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The Peninsula Bangkok introduces the new Peninsula Academy Programmes
This summer, The Peninsula Bangkok has introduced two, exclusive new activities to delight and educate guests of all ages for its iconic and experiential Peninsula Academy 2014 programme. First created in 1997, The Peninsula Academy is a group-wide initiative available at Peninsula hotels around the globe, designed to give guests an insider introduction to key […]

Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok Attico Opens Its Doors
Fresh handmade pastas. Clay oven-baked pizzas. Time-honoured Tuscan specialties such as bistecca alla fiorentina – a Tomahawk steak marinated in red wine and fine herbs grilled over the fire – served with passion and innovative flair. This Tuesday July 1st, Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok’s Tuscan-inspired cucina, Attico, begins serving discerning diners rustic Italian comfort […]

Centara opens new resort at Sri Lanka’s Bentota Peninsula
Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand staged the grand opening of Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka, with the ceremony presided over by His Excellency Mr Mahinda Rajapksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The resort is located on the Bentota Peninsula, at the southwest of the island, with the Bentota […]

Asia Hotels with Stunning Art Collections
Hotels for Art Lovers Want a timely getaway in May or June to take advantage of the low season before the summer price tag hits? It could mean skipping some of the most amazing art parties in town, but keep calm, art lovers – Hotels.com has ‘curated’ a contemporary collection offered by an eclectic mix […]

TOP LANDMARKS AND PARKS IN TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE
TripAdvisor™, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Attractions, highlighting the top landmarks and parks around the globe. In the second year of the awards for these categories, 929 winners were identified, including the top 25 in the world and dedicated lists for Asia, Australia, Canada, China, […]

Bangkok Airways and Dusit Island Resort announce new campaign
Bangkok Airways, in collaboration with Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai has recently introduced a special privilege for Bangkok Airways’ customer with a free upgrade from Superior to Deluxe Room, which includes airport transfer. This offer ends on 31 October 2014. Bangkok Airways’ passengers will receive an upgrade when present boarding pass at the Airport check-in […]

Best Western Arrives on Phnom Penh’s Riverside
Best Western International has taken over the management of a stunning riverside hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s thriving capital, Phnom Penh. The BEST WESTERN River Palace Hotel is set on the banks of the Tonle Sap River, offering an ideal location for both business and leisure travelers. And this superb setting is matched by […]

The Opening Night of Scandinavian Food Festival
H.E. Katja Christina Nordgaard, Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia and H.E. Mikael Hemniti Winther, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, recently presided over the opening night of “Scandinavian Food Festival” at Taste, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok. On hand to welcome the ambassadors was Mr. Charles Jack, the hotel’s General Manager.Photo shows […]

Grand Opening Nihonmura Mall
Managing Director Jatuporn Sihanatkathakul of The Landmark Bangkok recently presided over the opening ceremony of “Nihonmura Mall”, the renowned establishment for the premium Japanese culinary located on Soi Thonglor 13. Photo shows: Khun Jatuporn Sihanatkathakul (standing 4th from right) posing together with M.R. Thanadsri Svasti (seated) M.L. Pasan Svasti (standing 5th from right) and other […]

New X2 River Kwai Resort to open in July
Asia-Pacific hotel management, development and consulting group, Boutique Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia) has announced the opening of a new design resort X2 River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. X2 River Kwai is due to open in July 2014 with 8 luxurious cabins, with plan to add 18 more villas to the project in mid 2015.“I am […]

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok installs Supreme Garuda
Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited has received a Royal Warrant of Appointment, the first hotel company in Thailand to receive this honour, with Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok being the first property to install the Supreme Garuda in a ceremony held on 15 May 2014. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej had on […]

CARLSON REZIDOR CONTINUES GROWTH IN ASIA PACIFIC
CARLSON REZIDOR CONTINUES GROWTH MOMENTUM IN KEY CITIES IN ASIA PACIFIC Expands India portfolio and establishes Radisson Blu Brand in Bangkok Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group adds to its Asia Pacific pipeline two new deals and opened three new hotels in popular and well-connected destinations in India, reinforcing its position as the leading international hotel group […]

nahm in World’s 50 Best Restaurant Award 2014
BANGKOK’S ‘NAHM’ CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP RESTAURANTS David Thompson’s sophisticated homage to Thai gastronomy has been ranked at number 13 across the globe – and the best in Asia COMO Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that ‘nahm’—it’s contemporary Thai restaurant found at its urbane hotel Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok—has been […]

Double Honours for Gaggan Bangkok
Surprises should always come in twos. Like being voted No17 on the Restaurant magazine’s annual list of top 50 restaurants in the world recently announced at the historic Guildhall in London on April 28, 2014. And also being given an award for the Highest New Entry. Shooting up from No. 66 last year to No […]

RADISSON BLU PLAZA BANGKOK OPENS
Bangkok moves to the Blu heartbeat as Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok opens its doors to welcome guests. Strategically located at the heart of business in Sukhumvit and a shopper’s paradise right at the hotel’s doorstep, it also offers guests the heart of flavors with an unrivalled variety of culinary choices in seven restaurants and […]

Bangkok Airways New Corporate Campaign – Service with Passion
Bangkok Airways, led by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President, together with top executives, has recently organized the launch of the airline’s new corporate image campaign called “Service with Passion.” A musical style performance uses the legendary, “Nothing’s gonna change my love for you” song to tell the story. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways said, […]