New Look, New Name at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
- Tuesday, 18 June 2013
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 […]
Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa to Open Just in Time for the Holidays
- Friday, 14 June 2013
“Sits on one of the least developed beaches in Phuket…” Any true traveler will tell you half the fun in taking an exotic vacation is planning it. The beautiful websites, vivid pictures and glowing reviews make it easy to picture yourself there. Dreaming of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters make endless hours at […]
New Novotel to Open on Beaches of Phuket
- Wednesday, 29 May 2013
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 […]
The Senses Resort- One Part Fun, One Part Style
- Thursday, 14 March 2013
Chic The Senses Resort is the newest addition to Patong’s getaway scene and resort managers vow to build a loyal following of repeat guests. To do so, they’ve unveiled a company philosophy that echoes their name: a sense to serve guests instinctively, a sense of warm welcome and a sense of natural service within the […]
Holiday Inn Express opens first property in Phuket
- Friday, 22 February 2013
A high quality affordable option near the action of Patong, but away from the noise. Holiday Inn Express has just opened their first Phuket property in Patong Beach, Phuket’s most populated and heady area, offering savvy (read:price conscious) leisure travellers a fine option of quality accommodation and facilities at low prices. The new Holiday Inn […]
A Holiday for All Ages at the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
- Wednesday, 20 February 2013
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 […]
Natural Waterfalls and Lush Jungle Surround Phuket’s Mandarava Resort & Spa
- Monday, 04 February 2013
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 […]
Coming This Spring, The Naka Phuket
- Wednesday, 09 January 2013
This post initially contained erroneously included pictures of a similarly named hotel, The Naka Island. I have added an updated post with more correct information including HD photos here. Ready for something different on Phuket’s west coast? Architect Duangrit Bunnag is taking 1,740 acres and eschewing the traditional Thai resort blueprint in exchange for something […]
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 […]
