Monthly Archives: March 2013

New dining experiences at two SALA resorts

Posted on March 31, 2013 by jimcarr

SALA SAMUI and SALA RATTANAKOSIN BANGKOK will be offering unusual dining experiences this month. SALA Samui describes its dining experience as a “journey of flavors”, with culinary creations from around the world. In April, that experience will be made even more interesting by Executive Chef Nick Hall and his … Continue reading →

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Do elephants really never forget?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jimcarr

YOU CAN FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF and a few other things about elephants at Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, near Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. The resort is home to Asia’s top elephant camp and its permanent elephant intelligence … Continue reading →

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Six Senses launches new website to position its brands

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jimcarr

SIX SENSES HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS has launched a new website to introduce a new visual identity and positioning for its brands. The website makes full use of the group’s extensive image library, which highlights the esthetics and experiences … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aesthetics, Brand, Evason, Marine biology, new visual identity, new website, New York, New York City, Pegasus Capital Advisors, Positioning, positioning its brands, Resorts & Spas, Six Senses Hotels, Six Senses launches new website to position its brands, Sustainability, uniqueness | Leave a comment

Strong outlook for wellness tourism in 2013

Posted on March 22, 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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Celebrating Thai New Year at SALA Phuket Thai Village

Posted on March 20, 2013 by jimcarr

SALA PHUKET WILL CELEBRATE SONGKRAN, the traditional Thai New Year Festival at SALA Thai Village Fair, where you’ll be able to sample cuisine from Thailand’s four regions. At the Yadong Bar, there will be free-flowing Thai elixirs, draft Chang beer and selected winea through … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asia, Brahmin, Phuket Province, Pisces, Sala Phuket, SALA Thai Village Fair, Sanskrit, Songkran, Thai, Thai New Year Festival, Thailand | Leave a comment

Top speakers for APSWC’s Strategic Planning Forum

Posted on March 17, 2013 by jimcarr

Brian Hathaway, one of the Forum’s speakers, at Mandarin Oriental Chiang Mai. THE ASIA PACIFIC SPA WELLNESS COALITION has lined up a number of high profile speakers for its Strategic Forum at the Metropolitan Hotel in Bangkok March 27-29. These include: … Continue reading →

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Japanese artists welcomed to VIE Bangkok

Posted on March 13, 2013 by jimcarr

POPULAR JAPANESE ARTISTS Shintaro Mizuno and Sebastiano Serafini were welcomed to VIE Hotel Bangkok during their launch of Exclusive 1st Attack in Bangkok at YTSB (VIE’s Yellow Tail Sushi Bar). The artists stayed at the hotel’s Grand Deluxe Room. Left to right: Wannapa Rakkeo, executive … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bangkok, Hester Chew, Japanese artists, Sebastiano Serafini, Shintaro Mizuno, Thailand, VIE Bangkok, Yellow Tail Sushi Bar | Leave a comment

Last call for APSWC nominations

Posted on March 11, 2013 by jimcarr

WITH HALF OF THE DIRECTORS of the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) completing their term in March, APSWC is issuing a final call for nominations, which close this Friday. Positions available for nominations: Chairman – available only to … Continue reading →

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SALA launches Lanna Chiang Mai

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jimcarr

SALA LANA CHIANG MAI will welcome its first guests on March 17 – the second property in SALA’s boutique collection. SALA Lana Chiang Mai is located on the east bank of the Ping River in the heart of Chiang Mai, an area that was … Continue reading →

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An affordable tropical holiday the kids will enjoy

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jimcarr

CENTARA HOTELS AND RESORTS has come up with a package that promises a tropical holiday for you and a fun time for the kids. For Centara, a busy child is a happy child, and all its properties have a professionally supervised … Continue reading →

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