SPG welcomes Koh Samui’s Vana Belle
- Posted in: Openings
- Thursday, 14 February 2013 17:23
- Aaron Christe
Ultra luxurious property at Chaweng Beach offers private pool villas and stunning views.
A brand new property in Koh Samui is offering the chance to escape the dreary winter for those of us living in the northern hemisphere and the opportunity to simply relax in a beautiful spot for those in the southern hemisphere. Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort opened in late January 2013. Located just 15 minutes from the airport, it boasts direct access to beautiful Chaweng Beach.
New Look, New Brand at the Ma Hotel in Bangkok
- Posted in: Rebrandings
- Thursday, 07 February 2013 23:27
- Aaron Christe
A rebranding and remodel is breathing new life into the former Manohra Hotel, now known as the Ma Hotel.
It recently reopened with new décor in the guest rooms, public areas, restaurant and back of house. The hotel undoubtedly hopes the old complaints of a budget hotel beginning to show its age will be replaced with raves about quality accommodations for a fair price.
The Ma Hotel’s motto is that it’s a smart choice for travelers based on its smart design and smart system, one that gets you a higher grade of service than you’d expect based on the price you pay. The Ma Hotel is located in the Bangkok Gems Trading Center paralleling the city’s famous Silom Road.
Natural Waterfalls and Lush Jungle Surround Phuket’s Mandarava Resort & Spa
- Posted in: Openings
- Monday, 04 February 2013 14:32
- Aaron Christe
A brand new resort in Karon Beach Phuket is offering a bit of a twist on the Thailand island paradise getaway.
The Mandarava Resort & Spa isn’t located directly on the beach like many properties (although it is just a short walk away,) but instead located on a tropical hillside amid lush jungle and natural waterfalls. Villas and infinity pools are spread across the slopes of the hillside and many of the locations offer views of brilliant Karon Beach.
Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok to open on Sukhumvit 24
- Posted in: Openings
- Friday, 25 January 2013 18:16
- Aaron Christe
Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok set for May 2013 opening
The Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand is putting down stakes on the fashionable and buzzing Sukhumvit Road of Bangkok. The Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok is scheduled to open in May of 2013 with accommodations, restaurants and amenities that will attract both tourists and business guests alike.
Marriott Executive Apartments coming to Thonglor
- Posted in: Openings
- Monday, 21 January 2013 13:19
- Aaron Christe
Sharing a premises and facilities with the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit allows guests to enjoy top hotel facilities in the space and comfort of executive apartments.
Hotels are great for a few days or even weeks of travel. But what about months of business travel? The typical room might start to feel too sterile and too small. The Marriott hotel brand thinks they have the solution and it’s just about to launch their fourth such solution in Bangkok.
The Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor’s doors will open this coming March.Located in the same building as the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, the properties will bring Marriott’s Thai hotel property portfolio to 17.
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Blue Tree Phuket: New holiday mega-complex includes giant man-made lagoon, water park, beach club, and morePhuket is a tourist’s mecca, luring in over 8 million travelers within the last year. Nor do economists expect that to change. While there will always be beach-goers to grace the Phuket sands, more family groups are arriving all the time, making non beach-specific options a premium for the tourism hot spot. Blue Tree […]
What’s survived Thailand’s brutal crackdown on Bangkok’s iconic street food sceneIn an effort to clean up the sidewalks, Bangkok’s government has shut down many iconic street food vendors. The crackdown has had mixed reviews from people who are upset about the unavailability of cheap and delicious iconic foods. However, there are still some places left that visitors can attend. These places include the Nang Leong […]
