Montara Hospitality Group, the Bangkok-based developer behind the award-winning luxury resort destination Trisara and Michelin-starred PRU, is developing Tri Vananda, a comprehensive health and wellness residential community in Phuket, Thailand, to be completed in 2023. Montara is investing over THB 6.6 billion (USD 220 million) in Tri Vananda, envisioned to become Asia's largest and most comprehensive wellness residential community.
Cross Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading hotel operator, recently signed a significant hotel management agreement with Kasetsinn Co., Ltd. to open Cross Pattaya Phratamnak. In the face of the ongoing pandemic, Cross Hotels & Resorts continues to carve a leadership role in the hospitality sector as it once again proves that being agile in the marketplace pays dividends.
The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a "resort within a resort" called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of bespoke privileges.
Following the news that Thailand reported 967 new COVID-19 cases on 11 April 2021.
Kew Green Hotels, one of the leading UK and international hotel management companies with over 55 hotels in its portfolio, continues its expansion in South East Asia, announcing the signing of two Cassia by Banyan Tree Group properties in Bangkok to be delivered by Siamese and Kew Green Management Company Thailand: Cassia by Banyan Tree Group Rama 9 and Cassia by Banyan Tree Group Ram Intra.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, moves ahead with three more hotel re-openings in April 2021 in resort destinations across Thailand in response to increased domestic travel demands during the extended long holiday over Songkran.
Following the news that Thailand will partially open for vaccinated tourists from July 2021;
Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced its commitment to convert up to 2,000 rooms in 24 months in Thailand, with a focus on its full service brands Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton, as well as focused service brand Hilton Garden Inn.
More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok today - in a safe and socially-distanced format - for the 10th annual edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum 2021 (TTF), Thailand's premier travel, tourism and hospitality powwow.Hosted at Conrad Hotel Bangkok on Monday 22nd March 2021, and organised by C9 Hotelworks hospitality consulting group, this year's TTF took place amid the biggest crisis tourism has ever faced: the COVID-19 global pandemic.
S Hotels & Resorts, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is celebrating the successful launch of SAii Resorts in Thailand, after guests gave their seal of approval to this upper-upscale lifestyle brand's first two locations in the "Land of Smiles".
Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), today announced their affiliates have signed a Framework Agreement for the development and management of new hotels under various Hyatt brands in locations across Thailand.
SAii Phi Phi Island Village, the newly-rebranded lifestyle retreat on Thailand's Koh Phi Phi Don, has embarked on an exciting new era of free-spirited, eco-friendly hospitality, as it unveils its revamped Hillside Pool Villas - including a new two-bedroom option that becomes the resort's top room category. Previously known as Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, SAii Phi Phi Island Village underwent an extensive refurbishment before relaunching on 1st February 2021, as part of SAii Resorts, the fun and fresh upper-upscale brand from S Hotels and Resorts PCL. During the four-month renovation, all of SAii Phi Phi Island Village's tropical Thai-style bungalows, suites and villas were given a modern makeover, with bright, rustic-chic interiors.
Utopia Corporation, Phuket's leading property developer, is no stranger to pioneering prestigious real estate projects; this innovative company has successfully introduced the island's first themed condos and residences and recently unveiled plans to launch a luxury boutique hotel in partnership with Tonino Lamborghini, the legendary Italian designer label.
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Pravin Kumar as General Manager of the luxury resort in Phuket, located along a secluded beachfront at Kamala Bay.
Centara Hotels & Resorts Thailand's leading hotel operator, recently promoted Jan Weisheit to the position of Hotel Manager at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin.
SALA Hospitality Group, Thailand's homegrown design-led hospitality company, has unveiled the latest addition to its curated collection of beachfront resorts and boutique hotels: sala bang pa-in, a chic and stylish new riverside retreat that allows guests to escape the city, unwind in nature and learn about Thai history. With a fleet of boats awaiting to transport guests on immersive excursions, including complimentary transfers to and from the Summer Palace, every traveller can uncover the rich heritage of a charming yet relatively undiscovered part of the Kingdom. Scheduled to open its doors on 1st May 2021, sala bang pa-in will become the group's ninth property in Thailand and the fifth member of sala boutique, a portfolio of intimate hotels situated in picturesque locations, many of which are filled with historical significance. Nestled on an island in the Chao Phraya River between Ayutthaya and Bangkok, Thailand's ancient and modern capitals, Bang Pa-in is an exceptional addition to this anthology. This also marks the latest collaboration between SALA Hospitality Group and Twitee Vajrabhaya Teparkum from the Department of Architecture Co., the acclaimed Bangkok-based design studio, following the successful openings of Six Senses Samui and SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort.
Mr. Lyons brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Joining Hilton in 2010 he has previously held various management roles in full service and luxury hotels across multiple markets including London, Sydney, Perth, Tokyo and Bangkok. In his most recent role as Hotel Manager at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Lyons was a key member of the leadership driving the launch of the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in South East Asia in August 2018. Lyons is a graduate of Shannon College of Hotel Management in his native Ireland.
Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa at the St. Regis Bangkok, the first flagship facility outside of Europe welcomes, Annika Sofia Bjorka as Spa Director. With over fourteen years' experience in luxury hospitality and spa, Annika is regarded as an influential leader, medical spa expert and ambassador for all things wellness.
Phuket's sizeable mega-villa property sector has experienced an unexpected surge in multi-million-dollar sales over the past year as Thai buyers sought refuge in the global Covid-19 crisis. Over THB5 billion (approximately USD167 million) in primary and secondary high-end properties transacted at the height of the pandemic.
Gearoid Lyons has been appointed general manager of Conrad Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand.