Monthly Archives: February 2013

Strong outlook for wellness tourism in 2013

Posted on February 28, 2013 by jimcarr

WELLNESS TOURISM is expected to heat up in 2013, according to a forecast by Wellness Tourism Worldwide. Its top 10 wellness travel tends forecast – based on consumer and business-to-business surveys, site visits, feedback from travel suppliers, destinations and sellers – … Continue reading →

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Second quarter opening for Centara Grand Resort Pattaya

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jimcarr

THE CONSTRUCTION of Centara’s five star Grand Resort & Spa Pattaya is now well advanced, with its soft opening expected in the second quarter of 2013, according to General Manager Dominique Ronge . The nine-storey property will have 161 rooms and suites … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asia, Bangkok, Centara, Centara Grand Resort & Spa Pattaya, Dominique Ronge, Hotel, Italian cuisine, Pattaya, Phratamnak Beach, Resort, Swimming pool, Thai language, Thailand, Tulip Group | Leave a comment

Dates for 2013 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jimcarr

DATES HAVE BEEN SET for the 2013 edition of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament – one of Thailand’s major and internatiomally best known events – attarcting tousands of visitors and raising more than $600,000 to help Thailand’s elephants. This year’s … Continue reading →

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Two SALA resorts recommended by Condé Nast Johansens 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by jimcarr

SALA SAMUI RESORT & SPA and SALA PHUKET RESORT & SPA have been recommended by Condé Nast Johansens for the year 2013. It is the third time these resorts have been singled out by the publication. Now in its 31st year, Condé Nast Johansens is … Continue reading →

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Centara launches first loyalty program on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jimcarr

Centara CEO Thirayuth Chirathivat presents a Centara The 1 Card to Panadda Wongphoodee, Miss Thailand 2000, the first brand ambassador of Centara The 1 Card. CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS today launched its first loyalty program, choosing St. Valentine’s Day to promote its new rewards card and … Continue reading →

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Luxury weekend package from V Villas Hua Hin

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jimcarr

V VILLAS HUA HIN is offering a one-night, two-day luxury stay and a wine-and-dine-by-the-beach dinner with Michelin Star Chef Kei Kobayashi this weekend, Feb. 16 and 17. The package includes a two-bedroom pool villas that can accommodate four people, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged champagne breakfast, Hua Hin, luxury weekend package, Michelin Star Chef Kei Kobayashi, Thailand, two-bedroom pool villas, V Villas Hua Hin | Leave a comment

YTSB launch party at VIE Hotel Bangkok

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jimcarr

VIE HOTEL BANGKOK launched its new Japanese sushi restaurant, called YTSB (short for Tellow Tail Sushi Bar) at a special party supported by Singla Corp., American Express and Cavalino Motor Co. Ltd. VIE Hotel, led by Vicha Poolvaraluk, chairman of Major Cineplex Group PCL, played … Continue reading →

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VIE Bangkok welcomes Korean actor Chae Si Ra

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jimcarr

POPULAR KOREAN ACTOR CHEA SI RA, centre, was recently welcomes to VIE Hotel Bangkok by hotel manager Banthuong Talagarak, left, and marketing executive Nuntakorn Chang, right, when she visited Bangkok for fashion magazine shootings. While in Bangkok, she stayed in VIE’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asia, Bangkok, Banthuong Talagarak, CHEA SI RA, fashion shootings, Hotel, KOREAN ACTOR, Nuntakorn Chang, Provinces, Thailand, Transportation, Travel and Tourism, VIE Hotel Bangkok | Leave a comment

Centara offering new wedding packages

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jimcarr

CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS has launched a new range of wedding packages with prices starting from 18,750 BHT at selected resort properties in Krabi, Samui, Phuket and Trat. The price for the package at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi is at … Continue reading →

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Mid-week specials at SALA Khaoyi

Posted on February 3, 2013 by jimcarr

SALA KHAOYI is bringing back its mid-week specials, beginning March 1 and running to Oct. 31, 2013. The specials are good on stays from Sunday to Friday. Under this promotion, stay for two consecutive nights in either a deluxe or deluxe … Continue reading →

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