Pissawan Srisakul has joined General Hotel Management Ltd. in Bangkok as Director of Technical services, Design
Pissawan Srisakul (Jin) has joined the group's roster as director of technical services in charge of design.
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Anthony Tyler has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Mr. Tyler is no stranger to the hotel, having worked at the iconic property in 1998 as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. From there, he held senior positions at leading properties across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North and Central America, gaining extensive experience in operations and management.
GHM Signs Agreement on a Resort in Koh Chang
GHM has signed a management agreement with Aquarius International Development (AQI) to operate a 200-key resort on Koh Chang, the third largest island in Thailand.
Tonino Lamborghini Partners Utopia Corporation to Bring the Legendary Italian Brand’s First Luxury Boutique Hotel to Phuket
Scheduled to welcome guests in 2023, Tonino Lamborghini Boutique Hotel Phuket at Chalong Bay is the vision of Alexander Wong, the multi-award-winning architect.
Ashley Lai has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Samui Resort
Marriott has appointed Ashley Lai as General Manager of the Sheraton Samui Resort in Thailand.
Phuket’s Tourism High-Season Hopes Shattered in Policy Flip-flop
Thailand's leading resort island Phuket has come face-to-face with the reality that it is tourism high-season will not see a marked reopening to overseas travelers. In the wake of the dismantling of the 'Phuket Model' and refocus by the government on using Bangkok as a single international gateway, there is increasing alarm over the lack of a path forward for the island's rice bowl-tourism. The key tourism indicator for the island is airlift and Phuket International Airport is the gateway for 70-80% of visitors to the destination. According to Airports of Thailand (AOT) data, 121,530 passengers arrived in the month of September. This equates to just over 4,000 arrivals a day and a portion of these include local residents and business people. Comparing year-on-year data, 2019's daily arrivals which included international travelers was five times higher. Commenting on the toxic situation, hospitality consulting group C9 Hotelworks Managing Director Bill Barnett says "there is a dramatic change in the market mix where the current domestic-led average length of stay for hotels is approximately 1.8 days, while for foreign travelers it's more than double this amount. What this means for hotels is severely reduced overall demand across the island's entire accommodation sector." Looking forward to the high season when the numbers spike upwards in the four months of December through March, the high season months last year equated to more than one-third of annual demand. Total domestic and international arrivals at the airport totaled just over 9 million in 2019. Adding in high season shoulder months into the equation, the stark economic impact of Phuket's economic seasonality is reflected in the fact that well over half of the island's tourism arrivals are packed into a six-month period. Now, nearly two months into that timeframe, what is apparent is it's virtually impossible to save the high season and hotel owners in 2021 will be forced to contend with historically the lowest trading months of the year by May. Given these grim prospects, C9 is predicting large-scale job losses and business closures given there is no light at the end of the pandemic-induced tunnel. "Taking a 360-degree view on the restricted domestic-only demand, you have to take into account that Phuket's current registered accommodation supply has continued to surge to its present size of 90,267 rooms in 1,773 hotels/tourism establishments" adds Barnett. "Of this supply upper midscale, upscale, and luxury properties of international standards are approximately 25% of the total rooms."Data from leading data intelligence provider STR daily has Phuket occupancy averaging 10% with upward spikes on weekends at international standard hotels. Looking into the number though, the reality is domestic travelers are cashing in on cheap deals at upscale and luxury hotels. Given limited visitor arrivals the far larger mid and economy tiers where most of the hotel inventory sits, are experiencing even lower occupancy. This domino effect is expected to prevail unabated throughout a sustained downturn and effectively crushes the smaller properties and local tourism businesses.
Marriott Signs Agreement To Bring Four Hotels, 1,638 Rooms, To Thailand
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed a milestone agreement with Asset World Corp Plc. (SET: AWC) to add four new landmark properties under three world-class brands across Bangkok and Pattaya, Thailand. The multi-property agreement features a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Thailand's first JW Marriott Marquis hotel in Bangkok and two Autograph Collection hotels, set to debut the Autograph Collection brand in the country.
IHG expands footprint in Thailand with Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express and Suites Phuket Kata
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with K.W. Group to bring both the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands to Phuket's Kata Beach.
ONYX Hospitality Group and Ratanakorn Asset expand partnership with world’s first YOO Beach Club
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, is expanding its partnership with leading Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya. The partnership will see the launch of the world's first YOO Beach Club on Na Jomtien Beach, the Asia-Pacific region's first Yoo2 Hotel, and Southeast Asia's first Shama Hub property, both to be located on Wongamat Beach.
Banyan Tree Unveils New Resort in Krabi
Banyan Tree Krabi, a 72-key luxury resort nestled on a verdant hillside with spectacular vistas of limestone cliffs rising from the sea, opened its doors on October 24 at little-known Tubkaek Beach, a 45-minute drive from Krabi International Airport. Launched by Banyan Tree Group, one of the world's leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups known for sustainability and wellbeing, this latest 5-star hotel is owned by Thailand-based Asset World Corporation (AWC).
IHG to open Thailand's largest Crowne Plaza in the heart of Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has signed an agreement with Sukhumvit Centre Point Co., Ltd. to take on management of Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel in 2021.The 386-room hotel will rebrand as Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit by end of 2021 following an extensive refurbishment, before adding additional rooms by 2023 which will make it the country's largest Crowne Plaza hotel and the flagship for the brand.
Pullman Khao Lak Resort Offers Bold New Vision For North Phang Nga As It Readies To Open On December 1, 2020
Pullman Khao Lak Resort is set to open its doors on December 1 this year, as it readies to present a new vision for hospitality in Phang Nga inspired by art, culture and nature. Located on Bang Muang Beach at the northern tip of the province, Pullman Khao Lak embraces the history of Takua Pa, a town relatively undiscovered despite its status in the 13th century during Srivijaya times as the finest harbour on the west coast. Trade flooded into the town across the Indian Ocean due to shipping routes forged with the Tamil kingdoms and it prospered from the deep source of minerals and tin found inland. By the 1900s it was a booming town full of Portugese and Chinese immigrants, with the iconic architecture of this era remaining to this day. Takua Pa was a cultural melting pot, very much like Phra Nakhon was in Bangkok, and with it came a treasure trove of art, artifacts and culinary creations utilizing the healthy spice turmeric, or kammin in Thai, found in plentiful supply in the area. Behind the town is Khao Sok National Park, a majestic green cloak stretching across 739 sq-km of land, 30-minutes from the resort. It is one of the world's most ancient evergreen forests, featuring soaring limestone cliffs, colossal indigenous trees of hundreds of years old, Cheow Lan Lake and an extraordinary biodiversity of birds, reptiles and other animals offering unparalleled nature trekking and elevated routes for cycling. It is the cultural history of Takua Pa and the astounding natural beauty of Khao Sok that have intersected to inspire Pullman Khao Lak, bound together by the warm and authentic southern Thai service culture in an area where people refer to themselves as "peuan" or friend in local dialect.
Alexander Christian Schillinger has been promoted to General Manager at The Sukhothai Bangkok
Alexander Christian Schillinger has been appointed general manager of The Sukhothai Bangkok.
Centara Unveils New “COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach” For the Freedom Loving Travller
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is set to debut its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the opening of COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach on 23rd October 2020.
Guruprasad Sankarnarayanan has been promoted to COO for South East Asia and the Middle East at Oyo Hotels & Homes in Bangkok
Guruprasad 'Guru' Sankarnarayanan will take the position of chief operating officer for South East Asia and the Middle East. As COO, Sankarnarayanan will lead all central business, including revenue, channels, supply, transformation, operations and strategic partnerships.
Meet South East Asia’s first Kimpton
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is located in the creative district of Langsuan. As a mixed-use new-build hotel and residences concept, the hotel emulates the vibrant pulse of the city, contrasted with the uplifting greenery inspired by the adjacent Lumpini Park. The term 'Maa-Lai' stems from the age-old Thai philosophy 'lamiat', which says life should be approached as a work of art. Each element of the interior tells a story true to this ancient belief, encouraging the continuous pursuit of perfection with creativity and respect.
Four Points By Sheraton Expands In Thailand With The Opening Of Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Four Points by Sheraton makes a breakthrough in Thailand, with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. With 600 rooms, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Phuket's most famous beach destination. Whether guests are visiting for work or fun, the hotel is sure to cater to the needs of today's everyday traveler with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all of the brand's popular extras.
Capella Bangkok Marks Auspicious Opening Day With Immersive “101” Experience
Capella Bangkok officially opens its doors today, becoming Capella Hotels and Resorts' first property in Thailand and introducing an elegant new era of authentic and award-winning hospitality to the Kingdom. Situated within the prestigious Chao Phraya Estate, this luxurious urban resort now invites Thai residents to uncover the rich cultural heritage of Bangkok's most historic waterfront district and enjoy a glimpse into the soul of the city. Master-planned by former Fosters + Partners duo, Andy Miller and Richard Scott Wilson, now lead architects at Hamiltons International, with interiors by celebrated tastemakers BAMO, Capella Bangkok offers 101 guestrooms, suites and villas, each of which boasts uninterrupted views of Thailand's revered river, along with world-class gastronomy, revitalising wellness and more, all underpinned by the highest levels of personalised service. Guests can embark on inspiring epicurean journeys at Capella Bangkok. The highly-anticipated Côte by Mauro Colagreco is the first Southeast Asian outpost for Chef Mauro, the Italo-Argentinian culinary icon whose three Michelin-starred restaurant in France, Mirazur, voted number one in the world at The World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards in 2019, while Phra Nakhorn is an enchanting alfresco riverside dining destination that showcases the time-honoured Thai recipes of this storied district. 101 is a lucky number for Capella Bangkok; as well as promising 101 alluring waterfront accommodations, the hotel opened its doors on 10.1 - October 1st. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, the boutique sanctuary has launched "Capella Bangkok 101", an immersive new package that lets Thai nationals and expats experience all of the hotel's most enticing amenities.
Craig McMahon has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Banyan Tree Samui and Banyan Tree Krabi
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has announced that Craig McMahon, a veteran in Asia with more than 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry, will take on the role as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at its latest resort in Thailand, Banyan Tree Krabi.
Best Western Introduces A New Era Of Modern Midscale Hospitality In Pattaya
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts' expansion in Thailand has taken a significant stride forward with the opening of Best Western Plus Nexen. The property is the brand's first hotel in Pattaya, the vibrant seafront city on the country's rapidly emerging Eastern Seaboard.