Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited and Cloud Collective have joined forces to announce the launch of KAIA, a new hospitality brand originating in South East Asia. KAIA comprises a collection of luxury outdoor resorts with tented suites that are designed in dialogue with nature and the local community, encouraging social connection and rooted in conscientious luxury.
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort announces the unveiling of its newly refurbished rooms this January, following an extensive four-week renovation. Backed by a $2 million USD investment, the project reflects Anantara Bophut's unwavering commitment to delivering one of the most luxurious and unique guest experiences on the Island. The transformation includes a comprehensive room redesign, complemented by the introduction of a brand-new Kids and Teens Club and a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness facility set to launch in Q1 and Q2 2025, respectively.
Minor Hotels, a leading hospitality group, has announced the upcoming rebranding of Peace Resort Samui into NH Collection Samui, marking the arrival of NH Collection - an upscale brand synonymous with European refinement - to Thailand. From 1st January 2025, following a property upgrade, the resort will start operating as NH Collection Samui.
On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with balconies, including 32 inter-connecting pairs of rooms designed for families and small groups of friends. With the full opening of the resort in Koh Samui, Outrigger Thailand now has a total of three resorts operational in the region: at Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket.
Completely renovated property on Koh Samui's Lamai Beach in Thailand has been designed for families and couples.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator and Baansuay Group (Suratthani) PCL. announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara Hotel Surat Thani. Senior executives from the two companies officially executed the agreement at a signing ceremony held recently at Centara's flagship Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. The largest of Thailand's southern provinces, Surat Thani is a main transit point for travellers en route to some of the Kingdom's most famous islands, including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. The project comprises the complete renovation of an existing low-rise hotel, with work currently underway and an anticipated opening date of 1st July 2023, which includes the renovation of 110 rooms, all-day dining Dim Sum restaurant, casual in-style Japanese restaurant and meeting room. The completion of a second phase is expected in early 2025, which will see the construction of a new building to house additional facilities including large function room, fitness centre and swimming pool.
While foreign travellers longing for a holiday in a tropical paradise have been eagerly awaiting the relaxation of Thailand's entry regulations starting from 1 May 2022, the luxury oceanfront Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort has unveiled brand-new pool suites in time for the return of sun seeking travellers to the Kingdom's world-famous island of Koh Samui.
Scheduled to open on 1st December 2021, this elegant low-rise upper-upscale resort will cater for experience-seeking "InSAiiders" who want to be stay in style and soak up the authentic essence of their destination.
Rajeev Menon, Marriott International President for Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) and Jakob Helgen, Area Vice President for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar recently announced the appointment of Jirapha Krataithong as General Manager of W Koh Samui.
Christiane Jane Soergel's knowledge of Samui and the Bangrak beach area make her a perfect fit for the General Manager position at U Samui, Thailand. Jane has more than 10 years of experience in the Koh Samui hospitality industry, beginning her career in 2008 as a Hotel Operations Manager at Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort and Spa. In 2011, she started her role as a Sales and Marketing Manager for Villa Nalinnadda Boutique Hotel, Koh Samui, before becoming the General Manager of the Royal Beach Boutique Resort & Spa, Koh Samui in 2014.Jane continued to grow her leadership experience by becoming the General Manager of Cape Fahn Hotel, located on a private island of Koh Samui, where she focused on delivering high standards and a personalised customer experience. Her latest position before joining the U Samui team was as the Executive Director of Kaizen Hospitality Management, which she began working for in August 2019.
Outrigger will refresh the former Manathai Koh Samui before rebranding and re-opening by the year-end high season as Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort.
Rightfully considered Koh Samui's buzziest locale, Chaweng is awashin high-octane, sun-drenched beach vibes. By mid-2022, the desirable location will see the arrival of Avani Chaweng Samui Resort—Chaweng's firstmid-century motor Inn.
Santiburi Koh Samui, the high-end, experience-driven beachfront retreat on Samui's north shore, has appointed Mr. Alexandre Frenkel as its new General Manager, effective 1stAugust 2020.
Award-winning chef Nicolas Piatti is the new Executive Chef at the Conrad Koh Samui.
Patrick Both has been named general manager of Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa in Thailand. A German national, Mr Both brings 18 years of hospitality experience to the new position. Beginning his hospitality career in 1995, Mr Both has worked in a number of areas within the hotel industry including food and beverage, event sales and front office in Europe and China. Mr Both joined Anantara in 2009 in the Maldives, and was promoted to his most recent position 18 months later in Vietnam as genergal manager at Anantara Mui Ne.