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Baba Beach Club Launches in Hua Hin

Luxury hotel, Sri panwa, has announced the official grand opening of two new hotels in Thailand - Baba Beach Club, Phuket and Baba Beach Club, Hua Hin. Baba Beach Club flows with the concept of a hotel designed to include a fusion of energy and cool glamour – offering a luxurious coastal getaway for couples, friends and families. Both properties offer unparalleled access to beautiful beachfronts and a central beach club, accompanied by daily live music sessions from the property"s resident DJs. This includes an extensive playlist of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Techno and House beats from DJ Ben and DJ Deejai, as well as a live band. Each suite and villa has been carefully crafted to provide a chic atmosphere amidst a tropical island paradise, with easy access to nearby facilities and amenities. The modern and stylish bedrooms are designed for guests to relax and recharge within indulgent surroundings, while chilling to the rhythm of an exclusively curated music playlist and natural sea waves.

Minor Open Avani Resort on Koh Samui, Thailand

Sheltered by a cove of golden sand and fringed by coconut palms, a new upscale resort paradise is being developed on the southeast coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Scheduled to open in September 2018, the Avani Sunset Coast Samui Resort & Villas will feature a collection of 58 rooms with private balconies and sea facing villas with plunge pools. The One Bedroom Pool Villas and One or Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villas will offer a stylish lounge and outdoor patio, pool and sundeck. All rooms will feature a full range of modern comforts, including free WiFi, modern furnishings, large LCD TVs and stylish, bathrooms with a rain shower. Resort facilities will include a spa, two swimming pools, a gym and The Pantry, where guests will be able to grab a quick bite or picnic essentials. The beachside bar and restaurant, specialising in freshly caught fish dishes, promises to be a great spot for long leisurely lunches, whilst the resort"s Watersports Centre will offer a comprehensive range of activities for all ages. Set within Pang Kha Bay overlooking the sea and Five Islands, the resort is a 40-minute drive from Samui International Airport, which is well connected with numerous daily flights from Bangkok and other Thai cities, along with direct flights from around Asia.

Maurizio Bisicky has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Anantara Vacation Club

Anantara Vacation Club, Asia's leading luxury vacation ownership concept, is pleased to announce that Maurizio Bisicky, formerly Chief Commercial Officer, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Maurizio will add Finance, Accounting, Legal, IT and Development & Construction to his current responsibilities of Sales & Marketing, Club Services, Club Resort Operations and Human Resources.

The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui Opens

Marking its first presence on the Eastern coast of Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the newest addition to its collection of renowned global properties with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Located on the tropical island paradise of Koh Samui on the Gulf of Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui seamlessly combines the brand's legendary service with the traditional spirit of Thai hospitality and colorful Samui island life culture to create a unique melting pot of indelible new memories.

Toral Hernandez has been appointed as Vice President, Business Development and Hotel Operations at Thanyapura, Phuket

Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort has appointed Mr. Edgar Toral Hernandez as Vice President, Business Development and Hotel Operations, reporting to Mr. Philipp von Graf Hardenberg, President and CEO. A 20-year veteran with wide experience in hospitality, outsource services, healthcare and integrated wellness industries, Mr. Toral will upkeep Thanyapura’s growth strategies across key core business divisions (Health & Wellness, Sports, Resort) and incorporate a new integrated vision on customer relations management.

Rosewood Phuket To Open November 2

A new chapter in the global expansion of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will begin on November 2, 2017 with the unveiling of Rosewood Phuket, the brand's first Southeast Asia resort, accompanied by the "Charms of the Andaman" specially designed, experience-driven introductory offer.

Scott Walton has been named Area General Manager for Thailand at Wyndham Hotel Group

Wyndham Hotel Group South East Asia and Pacific Rim has appointed Scott Walton as Area General Manager, Thailand. Mr Walton will be based in Phuket and responsible for Wyndham’s portfolio of mixed-use hotels in the country which includes Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay and Wyndham Sea Pearl Resort Phuket, where he will take on the additional role as General Manager managing the day-to-day operations of the resort. Both resorts are managed by Wyndham Hotel Group in partnership with Club Wyndham Asaid, a points-based vacation ownership product.

Alejandro Bernabé has been appointed as Vice President of Operations at Avani Hotels & Resorts

AVANI Hotels & Resorts the Minor Hotels’ vibrant upscale lifestyle brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as Vice President of Operations effective September 2017. Bernabé joined AVANI as Group Director in January this year. He reports directly to Robert Kunkler, Chief Operating Officer of Minor Hotels and is based at Minor Hotels regional office in Bangkok, which will further strengthen presence and resources in this key market.

Patrick Reul–Smekens has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrick Reul–Smekens as Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing all of the resort’s outlets, consisting of Waterfront Restaurant, Olive Restaurant, TA-KRAI Restaurant, Sakura Restaurant, Deli, Infinity Pool Bar, Aquamarine Pool Bar, Czar Bar and the Beach bar.