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Farah C. Jaber has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort

In Thailand's south - Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort's newly renovated 178-keys completed in January 2020 and Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort which will offer 87-keys and secluded access to the stunning white sand Klong Dao Beach which is scheduled to open by end of 2020 will be managed by Farah C. Jaber as Cluster General Manager.Farah started his career with Minor Hotels in 2013 as an Executive Assistant Manager at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas in Thailand. In 2016, he was promoted to Resident Manager of Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel and Oaks Bangkok Sathorn before moving to Vietnam as General Manager of Anantara Mui Ne Resort in 2017. More recently Farah spearheaded the successful opening of Anantara Quy Nhon Villas as Cluster General Manager along with Avani Quy Nhon Resort also under his leadership.

Minor
Krabi, Thailand
Appointment

Karun Cornell has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Avani+ Khao Lak Resort

Karun brings more than 10 years' hospitality experience and is a graduate of Thailand's Mahidol University International College in Travel and Hospitality Management; upon completion of his study, he started his career with Bandara Hotels & Resorts while undertaking his Master degree prior to joining Fair House Group in Koh Samui as a Group Director of Sales & Marketing. Scheduled to open in late 2020, the brand new Avani+ Khao Lak Resort will offer 328-keys and direct access to the pristine beaches of Khao Lak, just north of Phuket.

Minor
Phuket, Thailand
Appointment

Stephan Moonen has been appointed as General Manager at Avani+ Khao Lak Resort

Stephan brings 15 years' experience within the hospitality industry, beginning his hospitality career with a degree from The Hotel Management School Maastricht, The Netherlands. After graduating, Stephan was appointed Assistant Hotel Manager at the luxury hotel and Michelin star awarded 'de Echoput' before joining the Intercontinental Hotels Group. In 2011, Stephan began a nine year journey with Marriott International in the United Kingdom, undertaking senior leadership roles at the Edinburgh Marriott and the Residence Inn Edinburgh followed by a transfer to London to work at The London Marriott Hotel and Executive Apartments Canary Wharf. During this time Stephan also supported other prestigious hotels such as Ritz-Carlton Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London in taskforce assignments, his most recent role was as General Manager at the London Marriott Park Lane.

Minor
Phuket, Thailand
Development Rebranding

Accor announces the signing of V Villas Phuket - MGallery

Accor has announced the signing of V Villas Phuket - MGallery. The 24-pool villa resort, which will join the group's MGallery Hotel Collection, is being developed on a hilltop in Ao Yon Beach, Phuket, approximately 1 hour by road from Phuket International Airport and 20 minutes from Phuket Town. When completed, the resort will feature five distinctive dining outlets, a swimming pool and a spectacular spa & wellness centre.

MGallery
Wichit, Thailand
Development Pipeline

Purpose-Built Wellness Residential Community To Be Developed In Phuket By Montara Hospitality Group

Montara Hospitality Group (MHG), the Bangkok-based developer behind the award-winning luxury resort destination Trisara and Michelin-starred PRU, announced the development of a comprehensive health and wellness residential community in Phuket, Thailand, to be completed in 2022. MHG is investing over THB 6,600 million (USD 220 million) in the development of Tri Vananda, envisioned to become Asia's largest and most comprehensive wellness residential community.

Montara
Phuket, Thailand
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Development Pipeline

The New Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Brings A Different Perspective To Luxury Hospitality

The much-anticipated Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is set to open its doors in May 2020. Situated within the newly developed Sindhorn Village in the upscale Langsuan neighbourhood and just steps away from the verdant Lumphini Park, the hotel is poised to redefine luxury hospitality in the most visited city in the world. Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is the second project between Kempinski Hotels and Siam Sindhorn Company Limited in Thailand.

Kempinski
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Development Opening

Novotel Sriracha & Koh Si Chang Marina Bay opens first phase of its dual-location hotel on the Gulf of Thailand

The much-anticipated opening of Novotel Sriracha & Koh Si Chang Marina Bay offers business and leisure travellers the opportunity to enjoy the ocean views of Sriracha and island paradise retreat on Koh Si Chang. Nestled along the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the main hotel building in Sriracha comprises 235 rooms. Another 40 guest rooms, including 16 villas will open on Koh Si Chang later this March, complete with private pier and speedboat services to shuttle guests between the two locations.

Novotel
Chang Wat Chon Buri, Thailand
Development Opening

Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok Opens

Sindhorn Midtown, the flagship property of a stylish new Thai-inspired hospitality brand, opens today in the heart of Bangkok's Langsuan neighborhood. Inspired by local artistry and designed for a sophisticated lifestyle, Sindhorn Midtown introduces a contemporary Thai hospitality experience for today's business and leisure travelers alike.

Vignette Collection
Bangkok, Thailand
Development Rebranding

Centara and Hua Hin Pearl Sign HMA for Cha Am Resort

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, and Hua Hin Pearl Resort Company Limited, announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara Cha Am Beach Resort Hua Hin. Senior executives from the two companies officially executed the agreement at a signing ceremony held yesterday at Centara's flagship Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.

Centara
Phetchaburi, Thailand
Development Rebranding

Hilton Announces Signing of Largest Hotel in Its Bangkok Estate

Hilton, one of the world's fastest-growing hospitality companies, today announces the signing of a management agreement for its largest hotel in Bangkok yet. Together with real estate company AP Prime Property Company Ltd., Hilton will convert the former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into a 608-room hotel under the company's flagship brand, with a target to open it as Hilton Bangkok Ratchada in 2022.

Hilton
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Development Opening

Villa De Pranakorn, A Luxurious New Boutique Retreat, Opens Its Doors In Old Bangkok

Unicorn Hospitality, the forward-thinking Thai hotel management company, has announced that Villa de Pranakorn, its elegant new luxury boutique hotel in Bangkok's historic Sam Yot district, will open for bookings on 14th of February 2020. Nestled in the Thai capital's captivating old quarter, Villa de Pranakorn blends a refined urban style and luxury amenities with Thailand's rich heritage, culture and cuisine. This intimate 47-key hotel provides the perfect base to escape the hustle and bustle of this 21st Century metropolis and discover Bangkok's old-world charm, including landmarks such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Yaowarat, the city's vibrant Chinatown. Thailand's world-famous street food can be savoured at a selection of roadside stalls, chic cafés and traditional shophouse restaurants such as Jay Fai, the famous Michelin-starred noodle joint. Then after dark, this trendy neighbourhood comes to life as locals and visitors rub shoulders at hip cocktail bars. Villa de Pranakorn features a choice of accommodation for every occasion, from solo-friendly Superior Rooms to couple-focused Premium and Grand Deluxe Rooms, all the way up to the luxurious Mahachai and Pranakorn Suites. Every room is equipped with contemporary amenities and adorned with a modern yet understated design and images of old Bangkok. Comfortable beds, rain showers and complimentary Wi-Fi ensure that guests can stay well rested, refreshed and fully connected throughout their stay, and some rooms even offer standalone or circular bathtubs.

Unicorn Hospitality
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand