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Thailand’s first Radisson Individuals hotel opens in Pattaya

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Lewit Hotel Pattaya, a member of Radisson Individuals in the vibrant beach resort town of Pattaya, marking the Group's seventh operating hotel…

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X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere: The perfect escape chic and chilled-out holiday destination

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2023

Nestled in a serene corner of Pattaya, X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere, this cool and pet-friendly hotel located at Ban Amphur Beach, Na Jomtien Pattaya, is the perfect chic and chilled-out…

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X2 Pattaya Oceanphere: A luxurious resort in Pattaya

Kristin Mariano Apr 3, 2023

Located in the historic former pirate bay enclave on the unspoiled Bang Saray coast, X2 Pattaya Oceanphere is a luxurious oasis that offers guests the ultimate combination of privacy,…

Pattaya favorite for Thai family trips

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2023

According to Agoda’s insights, Thai families are most likely to enjoy some quality time around seaside cities this year. The full list of top 10 most searched domestic destinations by…

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Maiden Flydubai direct flight reaches Pattaya

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

The maiden direct flight from Dubai to Pattaya by Flydubai arrived at U-Tapao Airport in Chon Buri Province on Friday night, carrying 158 passengers.

Andaz Brand debuts in Thailand with the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2023

The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-travelled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture.

Centara extends management agreement with Pattaya Hotel and Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya

Harry Johnson Dec 19, 2022 0

Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed signing of hotel management agreement extensions by Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts. Centara extends management…

Thailand gets its first Radisson Individuals project in Pattaya

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

Radisson Hotel Group has reached an important milestone in its expansion strategy in Thailand with the signing of Lewit Hotel Pattaya, a member of Radisson Individuals, which marks the…

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team

Kristin Mariano Oct 24, 2022

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…

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5 reasons why you should stay in the first Andaz in Pattaya, Thailand

Kristin Mariano Oct 4, 2022

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach is a lush tropical retreat in a tranquil seaside neighbourhood that is a short drive from Pattaya’s tourist attractions.

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This resort is your ideal getaway in Pattaya, Thailand

Kristin Mariano Oct 3, 2022

Here are some of the reasons why Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort is the ideal getaway in Pattaya

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya launches Adventure Park

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts has officially launched The Lost World Adventure Land attraction at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.

IWTA speaks with Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya

Caroline Tapken Apr 11, 2022

Meet Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya, Caroline began her hospitality career in London and the USA, having graduated from hotel school in Switzerland.…

Renaissance Pattaya: The hidden gem and premium hotspot in Na Jomtien for your perfect getaway

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021

Prepare yourself for a surprise every step of the way and soak up the most gorgeous views here as the premium hotel follows in the footsteps of its contemporary design and luxury quotient…

Reopening updates

Opening soon, not yet! Pattaya reopening on 1 Sept might be postponed

Megha Paul Aug 24, 2021

Thailand’s tourist hotspot Pattaya may delay its planned reopening to vaccinated travellers on 1 September, as the city is dealing with insufficient inoculations among locals and a spike in…

Renaissance Pattaya wins new accolades

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2021

Renaissance Pattaya, the premium lifestyle beachfront resort in Na Jomtien, has announced that it has a new feather in its cap

Best Western Premier Bayphere Pattaya is now open: 5 reasons why you should book

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2021

As the rest of Thailand gradually reopens to vaccinated travellers, plan your holiday in Best Western Premier Bayphere Pattaya.

The new tourism trend Pattaya family beach houses sleeping 6-8 people

Deborah Bundityanond Dec 8, 2020

A new trend has emerged in the Pattaya tourism sector. As more and more Bangkok residents are traveling to the eastern seaboard for short term holidays, family resort homes are becoming…

The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya celebrates the Grand Opening in style

Chris Head Nov 16, 2020

The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya threw a sparklingly extravagant grand opening at the resort on 12 November 2020. The grand opening was presided over by the Mayor of Pattaya, Mr. Sontaya…

Onyx brings world’s first YOO Beach Club, APAC’s first Yoo2 hotel and Shama hub to Pattaya

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2020

Onyx Hospitality has expanded its partnership with Ratanakorn Asset, a Thai real estate company, for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya

Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya on target for November opening

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2020

Situated in Pattaya, Chonburi, the resort is now open for reservations through their direct channels

Best Western unleashes new era of modern midscale hospitality in Pattaya

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2020

Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ expansion in Thailand has taken a significant stride forward with the opening of Best Western Plus Nexen

New African gems mining-inspired resort in Pattaya gets new GM

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2020

The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya has appointed Supakit Uasamphanchai as the new general manager and Supa-arpha Itthikaiwan as director of marketing and sales effective…

Honey… we’re moving to Amari Pattaya! Trade your usual work setting for temporary office by the beach

Megha Paul Jun 22, 2020

Amari Pattaya has now unveiled a new offer- 'Honey… we’re moving to Amari Pattaya' – to invite families, couples and individuals to kickstart life in the ‘new normal’ with a series of…

Grade A Tennis and Electrifying Battles at Fitz Club Pattaya as Seniors fight for the ITF Championship

Chris Head Dec 12, 2019

The Thailand World Seniors Championship ITF Grade A was recently held at Fitz Club - Racquets, Health and Fitness, the tournament brought together over 200 top Tennis players from over 15…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

A tale of two cities: Uplifting the MICE industry in Bangkok and Pattaya

Tian Tolentino Nov 22, 2019

Helping to promote MICE tourism in Thailand, two notable properties uplift the industry in the fast-paced country by cultivating high-quality MICE hubs in two bustling cities.

How one design hotel is striving to ‘Make Pattaya Great Again’

Alastair Newport Nov 22, 2019

For a few years now, the design hotel game in downtown Pattaya has been a pretty small affair. Fans of funky design and modern flair usually choose Siam@Siam, known as much for its rooftop…

100% satisfaction: How tennis is boosting tourism and raising Pattaya’s profile

Alastair Newport Oct 29, 2019

The 11th Fitz Club Tennis Tournament, held within the grounds of Royal Cliff in Pattaya, over a gloriously sunny week earlier this month, brought experienced players together with newbies --…

Resort tales: A mooch around the best hotel in Pattaya

Alastair Newport Sep 30, 2019

What is the best hotel in Pattaya? If you listen to the stories swirling around right now about the four intriguing hotels at Royal Cliff, you may very well find your answer.

All-new Amari Pattaya opens

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

Occupying a strategic location on the North Pattaya waterfront and a short walk from the new Terminal 21 shopping mall, Amari Pattaya has now fully reopened following a major…

Amari Pattaya reopens

Simon Willmore Jul 12, 2019

The redevelopment programme of Amari Pattaya is complete, with the unveiling of the new accommodation in two distinct buildings – Amari Tower and Amari Suites. The property also…

X2 marks the spot: Pattaya Oceanphere opens in former Thai pirate haven

Alastair Newport May 15, 2019

Southeast Asian boutique hospitality brand, X2 Resorts, has officially launched its latest resort, X2 Pattaya Oceanphere.

Design Hotel MASON hits the beach in Pattaya

Alastair Newport Apr 17, 2019

Luxury beachfront MASON has been unveiled this week in Pattaya, as the latest project from award-winning studio Vaslab.

Amari Pattaya: “Inspired by everything we love”

Tian Tolentino Apr 14, 2019

We speak with Deborah Haines at Amari, to know more about her personal favourites, and the best destinations in Pattaya, Thailand.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts finds a new Habitat in Pattaya

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced it will be taking up management duties for the Habitat Group, under the Ramada by Wyndham brand, at the Thai real estate developers new property…

Feel the love: Cafe del Mar Pattaya opens

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2018

Back in August I covered the arrival of legendary night club brand Café Del Mar to Jomtien beach in Pattaya. Now two months later the doors to the beach club have finally swung open, calling…

Review: U Pattaya

Alastair Newport Sep 25, 2018

U Pattaya is a rather special hotel, which is saying something when you think about the vast amount of accommodations strewn across the length and breadth of the ever popular Thai…

Review: Page10 Hotel & Restaurant Pattaya

Alastair Newport Sep 17, 2018

I have spent a lot of time on the road between and Bangkok and Pattaya over the last couple of weeks and I have stayed in a quite a few hotels on the way -- some exceedingly grand and others…

Thailand’s biggest travel trade show hits Pattaya for the first time

Alastair Newport May 10, 2018

Following the success of last year’s final event in Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) is heading south to the ever popular Thai beach town of Pattaya for TTM+ ‘Amazing Gateway to…

Centara begins construction of second lifestyle hotel – COSI Pattaya Naklua Beach

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2018

Centara Hotels & Resorts recently broke ground in North Pattaya for another COSI hotel. COSI is a new brand designed for the modern, connected lifestyle of a growing travel market…

InterContinental Pattaya catches big fish for GM

Alastair Newport Nov 22, 2017 14

The InterContinental Pattaya Resort has announced the appointment of super star as the resort’s new general manager, effective from October 1st 2017.

Costa Well Resort Pattaya opens in Thailand with promotional rates

Gary Marshall Nov 20, 2017 9

The Santorini-inspired Costa Well Resort Pattaya has announced discounted rates to for its soft opening. Promotions start from 2,990 Baht for a Deluxe Jacuzzi room, 4,600 Baht for Deluxe…

Renaissance Pattaya: what can you expect from a “beyond-the-ordinary hotel”?

Alastair Newport Nov 15, 2017 17

Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International), today announced the opening of Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa. The property is owned by The Ninesotel Co., Ltd. and marks the…

Turn on your holidays at Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 9

Introducing the newest Renaissance in Pattaya. Only two hours away from Bangkok, the Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa blends local inspirations with a fresh sense of style.

Check-In: Holiday Inn Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2017

Situated at the quieter end of vibrant Beach Road, Holiday inn Pattaya offers exquisite panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand in a luxurious setting. As one of Pattaya’s most…

Thailand Travel Mart moves to Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

Thailand’s biggest travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+), has ended a two-year run in Chiang Mai and will move to the resort city of Pattaya in 2018. The event, which is…

Two new hotels to rise next to Amari Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has revealed plans to develop two new hotels on the site of the existing Amari Pattaya. As part of a US$100 million plan to redevelop the site, the group…

Pattaya airport set for major expansion

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

U-Tapao airport, which serves as the gateway to Thailand's eastern seaboard, including the popular beach resort of Pattaya, is in line for a major investment and expansion. The…

Seven up for Centara in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2017

Centara has opened its seventh hotel in Pattaya, the popular Thai beach resort. The new Centara Azure Hotel Pattaya is an upscale property located in the centre of the town, within…

First KLY hotel unveiled in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2016

Thailand's Unicorn Hotels & Resort has revealed its first ever KLY hotel, its modern brand for millennial travellers. The new KLY Unique Pattaya is now open in the quieter…

Avani arrives in Pattaya following Marriott rebrand

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2016

Minor Hotels has launched its Avani brand in the Thai resort town of Pattaya, following the rebranding of the former Marriott. The property was originally purchased by Minor back in…

Avani takes over Marriott in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2016

Thailand's Minor Hotels has revealed plans to rebrand the Marriott hotel in Pattaya, the popular Thai resort town. The Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa was originally purchased by…

New MGallery hotel opens in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

AccorHotels has added a new member to its MGallery collection in Thailand. The Veranda Resort Pattaya, MGallery by Sofitel has now opened on Na Jomtien Beach, a short distance from…

Sheraton Pattaya to become an InterContinental

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2016

IHG has signed an agreement with the Amburaya Resort Company that will see the Sheraton Pattaya Resort rebrand as an InterContinental. The renamed InterContinental Pattaya Resort will…

X2 brings Vibe concept to Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2016

X2, the Thai boutique hotel brand, has continued to expand its new X2 Vibe concept with the launch of a property in Pattaya. Managed by BHM Asia, the new X2 Vibe Pattaya SeaPhere is…

Luxury nautical hotel sails into Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

A new nautical-themed luxury hotel has docked in Pattaya. The Hotel Baraquda Pattaya MGallery by Sofitel is the latest member of AccorHotels' MGallery Collection, which focuses on unique…

Check-In: Amari Ocean Pattaya

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Pattaya is well renowned for its ability to blend natural beauty with buzzing nightlife, shopping and dining. Its proximity to Bangkok makes it the ideal companion to a Thai city break…

Airlines and Aviation

Pattaya ‏to get direct flights from Shanghai

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai. Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…

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AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2015

AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard. On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…

Mövenpick set to make Pattaya debut

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2015

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that its first property in Pattaya will open on 15 December 2015. The new Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya will be positioned on Na Jomtien…

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AirAsia adds more domestic flights from Pattaya

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2015

AirAsia has continued to expand its operations from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport with the announcement of new domestic routes to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai. The low-cost carrier recently…

Ascott enters Pattaya with quadruple deal

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2015

Ascott has signed new management deals for its first four properties in Pattaya. The Singapore-based serviced apartment company will launch the Citadines North Pattaya, Citadines…

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AirAsia expands international links from Pattaya

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2015

AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore. Following the launch of…

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AirAsia connects Pattaya with China

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand. The low-cost carrier…

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AirAsia to launch Pattaya flights

Mark Elliott May 14, 2015

AirAsia will launch its first ever flights to the Thai resort town of Pattaya this summer. Commencing on 16 July 2015, the new route will operate four times a week between Kuala…

Hard Rock Pattaya adds new event space

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2015

The Hard Rock Hotel & Cafe Pattaya recently launched a new meeting and event space: The Drum Room. Occupying a space above the Hard Rock Cafe that previous housed a bar for…

U Hotels moves into Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2015

Thailand's Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) will launch its upscale U Hotels & Resorts brand in Pattaya next month. Opening on 15 February, U Pattaya will offer 44 rooms, ranging…

Thailand implements Pattaya beach rules

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2015

Thailand has ramped up its nationwide beach clean-up campaign in 2015, with new rules governing the use of space on beaches in Pattaya. The new Thai government started clamping down…

New Courtyard opens in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2015

Marriott has continued its expansion in Thailand with the opening of a new Courtyard hotel in the resort town of Pattaya. The new Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya is a…

Onyx opens new Ozo hotel in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2014

Onyx Hospitality Group has launched Thailand’s second Ozo hotel in the resort town of Pattaya. The new Ozo Pattaya features 164 rooms, including 'Sleep Rooms', 'Dream Rooms' and 'Ozo…

Zinc adds two hotels in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2014

Thailand's Zinc InVision Hospitality has opened two new hotels in the resort town of Pattaya. The dual launch of the Glow Jomtien Beach Chaiyapruek and Glow Central Pattaya gives…

Centara to add two more Pattaya hotels

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans for two more hotels in Pattaya, as it continues to expand in the Thai resort town. The upscale Centara Avenue Hotel Pattaya and…

Thailand relaxes curfew for Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014

A curfew placed on Thailand has been lifted in the beach resorts of Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket. The regulation was lifted from the three resorts last night to ease tourism concerns…

U Hotels to launch in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) will launch its upscale U Hotels & Resorts brand in Pattaya next year. Set to debut in early 2015, U Pattaya will be set on a 5.5-hectare plot of…

Thirsty Thursday arrives in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Travel Daily's world famous networking night, Thirsty Thursday, will arrive in the party town of Pattaya next week. On Thursday 21 November 2013, members of the Thai and international…

Centara adds third ‘Grand’ hotel in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts will further expand its portfolio in the Thai resort town of Pattaya in December, with the launch of another five-star Centara Grand-branded resort.…

Centara to add new luxury hotel in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts is preparing to open a new luxury hotel in Pattaya. The new-build, five-star Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya will soft-open in September 2013,…

Sukosol opens new Pattaya boutique hotel

Apr 11, 2013 1

Thailand's Sukosol Hotels has launched its third property in the resort town of Pattaya. Comprising just 21 rooms, the new Wave hotel is designed in an art-deco style, inspired by…

Centara to add sixth hotel in Pattaya

Apr 2, 2013 15

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its sixth hotel in Pattaya later this year. The hotel company has signed a management contract for the Centara Grand Modus Resort & Spa…

Onyx to bring budget brand to Pattaya

Oct 15, 2012 18

Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has announced plans to bring its Ozo budget brand to the resort town of Pattaya. The 170-room Ozo Pattaya will be located in centre of the eastern Thai…

Pattaya hotel sector booms

Jun 13, 2012 17

Pattaya, the resort town on Thailand's eastern seaboard, is on track to reach more than eight million hotel guests in 2012 - a new record for the destination. According to C9 Hotelworks'…

Pattaya to host major golf convention

May 13, 2012 14

Pattaya has been chosen as the host venue for the 2nd Asia Golf Tourism Convention. The event, which will take place from 29 April to 2 May 2013 at the Royal Cliff Resort, is expected to…

Centara opens boutique resort in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2011 14

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya, a member of the Centara Boutique Collection. Located in the centre of the Thai resort town, the new…

Royal Cliff Pattaya revamps sales team

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2011

Michael Swart, Senior Sales Manager - MICE International, has been promoted to Deputy Director of Sales & Marketing.

ONYX signs new Amari hotel in Pattaya

Aug 11, 2011

ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage a new 135-room hotel in Pattaya, under its Amari brand. Currently known as The Legend, the 35-storey property has been renamed Amari…

Centara opens two more hotels in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened two new hotels in Pattaya, bringing its total of properties in the eastern Thai resort city to three. The Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya becomes part…

Thai duty free giant to develop Pattaya outlet

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2011

Thai duty free company, King Power, is planning to develop a new outlet in the resort city of Pattaya, local media has reported. Construction of the 5,000m

Dusit adds Pattaya shuttle service

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2011

Dusit International has announced the extension of its Dusit Sprinter shuttle bus service from Bangkok to Pattaya. Guests can now travel between Dusit Thani Bangkok and Dusit Thani…

Erosion warning for Pattaya beach

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2011

Thailand's Pattaya Beach is in danger of disappearing, local media reported an academic as warning yesterday. The popular tourist hub on Thailand's eastern seaboard now has a shoreline…

Hard Rock Pattaya completes first phase of refurb

Jan 12, 2011

The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has completed the refurbishment of its first floor; part of a comprehensive renovation of its facilities being undertaken for its 10th anniversary in 2011. The…

Golden Tulip signs two Pattaya hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2010

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Global hospitality management conglomerate Golden Tulip has continued its strategic expansion into South-east Asia with the recent signing of two hotels in…

Pullman to open in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2010

13 Jan 10, BANGKOK (TravMedia.com): Pullman announces the arrival of the Pullman hotel brand to Pattaya with the Pullman Pattaya Aisawan being primed to officially open and welcome…

Best Western Premier launches in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2010

(Bangkok, 11 January 2010): Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya - the newest property in Best Western International's luxury collection, 'Best Western Premier' - is…

Nova Gold Hotel opens in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2009

On 1 December 2009: Nova Gold Hotel, a landmark low-rise property offering a fresh new accommodation experience, opened its door in Pattaya. This deluxe 4-star hotel features 77…

dusitD2 to host first ‘Pattaya Dive Club’ event

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2009

dusitD2 baraquda pattaya together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Pattaya) is introducing a newly formed club for divers called "Pattaya Dive Club."Calling all divers to sign up and…

Pattaya’s first themed beach resort hotel opens

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2009

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, the first truly themed hotel in Thailand, will stage its grand opening on November 3, 2009 with a spectacular Lost World-Indiana…

Zico’s brings a Brazilian thrill to Pattaya

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2009

Exotic Brazilian cuisine, colourful cocktails and fine wines, great music and exciting Latin American dance performers have arrived in Pattaya with the opening of Zico's Brazilian…

Holiday Inn to open in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2009

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a contract to manage the Holiday Inn Pattaya. The hotel, being developed by the Erawan Group, is scheduled to open in October 2009.…

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower Receives Pattaya City’s Admired Hotel Plaque Award

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2009

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, recently received Pattaya City's Admired Hotel Plaque Award, presented by the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, Khun Wuttisak…

Zign Hotel opens in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2009

The Zign Hotel has opened the Thai beach resort of Pattaya, The 959-room hotel offers two 14-storey towers, along with 107 Tropical Villas overlooking Naklua beach. Facilities…

Pattaya’s first themed beach resort hotel opens

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2009

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, the first themed beach resort hotelin Pattaya, soft-opened on 27 July. A five-star property designed to a Lost World concept, the…

‘Golf in a Kingdom’ adds Woodlands properties in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2009

'Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience' has added another luxury property to its regional tour offerings. The Woodlands Hotel & Resort and Woodlands Suites

Aisawan creates Pattaya’s first ‘beach club"

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2009

Aisawan Resort & Spa, Pattaya will open in November 2009 following a US$5 million refurbishment. The resort, which calls itself Pattaya's first "beach club", has added…

CentralFestival Pattaya opens (lead) PAGE 3

Mark Elliott May 4, 2009

Asia's largest beachfront shopping complex and lifestyle destination, CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, has opened at Thailand's world-renowned seaside tourist destination.The giant…

Pattaya Amari opens new wing

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2009

Amari Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Platinum 2 wing at its Nova Platinum Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. The new wing gives the Amari associate hotel a combined…

US Ambassador visits Marriott Pattaya

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2009

The Ambassador of the United States to Thailand, Eric G. John (pictured left) and his wife Sophia (centre) were welcomed by Somsak Tanruengsri (right), General Manager of Pattaya…

TDA does business on the beach at Sheraton Pattaya

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2009

Travel Daily Asia has conducted its quarterly meeting and staff get-together at the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, Thailand. TDA would like to thank everyone at the Sheraton for their…

Cox & Kings comes to Amari Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2008

The world's longest established travel company, Cox & Kings (India), has come to the Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, for an inspection of facilities. M.…

Amari Pattaya says farewell to Rulfi

Oct 13, 2008

The Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, has hosted a farewell party of the company's long-serving Managing Director, Kurt Rulfi, at its Mantra restaurant. The event was hosted by M.R.…

Best Western to arrive in Pattaya

Sep 26, 2008

Best Western International (BWI) has revealed that it will open a new 132-room hotel in Thailand's eastern seaboard resort city of Pattaya by the end of this year. BWI Vice President…

Rooms upgraded at Pattaya Marriott

Sep 17, 2008

The 296-room Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa has completed the refurbishment facelift of its guest rooms, with upgrades to entertainment technology and new bathroom designs. Each room now…

Marriott Pattaya’s client orientation

Sep 11, 2008

The 295-room Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa recently welcomed 17 travel agents to experience its new facilities; the Terrace Suite and More Bar & Grill. The agents also took part in…

Dusit to launch D2 brand in Pattaya

Aug 28, 2008

Dusit has announced the launch of its innovative D2 brand in the Thai resort of Pattaya. Scheduled to open in December this year, the dusitD2 baraquda pattaya will include 72 room and…

Hilton in Pattaya

Apr 7, 2008

Hilton Hotels has signed an agreement to manage the 300-room Hilton Pattaya. When it opens in the beginning of 2010, the Hilton Pattaya will be part of the new Central Festival Pattaya Beach…

Amari Pattaya sports new look

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2008

Amari Hotels and Resorts' Pattaya property has undergone a major refurbishment. The Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, has a new five-star Ocean Tower. Together with its…

Amari Orchard Pattaya’s new wing opens

Nov 19, 2007

All 297 rooms have ocean views, oversized bathrooms and private balconies. The Amari Orchid Resort & Tower offers a total of 525 rooms.

Dusit’s D2 spreads to Pattaya, Samui

Oct 5, 2007

This follows the first property - D2hotel chiang mai - which opened in "Te hotel has enjoyed immense popularity among the trendy Thais from the Northern capital city, as well as the hip-hop…

Skal talk on Pattaya

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2007

"The discussion on Pattaya's image

Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism

Kristin Mariano Jun 1, 2023

Thailand’s premier business-to-business travel event, The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, has commenced on May 31, 2023, presenting new opportunities for global buyers seeking…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes

Chris Head May 29, 2023

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing to IMEX 2023 Frankfurt the optimism, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit that have energised Thailand’s MICE industry since…

Attractions & Tours

Siam Adventure Club pioneers a new era of experiential & sustainable family travel in Thailand

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

Destination Group has announced plans to raise the bar for family travel experience in Thailand – and across Asia – with the launch of a new experiential and sustainable guest concept at…

OYO announces 60% discount for nearby international destinations

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2023

Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced a special discount scheme for Indian tourists planning to visit Southeast Asia and Middle East for summer holidays.

Centara launches “The Ultimate Free Night Giveaway” for vacations across Asia!

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

Take advantage of “Stay 3 Pay 2,” “Stay 4 Pay 3,” & “Stay 7 Pay 5” promotions at a choice of 49 hotels and resorts in Thailand, Vietnam, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman and Japan.

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai records growth in passenger numbers for the first quarter of 2023

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

Dubai-based flydubai records another exceptional first quarter carrying more than 3.37 million passengers between 01 January and 31 March 2023, an increase of 50% compared to the same period…

MGC Marine appointed exclusive retailer for ‘Chris-Craft’ in Thailand and ASEAN

Kanchan Nath Apr 27, 2023

MGC Marine and Chartered (ASIA) Company Limited, under the Millennium Group Corporation (ASIA) PCL (MGC-ASIA), reached another milestone as Chris-Craft Corporation, a legendary American boat…

Partner content

3 secrets of a successful partnership between owners and hotel management company

Kristin Mariano Apr 24, 2023

Hospitality is all about creating and nurturing personal relationships between various stakeholders. However, there is one special relationship that a hotel management company must…

Grab launches new features and tie-ups to welcome travellers

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Grab, Southeast Asia’s superapp, announced new in-app travel innovations and partnerships to give travellers a safe, seamless and hyperlocal experience as Southeast Asia embraces a travel…

Grab launches new features and tie-ups to welcome travellers back to the region

Kristin Mariano Apr 19, 2023

Grab has announced new in-app travel innovations and partnerships to give travellers a safe, seamless and hyperlocal experience as Southeast Asia embraces a travel comeback. …

IWTA round table with Naureen Ahmed, Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality

Chris Head Apr 11, 2023

Welcome to IWTA’s first roundtable with committee members of IWTA hosted by Naureen Ahmed. We cover how IWTA started, why we joined the committee, the purpose of IWTA, what we have learnt,…

Attractions & Tours

Thailand invites all for Songkran Festival

Kanchan Nath Apr 11, 2023

Central Pattana has joined forces with the Ministry of Culture and other partners to boost Songkran's global appeal by organising entertainment events across all shopping centers nationwide…

ONYX Hospitality Group on track to operate 54 properties by 2025

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group will be at ITB Berlin 2023 this week to share its aggressive expansion plans and optimistic revenue target for 2023, conveying its full confidence in…

Accor invites local residents to rediscover Thailand with up to 55% off

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

Accor is inviting local residents to explore the many wonders of their home country with the latest edition of “We Travel Together,” which combines the Thai government’s domestic travel…

Attractions & Tours

Destination Group welcomes the world back to Thailand

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2023

Destination Group is rolling out the welcome mat for families, friends and couples this year at its collection of world-class resorts in many of the kingdom's most desirable beach…

Partner content

The Gem of the East: Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa is the idyllic getaway near Bangkok

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2023

Enjoy spacious accommodations and luxurious amenities with the turquoise waters of the eastern coast of Thailand and the pristine sands of Wang Kaew Beach in the background at Rayong…

AGODA: Goa tops domestic while Dubai comes in favorite for Indian family trips

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

Goa is the most popular search destination for Indian families looking to enjoy a domestic vacation, while Dubai tops the search list as the most sought-after international destination.

Spectrum of the Seas boosts tourism in Thailand and Vietnam

Kristin Mariano Feb 24, 2023

Holidaymakers can seek adventure on Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, with longer sailings, and more of Southeast Asia to explore in the coming months.…

Partner content

5 reasons why Cross Hotels & Resorts is APAC’s hotel operator of choice

Kristin Mariano Feb 16, 2023

Cross Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering value, distinction and, most importantly, memorable experiences in all of the properties it manages. Since its rebranding, Cross…

IWTA speaks with Nattareutai Thanapoomikul (Khun Aimmy) General Manager Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit

Sumi Soorian Jan 26, 2023

Khun Aimmy started her career as an Intern in InterContinental Bangkok. After finishing her 400 hours of training she continued to work as an Guest Relation Agent in Holiday Inn Shanghai…

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese tourists

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

Following the easing of restrictions on China’s huge outbound travel market, Thailand’s leading hoteliers reveal their expectations for the recovery of Chinese tourism in the “Land of…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Year of the Rabbit: Top destinations that are a short ‘hop’ for Asian travelers

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

Japan is the most sought-after destination for travellers across Asia as they usher in the Lunar New Year, Agoda reveals. According to search data from the global digital travel…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly…

Phuket is the best hotspot for foodies

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2022

Dining as a family is a staple in most households as it brings everybody together over good food. In fact, recent studies have shown that 84% of parents agreed that family meals were…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai launches daily flights to St Petersburg

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

The Dubai-based carrier will start its operations to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023 with a daily service. flydubai grows its network to 114 destinations supported by a fleet of 71 Boeing…

IWTA speaks with Supawadee Chaisongkram – Room Division Manager Tawaravadee Resort BW Signature Collection by Best Western

Michaela Connor Nov 28, 2022

Khun Nu Dee grew up on a farm but early on dreamt of learning English and using it in her career. She ‘fell’ into hospitality in Pattaya as a hotel operator to help support her studies at…

Partner content

5 reasons why modern travellers love COSI Hotels

Kristin Mariano Nov 25, 2022

COSI Hotels is not just a place to stay on your holiday, it's a place to live and experience more.

Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.

Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas and Resort debuts, currently with 51 keys

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Mercure, one of the world’s largest midscale brands, is proud to debut the initial phase of its new resort in Rayong, Thailand.

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai grows its network to 113 destinations in 53 countries

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

The Dubai-based airline adds six destinations to its network with flights to Cagliari, Corfu, Hofuf, Krabi, Milan and Pattaya.

Thailand fully opens for tourists

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2022

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…

TikTok’s most popular beaches

Kristin Mariano Sep 27, 2022

No one can deny the impact of TikTok, and it seems its influence has spread to the travel world too. With over 17.5 billion views of the #TravelTok and #TravelTikTok hashtags, people are…

Agoda introduces ‘Explore Thailand’ campaign

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Agoda has revealed the top searched Thai destinations as it launches its dedicated ‘ExploreThailand’ campaign offering great deals on top accommodation throughout Thailand.

Radisson Hotel Group blends heritage with vision to build a strong and sustainable future in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Sep 7, 2022

Radisson Hotel Group is embarking on a transformational journey in Thailand, with a rapid expansion of its portfolio of hotels and resorts and an unwavering commitment to its owners,…

Leisure travel fuels Hyatt’s growth in Asia Pacific

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.

Centara’s ‘Unbeatable 9.9 Sale’ from 8-12 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is inviting guests to rediscover the joy of travel and unlock huge savings with its ‘Unbeatable 9.9 Sale’.

Thailand is one of the key growth markets for Radisson Hotel Group

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

The Group plans to add 100 new properties in Thailand by 2025, up from six, four currently operating in Bangkok and two in the pipeline in Phuket and Pattaya.

HSMAI Academy to hold a revenue & digital training workshop from 14-15 Sept

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

The two-day revenue and digital hotel training workshop program, specific to hotels and resorts, will be to be held for the first time in Phuket. It will be held from 14-15 September 2022,…

Cross Hotels & Resorts scores with its ever green approach

Chris Head Aug 18, 2022

As the hospitality sector begins to display a resurgence in global travel, Cross Hotels & Resorts is ramping up its environmental awareness credentials with the recent signing of two new…

Partner content

Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022

Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.

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Rediscovering the kingdom with Best Western hotels in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2022

Best Western hotels in Thailand are located in key cities offering travellers the perfect base in rediscovering the kingdom.

IHG celebrates growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Jul 28, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated the rapid growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand, as the Luxury & Lifestyle brand approaches its first anniversary next month.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2022

Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…

Partner content

Spend sustainable holidays in Best Western Premier hotels in Asia

Kristin Mariano Jul 18, 2022

Best Western Premier hotels in Asia are leading the field in bridging between profit and sustainability as it puts the latter front and centre.

Best Western Plus Nexen to re-open on August 1

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2022

Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the re-opening of Best Western Plus Nexen on August 1st, 2022, in the vibrant seafront city of Pattaya, Thailand. Nestled in…

Radisson Hotel Group commits to its owners and guests in Thailand with plans of 100 new signings by 2025

Kristin Mariano Jul 7, 2022

Radisson Hotel Group is gearing up for the recovery of travel and hospitality in Thailand with plans to exponentially expand its portfolio by adding 100 hotels and resorts in the country…

Russian tourism to Thailand: Will 10,000 in 2021 turn into 435,000 in 2022?

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 10, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN With a massive array of Western sanctions slapped on Russian Federation over its brutal unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, there are very few places left in the world,…

Dubai ranks 7th best globally for family-friendly holidays

Megha Paul Jun 9, 2022

Dubai, UAE has ranked seventh in the world’s top 10 safest family-friendly vacation destinations, according to new research

Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022 opens with great turnout

Kristin Mariano Jun 9, 2022

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that this year’s edition of Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022, in Phuket from 8-10 June is…

Accor hotels across Thailand debut virtual job fair

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2022

As Thailand reopens to the world, Accor is debuting its first-ever virtual job fair in the country from 9th to 13th May 2022.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Thai travellers get beach ready for May Holiday Travel

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2022

After two years of travel restrictions, domestic travel still dominates the top ten destinations for Thailand’s Labor Day and Vesak holidays, just as it did for this year’s Songkran break,…

Golfers return to Thailand for Centara World Masters Golf Championship

Kristin Mariano Apr 15, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is gearing up to host the Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin this May, as the world’s leading club golfers…

Thailand to lift pre-arrival Covid-19 testing requirement starting april 1

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2022

Starting April 1, 2022 travellers may enter the country without the need to show proof of a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel.

Mr. Shuttle arrives in Asia

Kristin Mariano Feb 14, 2022

Mr. Shuttle has launched its travel services in Asia.

Best Western welcomes the world back to Thailand with rebooted “Test & Go” package

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2022

With Thailand’s “Test & Go” program for quarantine-free travel that resumed on 1 February 2022, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is ready to welcome international travellers back to…

Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2022

Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…

Best Western Hotels welcomes 2022 with discounts in dream destinations across Asia

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2022

Best Western Hotels & Resorts is giving guests the chance to enjoy an exciting start to 2022 with an enticing promotion that offers discounts of up to 40% at its hotels and resorts in…

Thailand’s quarantine-free travel is back in February

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2022

Thailand will resume its “Test & Go” programme for fully-vaccinated international travellers starting February 1.

IHG and Siam Sindhorn join hands to open first Vignette Collection hotel in Asia in 2022

Megha Paul Jan 6, 2022

IHG Hotels and Resorts and Siam Sindhorn Co have announced the first Vignette Collection hotel to open in Asia within the bustling city of Bangkok

Where are travellers staying on New Year Eve

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2021

Agoda data shows that travellers across Asia are showing their ongoing desire to get out, to getaway and to escape the constrictions and controls of Covid impacted regions, venturing into…

Quarantine-free travel to Thailand: Here’s what you need to know

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2021

After the successful Phuket Sandbox Programme, Thailand will reopen the country for fully-vaccinated travellers from 46 approved countries starting November 1st without quarantine.

Centara expands Thailand Rediscovered campaign in key destinations

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2021

Following the overwhelming success of its Phuket Rediscovered campaign, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is rolling out the campaign to key destinations…

Accor invites Thai residents to awaken their inspiration for travel

Kristin Mariano Oct 19, 2021

Whether it’s a beach escape or immersion in a local neighbourhood through a staycation, travelling to a different environment always gets us inspired.

Thailand approves “7+7 Model” visa model

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2021

Almost two months after the Phuket Sandbox swung into action the Thai Government has approved the “7+7 Model” yesterday which was first floated a few weeks ago but then got sidetracked due…

Thai tourism business up in arms over renewed delay of reopening

Joe Cusmano Sep 28, 2021

After Thailand postponed the re-opening of major locations to international tourism arrivals again, leading industry stakeholders accused the government of gambling away the country's…

News alert: Thailand postpones plan to reopen cities to travellers until November

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2021

Thailand has pushed back plans to reopen Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to vaccination rates falling short of targets

Reopening updates

Bangkok reopening postponed to 15 October

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2021

Bangkok’s reopening for inoculated tourists will be delayed by two weeks as most of the city’s residents are still waiting for their second jabs, while the tourism ministry has pledged to…

Andrew J Wood to lead Skal International Asia as president for 2021-23

Megha Paul Sep 14, 2021

With the successful completion of Skål International Asia’s 50th Asian Area Annual General Assembly, Andrew J Wood was elected President 2021-2023 at the virtual meeting

Meet Vignette Collection: IHG launches new lifestyle collection brand

Megha Paul Aug 31, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced Vignette Collection as its new luxury and lifestyle brand, with hotels in Australia and Thailand the first to join the collection

Reopening updates

Samui Plus to welcome 1000 foreign tourists

Kristin Mariano Jul 19, 2021

The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) said that Samui Island is set to welcome about 1,000 foreign tourists under the Samui Plus programme during its first month of…

IHG’s triple Thailand signing with Asset World

Megha Paul Jun 22, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of three hotels in Thailand with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation (AWC)

Vaccination Updates

Phuket’s July reopening gets conditional approval

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2021

Phuket Sandbox Programme that will reopen the island to vaccinated travellers without quarantine has received conditional approval from the National Communicable Diseases Committee (NCDC).

One love! Fitz Club’s annual tennis match a smash hit

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2021

The 13th Fitz Club Tennis Tournament brought together Thai players and expatriates along with supportive fans in this thrilling three-day event

Thailand works on travel bubbles with some ASEAN countries

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2021

Thailand is eyeing travel bubbles with ASEAN countries with low COVID cases like Singapore, Vietnam and Laos.

Thais gear up to flock the beaches this Songkran holiday

Megha Paul Apr 5, 2021

Thais are on the move this Songkran, heading to beach destinations and choosing higher end hotels to celebrate the upcoming Songkran holiday

Vaccination Updates

Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2021

Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for…

Hilton is hopeful for the revival of Thailand’s tourism

Kristin Mariano Mar 26, 2021

Hilton is committed to convert up to 2,000 rooms in 24 months in Thailand.

Reopening updates

Phuket to open without quarantine to foreigners by 1 July

Megha Paul Mar 25, 2021

Foreign visitors will be allowed entry to Phuket without quarantine from 1 July, with nearly a million doses of Covid-19 vaccine ready for local residents before then, under a plan approved…

Thailand to fully reopen to tourists in January 2022 in new proposed four-phase reopening rules

Kristin Mariano Mar 18, 2021

Thailand is considering a four-phase reopening that will most likely to kick off in April and will relax quarantine rules. However, the kingdom may not fully reopen to international tourists…

Royal Cliff unveils supersaver sales blitz

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2021

Royal Cliff in Pattaya has launched its supersaver staycation package

Vaccination Updates

Thailand’s COVID-19 task force says tourism-dependent areas will be ‘high priority’ for vaccination

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2021

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has said that tourism-dependent areas like Phuket and Pattaya will be top priority for the upcoming vaccination process.

Hoping for true love? Thai tourism board plays cupid

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2020

If you are single living in Thailand and hoping to retire from singlehood, would you give Tourism Authority of Thailand a chance to find your match?

Stay Thai, Your Style! Airbnb unveils domestic travel campaign for Thailand

Megha Paul Dec 8, 2020

As part of Airbnb’s ongoing commitment and in support of the government’s efforts to help drive Thailand’s tourism recovery, Airbnb has launched a domestic travel campaign Stay Thai, Your…

Thailand’s Hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action

Andrew J Wood Nov 20, 2020

Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one of the lowest risk countries in the world.

New hotel credit scheme gives 40% of room value back to guests to spend on food and spas!

Alastair Newport Nov 5, 2020

Accor is making it very difficult to ignore the possibilities of exploring Thailand with the launch of a brand new deal, which will see guests offered hotel and resort credit worth 40% of…

Centara launches COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach for the freedom-loving traveller

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is set to debut its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the opening of COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach on 23 October

B2.5bn private equity trust launched to target hotels in distress

Andrew J Wood Oct 2, 2020

B2.5bn private equity trust launched to target hotels in distress

Road to recovery: New motorway opens more tourism destinations in Thailand’s eastern corridor

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2020

A 32-kilometre motorway opening in Thailand’s rapidly developing Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will significantly enhance access to a broad range of new destinations, sites and attractions…

Thailand’s reopening “Phuket model” meets resistance and doubts from stakeholders

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2020

Thailand’s reopening dubbed as the “Phuket model” was proposed by the Thai government to kick off in October as its first step in reopening its borders.

Centara Dominates Family Hotels Category in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Linda Hohnholz Aug 21, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailands leading hotel operator, wins big at the 2020 Travellers Choice Awards by Tripadvisor, with five of its hotels ranking in the Top 10 Hotels for…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

PEACH receives government applause for COVID-19 preventative measures

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2020

Pattaya's eminent exhibition centre recognised by Thai government for new health measures in safeguarding upcoming business events

Air Asia and Agoda launch special campaign to boost domestic travel

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2020

airasia.com and Agoda are joining forces to launch a special campaign to support the government’s initiative to stimulate domestic travel in Thailand

Watch out! TAT unveils Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2020

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2020 – Non-Stop Shopping’ from 15 July to 15 September 2020, to stimulate tourism spending and help…

Centara’s 10,000 room nights to medical heroes

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, continues its support of the country’s medical workers with the launch of its ‘10,000 Thanks’ campaign dedicated to the…

TAT joins AirAsia to stimulating domestic tourism with new aviation safety standards

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined Thai AirAsia for a special activity taking place on the Bangkok-Krabi route on 29-30 June 2020, aimed at rebuilding confidence and…

PATA Dream to Travel Festival opens with focus on Thailand

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2020

With over 1,000 attendees registered, the PATA Dream to Travel Festival officially began on 22 June 2020. The online event brings together travel trade businesses worldwide to learn,…

Getting Thailand back on its feet – an interview with David Barrett

Andrew J Wood Jun 29, 2020

Industry expert and respected marketeer David Barrett in discussion with Andrew J Wood on recovering from the impact of the coronavirus on Thailand’s formidable travel and tourism industry.

Donning a new look: Centara’s freshening spree before welcoming back guests

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has used the recent pause in travel to revamp and revitalise its hotels and resorts, alongside the implementation of…

OYO Thailand offers free rooms to healthcare practitioners serving at frontlines of Covid-19

Megha Paul Apr 2, 2020

OYO will offer free rooms at two of its partner hotels for the entire duration of the state of emergency to healthcare practitioners treating Covid-19 cases in Bangkok and Pattaya.…

A masterclass events experience at the best convention hotel in Thailand

Alastair Newport Mar 11, 2020

There are many perks to working in the media wing of the travel industry, including getting the opportunity to meet fascinating, interesting people, travelling the world, getting to stay in…

First Look: Colours Development unveils ultimate super luxurious beachfront masterpiece

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

AROM Wongamat, a new super luxurious beachfront condominium property will arrive soon to raise the bar in prestigious tropical living by occupying the last undeveloped beachfront site…

Novotel Sriracha & Koh Si Chang Marina Bay opens first phase of dual-location hotel

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

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…

8 hotels in 4 new countries: Centara plans robust expansion in 2020

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is accelerating its global expansion with plans to open new hotels and resorts in some of the world’s most dynamic…

TD holds first-ever Thirsty Thursday in Manila

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2020

Thirsty Thursday is Travel Daily’s legendary networking event filled with fun for an evening of food, drink and networking with travel industry professionals.

TAT reassures tourists with heightened preventive measures against coronavirus

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released a statement to express its thanks for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who have booked travel to Thailand over the next few…

Elevating Thai tourism to new heights and continuing the legacy: TD interviews the CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group

Alastair Newport Jan 21, 2020

After deciding that the British public school system was the best place for him to learn, a very young Vitanart Vathanakul requested that his parents send him to the UK to enrol in one of…

Thai tourists top travel trends at NYE

Alastair Newport Dec 24, 2019

With 2019 drawing to a close, the number crunchers at Airbnb has collated and analysed the data from millions of transactions to find out exactly where Thais prefer to celebrate New Year.…

Thailand welcomes 38.26 millionth tourist

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

Thailand welcomed its 38.26 millionth tourist to the kingdom, a record high for the country that surpasses last year’s 38.17 million arrivals. Travelling from Mumbai in India, Devanshi…

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Hotels G spreads the holiday cheer this festive season

Tian Tolentino Dec 4, 2019

Whether you're into the magic of White Christmas or looking for powder-soft sands — from Singapore to Yangon, to Pattaya and Bangkok — Hotels G, managed by GCP Hospitality, is the ideal…

PEACHY events: Discover the best MICE location in Thailand

Alastair Newport Dec 3, 2019

With the country's popularity as a MICE-destination continuing to soar, contributing significantly to the Thai tourism industry and its impact on the economy, it’s no wonder the Royal Cliff…

Logical step: Swiss-Belhotel announces Thai debut

Alastair Newport Nov 5, 2019

Hong Kong-based hoteliers, Swiss-Belhotel International has divulged plans for its Thai debut today. "This makes it the next logical step in our growth strategy" Currently, the company has…

SiteMinder unveils Hotel App Store at World Travel Market London

Tian Tolentino Nov 5, 2019

Guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has launched the Hotel App Store — a marketplace which allows hotels to discover, choose and connect apps to their systems for greater guest experiences…

Centara Hotels & Resorts reveals global expansion plans

Tian Tolentino Oct 31, 2019

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end…

Thailand’s tourist spots suffer a nosedive

Kristin Mariano Oct 22, 2019

Phuket, Thailand’s most popular holiday destination, are now left with vacant rooms after being shunned by its biggest market. Chinese visitors dwindled this year forcing some hotels to cut…

Thailand No. 1 destination on Mastercard’s global index

Megha Paul Oct 18, 2019

Thailand has ranked first in the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index (GDCI) 2019. In 2019, Bangkok topped the GDCI for international overnight visitors for the fourth consecutive…

One love: Championing tennis tourism, Royal Cliff to kick off new event in October

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019

Mark your calendars as Royal Cliff Hotels Group will be staging the 11th Fitz Club Tennis Tournament from 4-6 October 2019. Teaming up with The Aspen Tree by Magnolia Quality Development…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

TCEB showcases Thailand’s second cities at Imex America

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2019

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is promoting events in alternative destinations beyond Bangkok and Pattaya through its new campaign – Meet Now. TCEB is inviting…

TCEB shows off “redefined” MICE of Thailand

Alastair Newport Sep 9, 2019

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) showed off the potential of the Bangkok's and Hua Hin's last week, during its annual media familiarisation trip for representatives of…

Sansiri raises stake in Standard International to drive expansion in Thailand

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

Sansiri, Thailand’s leading real estate developer, announced its investment to increase its shareholding in Standard International Holdings (SIH), the parent company of The Standard, an…

“Ease and speed of travel will become major differentiators”: The smart future of Thailand’s travel industry

Alastair Newport Aug 22, 2019

Airline and travel tech firm Amadeus, in partnership with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), announced the release of a…

From resort retreat to city chic: Pullman Hotels G in Thailand

Simon Willmore Aug 8, 2019

We look at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G and Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

Yachting to lead East Coast tourism revival

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

The eighth edition of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will take place from 21-24 November at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, the largest marina in Southeast Asia and located at the heart of…

Beyond nightlife: Thailand’s ultimate cycling event to take off in November

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2019

Bangkok Bank Cycle Fest 2019 is calling all cyclist enthusiasts and travellers to get ready to dust off their bikes and get set for a fun-fuelled, successful weekend of cycling, with the…

BHMA rebrands as Cross Hotels & Resorts to take on the future

Alastair Newport Jun 27, 2019

The hotel management company, formerly known as BHMA Hotels & Resorts, has rebranded to Cross Hotels and Resorts, marking the successful transition into the global Flight Centre Travel…

BW Premier Collection sets the stage for Asian debut

Tian Tolentino Jun 20, 2019

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed for the first newly-built BW Premier Collection hotel in Asia — Bluphere, BW Premier Collection by Best Western.

Expedia reveals Thailand’s hotel demand trends

Tian Tolentino Jun 11, 2019

Expedia Group has revealed the latest hotel demand trends to Thailand, showing a steady growth which increased by 10% over the past 12 months.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ready, Set, Summer: Agoda.com reveals top holiday destinations

Megha Paul Jun 11, 2019

With the summer holidays fast approaching, Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travellers’…

G Talk: “Creating a community within the hotels”

Simon Willmore May 3, 2019

We spoke to Marc Bichet, chief marketing officer at GCP Hospitality, to learn more about the GTalk initiative:

Songkran 2019: TAT promotes three emerging destinations

Tian Tolentino Apr 5, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting Songkran 2019 festivities in three emerging destinations to showcase local traditions of the annual Thai water festival.

Standard International eyes global expansion with USD 58m

Tian Tolentino Mar 11, 2019

Standard International has unveiled its development pipeline of 15 domestic and international properties across the globe.

Oakwood strides into Thailand’s leisure sector with Boutique deal

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2019

Corporate hospitality and serviced apartment specialists Oakwood, announced last night that they had signed a partnership deal with Thai real estate developers Boutique Corporation, as part…

“A pleasure to experience their mindset”: Mövenpick GM Jean-Pierre Trabut on Thai hospitality

Alastair Newport Mar 6, 2019

Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya GM, Jean-Pierre Trabut, has bounced all around the world building his reputation as a driven and successful hospitality executive along the way.

Trouble in paradise: Why travel industry should take water safety seriously

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2019

Water safety should be a discussion, especially in the travel industry since most of the accidents either happen during the trip or while staying in a hotel.

Tourism: Key to the rise of new-age Asian tigers

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 4, 2019

Cracking the inbound tourism growth to determine the new age Asian tigers.

OTAs & Tour Operators

NYE hangover: Agoda’s top destinations to ring in the new year

Tian Tolentino Jan 3, 2019

Got a NYE hangover? Agoda has compiled its booking data to reveal the top destinations to ring in the new year from around the world.

Why the Phuket MICE market is about to boom

Alastair Newport Dec 27, 2018

Phuket’s increasingly prolific MICE market nearly doubled in year-on-year growth in 2017. As revenue for the segment skyrocketed from THB5.9 billion to a record-high THB 10.9 billion (USD…

Best Western in Asia: “Most exciting period in 72-year history”

Tian Tolentino Dec 26, 2018

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced another successful year in Asia with new brands and properties in the fast-growing region.

Partner content

Discover Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with Amari Galle

Tian Tolentino Dec 17, 2018

Here are some of the best things to do at Amari Galle, to make sure your Sri Lankan itinerary is an unforgettable one.

The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists

Tian Tolentino Dec 3, 2018

Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.

Connecting with nature: Amari Havodda Maldives

Tian Tolentino Oct 26, 2018

Amari Havodda Maldives: Imagine escaping to paradise where you can leave everything behind to pamper yourself in one of the best luxury destinations in the Maldives.

Amari Phuket: A migratory retreat at Thailand’s Patong Beach

Tian Tolentino Oct 23, 2018

Close enough, yet far from it all… Amari Phuket is one of Thailand's best luxury resort and spa destinations located at the southern end of Patong.

Routes Asia 2020 heads back to Thailand

Kristin Mariano Sep 18, 2018

After 14 years, the Routes Asia event will be held in Thailand. Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) will host Routes Asia 2020 in the cultural city of Chiang Mai.

Travelodge expands in Thailand with Phuket property

Tian Tolentino Sep 17, 2018

The UK-based hotel operator, Travelodge, has announced the third property of its brand in Thailand, scheduled to open for business in 2020.

Blissed out in Jomtien: Café del Mar announces grand opening

Alastair Newport Aug 7, 2018

Mainstay of the Ibiza club scene and iconic record label Café del Mar is all set to transform the Na Jomtien coastline in 2018 by introducing its "premium beach club experience" with the…

Mövenpick opens oceanfront property in Hua Hin, Thailand

Tian Tolentino Aug 3, 2018

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced its latest property, Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a five-star oceanfront retreat in Thailand.

Centara becomes Thailand’s largest hotel group to offer WeChat Pay

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2018

Thai hoteliers, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has signed a new deal with WeChat Pay, enabling users of the versatile Chinese app to reserve and make payments for hotel rooms via Centara’s…

Centara Hotels & Resorts signs third COSI branded hotel in Thailand

Tian Tolentino Jun 28, 2018

Thai hospitality group, Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a hotel management deal with Chuan Development Hotel Company Limited, to develop its third COSI property in the South of…

InterContinental Hotels, Ratanakorn Asset and the Thai EEC project

Alastair Newport May 23, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced it has signed up with Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset, to develop eight new sites in Thailand, totalling 2000 rooms, slated to open…

Ascott accelerates portfolio pipeline with new partners in Asia

Tian Tolentino Apr 10, 2018

CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.

Infographic: Why luxury hotel stays in the UAE don’t have to break the bank

Alastair Newport Apr 6, 2018

New research from Skyscanner has identified the top global cities with the cheapest five-star hotels. The data, compiled by the global travel search engine and rendered into the handy…

All that Zazz: APM backs millennial-focussed Maldives lifestyle island

Alastair Newport Mar 13, 2018

Following yesterday’s announcement that Hong Kong’s Asia Prestige Management (APM) have purchased Ranveli Island Resort as part of their strategy to boost their Zazz brand in the region, I…

Holiday Inn ng IHG magbubukas sa gitna ng Cebu Business Park

Tian Tolentino Mar 8, 2018

Ang unang Holiday Inn sa Cebu City ay magkakaroon ng 180 guest rooms na dinisenyo para sa mga business travellers.

Agoda: top destinations for Asians during Chinese New Year 2018

Alastair Newport Feb 14, 2018

Tokyo has overtaken Bangkok as the number one Chinese New Year (CNY) destination for Asian travellers in 2018, a title held by Bangkok for the last two years, according to global online…

Ariva Hospitality and Angel Real Estate partnership to push network expansion

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2018

Ariva Hospitality has announced their strategic partnership with Angel Real Estate Consultancy,Thailand’s leading real estate agency. The partnership is a monumental development for Angel…

Airlines and Aviation

Macau – Phuket : AirAsia launch nightspot connection

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2018

AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Macau - Phuket yesterday, a new route which marks AirAsia’s seventh destination to Macao. Macau - Phuket flight FD625, operated by Thai AirAsia,…

Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa now part of Away Resorts

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 5

Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia) recently added Kanchanaburi-based Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa to its roster of Away Resorts properties. The Bangkok, Thailand-based…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways opens non-stop service to Thai second city

Alastair Newport Dec 15, 2017 14

Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new direct non-stop service from Doha to Chiang Mai yesterday at Chiang Mai International Airport, after its first flight was greeted with a…

VITS Hotels signs Joint Venture with Exhicon in Thailand

Gary Marshall Dec 12, 2017 24

Indian hospitality company VITS Hotels Worldwide Pvt. Ltd., has announced the signing of a joint venture with Exhicon Group in Thailand. The collaboration will accelerate VITS brand of…

Travelodge Thailand unveil key property in Asia expansion strategy

Gary Marshall Nov 16, 2017 23

Stephen Burt, chairman of Travelodge Asia and Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Travelodge Thailand, have announced the continued growth of the company’s portfolio in Asia with the recent opening of…

Airlines and Aviation

A step too far? How four new routes impacted Thai AirAsia profits

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 0

Asia Aviation Plc. (AAV), majority shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), has released its operating results for Quarter 3 of 2017 with AAV achieving revenues of Baht 8,734 Million and net…

Olivier Chavy confident in Mövenpick Chiang Mai site success

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 11

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is making its mark in northern Thailand with the opening of the brand’s first property in the kingdom’s cultural capital, Chiang Mai.

Why developers can’t resist the lure of hotel branding in Thailand

Gary Marshall Nov 1, 2017 15

Property developers across Thailand are experiencing a magnetic attraction for hotel branded residences in order to spur price premium points and buyer demand. Currently there are 29 new…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways’ new service reinforces Thai relationships

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2017 18

Qatar Airways has responded to increased customer demand for services to Thailand by launching direct flights to Pattaya, the airline’s fifth route to the country.

Marriott International on Track to Open 16 New Resorts in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2017 7

The new hotels range from tranquil resorts such as the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, which is the company’s first hotel in Sri Lanka, to The Ritz-Carlton Haikou, which…

Mövenpick’s Kilo of Kindness

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2017 11

Big-hearted guests at 46 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties around the world have donated 8,500kg of food, clothing and educational supplies to support disadvantaged families, it was…

Thailand featured as top gay travel choice in Gay Star News

Alastair Newport Sep 22, 2017

Travel by Interest, the website for gay travel, has teamed up with Gay Star News to promote Thailand as a dream destination for Gay travelers in Asia. With Bangkok, Phuket, and…

Thailand witnesses 15% surge in Indian tourists

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2017

Thailand has registered a 15% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in the first half of 2017, thanks to more direct flights from various Indian destinations. India is ranked sixth in terms of…

The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017

RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…

The latest appointments from GTA, Carlson Wagonlit, Sala Resorts and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

HUI WAN CHUA will become the GTA's new vice president of sales & marketing for Asia, based in Singapore. She joins the company from Zuji.com where she was CEO. Previously, Ms Chua…

Flight Centre agrees to acquire Asian hotel group

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2017

Flight Centre Travel Group has agreed to acquire Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia), the Bangkok-based hotel management company. The acquisition will be the Australia's based…

MeetInThailand.com Rolls Out Nationwide

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017 0

The rolling launch of meetinthailand.com, Thailand’s first and only in-depth, interactive online portal for the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry – has now…

Thailand Plans New Coast-to-Coast Railway

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017 0

A new railway line is being planned in Thailand, connecting the country’s Andaman and Gulf coasts.The Bangkok Post reports that plans for the 77km-long line were unveiled at a public hearing…

Thailand plans new coast-to-coast railway

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

A new railway line is being planned in Thailand, connecting the country's Andaman and Gulf coasts. The Bangkok Post reports that plans for the 77km-long line were unveiled at a public…

The latest Asian appointments from Shangri-La, Travelport, Tourism NZ and more

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

OLIVER BONKE has been announced as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts' new president & chief operating officer, effective 1 September. Bonke has nearly 30 years of experience, including…

Travelodge to debut in Thailand

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017

Travelodge will make its debut in Thailand in the coming weeks, with the launch of a new property in the resort town of Pattaya. On 1 July 2017, the former Premier Inn Pattaya will be…

Mövenpick creates Gen Y committee to target millennials

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has created a new committee to advise it how to attract millennial guests and staff. The new team comprises "Generation Y" employees and entrepreneurs,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Providing the first…

Where to Stay: New hotels in KL, Shenzhen, Sydney and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2017

Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 213 Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…

Bangkok welcomes largest cruise ship

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

The largest cruise ship currently sailing in Asian waters, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, has made its maiden call in Bangkok. The 347-metre-long, 2,090-cabin vessel docked in…

Best Western brings upscale collection to Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2017

Best Western has launched its newest upscale brand, BW Premier Collection, in Japan. The former Best Western Premier Hotel Nagasaki has now been rebadged as the BW Premier Collection…

Best Western targets “quality growth” across Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2017

Best Western is aiming to more than double its Asian inventory in the coming years, with the addition of multiple “high-quality” hotels, including many new-builds. At present, Best…

Best Western brings new upscale collection to Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

Best Western has revealed plans to introduce its new upscale hotel concept, BW Premier Collection, to Asia. The hotel group has signed an agreement with Thai real estate company,…

Airlines and Aviation

Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits

Aaron Greenwood Mar 10, 2017

Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…

The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Peninsula and more

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

SANGHAMITRA BOSE has been appointed as American Express Global Business Travel's new general manager for Singapore. Ms Bose steps into the role from her previous position as director of…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Thailand, China, Brazil and more

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2017

Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport Grade: Upscale Keys: 41 Facilities:…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017

Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues to expand…

Where to Stay: New hotels in China, Thailand, Hawaii and Florida

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2017

Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan Location: Part of an upscale complex in the centre of the city, in southeast China's Fujian province Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 301 Facilities:…

Mövenpick takes over luxury Hua Hin resort

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2017

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured the contract to manage a luxury resort in Hua Hin, on Thailand's Gulf coast. The existing Asara Villa & Suite Resort is a 96-key property…

BHMAsia to open eight hotels as Asian expansion accelerates

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2017

BHMAsia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, is planning to following up its record year in 2016 with the opening of multiple new properties this year. The company, which operates the X2,…

Hard Rock sets division for Japanese casino resorts

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Hard Rock International has launched a new division to support its expansion in Japan. The new Hard Rock Japan LLC will be headed up by CEO Edward Tracy, who previously led Sands…

Mövenpick accelerates expansion in record year

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts signed a record number of management contracts for new properties in 2016. The Swiss hotel group, which already operated 83 hotels worldwide, penned…

Golfasian expands with Thai acquisition

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

Golfasian, the golf tour operator, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Solar Golf, which is based in the Thai resort town of Pattaya. Solar Golf has operated for more…

AccorHotels heads to the hills in Phuket

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2017

AccorHotels has expanded its portfolio in Phuket with the launch of a new luxury resort set back from the beach, in the hills overlooking the Andaman Sea. The new Avista Hideaway…

Best Western to debut in Krabi

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2016

Best Western has secured its first ever property in Krabi, the southern Thai resort province. The former Hula Hula Resort & Spa in Ao Nang, Krabi’s main tourist area, will be…

Best Western breaks ground on Bangkok’s first Vib

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2016

Best Western has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its first Vib hotel in Bangkok. Located in north Bangkok, Vib Bangkok Sanampao will feature 89 rooms, all equipped with…

Taratai Villa opens on Thailand’s eastern seaboard

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2016

A new villa-style property has opened for guests near Pattaya on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Located in Chonburi province, Taratai Villa comprises seven low-rise 50m² one-bedroom suites…

Agent Travel Offers – Asia

Simon Willmore Nov 15, 2016 0

A Round-up of the Latest Packages and Promotions in Asia Written by:Mark Elliott Posted On:10th November, 2016 09:24 am Industry rates at Veranda and Rocky’s resorts in Thailand Veranda…

X2 Hotels launches Thai yachting venture

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2016

X2, the boutique hotel brand based in Thailand, has unveiled a new yachting venture in Pattaya. The new X2 Yachting will provide daytime and overnight cruises using its 53-foot (16m)…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott brings new luxury brand to Asia

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2016

Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has launched a new luxury "soft brand" in Asia. The Metropole Bangkok has becomes the region’s first serviced residence under The…

Hotel Management Company

Hotel G to make debut in Singapore

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

GCP Hospitality will expand its Hotel G concept in Asia this month, with the opening of its first property in Singapore. Scheduled to launch on 17 November 2016, the new Hotel G…

Best Western expands new brands across Asia

Mark Elliott Oct 20, 2016

Best Western is planning a major roll-out of its new hotel brands across Asia. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia in Singapore, Olivier Berrivin, Best Western’s managing director of…

Mövenpick on track to triple Asian portfolio

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2016

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is undertaking a major expansion in Asia, with plans to more than triple its regional portfolio from nine to 30 properties by 2020. Speaking to Travel Daily…

Best Western brings new Glo brand to Asia

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2016

Best Western has unveiled plans for a Glo hotel in Thailand, marking the new brand's debut in the Asia Pacific region. Introduced in 2015, Glo combines bright exterior façades with…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2016

JONATHAN KAO has been appointed as BCD Travel's new managing director for Greater China, overseeing the company's operations in mainland China and Hong Kong. Kao joins BCD Travel from…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2016

ROBERTO MARTINOLI has been appointed CEO of Silversea Cruises, effective 19 September. A Silversea board member since 2013, Martinoli takes over as CEO following a long career in the…

U Hotels to debut in Thailand’s Khao Yai

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2016

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has revealed that a new U Hotel will open its doors close to Thailand's UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park this year. Scheduled to welcome its first guests…

New report slams Thailand’s tiger tourism industry

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2016

A new report has exposed what it calls the "true scale of abuse" in Thailand's tiger tourism industry. Released to coincide with International Tiger Day on 29 July, World Animal…

50 million Chinese to visit Asia Pacific in 2016

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2016

China will continue to drive tourism in Asia Pacific this year, with 50.4 million Chinese visitors expected to travel to destinations in the region in 2016. This is according to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to promote Thai tourism

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2016

Emirates has signed a new agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) that will see the carrier promote travel to the kingdom to its passengers, and potentially add more Thai…

X2 expands in northeast Thailand

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2016

Bangkok-based BHMAsia has continued to expand its X2 hotel brand in Thailand, with the launch of its first property in the northeast of the country. The new X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel…

Thailand prepares for the Amazing Grand Sale 2016

Mark Elliott May 23, 2016

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) recently kicked off its annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale (ATGS) campaign. The event will be held for the 18th year from 15 June 2016 to 15…

AccorHotels adds new budget option in Samui

Mark Elliott May 17, 2016

AccorHotels has expanded its budget portfolio in Thailand with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel on the island of Koh Samui. Scheduled to open in early 2017, ibis Styles Samui…

Premier Inn adds second location in Indonesia

Mark Elliott May 5, 2016

Premier Inn, the UK-based budget hotel group, has continued its push into Southeast Asia with the launch of its second property in Indonesia. The new Premier Inn Yogyakarta Adisucipto…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 4, 2016

PAUL K. RICHARSON has been named as Outrigger's new executive vice president and chief operating officer for Asia Pacific, Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Richardson moves to Outrigger…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia provides twin connections to Khon Kaen

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2016

AirAsia has increased its connectivity to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand, with the launch of two new daily flights. Effective 28 April, Thai AirAsia started flying direct…

Thailand goes digital to “spice up” MICE sector

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

Thailand has unveiled a major new digital strategy aimed at positioning the country as “the premier MICE destination in Asia”. Launched by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau…

Airlines and Aviation

贝斯特韦斯特泰国新签四家酒店

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2016

贝斯特韦斯特酒店近日签订了一笔在其70年历史里项目最多、最大的酒店管理协议。这份协议与AD Houses有限公司签订，将在芭提雅和华欣新开4家贝斯特韦斯特大酒店，其中三座酒店也将成为贝斯特韦斯特全球范围内面积最大的前三家酒店。总共来看，贝斯特韦斯特将新增4150间客房。该项协议的签订正值贝斯特韦斯特成立70周年，也是其进军泰国市场15周年之际。…

Best Western adds 4,000+ rooms in major Thai deal

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2016

Best Western today announced the signing of the largest-ever multi-hotel agreement in the company’s 70-year history. The deal with real estate developer AD Houses Co Ltd will lead to…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai AirAsia goes international from Hat Yai

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2016

Thai AirAsia has launched its first ever international flight from southern Thailand's Hat Yai Airport. The new service will operate daily between Hat Yai and Johor Bahru, in southern…

Thailand predicts hike in Indian weddings

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2016

Thailand is predicting a rise in the number of Indian weddings and honeymoons following an annual fam trip organised for 17 wedding planners from major Indian cities. Planners from…

GTA kicks off new partnership programme in Thailand

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2016

GTA kicked off a new Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) in Thailand on Wednesday. Launched at an event at the House on Sathorn, the new programme will see GTA partner with 64…

Dusit extends ties with Swiss hotel school

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016

Dusit International has signed a new agreement with the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) in Switzerland, enabling it to expand its training programmes. A new Memorandum of…

Thrifty Car Rental moves into Thailand

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Thrifty Car Rental, which forms part of the Hertz International group, has launched operations in Thailand. The company has partnered with Hertz’s Thai franchise partner, Paragon Car…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai AirAsia adds Khon Kaen connections

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2016

Thai AirAsia is launching two new domestic routes to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand. Effective 28 April 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer daily flights to Khon Kaen…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

TORSTEN EDENS has been appointed as Diethelm Travel's new group operating director. Edens moves to the company's Bangkok head office from his previous role as managing director for…

芭提雅喜来登酒店将更名为洲际酒店

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

洲际酒店集团（IHG）和Amburaya度假公司签订了协议，芭提雅喜来登度假村将更名为洲际酒店。重命名后的芭提雅洲际酒店将于今年4月正式营业，这是IHG在芭提雅继假日酒店后的第二座酒店。…

X2 to debut in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2016

Bangkok-based hotel group BHMAsia has signed an agreement to launch its X2 brand in Vietnam. A deal with Alternaty Real Estate will see the launch of a new X2 Vibe hotel in Hoi An, on…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia carries 50 million passengers

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2016

AirAsia has carried 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time in its history. The group's portfolio of five short-haul carriers, based in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2016

ROBERT RIJNDERS has become Onyx Hospitality Group's new senior vice president and area general manager for Pattaya. Rijnders started working with Onyx in the early 1980s, when the…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia adds two routes from Thailand’s Hat Yai

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2016

AirAsia has announced plans to expand its operations from Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand. On 1 April 2016, the airline will add two new routes from Hat Yai, connecting…

Onyx forms Singapore alliance, plans 46 new properties

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2016

Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has formed a new alliance with Singapore Hospitality Holdings, aimed at accelerating the expansion of its midscale Ozo and Shama serviced apartment brands.…

Carlson Rezidor plans to double Asia Pacific portfolio

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2016

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is planning to open another 100 hotels across Asia Pacific in the next five years, doubling its current regional portfolio. Addressing reporters in Bangkok…

Bangkok named as Asia’s most popular destination

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2016

Bangkok is by far the most popular tourist destination in the Asia Pacific, according to a new report. In its inaugural Asia Pacific Destinations Index, which was released on…

Record year for Singapore air traffic

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2016

Singapore's Changi Airport overcame a difficult year to set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015. According to the full-year data from the Changi Airport Group…

Thailand aims to drive domestic tourism

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

Thailand will aim to boost its domestic tourism sector this year, the government has revealed. In a briefing this week, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, Somkid Jatusripitak, said…

芭提雅迎来奢华航海主题酒店

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

近日，一座全新航海主题的奢华酒店落户芭提雅。美憬阁芭堤雅Baraquda酒店是最新加入雅高美憬阁酒店的成员，这一品牌着重于独立精品酒店。酒店位于泰国著名度假胜地芭提雅，设有72间客房和套间，内外装修皆为航海主题，营造了海滩边惬意的氛围。…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

MICHEL MOLLIET has become chief operating officer of AccorHotels in Greater China, overseeing the management of the group’s 125 properties in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Molliet…

芭提雅Amari Ocean酒店闹中取静的度假胜地

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2016

泰国著名旅游城市芭提雅是一座融合美丽自然风光与多姿多彩夜生活的美食及购物天堂。芭提雅与曼谷近在咫尺的距离让它吸引了众多度假及商旅游客，是人们逃离城市喧嚣的不二之选。Amari Ocean 酒店位于芭提雅北部较为宁静的区域，高20层，有着极佳的视野，可以俯瞰壮丽的海湾景致。…

Starwood to add another Sheraton in Phuket

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio in Phuket with the signing of an agreement for a new Sheraton Grand property. Scheduled to open in January 2019, the Sheraton…

Special Reports

Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2015

With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism. Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…

Mövenpick steps up Southeast Asian growth strategy

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid recent expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of new properties in Malaysia and Vietnam. Following the recent announcement of…

Red Planet Hotels expands in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

Red Planet Hotels, the Asian budget hotel operator, has added second property in Bangkok. The Red Planet Surawong hotel is located close to the Thai capital's Silom district and…

BHMAsia starts work on first Bangkok hotel

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2015

Construction work is now underway on BHMAsia's first hotel in Bangkok. The new X2 Vibe Onnut will feature 267 units, comprising 145 hotel rooms and 122 residences, plus a swimming…

芭提雅Mövenpick酒店将开业

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2015

12月15日，芭提雅的首个Mövenpick酒店及度假村将正式开业。新芭提雅暹罗Mövenpick酒店位于Na Jomtien海滩边，毗邻芭提雅海洋游艇俱乐部。…

Thailand showcases “quality” tourism to the world

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2015

Thailand has reiterated its focus on attracting more "quality" tourists. Speaking at a buyers' lunch at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London this week, the country's Minister of…

泰国治理水上摩托骗局

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015

泰国旅游局（TAT）近日公布了新措施，来治理芭提雅臭名昭著的水上摩托骗局。泰国旅游局这次和当地机构合作，为芭提雅水上摩托运营商制定了新的条例和标准，并为游客建立了一个新水上摩托游客帮助中心，来处理可能受到欺诈的游客事件。…

Thailand tackles jet ski scams

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2015

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced new measures to tackle the notorious jet ski scams in Pattaya. In partnership with local authorities, the tourism board has…

Melia enters Thailand with triple hotel deal

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2015

Melia Hotels International has signed agreements for its first hotels in Thailand. Under a new partnership with TCC Land Asset World, the Spanish hotel group will initially open three…

Seven up for Wyndham in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2015

Wyndham Hotel Group's Southeast Asian expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the signing of agreements for seven new properties in the region. The new deals, which were…

Ascott to debut in Cambodia

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2015

Ascott has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of its first ever property in Cambodia. The serviced apartment company will launch the Somerset Norodom in Phnom…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2015

BUHDY BOK has been promoted to the role of Asia president for the Costa Group. Bok joined Costa in May 2011 as vice president China and was later promoted to president of Costa Asia and…

雅诗阁签订芭提雅四重协议

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

雅诗阁（Ascott）签订了芭提雅首四家酒店的管理协议。总部位于新加坡的服务式公寓集团雅诗阁将推出北芭提雅Citadines公寓，中芭提雅Citadines公寓，芭提雅Jomtien海滩公寓以及Somerset wong Amat海滩公寓，总共将新增695个住宿单元。这四家新酒店将于2018年开业。…

Louvre plans Asian expansion following Jin Jiang acquisition

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2015

Louvre Hotels Group is planning to significantly expand its portfolio in Asia, following its recent acquisition by Shanghai-based Jin Jiang Holdings International. With its new…

Thailand targets wellness sector with anti-aging focus

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2015

Thailand has held an event designed to promote its status as a global health and wellness destination, with a focus in anti-aging procedures. The country's Minister of Tourism &…

AirAsia Offers Celebratory Fares on 3 Million Seats

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

To celebrate the 300 million guests milestone, AirAsia Group announced celebratory fares on 3 million seats from as low as RM 3* one way. Guests can fly to many exciting destinations…

Mövenpick to manage beach resort in Boracay

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to manage a beach resort on the Philippine island of Boracay. The company has taken over the running of the Sol Marina Resort, which…

Thailand’s Kata Resorts raises funds for major expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Kata Group Resorts, the Thailand-based hospitality company, is preparing to embark on a major new phase of expansion. The company is preparing to undertake an IPO in 2017, in a move…

希尔顿升级Spa水疗方案

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

希尔顿酒店及度假村（Hilton Hotels & Resorts）宣布，全球eforea spas将从7月份开始推出升级版的水疗方案菜单。新菜单涵盖三项独到且经过精心筛选的简短Journey Enhancements水疗方案，并在其中运用了古老治疗手法，后者源自全球具有传奇色彩的水疗和健康文化。…

Hilton revamps spa offerings

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2015

Hilton Worldwide has developed a series of new treatments at its global collection of eforea spas. Commencing this month, eforea spas around the world will start offering a new…

Hotel G unveils revamped Hong Kong hotel

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2015

Hotels G has relaunched the Bay Bridge hotel in Hong Kong, following an extensive renovation. Styled as an "urban escape... for the new generation of millennial travellers", the…

Dusit debuts in Krabi

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2015

Thai hotel group Dusit International has officially launched its first property in the beach resort province of Krabi. The new Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort opened on 1 July 2015,…

Movenpick to open seven new Asian hotels

Mark Elliott May 20, 2015

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to expand its Asia Pacific portfolio with the launch of at least seven new hotels over the coming years. The Swiss hotel group…

Movenpick unveils first hotel in Bangkok

Mark Elliott May 19, 2015

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Bangkok with the opening of a new hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 15, in the centre of the Thai capital. The new Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia expands Thailand-Malaysia links

Mark Elliott May 19, 2015

AirAsia will increase the number of routes it offers between Thailand and Malaysia this summer, with the launch of two new unique services: Johor Bahru-Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya.…

Premier Inn to debut in Phuket

Mark Elliott May 7, 2015

Premier Inn, UK-based budget hotel group, has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the announcement of its first hotel in Phuket. Due to open its doors in early 2017, the…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2015

PETER FERAN has been announced as the new general manager of the Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok. An Australian national, Feran has had an 18-year hotel career and first joined Carlson…

Sheraton makes debut in Koh Samui

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its first Sheraton resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. The new Sheraton Samui Resort, which is owned by TCC Hotels Group, is a…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Indian wedding planners take fam trip to Thailand

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2015

Thirty major Indian wedding planners are visiting Thailand on a fam trip to learn more about the facilities the country has to offer. Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand…

Dusit to debut in Krabi

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2015

Thai hotel group Dusit International has signed its first property in the beach resort province of Krabi. In partnership with MBK Group, the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort will launch on…

Hotel Management Company

Roosevelt hotel to open in Macau

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

The famous Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in Los Angeles is coming to Macau, with the launch of the new Roosevelt Macau, close to the Cotai Strip. The new property is being billed as a “jetset…

Centara expands on Thailand’s eastern seaboard

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2015

Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest property in Thailand, a new-build hotel in the city of Sri Racha, on Thailand's eastern seaboard. The Centara Sonrisa Residence…

Accor adds new Pullman in Khao Lak

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2015

Accor has continued the expansion of its upscale Pullman brand in Asia Pacific, with the launch of a new resort in Khao Lak, Thailand. A former Le Meridien property, the Pullman Khao…

Thai hotel sector starts to rebound

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2015

Hotels in Thailand are starting to see the green shoots of recovery, following a dismal first half of 2014. According to the full-year data from STR Global, the recovery began late in…

Hilton to arrive at Patong

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

Hilton has announced plans to expand its presence in Phuket, with the launch of a new hotel in the island's main resort destination, Patong. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2014

CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…

Mövenpick opens new Samui resort

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2014

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new resort in Koh Samui. Set on the Thai island's north coast, the Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui opened on 6 December 2014,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

PETER LI has been named as Abacus International's new general manager for China. Li brings more than 17 years of experience to the role, most recently overseeing business development at…

Sheraton to return to Phuket

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2014

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that its flagship Sheraton brand will return to Phuket in 2018. Sheraton has been without a presence on Thailand's most visited resort…

Hotheads unveils new training courses for Thai travel industry

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2014

Hotheads Innovation has announced a series of new training programmes for the Thai travel industry. The company, founded by former Travel Daily and PATA executive Stu Lloyd, has now…

Hotels join fight against shark fin trade

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2014

Several Asian hoteliers have joined the campaign to stop the shark fin trade, as the travel and hospitality industries become a no-go area for the damaging trade. This week, Carlson…

Thailand gets tough of jet ski scammers

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2014

After years of pressure from tour operators and tourists alike, Thailand is finally getting tough on the infamous jet ski scammers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is teaming…

Curfew lifted in more Thai tourist areas

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2014

Thailand's night-time curfew has been lifted in more major tourist destinations. The country’s military rulers, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), revealed on Saturday…

Thailand still targeting 30m tourists in 2015

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2014

Thailand has retained its target of welcoming a record 30 million international visitors in 2015, despite the current political problems in the country. This ambition was outlined by…

Thailand’s buoyed by travel trade show

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2014

Thailand's largest annual travel trade show got underway in Bangkok this week, as the country tries to kick start its tourism industry following the recent protests and coup. The Thailand…

Thailand lifts curfew in resorts

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Thailand's military leaders have lifted the night-time curfew in three key resort areas, in a bid to ease pressure on the country’s tourism industry. Visitors to Pattaya, Phuket and…

Thailand moves ahead with events to boost tourism

Mark Elliott May 28, 2014

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pressing ahead with a series of events and promotional activities in an effort to boost tourism arrivals following the recent coup. The…

Mövenpick signs Samui resort as Thai expansion continues

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for a new resort in Koh Samui, as it embarks on a major expansion plan in Thailand. The Swiss hotelier will take the…

Travel Daily brings Thirsty Thursday to three Asian cities

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014

Travel Daily Media is excited to announce that it will host three Thirsty Thursday events in Asia this month. On Thursday 22 May, the world famous travel industry networking event…

A bigger ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2014’

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

The ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2014’ fast getting underway. The event will witness a record 15,000 establishments participate across seven of Thailand’s tourism cities. Scheduled to be…

Eastin to launch in Chiang Mai

Mark Elliott May 15, 2014

Thailand's Absolute Hotel Services has unveiled plans to bring its upscale Eastin brand to Chiang Mai. The company currently operates four Eastins in Thailand - two in Bangkok, on in…

TAT hosts Indian agents FAM

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2014

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a familiarisation (FAM) trip for 30 agents from India. The FAM trip organised in the first week of March, helped the agent’s better…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2014

AUSTIN ROBINSON has been appointed general manager of the Centara Karon Resort Phuket and Waterfront Suites Phuket by Centara. An Australian national, Robinson has plenty of experience…

Onyx opens Ozo in Samui

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2014

Onyx Hospitality Group has opened its first Ozo hotel in Koh Samui. Located in the popular Chaweng Beach area of the island, the Ozo Chaweng Samui features 208 rooms, including a…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

GEOFF BALLOTTI will become the new president & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the departure of Eric Danziger at the end of March. Ballotti joined Wyndham in 2008 and…

Onyx to reach portfolio milestone in 2014

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2014

Onyx Hospitality Group has said it plans to open six more Asian hotels in 2014, as it moves towards a portfolio milestone of 40 properties. Following the recent launch of the Grand…

Indian travellers continue to prefer Thailand

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2014

Indian travellers continue to visit Thailand, despite the ongoing political strife in the country. According to the statistics released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT),…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2014

WAYNE BUCKINGHAM has been appointed as FRHI (Fairmont-Raffles) Hotels & Resorts' new senior vice president of Asia Pacific, heading up the company's regional portfolio of 23 hotels.…

TAT to promote Songkran at SATTE 2014

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will promote the Songkran festival in India during the SATTE 2014. More than 40 Thai exhibitors will be present at the Amazing Thailand…

Thailand to promote provinces amid Bangkok unrest

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2014

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to drive more tourists to the country’s provinces amid the continuing unrest in Bangkok. Addressing a press conference in Malaysia…

Indian travellers retain confidence in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2014

Indian travellers have retained their confidence in Bangkok as a tourist destination. The Thai capital continues to be the main destinations of choice for travellers from India with…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

IAN THOMAS has been announced as the new president of Boeing China. Thomas, who has served as president of Boeing Australia & South Pacific for the past five years, will now move to…

Dusit brings D2 brand to Phuket

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2014

Dusit International has signed an agreement that will see the launch of its contemporary D2 brand in Phuket. Located in the main resort area of Patong, the dusitD2 Phuket Resort will…

Thailand to welcome one million Indian visitors

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2013

The number of Indian visitors to Thailand is set to exceed the one million mark this year. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), 958,921 Indians travelled to Thailand…

Best Western debuts in northeast Thailand

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2013

Best Western has become the first international hotel group to launch in Buriram, northeast Thailand. The Best Western Royal Buriram Hotel is located in the centre of Buriram, 395km…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2013

RUPERT HOGG has been appointed chief operating officer of Cathay Pacific Airways. The move marks a promotion for Hogg, who is currently the airline's director of sales & marketing -…

ONYX Hospitality Group goes full steam on new developments

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

The Onyx Hospitality Group has a line up of new openings scheduled in the coming months. The first quarter of 2014 will witness the opening two Ozo properties – Koh Samui and…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2013

MARTIN FLUCK has been named as Oakwood Worldwide's new director of operations for North Asia. With more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Fluck moves into the new…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013

ADAM ALFORD has been appointed as the Low Cost Travel Group's new managing director for Asia Pacific. Having been based in Bangkok since 2007, Alford spent six years working with TUI…

Thailand could offer visa-free travel to Chinese

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2013

Thailand is planning to offer visa-free travel to Chinese tourists, China's Premier Li Leqiang has said. On a visit to Bangkok, where he met Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott expands in Thailand

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2013

Ascott has expanded its footprint in Thailand with the signing of a new serviced residence in Sri Racha - an industrial town on the country's eastern seaboard. Scheduled to open in…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Thailand aims to boost MICE market

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013

Thailand has launched a new initiative intended to boost its share of the global MICE market. The new 'Thailand Connect' campaign, which was unveiled this week by the Thailand…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

MARK LIVERSIDGE has been appointed as Hilton Worldwide's new chief marketer for Asia Pacific. Liversidge, who will be based in Singapore, was previously the chief marketing officer of…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

Amadeus Asia Pacific has appointed Angel Gallego as its new president. Gallego will replace David Brett who has been with the company for 23 years, having opened the Asia Pacific office…

Hilton opens Sukhumvit Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2013

Hotel giant Hilton Worldwide has opened its ninth property in Thailand with the launch of the Hilton Sukhumvit Bankok. The 280-room hotel has two restaurants, MICE facilities, a…

Best Western moves into northeast Thailand

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013

Best Western has opened its first hotel in the northeast Thai city of Buriram. The Best Western Royal Hotel in Buriram, 395km northeast of Bangkok, will offer 81 rooms and suites, all…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Chatchawal Supachayanont

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2013

We have a strong focus on the MICE and corporate markets, which comprise about 60% of our total business, along with leisure, which makes up the other 40%.

New Eastin Easy hotel to open in Phuket

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to expand its three-star Eastin Easy hotel brand in Thailand, with the launch of a new property in Phuket. Scheduled to open in the…

IMPACT capitalises on Indian weddings

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2013 16

IMPACT, a Thailand-based events venue is capitalizing on the Indian wedding trend to boost market share. The company has launched a special wedding promotion with full services and…

Hotel Management Company

Hotels G to roll out across Asia, US

Mark Elliott May 24, 2013 0

Hong Kong-based Hotels G, which currently operates three properties in China and Thailand, has unveiled plans to embark on a major expansion of its portfolio in Asia and the US. The…

Face-to-Face: Hansruedi Frutiger

Apr 16, 2013 16

This week, Travel Daily chats with Hansruedi Frutiger, General Manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket... 1) How has the hotel industry in Phuket performed…

Eastin expands Easy brand in Thailand

Apr 2, 2013 0

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to expand its midscale brand, Eastin Easy, in Thailand, with the launch of a new property in the resort town of Pattaya. Scheduled to…

The latest appointments – Asia

Mar 28, 2013 11

TAREQ BAGAEEN has been promoted to the position of Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Bangkok and Laos, with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. Bagaeen joined the company from…

TAT launches Thai food festival

Mar 19, 2013 14

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Visa to launch the country’s second annual nationwide food festival – ‘Thailand Splash and Spice 2013’. This year's…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Mar 7, 2013 17

ROBERT WILLIAMS has been named as British Airways' new Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. Williams moves to the region from London Heathrow, where he was…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Feb 7, 2013 14

GEORGE HARB has been announced as Travelport's new Managing Director for China. Harb has been working for Travelport for more than seven years, serving as the company's Marketing Director…

Marriott signs seven hotels in Thailand

Feb 1, 2013 16

Marriott International has agreed to manage seven more hotels in Thailand. The deals, signed yesterday with Bangkok-based TCC Hotels Group, will expand the US hotel company's Thai portfolio…

Tune Hotels to arrive in Phuket

Nov 25, 2012 12

Tune Hotels will open its latest property in Phuket's Patong Beach area in January 2013. The new property will become the fourth Tune Hotel in Thailand, following existing properties in Hat…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Nov 23, 2012 16

ADWIN CHONG has been appointed General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Danang. Chong brings more than 25 years' experience to the role, several of which have been spent with IHG. He was…

Hilton offers carbon offsetting for meetings

Oct 2, 2012 13

Hilton has launched a carbon offset programme for events held at several of its hotels across Southeast Asia. At no additional cost to customers, Hilton is offering to measure the amount of…

Hotelier urges better use of Hua Hin airport

Sep 17, 2012 6

A leading Thailand-based hotelier has urged the country to better utilise Hua Hin airport, on Thailand's Gulf Coast. Bill Heinicke, Chairman & CEO of Minor International, has urged more…

Tune add Bangkok hotel, plans five more

Sep 14, 2012 16

Tune Hotels has opened its first budget property in Bangkok, and is planning to add at least five more in the Thai capital. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 14, in the centre of Bangkok, the Tune…

Hotel prices to rise overseas

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2012 15

Daily hotel rates are to face price increases in nearly two thirds of overseas destinations, according to Hotels.com’s latest Hotel Price Index (HPI). Brits are expected to see rates in…

U Hotels to expand in Bangkok

Aug 15, 2012 16

Absolute Hotel Services has announced plans to add its second upscale U Hotels & Resorts property in Bangkok. Set to open in early 2014, U Sukhumvit Bangkok will be located on Sukhumvit…

The latest appointments – Asia

Jul 26, 2012 16

CHRIS ADAMS has been named as the new General Manager of the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas. A New Zealand national Adams arrives at the resort from the Anantara Golden Triangle,…

Red Planet takes 16% stake in Tune Hotels

Jul 19, 2012 5

Red Planet Hotels has bought a 16.05% stake in the Tony Fernandes' budget hotel brand, Tune Hotels. The company, which is also the existing franchisee of the Tune brand in Southeast Asia –…

Tune Hotels to launch in Bangkok

Jul 2, 2012 1

Malaysian budget hotel group, Tune Hotels, has announced that it will open its first Bangkok property on 1 October this year. Tune Hotel Asoke will be located on central Bangkok’s Sukhumvit…

Thailand hosts Indian movie awards

Jul 2, 2012 16

The Thai resort town of Pattaya has played host to a major award ceremony for the Indian film industry. The International Bangla Film Academy (IBFA), a Kolkata-based association set up to…

Ripley to launch World Record attractions in Asia

Jun 6, 2012 14

US-based attraction company Ripley Entertainment is planning to launch its Guinness World Records attractions in Asia. The concept was unveiled in Hong Kong today at the Asian Attractions…

Compass Hospitality takes on Bangkok boutique hotel

May 28, 2012 14

Compass Hospitality has been appointed to manage The Eugenia, a colonial inspired luxury boutique hotel in Bangkok. The all-suite property is located on Sukhmuvit 31, in the centre of the…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Mark Elliott May 24, 2012 0

HERVE JOSEPH-ANTOINE has been named as the new Global Managing Director of Pacific World, the TUI's MICE unit, based in Singapore. With 17 years’ experience, he was previously Vice…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

May 18, 2012 9

CHITTY CHEUNG has been announced as Cathay Pacific's new Director of Corporate Affairs. Ms Cheung is currently the airline's General Manager of Sales for the Pearl River Delta & Hong…

The latest Asian industry appointments

May 11, 2012 18

THIRAYUTH CHIRATHIVAT has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts. A Thai national, Chirathivat has more than 21 years’ hotel experience, most recently…

Carlson eyes major Asian expansion

May 10, 2012 7

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is planning to make further inroads into Asia, targeting multiple hotel developments in key emerging markets. Speaking to Travel Daily today, the company’s…

Face‑to‑Face

TDME talks to Wisoot Buachoom, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Mark Elliott May 8, 2012 0

Could you elaborate on the statistics for the Middle East market? The Middle East is a very important market for Thailand both in terms of number of tourists and quality of tourist. In…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2012 16

ADRIAN BRADLEY has been announced as Jumeirah Group’s new Chief Financial Officer. A member of the UK’s Institute of Chartered Accountants, Bradley joins Jumeirah from London &…

Tune presses ahead with Thailand plans

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 18

Tune Hotels is pressing ahead with plans to launch in Thailand. The Malaysian budget hotel company said that despite the current flood crisis in the country, it is still on track to launch…

FIVE ON FRIDAY

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2011 0

Family retreats with Holiday Inn, Phuket Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach has launched its "Family Retreat" promotion. Starting from THB4,649++ (US$150) per room per night, the…

TAT to kick start tourism recovery

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2011 15

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has established a five-pronged approach to rebuilding domestic tourism in Thailand after severe flooding in the country. The organisation expects that…

Key destinations unaffected by Thai floods

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2011 7

Most key tourist destinations and attractions have not been affected by flooding and almost all remain open. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said; "Major tourist destinations…

Thai hoteliers optimistic over future growth

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2011 15

Hotels in the resort city of Pattaya recorded some of the highest occupancy rates in Thailand last year Thailand's hotel industry is going through a protracted recovery following global…

Thailand’s reassures tourists

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2011 0

Thai authorities have assured travellers that major tourist destinations have not been affected by flooding in large areas of the country. The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) Public…

Thailand’s tourist areas not hit by floods

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2011 8

Thai authorities have assured travellers that major tourist destinations have not been affected by flooding in large areas of the country. The Tourism Authority of Thailand"s (TAT) public…

Major Asian expansion for Tune Hotels

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2011 18

Red Planet Hotels, the franchisee of Tune Hotels in Southeast Asia, has announced a major expansion plan the brand across Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. The company expects to add…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2011

IAN ALEXANDRE (pictured) has been appointed to the newly-created position of Vice President for Sofitel Pacific. Alexandre, who also becomes General Manager of the Sofitel Sydney…

Face‑to‑Face

FACE TO FACE: Thomas Hoeburn

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2011

The Asia Pacific region has been named as the top location for hotel development.How has Hilton been involved within this and specifically in Thailand? The Hilton brand enjoys great brand…

Thailand’s golf tourism sector to hit US$2 billion

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2011

The value of international golf tourism to Thailand may reach THB60 billion (US$2 billion) for the first time in 2012. Based on a Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecast for a record…

Holiday Inn Express continues Asian expansion

Sep 14, 2011

Holiday Inn Express has signed its first property in Phuket, as part of its major expansion plan Asia. The 280-room hotel, which also becomes the first Holiday Inn Express in a beach…

Siam Hotels to refurbish properties

Sep 5, 2011

The new foyer at Siam City Hotel, Bangkok Siam Hotels & Resorts is planning a group-wide refurbishment and development project worth several million baht over the next nine months.…

Face‑to‑Face

TDA Face-to-Face: Mark Flower, IHG

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2011

Mark Flower, Director - Commercial, Southeast Asia, InterContinental Hotels Group1) Can you tell us about the new IHG office that has opened in…

Four Tune Hotels to open in Thailand

Aug 19, 2011

Tune Hotels is set to open four properties in Thailand with the first property opening doors later this year. Chief Executive of the AirAsia owned budget hotel group, Mark Lankester,…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Thailand chases Chinese MICE travellers

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2011

Picture: TCEB President Akapol Sorasuchart The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is targeting 'luxury MICE travellers' from China with its new marketing campaign.…

Thai hoteliers cannot afford proposed minimum wage

Aug 3, 2011

Many hotels in Thailand could go under if the new government raises the minimum wage. The incumbent Pheu Thai Party swept to power promising a daily minimum wage of THB300 (US$10). If the…

FHRAI convention in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2011

The 46th annual convention of the FHRAI, the apex hotel body, will be held in Bangkok 1rom 11 to 13 October.The federation zeroed in on the Thai capital after several others places were…

TDA Appointments w/e 21 July 2011

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

CAMPBELL WILSON has been announced as the founding Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines' new low-cost carrier unit. Wilson has been with the SIA Group for more than 15 years and in…

Dusit Thani to grow and improve portfolio

Jul 18, 2011

Dusit Thani has revealed growth and improvement plans to capitalise on surging demand for hospitality in Asia. The group will spend up to THB300 million (US$9.9 million) on renovating…

Thailand urged to redefine India, Russia marketing

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2011

Thailand's hotels, tour operators and meetings companies need to move their marketing from the national level down to city, language or demographic niche if they are to more successfully…

Dusit to launch in the US

Jun 21, 2011

Dusit International has announced plans to expand into the USA, with the introduction of its dusitD2 hotel brand in Pasadena, California. The 136-room dusitD2 pasadena will also become the…

Promotions kickstart Thai Grand Sale

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2011

To kick-start the annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale shopping extravaganza, Visa and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have launched a series of promotions and prizes for all shoppers.…

Serviced Apartments

TDA APPOINTMENTS w/e 19 May 2011

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

MARK CHAN has been appointed as Ascott's new Country General Manager for Thailand. Chan has been with Ascott since May 2010 as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Asset…

Thailand establishes committees for tourist safety

Mark Elliott May 13, 2011

The Thai government has established a series of four sub-committees to ensure the safety of tourists in the country. The new committees will manage cases in which tourists are taken…

Holiday Inn completes Thailand phase of brand revamp

May 9, 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the relaunch of its Holiday Inn properties in Chiang Mai, Cha-Am and Phi Phi Island, completing the Thailand phase of the US$1 billion…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Thailand eyes Indian MICE market

Mark Elliott May 4, 2011

With an eye on the Indian MICE market, Thailand held a road show under the Believe in Thailand banner in New Delhi and Mumbai, with as many as 28 sellers taking part in the event.The…

PATA to expand chapters

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2011

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will aim to add 12 more regional chapters, taking its total number to 50 by 2012. This was one of the key objectives outlined by the association at…

PATA to expand chapters

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2011

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will aim to add 12 more regional chapters, taking the total number to 50 by 2012. This was one of the key objectives outlined by the association…

Golden Tulip plots Asian expansion

Mar 28, 2011

The Golden Tulip Hotel Group has announced that it plans to develop more than 100 new hotels across Asia over the next five years. By the end of 2011, five new properties will have opened…

Thailand targets American golfers

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2011

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to have a major presence at the North America Golf Tourism Convention, taking place in California from 18-21 May 2011. Thailand is the only…

Anantara to take over Bangkok Marriott Resort

Mar 7, 2011

Minor Hotel Group has announced that in November 2011 it will reflag one of its owned Bangkok properties, the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. The riverside resort is set to join Minor's…

Hilton unveils new global spa concept in Asia

Mar 7, 2011

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has launched its new global spa concept in Asia. The eforea spa brand was unveiled at the Millennium Hilton hotel in Bangkok on Saturday by Dave Horton,…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar offers new charity donation facility

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2011

Jetstar has unveiled a new one-click facility to make donations online for World Vision's 'StarKids' programme. Jetstar customers booking their travel within Australia or for…

Best Western opens in Koh Phangan

Feb 17, 2011

Best Western International has opened its first resort on the Thai island of Koh Phangan. The 96-room Best Western Phanganburi Resort is located on Haad Rin Nai beach, called also Sunset…

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways announces India expansion

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2011

Bangkok Airways has announced 2011 expansion strategy at an event in Bangkok. The airline's President, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Vice President of Corporate Communications,…

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways announces India expansion

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2011

Bangkok Airways has announced 2011 expansion strategy at an event in Bangkok. The airline's President, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Vice President of Corporate Communications,…

Hilton to add two new hotels in Bangkok

Feb 16, 2011

Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of two management agreements with TCC Hotel Group for two new hotels in Bangkok. The two properties will be the new-build Hilton Sukhumvit…

New hotel group gets US$170m boost

Feb 15, 2011

Cinnovation CG, the investment company behind the new Asian hospitality company, Zinc InVision Hospitality, has pledged US$170 million to drive the new company's growth. During a five-city…

Appointments w/e 27 January 2011

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2011

FUJIO SHIBATA has been appointed as TMS Asia Pacific's new General Manager for Australia & New Zealand. Shibata joins the travel recruitment giant from Melbourne-based Manhattan…

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day 24 January 201

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2011

"If we don't do something, Pattaya Beach will likely vanish within five years."Professor Thanawat Jarupongsakul, a lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, warns of the…

New Zinc hotel group unveils vision for Asia

Jan 18, 2011

InVision, the Thailand-based hotel company, has joined with Singapore's Cinnovation CG to create a new hotel group, Zinc InVision Hospitality. The new group, which was launched yesterday at…

Second Radisson to open in the Maldives

Jan 5, 2011

Carlson today announced the signing of a second Radisson property in the Maldives. The USD 91 million, 281-villa resort, owned by Three K International Private Limited, is expected to open…

Tune Hotels to enter Bangladesh

Oct 17, 2010

Emerging Asian hotel investment company - Red Planet Hotels - continues to chronicle an impressive array of achievements as it forges ahead in its mission to place multiple limited service…

Centara signs Nova management contracts

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2010

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal with the Nova Group to manage three properties in Pattaya and one in Bangkok. The four properties, which are currently under development…

Dusit unveils strategy to boost Thai tourism

Jun 10, 2010

Bangkok - Dusit International's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chanin Donavanik, reaffirms his positive confidence in the outlook of Thai tourism, leading the industry in helping Thailand…

London-Bangkok flights still operating

Mark Elliott May 19, 2010

Airlines confirmed today that flights from London to Bangkok are still in operation despite the protest situation in Thailand. As travellers are advised not to travel to the country,…

Thailand lift travel warning

Mark Elliott May 6, 2010

Travel restrictions to Thailand have been lifted following a review of the warnings against all travel to the country. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its advice for…

Thailand reassures trade it’s ‘business a usual’

Mark Elliott May 5, 2010

Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports has reassured the travel trade that the country is a safe place to visit despite ongoing political unrest that has plagued the country."Thailand has…

Thailand reassures trade it’s safe to visit

Mark Elliott May 4, 2010

Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports has reassured the travel trade that the country is a safe place to visit despite ongoing political unrest that has plagued the country."Thailand has…

ONYX poised to sign Middle East contracts

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2010

Bangkok-based ONYX Hospitality Group is poised to sign management deals for its three hotel brands in the Middle East, the firm's CEO Peter Henley has revealed.The company,…

Staff Appointments w/e 25 March 2010

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2010

MICHAEL SENGOL has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, barely a month after being appointed as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Sengol…

Avis India introduces self-drive holidays

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2010

Green Park, Delhi, March 19, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Avis India, the number one (1) premium car rental services provider, has become the first to offer customized…

chic+ chiLL @ eravana joins The Unique Collection

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2010

The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the latest addition to the group under The Charming Collection brand with a chic+ chiLL @ eravana at Jomtien beach,…

Amari forms ONYX Hospitality Group

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010

Amari, Thailand's leading domestic hotel management company today announced the formation of a new corporate structure with the creation of ONYX Hospitality Group, a new management…

SPA Cenvaree launches new salt treatment

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2010

Centara Hotels & Resorts own-brand SPA Cenvaree has introduced a new signature treatment that uses a specialised deep-muscle therapy and the healing power of salt to relieve body…

Etihad Holidays increases Thailand offerings

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2010

Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has announced a new cooperative agreement with Tourism Thailand to promote holiday packages to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and…

Etihad Holidays teams with Tourism Thailand

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2010

Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has announced a newcooperative agreement with Tourism Thailand to promote holiday packages toBangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Mark van Ogtrop, Managing Director, Golden Tulip South East Asia

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

1) In 2009 following the alliance with Louvre hotels, Golden Tulip Group placed eighth in the world hotel ownership rankings. Do you plan…

Staff Appointments w/e 28 January 2010

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010

MASARU ONISHI has been elected as President of Japan Airlines Corporation (JALS), the holding company of JAL. Onishi, who joined JAL in 1978, will also be assigned the role of…

Staff Appointments w/e 14 January 2010

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2010

ROBERTO HUKOM has been appointed as Etihad Airways' new Country Manager for the Philippines. Hukom has worked in aviation for almost 30 years holding the position of Commercial Manager for…

Golden Tulip signs deal for Phuket resort

Dec 15, 2009

Phuket, Thailand - December 14, 2009: As part of its aggressive expansion into Asia, The Netherlands-based Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has penetrated into the Thai market by officially…

Amari renews contract with Utell

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2009

London, Singapore, Dallas, 15 December 2009: Amari has chosen to extend its 25 year long relationship with Utell to continue to be the provider of choice for global…

Golden Tulip signs deal for Phuket resort

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2009

Phuket, Thailand - December 14, 2009: As part of its aggressive expansion into Asia, The Netherlands-based Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has penetrated into the…

IHG chief Cosslett visits Bangkok

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2009

Bangkok, 11 December 2009 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Chief Executive Andrew Cosslett was in Bangkok recently to view the group's latest properties in Thailand. As part…

Centara to increase managed hotels portfolio

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts intends to go full speed and acquire more properties to manage in addition to operating its own properties, following the success of its first managed…

Amari announces plans to add 40 properties to portfolio across Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2009

Amari, Thailand's largest domestic hotel management company, with an inventory exceeding 3,000 rooms and employing over 3,000 staff today announced that it will be…

Staff Appointments w/e 22 October 09

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2009

ROBERT HORNMAN has been promoted to Managing Director of WORLDHOTELS.Currently VP EMEA & Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Distribution, Hornman will take over for from Michael…

Thailand to promote Loi Kratong to Middle East

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2009

Dubai, 13 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the annual Loi Krathong Sai Festival, which takes place annually throughout…

Hotel Management Company

Amari to add 40 hotels across Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2009

Amari, Thailand's largest domestic hotel management company, with an inventory exceeding 3,000 rooms and employing over 3,000 staff today announced that it will be…

The Registry Collection unveils three new Thai resorts

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2009

SINGAPORE and DUBAI, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Registry Collection(R) exchange program, the world's largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family…

Travel Offers w/e 09 October 2009

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2009

Winter in Yunnan with Banyan Tree Escape with loved ones to Yunnan this winter, where Banyan Tree has prepared an exclusive package for first-time and veteran adventurers alike. The…

Face-to-Face: Tos Chirathivat, CEO, Central Retail Corporation

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2009

1) The Central Group is best known for its iconic outlets, in particular CentralWorld mall and the Zen retail store. Can you tell us…

Hard Rock Hotel opens in Penang

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) are proud to announce the opening of the newest members of the Hard Rock family:…

Pullman signs 10 hotels in a month

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2009

16 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Pullman hotels - designed for the modern business and leisure traveler, announced today the addition of 5 more hotels (in addition to the 5 announced in…

Dusit to go green by 2010

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2009

Bangkok - Dusit International advances its commitment to protecting the environment by undertaking benchmarking under the Green Globe Company Standard as delivered by EC3 Global in…

Khiri Asia targets ‘hot’ Indian market

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2009

BANGKOK, 9 September 2009 - The Khiri Travel Group today launched Khiri Asia which will promote Thailand and Indochina to the Asian travel trade, starting with India. Under…

Travel Offers w/e 04 September 09

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2009

All inclusive packages at Harris Resort Batam Harris Resorts Batam, Indonesia, is offering All Inclusive Packages starts at SG$199 (US$138) net per room per night. This package…

Upgrade work begins at BKK emergency hub

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2009

Work is underway to upgrade U-tapao, the military-operated airport that catered for passengers during the closure of Bangkok's airports late last year. According to a Bangkok Post…

Thai golf courses debate price cuts

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2009

01 Sep 09 (TraveMedia.com): BANGKOK - With the economic slowdown challenging all sectors of Thailand's tourism market, the "next steps" debate within one particular sector,…

Indochina Starwood GMs Conference

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2009

(31 Aug 09) Starwood Hotels and Resorts Thailand and Indochina region recently held its annual General Managers Conference 24 - 27 June 2009 at Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal…

Staff Appointments w/e 27 August 09

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2009

CARLA DUNN has been named as the new Vice President of Global Sales for Wyndham Hotel Group. Ms Dunn has previously served in corporate and property level sales positions for multiple…

Banyan Tree profits despite challenges

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2009

Banyan Tree Holdings Limited has announced that it recorded an operating profit of SG$33.5 million - down 55% year-on-year - after a challenging start to the year. Revenue…

Hard Rock International Launches ‘The Sound of Your Stay’

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International announces The Sound of Your Stay, set to launch at Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, August 25, 2009.…

TRAVEL OFFERS - Thailand Special

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2009

Festive Early Bird offers at Outrigger Phuket The luxury Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort Phuket has launched a 'Festive Early Bird' promotion offering 15% off its best available rates for…

IFA Hotels & Resorts ups stake in Thai developer

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2009

IFA Hotels & Resorts has acquired an additional 14.92% stake in Raimon Land, the Bangkok-based luxury real estate development company. The move increases IFA's ownership in Raimon…

Travel Offers: Thailand Special

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2009

Free nights at the Sheraton Pattaya Resort Sheraton Pattaya Resort is now offering a special package; "A Bonus Night in Paradise". When you stay at the Deluxe Pavilion Room for four…

Staff Appointments w/e 21 May 09

Mark Elliott May 21, 2009

DEAN ROSSILLI has been appointed General Manager of the new Thistle Port Dickson Resort. Rossilli has worked across Australia, America and Europe, most recently holding General…

Hilton Arcadia Phuket suggested for ASEAN meet

Mark Elliott May 4, 2009

Deputy Thailand Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban along with the Defense Minister, Commanders of the Armed Forces and the National Police Chief all visited Phuket during the weekend…

Israeli group plans new Thailand hotels

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2009

Israel-based KC Hotels & Resorts International Group plans to develop two hotels in Bangkok, according to a Bangkok Post report. KC already has three hotels on Koh Samui, and…

Protests to cost Thai tourism US$5 billion

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2009

The Nation reported the Chairman of the TourismCouncil of Thailand, Kongkrit Hiranyakit, as saying that the invasion ASEAN Summit inPattaya last weekend could be just as damaging…

Thailand developers put luxury projects on hold

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2009

According to a survey by The Nation newspaper last week, a number of propertydevelopers in Phuket, Krabi, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Koh Samui have postponed thecompletion of…

Dramatic evacuation ends ASEAN Summit

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2009

Helicopters airlifted foreign leaders out of the Thairesort city of Pattaya,after demonstrators broke through police lines and invaded the venue of theASEAN Summit. The summit was…

Staff Appointments w/e 02 April 09

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2009

MOHAMMED AL MAIDAMA has been appointed Director of Sales - GCC, at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Prior to his arrival in Singapore, Maidama was Director of Sales -…

Songkran booze ban not the answer to Thailand’s problems

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2009

I try very hard to stay out of politics; frankly you can never win. In every daily life even the most logical of views will often be loudly rebuffed by some opinionated windbag who uses…

Call for U-Tapao airport upgrade

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2009

The Thai navy has asked the country's government to help upgrade facilities at U-Tapao airport, near Pattaya, after the role the military hub played during the closure of Bangkok's…

Staff Appointments w/e 05 March 09

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2009

GREG TREASURE has been announced as the new Managing Director of Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) Australia. Treasure was formerly HRG's General Manager in Hong Kong, and brings extensive…

Centara to offer “Lost World” at new resort

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts is set to debut a property in the Thai resort town of Pattaya, with the design based on a "Lost World" theme. The new 18-storey Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort…

Human Resources

Staff Appointments w/e 29 January 09

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2009

PAUL ROMBEEK has been announced as Air France-KLM group's new General Manager for Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand (SIAN), effective 1 February 2009. Prior to…

Chinese NY hopes for Thai tourism revival

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2009

The forthcoming Chinese New Year period is hoped to brings a change of fortunes for Thailand, as 500,000 tourists per day are expected to arrive in the Kingdom, generating…

Unique adds Palm Grove Resort to portfolio

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2009

The Unique Collection of Hotels & Resorts has announced that the Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya, Thailand, has been added to the company's portfolio. The resort is reportedly a…

Staff Appointments w/e 11 December 2008

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2008

SURAPAN SOMTHAI has been appointed General Manager of the U Chiang Mai. A 24-year hospitality veteran, Surapan has spent the past 6 years as GM of the Siam Bayview Hotel in…

Thailand plans events to lure tourists back

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2008

Thailand has lined up a list of events to entice tourists back to the country after its recent problems with anti-government protesters and stranded visitors, Malaysian newspaper,…

Military airport to relieve Bangkok’s stranded tourists

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2008

The embattled Thai government plans to use the U-Tapao military airport as a replacement for Bangkok's besieged hubs, the Bangkok Post has reported. The base in Rayong, 140km…

Staff Appointments w/e 04 September 08

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2008

NIKHIL DHODAPKAR has been named as Abacus' new managing Director for India. With 20 years experience in the travel industry, Dhodapkar has held senior positions within various sectors…

IFA Hotels & Resorts launches Thai apartments

Jul 24, 2008

IFA Hotels & Resorts and Thai developer Raimon Landhave announced the launch of The Lofts Southshore project in the Thai resort of Pattaya, The US$200 million hillside development…

MBK plans for Phuket

Jul 22, 2008

Thailand's MBK Resorts is planning to invest THB12 billion (US$362 million) inPhuket, the Nation has reported. The company, which owns the huge MBK shoppingcentre in Bangkok, plans to…

Rocking websites

Mark Elliott May 12, 2008

The two Hard Rock Hotels in Bali and Pattaya have collectively reflected more than 60% increase in room nights booked online for the full year 2007, as compared to 2006. First…

Convention centre arises in Borneo

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2008

Construction work on the RM200 million Borneo Convention Centre in Sarawak is proceeding on schedule with an opening date in June 2009. The first dedicated convention and exhibition…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

PEACH ripens

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2008

The Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) has completed the expansion of its facility from which can now accommodate up to 8,000 delegates.By virtue of a billion-baht)…

Thailand targets Koreans

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2008

The Tourism Authority of Thailand wants Phuket's tourism industry to learn how to best lure Korean tourists who are coming to Thailand in big numbers. The Nation reported that TAT is…

Dusit hosts lunch at ATF

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2008

Dusit International hosted a mega lunch for delegates of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) held in Bangkok last week. (from L-R): Dusit Thani Pattaya GM Chatchawal Supachayanont, Dusit…

Thailand goes extra mile to pull in Chinese

Dec 17, 2007

Thailand is putting in extra efforts to stem the decline in tourists from China. A Bangkok Post report said the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand has been falling since last year as…

Bangkok hosts combined shows for next five years

Oct 22, 2007

The combined 15th IT&CMA and 10th CTW Asia-Pacific - which opened today - have moved back to Bangkok from Pattaya where they were held for the past two years. The contract was signed…

New GM for Amari Vogue, Krabi

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2007

Kunanukorn has 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Amari Hotels and Resorts, he worked for Pattaya Hill Resort, as General Manager, as well as…

Trade events put faith in Thailand

Sep 20, 2007

Co-located since 2004, the two shows mark their 15th and 10th anniversaries respectively this year. The brand-new Bangkok Convention Centre serves as the venue this year after the event…

Thai hotels feel squeeze

Sep 12, 2007

Thai Hotels Association (THA) Vice President Prakit Chinamourpong said hotels in most regions were running at lower occupancy rates than in the same period last year. The Nation said that…

Centara to manage Hua Hin property

Jul 30, 2007

Construction started in June and the resort will open at the end of 2008 The resort consists of a three-storey building with 46 rooms, each with a personal Jacuzzi, 28 luxury pool villas,…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Thailand boosts MICE effort

Jul 19, 2007

Key to the effort is support for three upcoming events: Corporate Connection Plus Incentive Travel & Convention, Meeting Asia (IT & CMA) and the high-profile 46th ICCA Congress 2007…

The Russians are coming

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2007

Long known for their penchant for Pattaya's beach, Russians are increasingly heading for Phuket and Vietnam. The Phuket Gazette reports that Russia is its fourth largest market…

Asia getaway offer

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2007

SRILANKAN Airlines is giving couples the opportunity to get away to idyllic beachlocations across Asia. Three and six day packages are available onthe beaches at…