Porntip Pibarnwong has been named hotel manager for Amari Residences Bangkok, Chiva Bangkok Hotel and Amp Am House. She was previously Director of Sales and Marketing at Amari Watergate Bangkok.
Sirilak Buahom is now hotel manager for Sukhothai Heritage Resort. She was promoted from her previous role as Guest Relations Manager at Amari Watergate Bangkok.
Mövenpick has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Thailand to nine properties after signing an agreement to rebrand and manage the renowned Nai Lert Park Hotel in Bangkok.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is to operate a hotel at the 119-acre (5,183,640-square foot or 481,576- square meter) The Forestias green development at Bangna in Bangkok under an agreement with international property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC).
The prospect of 40 million foreign tourists coming to Thailand next year is too big a draw to ignore for boutique U.S. hotel company Standard International.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will introduce its newest brand, BW Signature Collection by Best Western, to Asia for the first time this year, following the signing of an exquisite lakeside resort - Tawaravadee Resort - in Thailand's historic Prachinburi province.
Bangkok, located in the central region of Thailand, is the county's political and commercial centre and has been the official capital city since 1782. Bangkok is also the main gateway city to Thailand and serves as an aviation hub for the region. The city attracts international and regional markets through a combination of cultural charm and modern shopping centres, appealing to a wide range of travellers. The following article gives a brief overview of Bangkok, its different sub-markets, its tourism industry, and the recent dynamics of the local lodging market.
Dusit International, Thailand's global hospitality company, has signed a management agreement with Vogue Pranang Bay Resort Co., Ltd. to operate dusitD2 Ao Nang, slated to open at the end of this year. The hotel will be the second Dusit property in the popular resort area of Krabi.
Infinite Luxury is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Somjai Tungkoo as General Manager of Kata Rocks, its award-winning resort in Phuket, Thailand.
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park has appointed Mr. Brendon Partridge as its new Director of Food & Beverage, effective 15 July 2018.
Wilson has almost 30 years' hotel experience in Europe, Middle East and Asia and was general manager at Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok from 2000 - 2006 before being promoted to be vice president of operations at Dusit International (Corporate Head Office in Bangkok). In 2009, he has transferred to manage Dusit Thani Dubai as general manager until 2013, then starting his career at Millennium Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi as general manager until 2016.
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park has appointed Mr. Brendon Partridge as its new Director of Food & Beverage, effective 15 July 2018.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the debut of Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a stylish oceanfront property overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The five-star property - previously the Asara Villa & Suite Hua Hin - has undergone a complete rebranding and refurbishment.
est Western Hotels & Resorts has signed a striking new property in Pattaya which reflects the company's modern style and contemporary vision.
Tim Sargeant is an exciting young hospitality professional with 15 years of experience. Having commenced his career in the restaurant trade in his native New Zealand, Tim became Food & Beverage Manager at The Spire, a boutique hotel in Queenstown in 2011 before moving to Thailand in 2013 to oversee the pre-opening of Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach as Marketing & Events Manager.
B2 Hotels, one of the biggest hotel chains in Thailand, are enjoying a significant boost in occupancy following installation of Guestline's award winning property management, central reservation and distribution solutions to power the day-to-day management of each property.
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, which will soon open in 3Q, has appointed Simeon Olle as general manger. Prior to joining Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Olle served as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund from 2012 to 2016. The Australian has more than 30 years' experience in the hospitality sector, and is known for his extensive background in launching luxury hotels, includes the opening of The Address Downtown Dubai, Park Hyatt Beijing and Park Hyatt Seoul.
Frans is no stranger to the brand as he brings his extensive experience in top-tier resorts and team management from Six Senses Laamu to Six Senses Yao Noi, where he will be in charge of the resort's overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive exceptional and out-of-the-ordinary experiences.Throughout his career he has been overseeing premium lodges and resorts in the Maldives, Namibia, and the Seychelles, and has developed a great passion for hospitality and guest experiences. Prior to joining the Six Senses family, Frans served as the executive assistant manager of Constance Ephelia in the Seychelles where, among his other responsibilities, he dedicated himself to the sustainability practices of the resort.At Six Senses Laamu, his passion and knowledge for sustainability and wellness were evident.Originally from Namibia, Frans is passionate about horseback riding, white water rafting and diving, but as a true South African his biggest love is rugby. In his spare time, he likes to be close to nature - something he is very much looking forward to with his move to the little island paradise.
Thailand-based Cape & Kantary Hotels ("Cape & Kantary") have announced 15 August 2018as the opening date for their latest property, Cape Fahn. Located on a private island off the northeast coast of Koh Samui, Cape Fahn will offer rates between THB 20,000 and THB 117,000 for their all villa property. The property will be home to 22 pool villas, varying between one and two bedrooms with sizes ranging from 220 square metres to 570 square metres. Dining options include two restaurants and a wide array of activities including water sports, cooking classes, and day trips will be available for guests. Poomiphat Navanukroh, group director for travel expects that 90% of the resorts guests comprise of overseas guest, primarily from Germany, The UK, Australia, China and South Korea. Despite the higher than average room rate, Mr Navanukroh believes the property will achieve an occupancy rate of 80% for 2018 and 85% for 2019, as a result of continued growth in the numbers of visitors to Koh Samui. Cape Fahn will aim to compete with established international operators in Koh Samui, namely, Four Seasons, Six Senses, and Ritz Carlton.
TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, held its first Industry Leaders Summit in Bangkok, Thailand - the most traveled-to city in the world - on July 12 through 13, 2018 at The Okura Prestige. Throughout the two-day event, more than 50 hospitality companies and their executive teams met to discuss how hoteliers can drive more direct bookings and convert and retain more guests using innovative technologies such as TravelClick's award-winning, integrated iHotelier® Central Reservations System (CRS), CRM and loyalty solutions.