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Good Will, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok Donated Consumer Goods and Necessities to Local Community

29/4/2023

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On April 26, 2023, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, under the direction of general manager Mr. Robert Alexander Wittebrood, joined forces with the River of Peace foundation and the executives and staff of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, to donate consumer goods and necessities to ease hardships and support the wellbeing of the elderly and patients of the Wat Mai Yai Paen community, situated in Bang Khun Non, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok.
 
The River of Peace foundation for the Elderly is a charitable organisation, which acts as an intermediary to deliver aid to elderly people in need, especially those who have been abandoned, and to families with serious health problems who lack necessary goods in their daily life. 
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THE ASCOTT LIMITED (THAILAND) WELCOMES NEW COUNTRY DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING FOR THAILAND AND LAOS

28/4/2023

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The Ascott Limited, a wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, announced the appointment of Ms. Joanne Chung as the new Country Director of Sales & Marketing for Thailand & Laos.
 
Bringing 30 years of experience and proven track record in the hospitality and travel industry, Ms. Chung joins the company after previous senior management roles in well-known international hotel chains, including Shangri-La, Accor, and Marriott. She was Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok for 5 years just prior to joining Ascott.  Her other notable stints include Sofitel Silom Bangkok, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit and Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, where she received the Sales Leadership Award for Renaissance Asia-Pacific and Global 2012.
 
In her role at Ascott, Ms. Chung will develop and execute the company's strategic plan, grow the business, fortify ties with strategic partners, and promote Ascott’s brands and portfolios.
 
“I'm very excited to be joining the Ascott family. The company has an excellent reputation, and is growing rapidly. We have exciting new brands and properties, and I'm looking forward to bringing all of my experience and knowledge to help this business achieve greatness,” said Ms. Chung.

"We are extremely pleased to announce that Joanne’s appointment ," said Mr. Brian Tan, Country General Manager, Thailand & Laos. "With her strong knowledge and deep experience in the industry, she will add considerable strength to our management team as we continue to expand our operations in Thailand & Laos, currently with 30 operational and pipeline properties, and over 6000 keys combined.”
 
For reservations or more information about Ascott properties in Thailand, please call us at +66 2 204 4400 / 1800 888 272 (Thailand toll-free), email enquiry.thailand@the-ascott.com or visit www.discoverasr.com.
 
About The Ascott Limited
 
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans over 220 cities across more than 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.
 
Ascott has over 94,000 operating units and more than 64,000 units under development, making a total of over 159,000 units across more than 900 properties.
 
The company’s serviced apartment, coliving and hotel brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Préférence, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello.
 
Ascott’s loyalty programme, Ascott Star Rewards, offers exclusive benefits to its members when they book directly with Ascott for their stays at its participating properties.
 
Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced apartment with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. Today, the company boasts almost 40 years of industry track record and award-winning brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
 
For more information, please visit www.discoverasr.com.
 
About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)
 
Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real estate investment manager (REIM) with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2022, CLI had S$132 billion of real estate assets under management, and S$88 billion of real estate funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres.
 
CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through fund management, lodging management and its full stack of operating capabilities, and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand’s development arm.
 
As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort wins MICE Friendly Design Award

25/4/2023

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Overlooking the Andaman Sea in the island’s most dynamic district, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is perfectly suited for business and leisure travellers alike.
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is delighted to announce that the resort has been awarded the MICE Friendly Design Award by the Foundation of Civilization during the Thailand Friendly Design Expo 2022, which was held at Bitec Bangna from 18-22 December 2022.
 
The MICE Friendly Design Award is an award rooted in equal access for all travellers, and honors Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort as an outstanding organization in promoting and leading on special occasions such as MICE, events and weddings facilities.
 
“This is truly a proud achievement,” said Daryn Hudson, General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. “This award reflects inclusive tourism from both the public and government sectors, and receiving this award will further enhance the resort’s positioning in being a leading MICE resort in Phuket.”
 
With 2,200 square meters of flexible space including two ballrooms, seven meeting rooms and an extensive al fresco space, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is an ideal venue for corporate meetings or social events in Phuket. The resort also features 1,000 square meters of ballroom and poolside space dedicated to weddings. Each of the resort’s event spaces are handicap accessible.
 
To learn more about Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort’s MICE facilities, events & occasions spaces or wedding venues, please call 076 645 999 or visit www.fourpointsphuketpatong.com. For Thai customers, please visit our Thai website at www.th.fourpointsphuketpatong.com
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Le Crystal Restaurant present their Special Set Menu promotion for Apr-Jul’23

20/4/2023

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Chiang Mai’s premier French fine dining establishment, Le Crystal Restaurant, has just released a special dinner set menu promotion for April -July 2023. This special set menu dinner is priced at THB 1,500 and THB 2,500 per person with a four-course variety menu.
The highlight of our main course for 1,500 THB sets is Pan-Fried Yellowtail Fish with Spicy Tomato Sauce or Roasted Duck Breast with Pomegranate and Strawberry Reduction or Beef Tongue Stew with Vegetables and Potato For the 2,500 THB set the main course highlight is Steamed Snow Fish with Lobster Sauce or Braised Ostrich Tenderloin with Truffle Sauce or Grilled Kagoshima Strip Loin with Black Pepper Sauce.
Enjoy the fine dining experience among the romantic scenery by the banks of Ping River at Le Crystal.
 
This special set menu dinner is priced at THB 1,500 and THB 2,500. The price per person is in Thai Baht, and the net price (inclusive of applicable government tax).

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Campari Academy brings a bartender-led program of curated content to educate, connect and inspire to the thriving bar industry in Bangkok

20/4/2023

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From Left: Calra Porter Symphony Loo, On Premise Channel Manager SEA Monica Barg, Creative Director Simone Massaro, Global Trade Advocacy Director Giulia Vedelago, Global Campari Academy Manager Arno Schonfelder, ALCHEMY THAILAND, General Manager
CAMPARI GROUP officially launches CAMPARI Academy Asia, the global educational platform for the international bartending community, to provide insight and knowledge on all aspects of the industry, from skills and techniques to wider issues and topics for debate with Monica Berg, Creative Director at Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon.

For more information please visit:
https://www.campariacademy.com
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SEA TURTLE RELEASE AN ANNUAL CSR EVENT 2023 @LE Meridein Phuket

19/4/2023

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Guests and Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort’s team supported the Phuket Marine Biological Centre’s (Phuket, Thailand) Annual Sea Turtle Conservation Event. We released 40 turtles yesterday (on Songkran Day, 13th of April, 2023) and those who donated, received a limited edition Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Sea Turtle t-shirt. A Sea Turtle to Release on the Beach is our annual charity event that aims to raise awareness and save marine life, and funds to support the ongoing sea turtle conservation initiative of Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC). On 13th April at 17.30 hrs. Total of 40 turtles released were into the sea safely and the funds will be given to PMBC.

For more information about Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort and Marriott Bonvoy, please visit us:
(ENG) www.lemeridienphuketbeachresort.com
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Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok fosters underprivileged girls’ education through the Thai Association of University Women

17/4/2023

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from (left-right) 1.Ms. Arjarree Youyuenyong, People & Culture Manager, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok 2. Ms. Suttiratana Kitayanonde, Marketing Communications Manager, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok, 3. Mr. Chaiwat Phanchaipol, Secretary for Assoc of C.U. Education Alumni 4. Mr. Nirut Nukphet, Director for Anuban Amphoe Pakplee School 5. Ms. Chidchanok Pasinpong, General Manager of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok 6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sripen Supapidhayakul, President of Thai Association of University Women 7. Asst. Prof. Dr. Fuangarun Preededilok, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Thai Association of University Women 8. Asst. Prof. Dr.Supinda Lertlit, Committee & International Relations, Thai Association of University Women
Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel executives led by Ms. Chidchanok Pasinpong, a hotel general manager (4th from right), present a donation of THB 10,000 to Mr. Nirut Nakphet (4th from left), director of Anuban Amphoe Pakplee School, to support underprivileged girls’ education by having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sripen Supapidhayakul (3rd from right), President of Thai Association of University Women, along with the Executive Committee and members witnessed. The school is supported by the Thai Association of University Women under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Narathiwat Ratchanakarin.
 
The donated scholarships are made possible by the hotel's net revenue from the sale of afternoon tea sets, spa treatments, and sunset yoga sessions throughout March 2023 in celebration of International Women's Month and in an effort to cultivate solidarity and awaken the spirit of women.
 
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Marriott Bonvoy On Wheels Leads Food Truck Team with Creative Menus Traveling to serve deliciousness throughout Phuket and Phang Nga throughout 2023.

5/4/2023

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Phuket’s most exciting and coolest food truck fiestas! A caravan of Marriott Bonvoy On Wheels food trucks convenes to serve you a diverse selection of food, beverages, snacks, and desserts in a fun-filled atmosphere.
 
Marriott Bonvoy On Wheels by Marriott International Foodservice in the form of delivery and take-out. Continuing to build on the success of the food truck-style food festival in Phuket and Phang Nga throughout the year 2023
The Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels food truck-style food festival was held for the first time in Phuket in December 2021 and has since been held several times in succession. Held in rotation at various locations across Phuket throughout the year 2022, the food festival brings together a team of skilled chefs and mixologists from 11 leading Marriott hotels in Phuket and Phang Nga. to serve 5-star deliciousness in the form of a food truck festival with a chill outdoor atmosphere that comes with fun games and special activities at the event
In addition, hotel guests, tourists including all residents of Phuket and Phang Nga area can follow the deliciousness of the food truck-style special menu at Marriott hotels and resorts throughout Phuket and Phang Nga at the following points:
• The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
• The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa
• JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
• Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa
• Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
• Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
• Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
• Courtyard Marriott Phuket Town
• Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
• JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
• Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa
 
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THE CELEBRATION OF GRAND MERCURE PHUKET PATONG RESORT & VILLAS 9TH ANNIVERSARY ON 1 APRIL 2023

3/4/2023

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Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort and Villas is celebrating its 9th anniversary on 1 April 2023 the hotel features 300 rooms and 14 villas, located just few steps away from the famous Patong Beach and the unique shopping center of Patong In addition, our team is very attentive to guest needs linked to our concept “Bringing Stories to life” for an unforgettable stay at the Grand Mercure Patong Phuket Resort & Villas.
 
“We will keep take caring our guest by our heart as we do since opening 2014, Thank you for your patronage today and for the last 9 years” said by Sebastien Tronchet general manager of Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas .
 
For more information or reservation :
Tel +66 76 231 999
E-mail h8109@accor.com. 
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Passing the torch

3/4/2023

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Through Campari Academy, Creative Director Monica Berg is set on a mission to unify and diversify the global bar scene with “the old generation’s wisdom”
 
Earlier on 29 March, 250 bartenders in Thailand were treated to an inspiring, eye-opening session at the official launch of Campari Academy Asia at Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon, where a team of drinks industry experts, led by renowned bartender and mentor, Monica Berg, came out to share their insights, experience and knowledge to the bartending community. 

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