Best Western International – The World’s Largest Hotel Chain announces the opening of Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket, situated on beautiful Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach within the stunning environment of the Laguna Phuket integrated resort. It joins the chain’s four other properties on Phuket, Thailand.
The hotel boasts upgraded 129 guest rooms and suites, with scenic golf course and/or swimming pool views. The tastefully appointed rooms and suites are perfect for families, couples or golfing getaways. The suites feature a kitchenette area separate from the living and dining areas. All-day dining is available at the Courtyard Café which serves an international buffet breakfast, a la carte Western and Thai dishes.
Allamanda Beach Club and Marine Center offers a wide selection of activities, such as sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boating, all enjoyed within the ideal ambience of a perfect, tropical island holiday. As for a place to meet with friends or unwind and reflect on the day’s activities, the Lobby bar provides a great, laid-back setting with genuinely warm Thai hospitality. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on February 17th, 2010
On 12 November 2009 night the winners of the fifth AsiaSpa Awards, presented by AsiaSpa magazine, the region’s most recognised spa and wellness publication, were announced and honoured at a glittering evening in Hong Kong. Celebrating the best in innovation and quality in spas around the region, the 27 categories voted on by 28 independent judges were won by spas, spa personalities, associations and resorts that have set the benchmarks for quality and service in the region.
It was a night of glitz and glamour as Asia’s spa community came together to celebrate its finest. Themed “La Belle Epoque”, the event saw guests dressed to the nines in their most elegant 1920s fashion. Women dressed in their finest feathers, jewels and silky dresses, while the men came in fedoras, vests and suits.
The big winners of the night included Thailand which won for “Destination Spa of the Year” for Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket as well as “Asian Spa Capital of the Year”. Green T. House in Beijing also won for “Day Spa of the Year” as well as “Spa Design of the Year”. “Spa Event of the Year” went to the Global Spa Summit held at Interlaken, Switzerland. In the first year for the category “Best Children’s Spa Menu of the Year”, the Ice Cream Spa at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island emerged as the category’s debut winner. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on November 19th, 2009
Accor proudly announced today the opening of its first hotel in Taiwan, the new Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. As economic collaborations between Mainland and Taiwan continue to strengthen, this newest property is well set to cater to Taiwan’s fast growing business travel and leisure tourist market. Furthermore, the launch of the new hotel is strategically important for the group’s development in the Greater China region where Accor has now established a presence in all major regions including the Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and now Taiwan.
Located at Taiwan’s busiest international airport, Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport is accessible in a few minutes from the terminal building.
Designed for Natural Living, the 360-room Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport is designed to deliver a restful stay and a comfortable work environment. All guests have free access to wifi in public areas, and rooms are equipped with LCD flat screens with an extensive international selection of TV channels. Innovative design elements are featured in all aspects of the room as well as relaxing ‘rain’ showers and anti-mist mirrors, dedicated flexible workspaces with high-speed internet access and an in-room safe. Guests staying on the Executive Premier Floor can access the exclusive executive lounge which offers a host of additional benefits. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on November 3rd, 2009
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