Sokha Hotels & Resorts is hosting the Grand Opening of its latest venture in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s largest luxury resort. On October 2, Sokha Siem Resort & Convention Center and Sokha Palace Siem Reap Hotel has officially opened its doors to invited dignitaries and distinguished guests, both national and regional.
Nestled serenely alongside the Siem Reap River in a verdant enclave is one of Siem Reap"s newest boutique hotels, the Jaya House River Park. Opened in December 2016, this petite lush haven is located about 20 minutes away from Siem Reap International Airport and a six-minute tuk tuk journey from town in the direction of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Angkor site. With the Ecole Francasi Extreme Orient, the Enkosa Pagoda and the Angkor Conservation Authority in the neighbourhood, Jaya House River Park is shrouded in a definitive sense of heritage and culture. "Jaya" is a shortened version of Jayavarman, the 9th century king who unified the Khmer states into one empire. Designed by V-Design Asia based in Siem Reap, the Jaya House River Park is a modern, luxurious resort integrating Khmer culture and Western design. Its slightly off the beaten track location ensures a tranquil retreat away from the bustling town yet still readily accessible with the complimentary use of the hotel"s fleet of tuk tuks or two-wheeled carriages pulled by a motorbike from 4.30 am to 10 pm.
Siem Reap Province, 01 March 2017– Sokha Hotels & Resorts, Cambodia's leading hospitality company, today announced that the final hotel building Bayon block with 328 rooms with a restaurant and a lobby lounge within Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center complex has been completed and ready for grand opening in Q4 2017.
SOKHA, the most dynamic and only Cambodian hotel group, proudly announced today the opening of the second Takezono Teppanyaki Restaurant within the complex of Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center.
Preparations are under way for Cambodian-based Grand Lion Group to open the very first Marriott International branded hotel in Cambodia, a 233-room Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort in April 2017.
SOKHA, the most dynamic and only Cambodian hotel group, proudly announced today the opening of the third of its five remarkable buildings – Banteay Srei Building within the complex of Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center.
SOKHA, the most dynamic and only Cambodian hotel group, proudly announce today the launch of their "Sokha Culinary Graduates Program" start from its two portfolio hotels in Siem Reap before continue to the next property within their group across Cambodia.
Sokha Hotels & Resorts today announces it will operate the new 8,950sqm Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap with state-of-the-art audiovisual & telecommunications technology. Previously, major conferences have predominately been held in Phnom Penh. Todays announcement lets the industry know that Siem Reap is now a real option to cater for International convent ions. The Sokha Convention Center is ideally situated adjacent to the new 5 Star, 770 rooms Sokha Siem Reap Resort is due to open in September 2016. Director of Sales, Leena Rajagopal from Malaysia said Sokha Convention Center now opens Siem Reap to global M.I.C.E opportunities. The demand from ASEAN member counties are can now be supported by a Halal Kitchen facility at the Convention Center. This new facility is what the market has been asking for. Siem Reap has the real potential to become the New MICE destination in Asia.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Cambodia-based property developer Vattanac Properties to manage Rosewood Siem Reap, scheduled to open in 2019. It will be the second Rosewood property in Cambodia, following Rosewood Phnom Penh opening in 2016, also owned by Vattanac Properties, and marks Rosewood's ninth hotel management agreement in Asia. The property will be situated in the heart of Siem Reap, within six kilometers of the fabled Angkor Wat temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage site, with the Royal Gardens, National Museum, Floating Village, Phsar Chas market and other cultural attractions close by. Modern Khmer architecture and abundant indigenous materials will be featured in 135 guestrooms at a minimum size of 645 square feet, all with balconies, and 15 standalone villas. All villas will feature individual pools and landscaped terraces and the largest three-bedroom villas will feature 3,014 square foot interiors. Also showcased will be a free-standing Manor Club villa, a tranquil private space with reception and lounge offered exclusively to villa guests. Rosewood Siem Reap will offer five restaurants and bars with outdoor terraces, including a bistro, a poolside bar and restaurant, a destination bar, a library lounge and a specialty restaurant. There will be a 7,534 square foot residential-style Pavilion meeting and event space as well as outdoor function areas. Facilities and recreation will include Rosewood's signature Sense spa, a fitness center, outdoor lap pool, children's pool and play area."We are delighted to anticipate our second property in Cambodia, providing the Rosewood customer a link between the charm of the capital and the culturally rich destination of Siem Reap," says Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. "We're very grateful for the confidence of Vattanac properties to manage two such significant new properties in the country." "We could think of no more fitting brand than Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage this exquisite resort in Siem Reap – its A Sense of Place guiding concept ensures a sensitive and beautiful reflection of this unique destination," says Sam Ang Vattanac, executive director of Vattanac Properties. "Our collaboration will certainly elevate the concept of ultra-luxury in the Kingdom of Cambodia."Rosewood Siem Reap will join sister property Rosewood Phnom Penh, opening in 2016. The landmark 175 room Rosewood Phnom Penh will occupy the top 14 floors of the 39-storey Vattanac Capital Tower One, the tallest building in the capital, situated in the heart of the Central Business District.
The First World Conference on Tourism and Culture will bring together, for the first time, Ministers of Tourism and Ministers of Culture from around the world, experts and stakeholders from both sectors to explore new models of partnership between tourism and culture (Siem Reap, Cambodia, 4-6 February 2015).
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Park Hyatt Siem Reap, the fourteenth Hyatt property in the Southeast Asia region and the first Hyatt hotel in Cambodia. Formerly known as Hotel De La Paix, one of Cambodia’s top-rated hotels, the property is reopening under the Park Hyatt brand following a 14-month top-to-bottom renovation by award-winning interior designer Bill Bensley.
Janet started her career in 1999 at Chung Pak Travel, one of the largest Asian travel agencies before it merged with the Orient Express Travel Group in late 2005. From here, Janet then worked for Accor Reservations Service and Japan Travel Bureau. She moved to Sydney to join Small Luxury Hotels of the World as Events & Relationship Executive before moving up the ranks to Development Executive. From here, Janet was appointed Manager of Brand Development for the Preferred Hotel Group for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Janet moved to Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap, Cambodia in 2010 as Sales & Marketing Manager, before her recent arrival at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
Mr. Sack, originally from Vienna, is an internationally experienced manager with over 22 years working in five star hotels and resorts. Before joining the Raffles team in Siem Reap, he was Resident Manager at Shangri-La Tokyo. Here his role involved creating and implementing a business recovery plan, following the earthquakes and the tsunami crisis. Prior to Tokyo, he held prominent positions at the Shangri-La Sydney, Australia; Banyan Tree – Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives; Hilton Trafalgar Hotel, London and the Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel, London.