New Marriott Properties in Thailand
There are currently 17 Marriott properties in Thailand, ranging in categories from the budget Courtyard up to the super luxurious Ritz Carlton.
One of the best kept secrets in Bangkok is the huge variety of executive serviced apartments, and Marriott is certainly a leader in this market segment. Their latest addition to their executive apartment portfolio, is the Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor. The rooftop Octave Bar on the 45th floor is one of the most popular search terms on this site.
Marriott & Starwood re-affirm their merger intentions
Offering stockholders significant equity upside and greater long-term value, Marriott International has reaffirmed its commitment to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. Noting that the already announced merger deal is in the best interests of both the firms, Marriott said that it will work toward the successful integration of the two companies in anticipation […]
Starwood receives USD13B takeover bid
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, now on a merger path with Marriott International, has come across a takeover bid from a “consortium” of investors led by the Chinese insurance group Anbang for an aggregate value of $13 billion that works out to a unit share price of $76.
Marriott returns to Hua Hin after 3 year hiatus
After a three year absence, Marriott returns to Hua Hin with the stunning Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, which just opened last week. Centrally located and sitting on 3.5 hectares of beachfront land in Hua Hin, there are 322 rooms and suites to wow the holidaymaker seeking a retreat in Thailand’s paradise.
TCC Land budgets Bt74.2 bn for new hotels through 2022
Investments to the tune of Bt74.2 billion will be made by TCC Land Asset World Co to develop new hotels in Thailand by 2022, according to company CEO Soammapat Traisorat.
Marriott to buy Starwood Hotels
No word yet on the fate of your Starpoints or their value Last week, hot on the hotel gossip vine was the report of the Hyatt Hotel Corporation being in talks to acquire the Starwood Hotel and Resort Worldwide chain. Apparently those talks were either in the myth area, the shopping wish list of Hyatt […]
Modena by Fraser Buriram opens in ThailandThailand is one of the most famous vacation spots in the entire world. There are a few reasons for that and why that is. First and foremost, the country is cheap. The weather is great, the hotels are largely excellent, and the food is very interesting. With that being said, the price for all of […]
Tourist attractions: This is the biggest mistake travellers makeTravellers want to enjoy their destination in full, taking full advantage of the sights and scenery that the area offers, and of course, the many attractions, too. But, if you are like many others who embark upon fun adventure and travel, you are making one big mistake and it is costing you considerably. What […]
Complete Guide To The Bangkok Train MarketsBangkok is one of the most well known cities in the world. In general, that makes it the most well known city in Thailand and the one that is most frequently visited. Many people in the world do not know how to travel, or what to see, when they go to visit Bangkok. There is […]
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok Is Thailand’s Answer To An Iconic New York LegacyThe Waldorf Astoria is one of the most famous things to see in New York. It has a massive legacy behind it as there has been so many famous people who have stayed there. It is very cool to see the Waldorf transcend cultures, and oceans, and head to the great city of Bangkok. People […]
Visiting the Elephant Sanctuary Park in Chiang MaiElephant Jungle Paradise Park is a highly-rated tourist attraction and elephant preserve located in an out-of-the-way location about two hours outside Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is home to a herd of (mostly) tame elephants that visitors can interact with under the close supervision of the elephants’ individual keepers. This can include feeding or playing with […]
