Nikki Beach Resort brings the party to Samui
- Posted in: Openings
- Wednesday, 24 July 2013 16:22
- Aaron Christe
White is the New Black at Nikki Beach Hotel & Spa Phuket
There are times when all-white isn’t appropriate: a Western-style wedding where you’re not the bride, a rib-eating contest, most exercises not involving a tennis racquet. Then there are times where it’s luxe and posh and perfectly fitting. The Nikki Beach Hotel & Spa Phuket seems to have that fine line down pat. On the 1st of July 2013 they opened their new property adorned in all-white sun beds, draperies and linens in southern Thailand’s famed beach locale.
Centra Central Station launches soft opening
- Posted in: Openings
- Tuesday, 16 July 2013 12:18
- Aaron Christe
Soft opening for Centara’s latest property near Chinatown and Hualumphong Train Station.
Feel like traveling to Thailand and getting to experience two countries in one trip? A newly soft-opened property in the Centara brand’s value portfolio offers families, couples, singles and groups of friends the chance to explore both Thailand’s capital city and the city-within-a-city of Bangkok’s Chinatown. It’s a perfect locale from which to experience the smells, sights, tastes and languages of both fascinating places.
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- Posted in: Uncategorized
- Tuesday, 09 July 2013 10:04
- Aaron Christe
You may have noticed the updated look of this site. I hope you like it. I put a lot of work into it and am pretty happy with how it looks (though I’m still a little worried some people might think it is too pink).
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Amari Property to Transform into Avani Hotel
- Posted in: Rebrandings
- Monday, 08 July 2013 08:41
- Aaron Christe
Amari is about to let go of a massive Bangkok property and the Minor Hotel Group is standing by to snap it up.
Starting October 1, 2013, MHG will assume the management contract of the Amari Atrium Bangkok and rebrand it as the first Avani hotel in Thailand following an extensive remodel in all public areas and guestrooms.
New Look, New Name at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
- Posted in: Rebrandings
- Tuesday, 18 June 2013 09:01
- Aaron Christe
A few years back, Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced an agreement to acquire the massive 245-room Laguna Beach Resort in Phuket.
It was the company’s first major investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Also announced was a full renovation of all rooms and public spaces with a plan to reopen as the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in 2013. That day has officially arrived and guests are welcome to book at the rebranded property on the northwest coast of Phuket.
World of Hyatt Expands Its Rewarding Stay Experiences With The Introduction Of Alila Hotels And ResortsTo remain relevant in business, companies need to continuously improve their business models, rewards and even pool their resources with competing companies. In their new press release, Hyatt officially unveiled the expansion and addition of Alila hotels to their loyalty program by providing us with a complete list of all 16 hotels and where they […]
IHG Opts for Bulk-Size Amenities to Reduce Plastic WasteIHG is going to be switching all 5,600 of its hotels from miniature bathroom amenities to bulk-size ones in order to reduce waste and environmental impact. IHG’s properties include nearly 843,000 guest rooms worldwide, and IHG’s guests have become increasingly interested in reducing the environmental impact of their stays. Several of IHG’s hotel brands, including […]
How To Get Free Upgrades From HotelsThere is one simple, ethical, and lawful way to get upgrades from hotels, and you’ll feel like you’re getting more for what you paid. Outside of having a lot of points with a hotel’s loyalty program, of course. So, if a hotel offers you a paid upgrade, turn it down. Hotels typically oversell the base […]
Avani Hotels signs two new properties in Krabi, ThailandPopular hotel brand Avani Hotels, a subsidiary of Minor Hotels, has purchased two new properties in Krabi, Thailand. Renovations for these two properties are planned, and the hotels will open between late 2019 and mid-2020. The town of Krabi is a popular resort town, located on an island about seventy-five kilometers from the Krabi International […]
Thailand’s Highest Restaurant and Bar now open at Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBarThe highest restaurant and bar in Thailand is the Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar. You can find it at the 76th and 77th floor of the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper. The managing director of the skyscraper wanted the restaurant to create a memorable dining experience while also celebrating the city. It is also meant to be a […]
