Monthly Archives: July 2013

Six Senses appoints first vice-president of sustainability

SIX SENSES HOTELS RESORTS & SPAS, a pioneer of sustainable high-end tourism and its proactive environmental policies, has appointed its first vice-president of sustainability. Her name is Amber Marie Beard, who has almost a decade of professional experience in sustainability. … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day brunch at VIE Hotel Bangkok

MOTHERS DINE FREE at VIE Hotel Bangkok’s is planning a special Mother’s Day brunch at its VIE Wine & Grill on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price is 1,300 THB a person. Some mothers will … Continue reading

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Silavadee offering special romance package

THE SILAVADEE POOL SPA RESORT on Koh Samui, which prides itself on being “the perfect hideaway in perfect harmony with nature”, is offering a Romance package, starting at US$1,245 for a jacuzzi deluxe room. Silavadee, meaning “beautiful rock” in Thai, … Continue reading

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Bangkok named world’s top tourist destination

THE THIRD ANNUAL Global Destination Cities Index released by MasterCard puts Bangkok into the number one spot as the world’s top tourist destination, surpassing London, and New York City for the first time. With 15.98 million visitors projected for the … Continue reading

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Spa consumers invited to participate in research survey

THE WORLD SPA AND WELL-BEING CONVENTION, set for Bangkok in September, is inviting spa consumers across Asia and around the world to take part in a research study being conducted by Stenden Rangist University in Thailand. Results of the study will … Continue reading

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Soneva’s pioneering Ayurvedic package

SONEVA RESORTS is offering three new wellness programs, including a pioneering Ayurvedic package, tailored exclusively to the tensions, tastes and body type, or dosha, of each guest. Prices start at $2,820 for five days. The wellness program features three specific … Continue reading

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SALA Ayutthaya opening in early 2014

SALA AYUTTHAYA, located directly opposite Wat Phutthaisawan on the south bank of the Chao Phraya River, is bound to be a favorite destination when it opens early next year. According to history, the temple was constructed in the 14th Century by King Ramathibodi … Continue reading

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Sunday Brunch Goes French for Bastille Day at VIE Hotel Bangkok

  THE  VIE Wine & Grill at VIE Hotel Bangkok is marking the French National Day Bastille Day this Sunday, July 14 with a grand feast, when its usual Sunday Brunch becomes a Joyeuses Fête with traditional French cuisine prepared by … Continue reading

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Evason Hua Hin redefines brand and will separate into two resorts

EVASON HUA HIN is returning to its original configuration of 185 guestrooms and villas and will separate from the adjoining 55 pool villas, which were originally developed as a Hideaway resort and consolidated with Evason in 2012. “The Evason brand has a very … Continue reading

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