Monthly Archives: November 2012

Chiva-Som named favorite Asian spa by SpaFinder survey

Posted on November 29, 2012 by jimcarr

CHIVA-SOM, HUA HIN was named Asia’s favorite spa by SpaFinder Readers’ Choice awards for 2012. Chiva-Som received this year’s Crystal Award for Asia – the top award in the Readers’Choice survey. The Spa at the Oyster Box, The Oyster Box Hotel, received the … Continue reading →

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Six Senses acquisition earns top award at Hotel Investment Conference

Posted on November 27, 2012 by jimcarr

U.S.-BASED PRIVATE EQUITY Fund Manager Pegasus Capital Advisors LP was honored at the 23rd annual Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), receiving the award for the Merger & Acquisition Deal of the Year for its acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts … Continue reading →

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Loi Krathong Night of Flavors at VIE Bangkok

Posted on November 25, 2012 by jimcarr

CELEBRATE THE FULL MOON at VIE Hotel Bangkok with Zaab & Spice buffet dinner at the award-winning VIE Wine & Grill restaurant as VIE marks its Loi Krathong Night on Nov. 28, 2012. “Zaab”, by the way, means hot in Thai. Cost … Continue reading →

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Loi Krathong Festival in Thailand 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jimcarr

LOI KRATHONG represents a time for the Thais to give thanks to the goddess of water and to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds. It occurs at night during the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month, which in 2012 takes place … Continue reading →

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Greetings from 1936 at Centara Hua Hin

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jimcarr

The Railway Hotel as it was in 1936 A POSTCARD DATED JAN. 15, 1936, depicting the Railway Hotel in Hua Hin recently come to light in the records of Centara Hotels & Resorts, which now owns and operates the hotel … Continue reading →

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Loy Krathong 5 Elements spa package at Spa Cenvaree

Posted on November 18, 2012 by jimcarr

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF LOY KRATHONG, a festival rooted deep in the cultural heritage of Thailand. To mark the occasion, Spa Cenvaree has introduced a 5 Elements package that draws upon age-old Thai herbal remedies and treatments. The package is … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Spas releases first Thailand spa consumer survey

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jimcarr

INTELLIGENT SPAS has released the results of the first dedicated Spa Consumer Survey in Thailand, which identified a collection of valuable statistics about spa goers’ recent behaviors, current preferences and forecast spa visits. This vital research will enable spa … Continue reading →

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Six Senses big winner at World Travel Awards 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by jimcarr

SIX SENSES RESORTS AND SPAS won five top awards at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2012, held in Singapore on Oct. 19. Six Senses Hua Hin in Thailand won in two categories, reinforcing its … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling and boating trips to islands from Centra Coconut Beach Samui

Posted on November 9, 2012 by jimcarr

SNORKELING, BOATING AND KAYAKING at Koh Tan and Koh Mutsum, both of which are renowned diving and snorkeling spots, can be arranged for guests staying at Centra Coconut Beach Resort Samui, before or during their arrival. The two islands are within view … Continue reading →

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Centara upgrades and rebrands Koh Chang resort

Posted on November 8, 2012 by jimcarr

KOH CHANG TROPICANA Beach Resort & Spa, managed by Centara has undergone a multi-million baht upgrade prior to being rebranded as Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort. Centara Hotels & Resorts acquired the management contract for the property, which is set on Klong Prao Beach on the island’s west … Continue reading →

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