Atlantis Condo Resort Pattaya sold more than 800 units in 10 weeks exceeding all expectations. Foreign buyers and Thais from Bangkok snapped up the units that were released ahead of time. At press time, less than 200 units remained, with prices ranging from 1.2 to 3 million baht.
To celebrate their success, Bluesky Development Co., Ltd [...]
InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort opens February 1, marking the return of the island’s legendary grand dame.
Located on the original site of the resort, the 22-acre property is renown as Koh Samui’s first luxury resort. It reopens following a 10-month multimillion dollar renovation performed by some of the region’s best known consultants.
She boasts 79- [...]
James Miller has been named executive assistant manager of Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok.
Miller joins the Rembrandt Hotel after leading Six Senses & Evason Resorts & Spas group in Hua Hin to achieve the prestigious award of Asia’s Leading Resort Brand.
His wealth of hospitality experience encompasses stints with world-renowned hotels, resorts, restaurant groups and consulting [...]
Phadermchai Sasomsub, Thailand’s minister of labor, reports that of the 990,000 workers impacted by last year’s floods, more than 500,000 already have returned to their previous positions or have found new jobs.
To assist flood-hit workers, the ministry had urged employers to join a program to ease unemployment. Under the program, participating employers were asked to [...]
Pattaya’s medium-scale but high-end developer Tropical Dream grabbed this year’s Best in Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard) from the recently concluded Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards 2011 Gala Dinner, held at the Main Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok.
To the mixed surprise and delight of the guests, the award was received by Tropical [...]
Alex Willats has been appointed generalmanager of the Dusit Thani Bangkok, it was reported by Jiri Kobos, vice president, operations, Dusit International.
Willets joined the hotel as resident manager and acting GM–a tenure which he held for the last six months. A British national,Willets had been executive assistantmanager with Radisson Hotels and a consultant for the [...]
US-based hospitality leader will open one hotel a month in China for at least the next three years
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is further cementing its position as a leader in the hospitality sector in China with the signing of its 100th hotel – the 345-room JW Marriott Hotel Shenyang.
Marriott International, which currently operates 56 [...]
The Best Developer South East Asia Gold Award was presented to Matrix Group CEO Miki Haim (below left) at the Overseas Property.
Professional (OPP) Awards for Excellence 2011 in the United Kingdom.
The Pattaya developer’s portfolio includes eight completed condominium buildings encompassing more than 1,000 freehold units. Projects include: Hyde Park 1 and 2, Pattaya, Heights, Park [...]
Keith Bolter, chairman of the 250-year-old Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School where the Princess of Wales studied, welcomed a co-investment from The Regent’s School Thailand by Dr.Virachai Techavijit, chairman, and Thiphavan Techavijit, vice chairman. The co-investment has led to educational development, academic cooperation and exchange to benefit students.
Pictured from left to right are Kwanshanok Techavijit, executive [...]
Absolute Hotel Services has been designated to manage the Siam Piman Hotel in Minburi, Bangkok, according to John Westoby, Absolute manager director, Southeast Asia.
Featuring 48 guestrooms and suites ranging in size from 42 – 65 sqm, the modern hotel is 15-minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport. It offers comfortable spacious rooms, breakfast, free internet access, outdoor swimming [...]
