Minor International is pleased to announce the availability of The Residences at Four Seasons Chiang Mai, a collection of exquisite villa condominiums and private villas overlooking the tranquil rice fields of Chiang Mai. Owners of the Residences will enjoy the five-star luxury of the neighboring Four Seasons resort, including unrivaled amenities, thoughtful services and authentic lifestyle experiences.
Minor International PCL is pleased to announce the launch of its first Anantara branded residential villa development – The Residences by Anantara Phuket Layan. The development features 15 uniquely designed luxury villas which are located overlooking breathtaking Layan Beach, on the northwest coast of Phuket, Thailand.
French Hotelier David G. Daguise has been appointed General Manager of SO Sofitel Hua Hin scheduled to open in February 2016.
Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel warmly welcomes Mr. Gael Lardiere as its new Executive Chef responsible for all its restaurants, bars and banqueting effective December 2015.
The Rainmaker Group continues to strengthen its Asia-Pacific presence: Leading international hospitality provider ONYX Hospitality Group switched to Rainmaker's competitive rate shopping tool, Revcaster, citing Revcaster's functionality, the incremental revenue it generates, and the Rainmaker team's responsiveness. Revcaster's compatibility with numerous regional channels also factored into ONYX's decision.
Leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International welcomes a new Group Chief Executive Officer, the third in the company's storied 67-year history and the first to be named from outside of the founding family.
SO Sofitel Hua Hin, scheduled to open in February 2016, offers an imaginative beachside escape for guests seeking a luxurious, playful retreat. The resort, which features private access to Cha-am beach, is conveniently located two and a half hour's drive from Bangkok.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is delighted to welcome Graham Grant as general manager of Six Senses Yao Noi.
British National, Ms Anne Arrowsmith has been appointed as the new
Wabi Sabi Boutique Hotels Group announced the soft opening of its first all-suites boutique property Wabi Sabi Boutique Hotel Kamala Phuket, Thailand schedule for her soft opening on 15th January 2016. The Boutique Group owned by Mrs. Wanchalee Kanchana Chongkol and Mr. Punyaa Tankittivanikul , both co-founder of Wabi-Sabi Boutique Hotels Group are successful Thai entrepreneurs and retired high rank government finance auditor ministers. The Group lead by a specialized luxury boutique hospitality veteran Mr.Azuan Noordin. Wabi- Sabi Boutique Hotels Group delivers a vibrant, engaging and genuine boutique experience of an upper upscale to luxury boutique class brand of Wabi-Sabi a Zen Minimalist concept of Wabi-Sabi concept. An Imperfection but Luxury Product . It first property Wabi Sabi Boutique Hotel Kamala Phuket is a 4 stars International Boutique class hotel with 38 spacious all suites keys ranging from 50m² up to 110m² with 9 categories. In the introduction Koren philosophizes that wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. It is a beauty of things modest and humble. It is a beauty of things unconventional. Khun Suthit Wangrungarun Managing Director of Bangkok based Form Architect was given the task in creating the essence of wabi-sabi in an urban space where none existed, within or without. The end result is an alchemical transformation of disparate elements into one of aesthetic harmony. One leaves the rumble and roar of city life on the streets to a haven of solitude in the sky f Andaman Seas Paradise beach . The motto "Less is more and luxury" to describe his aesthetic tactic of arranging the necessary components of a building to create an impression of extreme simplicity—he enlisted every element and detail to serve multiple visual and functional purposes . Wabi originally referred to the loneliness of living in nature, remote from society; sabi meant "chill", "lean" or "withered". The Architect and designers worked together in the boutiques to achieve simplicity, using white elements, cold lighting, large space with minimum objects and furniture. Minimalist architecture simplifies living space to reveal the essential quality of buildings and conveys simplicity in attitudes toward life. It is highly inspired from the Japanese traditional design and the concept of Zen philosophy. Positioning itself in the market to cater to niche honeymooners a non-children friendly property, individual leisure travelers, as well as the corporate sector, the activities and facilities on offer promises to capture its share of these target markets. Just 2 minutes from unspoiled and serene tranquility nature Kamala Beach, the Wabi-Sabi Boutique Hotel Kamala Phuket is nestled on the quiet's and peacefully Kamala Beach with stunning surrounding view into the landscape mountainside of Kamala in its own Zen Style botanical gardens, with stunning views of the crystal clear waters of Kamala Bay and the majestic mountains of the Kamala Hills Ranges. At Wabi-Sabi Kamala property it would focus as part of eco-friendly hotels and resort being one of the few NON –Smoking Hotel. In keeping with the hotel's Green Hotels affiliation, the Wabi-Sabi Boutique Hotel Kamala takes measures to be environmentally-conscious, using water preservation and recycling programs, as well as energy-saving lighting designs. Wabi-Sabi Kamala Boutique hotel's all suites room features include simple Zen@Wabi-Sabi spacious, aesthetics , elegance with superb service, flat screen TVs, wireless internet, in-room safes, crisp linen, coffee machine, tea boxes selection and luxury toiletries . At Wabi-Sabi@Kamala we make life look simple , nature but luxury. A large part of the hotel's uniqueness is its aim to operate in a completely 'green' way. The total amount of energy the hotel consumes, from staff commutes to food and beverage delivery to the energy used by each guest, will be tracked to calculate its carbon footprint. "Along with being eco-friendly, our goal is to help our guests immerse themselves in the Kamala ,Phuket's experience," Azuan said. "Eventually, we'll be adding services like tai chi, yoga, detox programme, a wellness spa on the rooftop is being design for its 2nd phase. Thai cooking classes, organic herbs and garden farms and basic lessons in Thai—as well as in-room beauty and health treatments and bike and walking tours. It encompasses an intimate air that has been compared to a Zen-like feel. To make you feel right at home, the Wabi- Sabi's staff, managers and owners are truly sincere and kind. Whatever your wishes, nothing seems too much or too hard. If you yearn for a romantic escape to a tropical Andaman Seas Island paradise, your quest has ended. Wabi- Sabi Boutique Hotel Kamala Phuket, Thailand rewards you with a luxurious retreat amidst rustic Wabi-Sabi Minimalists Zen-like architectural elegance. At Wabi Sabi Boutique Hotel Kamala Phuket, we practice the philosophy of natural simplicity and creative spaces that reflect the warmth that inspires us to serve you. We pay special attention to detail and provide exceptional service. The changes are continuous, so that our guests will find something different every time they decide to come back. A tour desk will be able to arrange any day trips you may wish to have, also a wedding and special events coordinator will be on hand for planning that special event on our spacious 360 degree breathtaking view rooftop .
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to open a new upscale resort on the ever-popular resort island of Phuket. The company has penned an agreement to operate the brand new BEST WESTERN PREMIER Himalai Resort, which will rise in the idyllic Kamala area of the island.
In January 2016 Centara Hotels & Resorts will be renamed Central Hospitality International (CHi). This is a refresh and renaming of the management and holding company behind its collection of hotels. The hotel brands, products and services will remain unchanged.
Xn protel Systems are proud to have partnered with the 174 room and luxury villa Dream Hotel and Dream Beach Club in Phuket, Thailand for the supply of protel PMS, Xn POS, Xn CRS and Xn Materials Management
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) today announced it has won a 2015 Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Award for innovative website design and cutting edge marketing practices, for the recently re-launched MekongTourism.org digital platform.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the signing of an agreement with Grand Bay Hotel Co., Ltd., wholly owned by Apex Development Public Co., Ltd, to unveil theSheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort. Slated to open in January 2019 on Thailand's largest island, the hotel will support the brand's Sheraton 2020 goal of adding 150 hotels in the next five years.
Located within the lush woodlands of Kamala in Phuket, Keemala embraces a Thai cultural philosophy and blends the fictional history of four indigenous clans with the decadence of an upscale resort. Designed by Thailand based Architect Space, with Pisit Aongskultong from Pisud Design Company managing the resort's creative vision and interior designs, the design is inspired by stories, cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of these early Phuket settlers and offers a truly unusual alternative to most hotel experiences in the region.
ANANTARA Hotels, Resorts & Spas has appointed Giles Selves as general manager at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Resort and Lutz Mueller as general manager at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort. German national Mueller spent 22 years with Marriott International in Germany, India, Thailand and China, before joining Anantara as general manager at Wanda Vista Resort Xishuangbanna in southern China, which was his most recent position In 2007, Mueller was promoted to his first general manager position at The Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Kamala Beach in Thailand. This was followed by several more general manager positions at the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa and Wanda Realm Nanjing in China.
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket has appointed Piyoros Naronglith as general manager, effective since November 23, 2015. Naronglith has over 10 years of hospitality management in Thailand and was most recently the executive assistant manager of W Retreat Koh Samui. Prior to that, he had held various roles at properties such as the Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa and Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket.
Kevin Jean Fawkes has been appointed Culinary Director of The Nai Harn as the relaunch of this iconic Phuket resort draws near after 18 months of extensive renovations.
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket announces the appointment of Mr. Piyoros Naronglith as their new General Manager effective November 23, 2015, he brings with him a wealth of experience in hospitality management spanning over 10 years in Thailand.