Bangkok - Best Western Hotels & Resorts recently embarked on an important social mission, aimed at improving the lives of local children in eastern Thailand's Chanthaburi province.
Part innovative design hub, part progressive philanthropic enterprise: Iniala Beach House is an ultra-luxe beachside property that challenges preconceptions at every turn. Comprising three villas, a penthouse, Kids Hotel, and a superlative fine dining restaurant, the hotel is the vision of owner and Original Mark Weingard, who commissioned ten leading figures in the world of international design to realize his vision of an iconoclastic Thai retreat. The result is a paean to imagination, innovation, and craftsmanship set amid an idyllic, palm-shaded landscape where the powder-white sands of Natai Beach embrace the sea-foam green and sky-blue colors of the Andaman Sea.
Kata Rocks is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Aeria as its new General Manager. Gordon brings with him over 30 years of diverse international hotelier experience and 15 years of General Manager experience in seven different countries in Asia Pacific.A Singaporean with deep roots in Thailand, Gordon is a global citizen who has worked and lived in leading destinations around the world. For the past three decades Gordon was single-minded in his pursuit of luxury hospitality with an impressive track record withi n the Accor hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and more recently Dusit Thani in addition to many award-winning independent hotels.Gordon is passionate about enhancing guest experiences and nurturing his talented team. He will further drive the resort's critical business requirements, with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue management, while delivering unique guest experiences.
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office today announced the winners among the 10 innovative startups from across the Mekong Region, which competed in the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) competition on 9 October 2019.
Blair Fowler has been appointed general manager of Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, bringing more than 15 years of operational experience in the US, the UK, Australia and South-east Asia to his new role.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will re-open its River Wing on 11 November 2019, concluding the most extensive restoration in the hotel's 143-year history.
Onyx Hospitality has signed a management agreement with Ratanakorn Asset, a Thai real estate company, for three new hotels in Pattaya.
Set along 200 metres (650 feet) of uncluttered riverfront, architect and designer Jean-Michel Gathy has conceived a fresh landscape of that integrates successive indoor and outdoor spaces through a series of cascading buildings, courtyards, terraces and water features across 3.6 hectares (9 acres) along Charoenkrung Road.
The brand also opened DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort, an idyllic tropical getaway to Thailand's southern beaches that contrasts the bustling metropolitan north and is situated on the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. The newly converted property sits in the heart of Patong and offers guests a complete resort experience with a number of breathtaking pools and swim-up bars, an array of international cuisines at The Port and The Shore, and for a limited time, will feature a deluxe cookie-themed suite complete with an in-room DoubleTree Cookie bar and cookie scented amenities and décor.
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in the Hilton portfolio, today announced the opening of 251-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit. With a central location in the heart of Bangkok, the third DoubleTree hotel in Thailand serves as the perfect base for travelers looking to explore the city renowned for its unique blend of vibrant city life, a plethora of gastronomy and world-famous cultural landmarks.
Asia's largest travel and tourism sustainability event, opened in Phuket yesterday, as Southeast Asia's hospitality industry came together in a spirit of collaboration to tackle the critical environmental issues facing resort destinations across the region. A year on from the inaugural edition of PHIST, the event is catching fire. A record attendance of 1,000 delegates attended this year's full-day event, which is being held Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. PHIST is the brainchild of the Phuket Hotels Association, C9 Hotelworks and Greenview.Dedicated to generating fresh ideas and fostering a spirit of cooperation, the action-packed forum included a series of expert panels and discussions covering a range of vital topics, including destination management, development, ocean health, over-tourism, hotel operations and community tourism. There was also a series of practical workshops for green champions, hotel developers and social enterprises and more, plus an exhibition area showcasing green solutions, allowing hoteliers to interact with eco-suppliers. Speakers included local and international experts, including Raini Hamdi, Asia Editor, Skift; Sharry Sun, Global Head of Brand, Travelzoo; Jesper Palmqvist, STR's Area Director for Asia Pacific; Ang Choo Pin, Expedia's Senior Director of Government & Corporate Affairs; Guy Heywood, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas; and Franck Droin, Hotel Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.This year's PHIST also celebrated the launch of the Great Big Green Hotel Guide, an important collaboration between the 74 members of the Phuket Hotels Association. Featuring real-life examples of environmental best practices and case studies, this guide serves as a practical user manual for hotels in resort destinations all across Asia. Download here: https://www.phukethotelsassociation.com/great-big-green-hotel-guide/
In September 2019, Banyan Tree Phuket, flagship property for Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, will proudly celebrate 25 years as Phuket's premier holiday resort. From seasonal offers, to environmental initiatives, to a brand new selection of Serenity Pool Villas and Serenity 3 Bedroom Pool Residences, staying with Banyan Tree Phuket is now better than ever - so let the festivities begin!
Hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to manage a hotel and branded residences offered under a long-term leasehold ownership in Bangkok. This will be Aman's first hotel and residences in the city, and its second in Thailand after Amanpuri in Phuket.
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse has appointed Blair Fowler as General Manager.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality group, has signed hotel management agreements for three new hotels in Phuket's Mai Khao Beach area owned by Maikhao Dream Company Limited. Two properties are already in operation and fall under Centara management from 11th September, while the third property is in development. The new agreements expand Centara's presence across the island to a total of nine hotels and resorts, with eight in operation.
Khun Praree is a designer and artist with five years' experience in San Francisco and New York. Having graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Design from the California College of the Arts, she worked for several clients in the USA, Korea and Thailand, including Apple's head office in Silicon Valley. She is now responsible for creating strong identity and marketing collaterals for YOO in Asia Pacific.
Khun Bonn holds a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Finance & Revenue Management from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland. Following his graduation, he oversaw the development of two restaurants and two boutique hotels in Thailand, before joining Asia's leading real estate and hospitality consultancy, C9 Hotelworks, where he worked closely with Bill Barnett, the company's founder and Managing Director, on various consulting assignments for leading property developers and international hotel brands. With extensive expertise in the hotel and branded residence sectors, he will now be tasked with driving the expansion of YOO across Southeast Asia.
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort, the holistic health sanctuary in downtown Bangkok, has elevated its F&B offerings by engaging with Chef Gabi Kurz, a global nutritional expert, culinary pioneer and the resort's Wellness Cuisine Consultant. Chef Gabi has enjoyed a long and impressive career in the F&B industry, during which she has become established as a world leader in the field of healthy cuisine. In addition to her experience in high-end restaurants and hotels in Europe and the Middle East, she has also written several vegetarian cookbooks, one of which was honoured with the 'World Cookbook Award' in Paris. She is the Patron of the German Obesity Association, a member of the German BioSpitzenKoeche (Bio Top Chef), and was named 'Culinary Influencer of the Year' 2013 by ProChef Middle East and 'Sustainability Champion of the Year' in 2015. In December 2018, Chef Gabi founded Akademie KURZ Health Culinary Arts & Consulting, an F&B consultancy company that works with hospitality businesses worldwide. She has now brought her vast expertise to Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort, which opened earlier this year, nestled amongst 1.2 acres of lush gardens and adjacent to the BDMS Wellness Clinic. In this serene setting, Chef Gabi is working with the resort's team to design health-focused menus that combine fresh, high-quality and wholesome ingredients, prepared in innovative styles to deliver delicious dishes that are great for the body.
Mastercard has released its Global Destination Cities Index, which ranks 200 cities around the world with the most international visitors. The list is based on the card issuer's proprietary analysis of publicly available spending data and visitor numbers. The results, which include information on the most-visited cities as well as consumers' spending habits, are telling.
DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort opens its doors today, welcoming travelers looking for an idyllic getaway in Phuket, a destination known for its spectacular beaches and glorious tropical weather. The opening marks the brand's second hotel in the country after DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok.