Centara Opens Centra by Centara Bangkok Phra Nakhon, Bringing Exceptional Value and Comfort to Bangkok’s Historic District
Convenience and elevated comfort are at the core of Centara's newest property.
Convenience and elevated comfort are at the core of Centara's newest property.
Newly opened just steps from the seafront, JonoX Phuket Karon removes unnecessary hotel hassle and creates seamless stays for modern nomads, from Gen X to Gen Z or anyone in between.
From the sandy beaches of Samui to the verdant greens of Chiang Mai, Sean Mosher moves within the Resorts of Thailand collection to take over as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle.
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Jaime "Jimmy" Rojas as Chef de Cuisine for CHAR Restaurant and CHAR Rooftop Bar. Also known as CHAR Bangkok, this dining destination spans the top two floors of the hotel and invites guests to enjoy stunning views of Bangkok's city skyline from both a rooftop bar on the 26th Floor and a contemporary grill on the 25th Floor with its own private dining space called CHAR Private Dining Room.
Following a ‘Farm-to-Table’ concept, the company is working directly with farm collectives in northeastern Thailand to source the finest organic Jasmine rice for use in its restaurants and staff canteens – all while supporting sustainable development.
eading independent hotel group, Chatrium Hospitality, is poised to enter the hotel sector's highest echelon on 28 November 2022 with the unveiling of Chatrium Grand Bangkok, an exquisite execution of Thai-inspired hospitality. Located in the heart of the city's prestigious Siam area, the hotel is an enhanced version of Chatrium Hospitality's luxury collection, which blends a contemporary interpretation of Thailand's artistic and cultural heritage with an elegant and intuitive service acumen. This development is owned by City Realty, the real estate arm of the Sophonpanich family, with investment in the project totalling THB 5.5 billion (approx. USD 150 million). With convenient access to Siam Paragon, the popular lifestyle mall, surrounded by retail attractions and perched on the banks of the city's Bangkok's most famous canal, Khlong Saen Saep, just moments from Siam BTS skytrain station, the 582-room and suite twin-tower hotel and residences will be an urban retreat like no other, true to Chatrium's brand promise of "Feel the Remarkable". The property has been brought to life by the creative minds of Robert Philip Holmes, the acclaimed architect, and DWP, the locally headquartered global design studio, aligning Chatrium Hospitality's timeless Thai heritage with the highest standards of elite hospitality.
THE RATCHATHEWI NEIGHBOURHOOD WILL WELCOME THE 354-KEY HOTEL IN 2025.
Overseeing the hotel's restaurants, bars and lounges is Mr. Alexis Movio, Director of Food & Beverage at Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach. Born in London but of Italian descent, Alexis comes from a family of restaurateurs. A dynamic F&B professional, he has worked in some of Asia's most luxurious hotels and resorts, including Ritz-Carlton properties in Sanya and Mandarin Oriental in Shanghai, plus the Michelin-starred restaurant, Opera Bombana Beijing. Passionate about travelling and experiencing new cultures, Alexis understands how to create exceptional epicurean journeys for the world's most discerning diners. He is now putting the finishing touches to the six unique F&B concepts at Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach: Wok Wok, a Thai and Asian wok restaurant; La Cucina, an authentic Italian trattoria; Village Butcher, the premium steakhouse; Fish Club, a beachfront restaurant and bar; Teak Lounge, a chic venue for light bites and relaxation; and Ruen Thai, the traditional teak Thai teahouse.
Heading up the commercial strategy is Director of Sales & Marketing Ms. Sunny Yu. Originally from China, she graduated from Australia Blue Mountains Hotel Management School and has worked in hospitality ever since. Sunny's career includes launching InterContinental Phuket Resort, DOSM for Rosewood Bangkok, and Head of Commercial for JA Hotels & Resorts - Middle East & Indian Ocean (managing 10 properties). The majority of the last decade has been spent with IHG's corporate offices in both Shanghai and Bangkok, where she held roles in Loyalty Marketing, Global Sales Effectiveness and Commercial Marketing. Sunny is an active keynote speaker on the webinar, meeting and conference circuit in Asia, and is in her fifth year serving as President of the Thailand Chapter of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International).
Ms. Anna Rhee has been appointed Executive Assistant Manager - Rooms, and brings extensive experience to this chic beachfront hotel. Hailing from Seoul, Anna was educated in Korea and the US before she entered the hospitality sector with Hilton. Anna joined Hyatt in 1998, initially as a corporate management trainee, and has spent more than 23 years with the family, including spells at Park Hyatt Los Angeles, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Hyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Danang. Most recently, she served on the pre-opening team for Hyatt Regency Nha Trang in Vietnam.
This one-of-a-kind beachfront retreat will be led by Mr. Ranjeet Y. Rajebhosale, General Manager of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, who has enjoyed 28 years in the highest levels of the hospitality industry. A graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Ranjeet started his career working with Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, India's leading luxury hospitality company. He first joined Hyatt in 2002, as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency Delhi and has not looked back since. Over the last two decades, Ranjeet has demonstrated his talent at Hyatt hotels and resorts in six countries and territories worldwide, gradually moving up through the managerial ranks. Most recently, he was GM of Hyatt Regency Liberation Square Chongqing, China, where he oversaw a complete renovation and rebranding of the hotel. He is now bringing his lifetime of expertise to Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, as it prepares to welcome guests later this year.
Mr. Natthadol has more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. He joined Ascott International Management Thailand (AIMT) in 2000 and served in various progressive positions, including Accounting Manager, Corporate Service Manager, Residence Manager, and General Manager, in 6 different properties before assuming his current position as Senior General Manager.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, releases first details of its newest Bangkok property - Centra by Centara Bangkok Phra Nakhon.
An All-In-One Leisure & Lifestyle Destination and the First Fully Integrated Mixed-Use Development in North-Eastern Thailand.
Asia-Pacific's leading creator of inspired hospitality solutions opens stylish new Away-branded lifestyle hotel in Bangkok's iconic riverside neighbourhood.
DoubleTree By Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph Weidemann as the General Manager from August 2022. Christoph has over 20 years of working experience in hospitality with specialization in operations previously holding the title of General Manager of the preopening DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort. During his tenure with Hilton, Christoph has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Myanmar and recently Malaysia.
Dusit International, Thailand’s most distinguished hospitality company, is breathing new life into Bangkok’s urban landscape with the creation of Dusit Central Park, a once-in-a-generation real estate project that integrates luxury with nature in a way that will enhance and harmonise urban lifestyles in Bangkok.
Chef Amit Gusain hails from the picturesque city of Rishikesh and has worked in leading restaurants and hotels across India and Thailand. He joins a multinational team of talented chefs from Europe, Malaysia and Thai.
The Food School Bangkok, a Progressive Learning Community that uniquely brings together three partner institutions – ALMA Culinary Institute, TSUJI Culinary Institute, and Dusit Thani College – alongside food business incubation facilities and services, will start offering its specialised short courses and master classes in October 2022, with full professional certificate courses following in January 2023.
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.