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ASCOTT, ANANDA AND MITSUI FUDOSAN CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF ASCOTT THONGLOR BANGKOK

18/8/2022

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The largest Ascott-branded property in Thailand offers over 450 luxurious rooms and apartments for leisure and business travellers
Pictured above from left to right: Mr. Koen Vermeersch, Area Manager, Bangkok and General Manager, Ascott Thonglor Bangkok; Mr. Jakrit Tejavanija, Chief Investment Officer, Ananda Development PLC; Mr. Sermsak Khwanpuang, Executive Director, Ananda Development PLC; Mr. Kevin Goh, Chief Executive Officer, The Ascott Limited; Mr. Chanond Ruangkritya, Chief Executive Officer, Ananda Development PLC; Mr. Kenji Yamamoto, Managing Director, Mitsui Fudosan Asia (Thailand); Mr. Teng Wui Leong, Chief Development Officer, The Ascott Limited; Mr. Chuck Abbott, Regional General Manager, The Ascott Limited (Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia & Philippines); Mr. Brian Tan, Country General Manager, The Ascott Limited (Thailand & Laos)

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), Ananda Development PLC (Ananda) and Mitsui Fudosan Asia (Thailand) (Mitsui Fudosan) celebrated the grand opening of Ascott Thonglor Bangkok with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by key executives from the three organisations.
Ascott Thonglor Bangkok is one of five properties developed under the joint venture between Ananda and Mitsui Fudosan, and the third to open after lyf Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok and Somerset Rama 9 Bangkok. As a strategic partner, Ascott will manage all five properties under its suite of well-known brands. The remaining two properties are Ascott Embassy Sathorn Bangkok and Somerset Pattaya, scheduled to open in 2H 2022.
Mr. Brian Tan, Ascott’s Country General Manager for Thailand & Laos said: “We are pleased to announce the opening of Ascott Thonglor Bangkok, our largest Ascott-branded property in Thailand. Ascott Thonglor Bangkok makes its debut in Sukhumvit-Thonglor, one of Bangkok's most popular areas, surrounded by world-class shopping and dining options as well as a variety of other luxury establishments. We look forward to welcoming our guests to enjoy this stunning property and experience our award-winning service. To meet the demand of travellers returning to Thailand, Ascott is slated to open five more properties in 2022. We thank Ananda and Mitsui Fudosan for entrusting these beautiful properties to our care and management as we seek more partnership opportunities to grow our presence in the country.”
Located in the heart of Bangkok, Ascott Thonglor Bangkok is ideal for leisure and business travellers on short or long stays. The property is just a five-minute walk from the BTS Thong Lo Station, offering convenient access to the rest of Bangkok.  The property is also close to major expressways, enabling guests to easily reach other popular destinations in Thailand. Ascott Thonglor Bangkok is surrounded by a plethora of upscale restaurants, interesting concept cafes, lifestyle & entertainment venues, shopping malls, offices of multinational corporations, international schools, and other attractions. 

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Topgolf Megacity opens doors to the public

18/8/2022

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​The wait is over! Topgolf Megacity, Bangkok’s newest and biggest sports and entertainment complex, is officially open to the public starting Wednesday, August 17th. Guests can now enjoy the all-in-one destination of play, food and fun located right next to Megabangna shopping center.
 
For its official launch, Topgolf has invited media, VIPs, celebrities and influencers as special guests to experience Topgolf's exceptional gameplay, food, and drinks. The opening week is tinged with fun, excitement, and laughter.
 
First, Topgolf is not a place for golfing fanatics alone. Topgolf is all about entertainment, good food, and drinks. Topgolf Megacity features 102 golf hitting bays, five bars and restaurants, a Topgolf Academy, and The Puttyard, the best 18-hole minigolf course in Bangkok. Each hitting bay has comfortable sofas, with high-quality Thai and international food served to the bay.
 
Whether playing at the bays or not, Guests can also enjoy the Topgolf Sports Bar, dubbed Bangkok’s best sports bar, an open-air rooftop bar Pink Giraffe, a casual all-day dining Patio, with its unique food bus, and a stylish wine and whiskey lounge called Devil’s Lounge.
 
“With the first Topgolf venue in Southeast Asia, we’re setting a new standard for sports and entertainment in Thailand. It’s not only a place for playing the fun Topgolf game, it’s a venue for the community to meet, eat and have a great time together. Topgolf Megacity marks the first step in the regional expansion of Topgolf, with more venues to be announced,” said Andrew Nathan, Managing Director, Topgolf Southeast Asia.

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SHERATON HOTEL & RESORT APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER

16/8/2022

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Nicolai Mitchell Appointed General Manager of two outstanding properties in its Sheraton Hotels & Resorts portfolio located in Thailand’s renowned resort town of Hua Hin, namely Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
and Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas, effective 8 August 2022.
A German national and highly experienced hospitality professional, Nicolai first explored the world of hospitality in 2002 at the Tivoli Ocean Park in Madeira, Portugal, which triggered his passion for our business.  Nicolai embarked on his professional journey after graduating in Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship in Bad Ueberkingen, Germany in 2008. He started his Marriott tenure with an internship role in 2009 at the Marriott Hua Hin Resort & Spa, which was followed by F&B Management roles with Le Meridien Bangkok and Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa.
 
In 2016, Nicolai moved to Cambodia as Director of Operations to open the Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort, and contributed to the team securing multiple workplace awards while delivering best in class guest satisfaction scores across all key metrics.
 
Nicolai’s most recent role was at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, where he served as Resident Manager from July 2018 and as Acting General Manager from June 2020 until January 2022 where he succeeded in improving overall performance. With his passion for people and excellence, we are confident that he will lead and drive the growth and achievement of both resorts, as well as continue his journey at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa and Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas.
ABOUT SHERATON HOTEL & RESORTS
 
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., makes it easy for guests to feel part of something special at over 440 hotels in 70+ countries and territories around the world. As the most global brand within Marriott International’s portfolio sitting at the center of hundreds of communities around the world, Sheraton has a rich heritage in creating a sense of belonging for guests, wherever they are in the world. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is currently undergoing a major brand transformation at properties around the world to bring its signature community experience up-to-date for the next generation of travelers. The new vision for Sheraton features intuitive design, tech-forward experiences and upgrades to everything from guest rooms to F&B.  To learn more, visit www.sheraton.com. Stay connected to Sheraton on Facebook, and @sheratonhotels on Twitter and Instagram.

Sheraton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy™, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition.
 
To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com
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ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

 
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company now offers one travel program, Marriott Bonvoy™, replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®(SPG). For more information, please visit our website at Marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit news.marriott.com/. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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