Accor Thai Expansion
Accor acquires two properties, The Pullman Khao Lak Resort and Spa Hotel Baraquda Pattaya to add to their growing Thai portfolio. Accor is branching out to add to their international position as one of the leading hotel operators of upscale resorts by adding to their management portfolio the old Le Meridien Khao Lak under the […]
Accor to manage Waterfront Pattaya Hotel
Pattaya to get first MGallery branded property with 50 storey Waterfront Suites & Residences. Luxury property developer Tulip Group have announced a partnership agreement with Accor, parent company of Sofitel, So Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and MGallery hotels to manage the prestigious Waterfront project at Bali Hai in Pattaya. The property will be operated […]
New Novotel to Open on Beaches of Phuket
Accor is bringing their brand of style and service to Southern Thailand in late summer of this year. The Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach is scheduled to open in August 2013 on the beach at Kamala. The 174 guestroom property will feature all the anticipated amenities plus a few extras like some seriously sweet bonuses for […]
Two for One? Accor Opens Two New Bangkok Properties Under One Roof
Same location, same numbers of rooms, same service, different price points. If one is good then two is better, right? That’s what the Accor brand is banking on with the opening of two new properties under the same roof in Bangkok. The Mercure Bangkok Siam and ibis Bangkok Siam share the same prime location, same […]
A Holiday for All Ages at the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
New Phuket Resort offers something for all the family. Three outdoor pools, three dining venues, two lounge/bars and plenty for the kids to do too. The resort area of Phuket is making way for a new 5-star property where comfort and style go hand in hand. The Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach opened in early February […]
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 […]
