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 […]
How to own a Thai island for a dayThailand has more than 1400 islands. For one to find one he can call his own is not easy. One has to choose between islands in Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and even Maya Bay which the government had to shut down recently because it was overly crowded. The author found himself in this dilemma in […]
Rayong, Thailand: A Complete GuideRayong, Thailand is a beach city that has fewer foreign tourists than Hua Hin or Pattaya. It is situated 120 miles south of Bangkok. The province of Rayong has 60 miles of coast. The city of Rayong has great seafood and many popular tourist attractions. The ideal time to visit is between November and February, […]
‘Catch Junior’, the First Beach Club for Families in Phuket OpensCatch Junior is the first inclusive beach club that focuses on the need of the littlest visitors, all while the parents are nestled in luxury. There are endless physical activities for the energy filled young people to enjoy, as well as creative en devours and even an amusement park where kids are free to run […]
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 […]
