Hotel JAL City Bangkok, the 16th property to operate under the Hotel JAL City brand, one of the most renowned hotel brands in Japan, is pleased to announce that the opening of the hotel, which had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now take place on July 3rd, 2023.
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 88 of the island’s top hotels and resorts, is delighted to announce the latest recipient of its scholarship for talented Thai hospitality executives, as part of its long-term strategy to elevate hotel leadership in Phuket.Under a collaboration between Phuket Hotels Association and Cornell University, one highly promising team member from a hotel or resort in Phuket is offered a scholarship to Cornell’s annual General Managers Program (GMP). This year’s scholarship has been generously donated and fully funded by Mr. William Heinecke, Founder & Chairman of Minor International PCL.The latest GMP Cornell Scholarship was awarded to Ms. Pathama Kanteetaw, Executive Assistant Manager at Paresa Resort. Khun Kaew, as she is better known, worked for Marriott and Hilton before joining Paresa in 2016. She has impressed with her passion, business acumen, leadership skills and ability to create outstanding guest experiences.Now, Khun Kaew will travel to Cornell University, the prestigious Ivy League institution in New York state, USA, where she will undertake the five-day GMP from 18-23 June 2023. This immersive program is designed to help senior hospitality professionals, including heads of department, take the next step in their careers and become general managers. Phuket Hotels Association will cover the cost of Khun Kaew’s flights, accommodation and visas.
Equipped with 10 years of hospitality experience in Spain, India, France, and the Maldives at some of the globe's leading restaurants and hotels, Laia Ferrer has moved to Bangkok to become the Spanish chef de cuisine at Thailand's first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel.
The city's most symbolic five-star luxury hotel returns as the centrepiece of Thailand's hospitality and reopens its doors to provide guests with unparalleled luxury experiences and elegant designs inspired by Thailand's rich culture.
Suthiroj Sathitpornkitti (Chris) joins La Vie as Director of Growth and Business Development, bringing more than 12 years experience working in business development for a number of international hotel companies. His key focus will be strategically expanding La Vie Hotels & Resorts portfolio across the South & South East Asia regions.
The 8-storey Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Ten Ekamai Residences with 91-rooms is well equipped to provide guests with tranquil surroundings and modern comfort. Nestled in the residential area of Soi Ekamai 10, foodies will rejoice as it is situated nearby to a cluster of famed restaurants. In addition, the hotel is just within walking proximity to Ekamai BTS station and, similarly to Wyndham Bangkok Sukhumvit 11, a 45-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Guests will also have full access to its best-in-class recreational facilities such as its fitness centre, outdoor lap pool and take a leisurely stroll at the rooftop garden.
The 183-key Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 is strategically located in central Bangkok along Sukhumvit 11. The 18-storey tall hotel is also located next to Nana BTS station. It is additionally just a stone's throw away from the district's popular nightlight destinations and shopping havens like Terminal 21 (Asok) Shopping Centre.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and leading provider of management services with over 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific, inked 2 license agreements with investment firm Fulcrum Ventures Asia for the 183-room Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 and 91-room Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Ten Ekamai Residences.
Frederic stepped into his first leadership role shortly after graduating from Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) as pre-opening Assistant Manager at the signature steakhouse at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. He would remain on the Hyatt Hotels' leadership roster until 2016, relocating to Japan in 2012 to manage The Oak Door steakhouse at Grand Hyatt Tokyo, then returning to Grand Hyatt Hong Kong in 2014 as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage.
Jose Sanles takes up his first general manager posting after serving over a year as hotel manager at Anantara Siam where he oversaw operations of the iconic 354-key grand dame with its eight restaurants, two bars, and numerous event venues. Jose has called Bangkok home since 2016, the year he started as Director of Food & Beverage at Shangri-La Bangkok, where he was eventually promoted to the role of EAM in charge of Food & Beverage.
YOTEL - the non-stop, global hospitality brand known for challenging the status quo - has announced its debut in Thailand with the signing of YOTEL Bangkok.
Mr. Chaiphun started his career with Centara Hotels & Resorts in 1984 at Hyatt Central Plaza Hotel or Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok and in 1992 he was appointed as General Manager at Central Wong Amat Pattaya which was the former resort on the land of today's Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. He thereafter transferred to be General Manager at Central Sukhontha Hat Yai or Centara Hotel Hat Yai as it is today and he was appointed as General Manager in various locations since 1998 until the present time with appointments with Central Hotel Myanmar, Centara Villas Samui, Centara Hotel Hat Yai, Corporate Office, Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani and Centra by Centara Maris Resort Jomtien and worked as Area General Manager overseeing four resorts in the Eastern Seaboard region of Thailand, including Centra by Centara Maris Resort Jomtien, Centara Q Resort Rayong, Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat and Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort before taking the position of General Manager at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.
Dusit will mark the official expansion of its distinctive lifestyle brand, ASAI Hotels, by opening ASAI Bangkok Sathorn on Sathorn Soi 12 near Bangkok's central business district, just a five-minute walk from Saint Louis BTS (Skytrain) Station.
Hot on the heels of opening its first hotel in Europe, in Greece, and returning to Nairobi, Kenya, in March, with the opening of Dusit Suites Athens and Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, respectively, Dusit is now gearing up to welcome its first dusitD2 branded hotel in Bangkok - dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok - which will soft open on 12 May 2023.
Thailand based ONYX Hospitality Group, has signed a business alliance agreement with Walton Asset Management Co., Ltd., to manage Shama Luxe Sukhumvit Bangkok, a luxury serviced apartment in the heart of Bangkok. The signing marks an important milestone for ONYX Hospitality Group as it expands its Shama brand and launches the Shama Luxe brand into the luxury serviced apartment market.
Jaykrishnan Sudhakaran has been appointed as the General Manager of Mövenpick Bangkok, an Accor Group property. With over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Sudhakaran brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role.
Globally celebrated residential and hospitality design brand YOO have signed an agreement with leading Thai developer - World Corporation, to bring both their hospitality brands, the luxury By YOO Residences and upper upscale YOO2 Hotel, to Phuket, Thailand, in partnership with hotel management company, La Vie Hotels & Resorts, who will operate both hotels.The Forest by YOO will be a design-led lifestyle hotel and residences located amongst tropical forest at the southern end of Patong Beach. Set to open in 2026, designed by London based YOO Design Studio, the development will be a showcase of YOO Studios award-winning design and will be designed to limit impact on the existing forest and seek to enhance with the addition of tropical gardens. Spread over two separate zones, both properties will deliver on the YOO ethos of enriching lives through exceptional lifestyle experiences and extraordinary living spaces. The 131 By YOO villa residences will be luxurious, fully serviced private escapes designed to allow guests and owners to make the most of spending time with family and friends. The YOO Clubhouse with restaurant, bar, pool deck, gym and wellness facilities will also draw guests in and designed with fun and relaxation in mind. The YOO2 hotel is set to be a vibrant destination with expansive amenities and facilities including a spa and wellness centre, offering both beauty, relaxation and longevity treatments, a state-of-the-art gym and kids club designed to allow all guests to re-connect and leave re-energised and invigorated. A daily fitness and wellness program with guided beach or mountain runs and sunrise yoga will be available to provide the balance the modern-day traveler seeks. At YOO2 hotels, food and drink take centre stage, with multiple must visit innovative dining and drinking concepts created for not only hotel guests but all visitors to Phuket, providing guests with international classics, local specialties and experience-led options.Delivering on the YOO ethos of connecting travellers with each other and with the local soul of a destination, a series of curated "explore, taste and experience" masterclasses, in local cooking, cocktails and craft, will feature alongside food and arts tours to allow guests to connect with the people and culture of the destination. As with all YOO Hotels, YOO Design Studio will work with local designers, artisans and artists during the design process to draw inspiration and create an end product that is sophisticated and luxurious yet bold, eclectic and relaxed.
Respected general manager Nathalie Cockayne has left the Middle East after a decade working in Dubai and Doha. Her most recent role was GM of Meliã Desert Palm Dubai, where she worked for three years.
La Vie Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with YOO, the renowned international interior design and lifestyle group, to bring two of their flagship hospitality brands – the upper upscale YOO2 Hotel and luxury By YOO villas to Phuket. This signing follows last year’s announcement in Australia that YOO will make a play in Melbourne, after La Vie secured the exclusive rights to bring the brand to the Pacific.
Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai officially opens in northern Thailand. This is the third property under the Aleenta brand from Thailand-based luxury boutique hotel specialist AKARYN Hotel Group. Offering 44 rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre featuring tailor-made wellness programmes and retreats, the resort manifests AKARYN Hotel Group's ongoing dedication to providing authentic, premium, sustainable experiences.