is being developed on the southeast coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Scheduled to open in September 2018, the Avani Sunset Coast Samui Resort & Villas will feature a collection of 58 rooms with private balconies and sea facing villas with plunge pools. The One Bedroom Pool Villas and One or Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villas will offer a stylish lounge and outdoor patio, pool and sundeck. All rooms will feature a full range of modern comforts, including free WiFi, modern furnishings, large LCD TVs and stylish, bathrooms with a rain shower. Resort facilities will include a spa, two swimming pools, a gym and The Pantry, where guests will be able to grab a quick bite or picnic essentials. The beachside bar and restaurant, specialising in freshly caught fish dishes, promises to be a great spot for long leisurely lunches, whilst the resort"s Watersports Centre will offer a comprehensive range of activities for all ages. Set within Pang Kha Bay overlooking the sea and Five Islands, the resort is a 40-minute drive from Samui International Airport, which is well connected with numerous daily flights from Bangkok and other Thai cities, along with direct flights from around Asia.
Marking its first presence on the Eastern coast of Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the newest addition to its collection of renowned global properties with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Located on the tropical island paradise of Koh Samui on the Gulf of Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui seamlessly combines the brand's legendary service with the traditional spirit of Thai hospitality and colorful Samui island life culture to create a unique melting pot of indelible new memories.
InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam, in Koh Samui, Thailand is delighted to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Whiteside as Director of Sales & Marketing. Jocelyn will be joining the team on 10 April 2017.
Lyle moves from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island where he was previously the General Manager for the property located in the Indian Ocean and will now be responsible for overseeing of management and operations at Conrad Koh Samui. With a career spanning more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, Lyle brings with him a wealth of experience to Conrad Koh Samui. Lyle joined Hilton in 2014 as general manager for Conrad Maldives Rangali Island following an impressive career in hotel and regional level management. He has worked for many world-renowned hospitality brands assuming numerous positions including the Vice President of Operations in Asia Pacific with Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific.
Mr Thouvard is French national who firstly joined Centara Hotels and Resorts team in 2009 as General Manager for the opening of Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. In just a few short years, his expertise in hospitality management, coupled with his contribution and excellent performance earned him the promotion as the Area General Manager for Phuket in 2012, with additional responsibilities to oversee both Centara Villas Phuket and Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong.Mr Thouvard has continuously used his in-depth knowledge and a broad vision to grow the Centara reputation to the worldwide market. Most recently, Mr Thouvard held the position of General Manager at the former Centara Grand West Sands Resort and Villas Phuket.
Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Marc Landgraf as the general manager of the Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort in Thailand.
Michael Shin has just been appointed General Manager of the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort. Mr. Shin previously held the post of Project Director, Luxury & Lifestyle at IHG's headquarters in Singapore. He was part of InterContinental's True Luxury team, which is responsible for introducing new high-end services and standards of customer care bearing the InterContinental stamp.
Furama Hotels International (FHI), one of the top five Singapore-based hotel groups, is pleased to announce the successful rebranding of Farmer's Boutique Resort, Koh Samui, as FuramaXclusive Farmers Boutique, Koh Samui, Thailand. This will be the fifth 'FuramaXclusive' hotel in Thailand, but the first in Koh Samui. The opening of FuramaXclusive Farmers Boutique marks the further extension of the brand's footprint in South East Asia.
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui and Sheraton Samui Resort are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Grimmer as Hotel Manager for both properties. Originally from New Zealand, Mr. Grimmer has been working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts since 2001 and served as Director of Food & Beverages at Le Meridien Xiamen prior to joining the te am.
Koh Samui has witnessed a complete transformation, from an island traversed by jungle tracks to an upscale tourism destination. In recent year, Koh Samui has rapidly developed into a deluxe resort destination with increased air and sea connections.
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Ingo Domaschke as general manager of the soon to re-open Amari Koh Samui.
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui and Sheraton Samui Resort are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Franz J. Estermann as Executive Chef for both properties. Chef Estermann, who is a Swiss national, brings a wealth of experience having worked for more than 30 years in international hotel management. An experienced professional in the culinary field, Chef Estermann has worked in first-class hotels in Switzerland, Sweden, Middle East, Macao, Hong Kong, China and Thailand.