Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok adds to its MICE facilities and will soft open its brand new ‘mansion hall’ styled venue, Tarathep Hall. The new MICE facility is an elegant stand-alone hall with an impressive faade of columns and a white dome. With its own driveway and grand entrance, guests will first glimpse a stunning new water feature at its entrance.
Located close to the main hotel entrance within the hotel’s famous gardens, which include space for 900 cars, Tarathep Hall can accommodate upwards of 600 people for cocktails and up to 450 people for a sit down dinner. Designed with a duplex mezzanine floor, the Tarathep Hall can be used for exclusive private parties, exhibitions or the most unique product launches in Bangkok.
This exclusive venue comes complete with its own kitchens; top of the range audio visual equipment; cocktail bars, changing rooms and washroom facilities. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 25th, 2009
The luxury Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort Phuket has launched a “Festive Early-Bird” promotion offering internet users 15% off its best available rates for Christmas and New Year.
“Early-Bird Promotion” reservations are available now online at www.outrigger.com until 30 September 2009. Bookings are valid for stays anytime 20 December 2009 until 10 January 2010.
Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort has seven room types ranging from the 35 sqm Serenity Room to the 350 sqm two-bedroom beachfront pool villa. In the Festive Early-Bird offer the Serenity Room will be available at THB 7,015 (US$206). The two-bedroom beachfront pool villa will be available at THB 25,245 (US$742). All prices are subject to 18.7% service charge and government taxes.
“Phuket is always full during Christmas and New Year,” says Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort general manager Albert Chan. “Our Festive Early-Bird promotion guarantees early bookers a luxurious Christmas and New Year vacation at exceptional prices.”
Key features of Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort include the Turquoise pool restaurant, Balu’s Bar, the Navasana well-being centre, a fully equipped gymnasium, a pontoon for dining on the water at high tide, water sports, private speed boat trips to powder-white sandy beaches on nearby islands, and inspirational views of the inner Andaman Sea.
To book the “Festive Early-Bird Promotion” room rates, simply visit www.outrigger.com.
Originally published by http://www.tatnews.org
Posted on August 22nd, 2009
Australia’s new international airline V Australia today announced Phuket and Johannesburg as its next two destinations along with a strengthened focus on Melbourne just six months after launch. Four new V Australia routes to commence from December onwards include:
- Brisbane to Phuket, Thailand direct twice weekly from 22 November 2009
- Melbourne to Phuket, Thailand direct flights 1 a week from 3 December 2009
- Melbourne to Los Angeles, USA direct flights twice weekly from 1 December 2009
- Melbourne to Johannesburg, South Africa direct flights from 13 March 2010
The airline has also lodged an application with the International Air Services Commission for permission and slots to operate flights between Australia and Fiji.
To celebrate the extra destinations of Phuket and Johannesburg, special launch fares go on sale from 2.00pm today on the airline’s website starting from $399 one way to Phuket and $1899 return to Johannesburg from Melbourne. Special launch fares for International Business Class are also available from $1499 one way to Phuket and $5999 return to Johannesburg. International Premium Economy fares are available from $899 one way to Phuket and $2999 return to Johannesburg. All fares are fully inclusive of taxes and surcharges. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 19th, 2009
The newly-opened 580-square-metre Snow Dome is the latest attraction in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Soon to be the new home and play pen for Chiang Mai’s famous panda family – Chuang Chuang (the male panda), Lin Hui (the mother), and their cub born on 27 May, the Snow Dome also features a separate area where visitors to the zoo will be able to see, touch and feel, and even frolic in the ‘snow’.
The Chiang Mai Zoo Snow Dome is set to be very popular with children and families. For visitors from Thailand, the countries of Southeast Asia and the Middle East, the mention of snow generates great excitement as it conjures up images of a picture-perfect wintery landscape they have yet to experience. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 13th, 2009
Dusit International celebrates the success of its two distinguished hotels, dusitD2 chiang mai and Dusit Thani Bangkok, as they have been listed in the Asia‘s Top 40 City Hotels by Travel + Leisure Magazine, one of the world‘s leading publications for elite travellers.
The award is bestowed to the most outstanding Asia‘s Top 40 City Hotel. This marks the first time that the award has been repeated by the name of Dusit. Among the top hotels in Asia, DusitD2 Chiang Mai ranked number 18 on the scale following by number 34 for Dusit Thani Bangkok. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 6th, 2009
Food & Hotel Thailand 2009, held at the Royal Paragon Halls in the heart of Bangkok, has been awarded host status of the 1st Asian Culinary Cup supported by WACS and attracting an expected audience of up to 5,000 local and international chefs. This global culinary event is held in addition to the comprehensive activity programme that includes the Thai Association annual conference, Hostec Asia, Thai Restaurant Congress, the Thai Retailers Summit and the Food & Beverage Association of Thailand’s International Wine Challenge.
Food & Hotel Thailand 2009 will welcome an expanded number of International participants with many new groups and international participants with many new groups and independent exhibitors joining the event for the first time and it is expected to attract another record number of local & international buyers. As part of the Allworld Apple series of food & hotel events Food & Hotel Thailand holds the unique status of being “Asia’s 5 Star Hospitality Event.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 5th, 2009
In response to growing customer demand, Jet Airways, India‘s premier international airline, will introduce its second daily service to Bangkok from Mumbai aboard its state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft, effective August 16, 2009.
The airline currently operates a daily service to Bangkok from Mumbai, as well as from Delhi and Kolkata.
Effective August 16, 2009, flight 9W 68 will depart Mumbai at 1305 hrs, arriving in Bangkok at 1855 hrs. Flight 9W 67 will then depart Bangkok at 2055 hrs, arriving in Mumbai at 2340 hrs. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 4th, 2009
Langham Hotels International (LHI) has doubled its footprint in Thailand to four properties following the signing of a deal with Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) to manage two new five-star properties in the country’s capital.
The occasion marks the first time LHI’s two distinctive brands – The Langham and Langham Place – will be introduced simultaneously in one city when they open in 2012. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 4th, 2009
Banyan Tree Bangkok, located in the central business district on South Sathon Road, unveils new luxurious one and two bedroom accommodation ideal for that make ideal long-stay suites, perfect for the unique requirements of business travelers and families spending an extended period in the busy metropolis. Banyan Tree Bangkok also unveils a new Banyan Tree Club room category, with stylish interiors coupled with spectacular views of the Chao Phraya River or the city. With the additional categories, the hotel will increase its inventory to 327 rooms and suites, which will become fully available in early 2010.
This new announcement comes on the back of a successful year for Banyan Tree Bangkok, which was honoured with prestigious awards such as DestinAsian’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2008 for Best Hotel and Resort, while Banyan Tree Spa Bangkok received the Tatler UK Spa Awards 2009. The property is also internationally renowned for its alfresco Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar, located on the rooftop of the 61-storey hotel that sits on a former helipad and offers diners a 360 degree panorama of the city.
Commenting on the new developments at Banyan Tree Bangkok, Ms. Sunee U-Thaikittisup, Director, Sales & Marketing, Banyan Tree Bangkok said, “As part of Banyan Tree’s philosophy, we are continually innovating so as to offer new products and experiences that better cater to our guests’ specific needs. Amidst this challenging economic climate, we are proud to unveil the new Grand Club Suites, One- and Two-Bedroom Banyan Suites and the Two-Bedroom Grand Suites. These three new categories have been designed to ensure distinctive comfort for our long staying and family guests.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 3rd, 2009
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