Starwood signs New Beachfront Resort in Vietnam
Posted December 23, 2008 , add a commentStarwood’s Westin Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation for a Westin resort to be developed on a beachfront site in Cam Ranh Bay, Khanh Hoa Province on the southeastern coast of Vietnam. The 330-room Westin is targeted to open in 2012. Continue reading 'Starwood signs New Beachfront Resort...'
Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket launches The Wellness Wheel
Posted December 16, 2008 , add a commentAt the recently opened Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket in Thailand, preventative wellness is a fundamental component that is built into every guest’s personalised multi-day programme or Life Passage. Elevating this to the next level, Six Senses has created The Wellness Wheel to provide a complete wellness solution that assists with holistic integration and guiding guests towards a lifestyle of sustainable health, wellness, happiness and personal growth.
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Winners of the 2008 Skal International Ecotourism Awards
Posted November 26, 2008 , add a commentSea Kayak of Thailand took home top honours for Eco Friendly Transportation at the recent 7th Annual Skal International Ecotourism Awards which were presented by the President of Skal International, Phillip Sims and Hulya Aslantas in the presence of the Minister of Communication and Transportation of R.O.C. Dr. C.K. Mao during the Opening Ceremony of the 69th Skal World Congress held in Taipei, Taiwan at the TICC (Taipei International Convention Centre).
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Rixos Hotels expands into Asia
Posted , add a commentRixos Hotels continues its global expansion with the launch of its first hotel in Thailand. The 298-room Rixos Premium Khao Lak opens on December 16, the Rixos Group’s initial hotel in Asia as it expands outside its European base for the first time.
The Khao Lak resort follows the company’s eight other properties in Europe by presenting Asia’s first exclusive “All Inclusive” concept, in which guests receive meals and other food and beverage options as part of the in-room package.
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Variety Hotels to manage Four New Hotels in Krabi
Posted November 24, 2008 , add a commentThailand-based The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts has created a new hotel management company - Variety Hotels. Variety Hotels has already signed a management contract for 4 new properties on Had Yao Krabi, an isolated 5 kilometers-long private beach, which is aiming to become an alternative to the densely populated area of Ao Nang.
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