Design Award goes to Hilton Pattaya

Hospitality Architecture and Design presented Hilton Pattaya with its Award for Design Excellence–one of the hospitality industry’s most comprehensive readers’ choice awards.

“Having only opened a year ago, we are truly delighted and honored to be recognized by industry opinion leaders and peers,” said Harald Feurstein, general manager, Hilton Pattaya. “This prestigious and highly coveted award [...]

New special offer at Centara Pattaya

Planning a meeting anytime soon? It may be perfect timing because starting this month Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya introduces summer specials available through the end of October.

Whether a family reunion or a board of directors meeting, whether a company sales conference or an industry-wide convention, the beachside resort has the facilities to accommodate [...]

Connect Property Center

Pattaya media mogal Howard Miller, the former British honorary consul who once headed the Tourist Police Volunteers on Walking Street, has added yet another category to his CV: real estate agent.
Last month Miller launched Connect Property Center–a one-stop shop for condo buyers in Pattaya and Jomtien. The office is opposite Big C in South Pattaya.
Miller [...]

Phnom Penh summit focuses on EU-ASEAN trade

Trade and investments between Europe and Southeast Asia was the focus of international business leaders at the ASEAN-EU Business Summit in Phnom Penh. Central to the theme was the impact of the EU economic crisis on ASEAN countries.
Jean-François Cautain, the European Union’s ambassador to Cambodia, stressed the importance of ensuring that Europe remains a major [...]

Kurdthip named Onyx marketing director

Harris Kurdthip has been named director of marketing communications for Onyx Hospitality Group, the Thailand-based hotel management company. The Thai national had been PR director for more than two years.
In his new role, Kurdthip is responsible for driving marketing and PR activities for Onyx, its brands and properties, and heads two corporate teams at Bangkok [...]

Centara manages Koh Chang Resort

Centara Hotels & Resorts is now managing Koh Chang Tropicana Resort & Spa on Klong Praow Beach. The island property will undergo extensive renovations and upgrading while open to guests, and will be rebranded Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort in October. This Centara’s first property on Koh Chang.
“We believe Koh Chang has great potential for [...]

Shrine marks Waterpark launch

A shrine to the household god has been set up as the first step in launching the Cartoon Network’s Amazone Waterpark on 35 rai in Bang Saray.  Scheduled to open next year, the Waterpark is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest, which includes a popular animated series and cartoon heroes such as Ben 10, [...]

Nominations open for Thailand Property Awards 2012

Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Thailand Property Awards, regarded as the kingdom’s largest and most prestigious annual real estate event.
The seventh edition of Thailand Property Awards introduces seven new categories – five in agent awards and new additions in the Eastern Seaboard and Phuket, with “Best Boutique Condo” categories. The judging criteria for [...]

Mövenpick named to manage Huma Island resort

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage Huma Island resort, the United International Hotels Group private island in the Philippines. Famous among divers for its exceptional corals, abundant marine life, and 12 iconic shipwrecks of the mid-20th century, Huma Island boasts rainforest-covered mountains, primeval caves and endless pristine sands.

“This is our second resort [...]

LPN’s Platinum Zone for the golden years

Although most new property developments these days are directed at the younger market segments, there is considerable growth to be expected in the ageing population both Thai and farang. As people live longer thanks to improved medical facilities and a healthier lifestyle, men and women over 60 are increasingly self-reliant but need accommodation tailored to [...]