Taking up residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, this urban retreat offers world-class design, retail and cultural programming anchored by dynamic food, drink, and after-dark offerings.
Arnaud Béril, the new Resort Manager at Anantara Golden Triangle, is a graduate of Vatel Bordeaux International Business School in France, Arnaud holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management. Arnaud is a Minor Hotels veteran, having started his career at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas as Food & Beverage Manager in 2013, where he received the Minor Award of Excellence. Arnaud then worked at the award-winning Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, followed by a stint at Anantara Sathorn Bangkok as a Food & Beverage Manager.
A holder of dual Swiss and Belgian nationality, Serge Cuypers is very familiar with the Anantara brand, starting as Hotel Manager at the flagship Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel in Thailand in 2019 as well as General Manager of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort from 2021. Serge brings over 22 years of professional experience in high-profile international luxury hospitality properties. With a career spanning the globe, he is comfortable leading a multicultural workforce and has several luxury hotel openings under his belt.
Anurak Community Lodge, an award-winning ecotourism experience in southern Thailand, has fully reopened following two years of Covid-related uncertainty. The 19-unit nature retreat, which won the PATA Grand Award for Sustainability in 2020, and is Travelife Gold certified, officially reopens 1 August with room enhancements, a refreshed food and beverage menu - including southern 'jungle' dinners - and new guest activities, such as hiking the Anurak Trail, cycling, and guest participation in the ecolodge's 'Rainforest Rising' reforestation project.
Mr. Wichlan previously held other cluster hotel manager positions at an icon in Dubai combining three Accor brands properties in one great location (Movenpick Hotel, Novotel and Adagio Jumeriah Village Triangle). Mr. Wichlan also possess strong experience as multi-unit leader General Manager of luxury hotel brands such as Dusit Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resort and Hyatt. His invaluable knowledge in hospitality and proven record of running successful operations will indubitably bring Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam onward and upward in the future.Mr. Wichlan is no stranger to Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam and said "I am delighted to be back in this hotel, not as a guest as usual but as a part of the hotel leading team this time". He also added. "I am passionate about Thai history, world-renowned cuisine, geographic beauty and graciousness of Thai people. All these had drawn me back to Thailand and it is my aim to convey these experiences to all our guests. I am confident that together with the team we can bring the property to new heights and achieve more henceforth."
Selina, the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality brand targeting millennial and Gen Z travelers, has opened Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket in Thailand's famed island that is home to some of the country's most popular beaches and resorts. The hotel — which is the first Selina to be fully operational in Southeast Asia — expands the brand's global footprint, which consists of a portfolio of 155 open and secured properties designed for digital nomads and modern travelers.
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced its return to Thailand with The Scene Cliff View Villas - by Swiss-Belhotel. Situated 5 minutes away from the picturesque Ao Nang Beach, a tropical wonderland with the majestic backdrop of Ao Nang Cliff, in Krabi, the beautiful boutique hotel is surrounded by lush rainforests and majestic hills. Set amidst an area of 4800 sqm, the tranquil one-of-a-kind sanctuary boasts 24 one- and two-bedroom villas with captivating views complemented by a wide array of thoughtful facilities and services including the biggest swimming pool in Ao Nang.
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has announced the appointment of Mr. Roberto Troia as its new Director of Rooms.
Jonathan Wigley, CEO of the Absolute Hotel Services Group has signed a hotel management agreement with Ms. Siraarpa Siriviriyakul, Deputy Managing Director of Siricharoen Sappraiwan Company Limited to bring the popular U Hotels & Resorts brand to Phitsanulok, Thailand. U Phitsanulok is set in 900 rai of lush nature along the Khek River in central Thailand and the existing resort will be renovated, re-branded and re-launched in late 2023.
As Vice President Operations - APAC, TONY PEDRONI will oversee and direct all hotel operations in the Asia Pacific region. Pedroni first joined Outrigger in 2013 as General Manager of the then Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort. He is an experienced global hospitality professional, having served as General Manager for JW Marriott in Thailand; at the Renaissance in South Korea and the Waiohai Beach Club a Marriott Vacation Club Resort in Hawaii, as well as hotel management positions in Kuwait, the United Kingdom and Washington, DC.
Centara Hotel Korat reveals the appointment of experienced hotelier Thawintorn Kanungkid as opening General Manager of Centara Hotel Korat. Scheduled to open in September 2022, Centara Hotel Korat is developed by Central Pattana - a global sustainable real estate company and developer of Central shopping centres, residential projects, office buildings and hotels across Thailand - in partnership with Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Siam Sindhorn Co., Limited today crowned Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok as the first Vignette Collection hotel to open in Asia. Vignette Collection is IHG's newest Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand, delivering stays that are authentic, experiential and considerate. Located in the bustling city of Bangkok, the hotel's location at Langsuan offers convenient access to prime districts such as Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam and Chidlom.
Radisson Hotel Group is gearing up for the recovery of travel and hospitality in Thailand with plans to exponentially expand its portfolio by adding 100 hotels and resorts in the country by 2025. The new growth plans for Thailand represent part of the Group’s wider expansion strategy which targets the growth of its current portfolio of 400 properties to over 2,000 hotels and resorts in operation and development by 2025. At present, Radisson Hotel Group has a collection of 6 properties in Thailand, with 4 hotels currently operating in Bangkok and two more in the pipeline in Phuket and Pattaya.
The new Angsana Oceanview Residences are unveiled in a rollout of luxury branded real estate in the self-contained 1,000-acre Laguna Phuket development.
PHUKET, THAILAND - Gender equality is high on the agenda for Thai hotels as a hospitality event held recently in Phuket addressed the imbalance in the industry in leadership positions for highly qualified female executives.Hosted at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, “Mind The Gap” gathered more than 100 industry delegates to address the challenges faced by female hoteliers in Thailand.
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town has announced the appointment of Pamela Ong as its General Manager. Formerly Hotel Manager, she was promoted to this senior role on May 29th, 2022.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Adrian Rudin as its new general manager, with regional responsibilities as Vice President Operations, South East Asia for Kempinski Hotels.
Minor Hotels is set to expand its already considerable portfolio of hotels in Thailand with the opening of the Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club in early August 2022.
Josu hails from Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain and he is a graduate of the Basque Culinary Academy with further studies in Hospitality Management with Cornell University.
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.