Centre Point Hotels Group, represented by Ms. Panarat Nutkumhaeng (3rd from left), Vice President – Service Quality Development & Corporate Marketing, in collaboration with Autistic Thai Foundation, led by Mr. Chusak Chantayanon (4th from right), President of Autistic Thai Foundation, hosted a CSR workshop entitled “Centre Point x Autistic Thai Always Care Workshop” for children with autism and special needs and their families, held at Centre Point Hotel Silom recently.
 
The workshop was a result of the campaign launched on 2 April 2023, in observance of World Autism Awareness Day. Centre Point Hotels Group had joined forces with the Autism Thai Foundation to organize an event aimed at promoting the development of autistic children and children with special needs. The event provided an opportunity for all hotel guests who made direct room reservations in the month of April 2023 to participate and support this initiative. Centre Point Hotels Group dedicated 1% of the revenue generated from direct room bookings during that period to organize the workshop for this event.

Robert Maurer Loeffler, Vice President Operations, and General Manager of Centara Grand at CentralWorld (5th from right), along with Rasmus Poll, Central Food Retail's Head of Alcohol & Tobacco (far left), graciously welcomed six distinguished winemakers for a unique showcase. The exquisite event highlighted the wines and cuisine of Bordeaux's CRU Bourgeois, each selection expertly presented by their respective winemakers. Chef Luca Russo curated an elegant five-course wine dinner paired with six stellar CRU Bourgeois wines. The dinner was held at the stunning UNO MAS Restaurant on the 54th floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld.
 
Shown in the photo from left to right:
*Rasmus Poll
*Nicolas Loreau, Director of Food & Beverage, Centara Grand at CentralWorld
*Charles Lemoine
*Erwan Flageul 
*Laurent Barrier
*Robert Maurer Loeffler
*Thibault Pipart
*Pierre Maussire
*Chef Luca Russo, Chef De Cuisine - Red Sky Restaurant, Centara Grand at CentralWorld
*Unnop Kaewputtal, Executive Assistant Manager BCC & F&B, Centara Grand at CentralWorld

As the curtains came down on the Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2023 (BBTF), Cross Hotels & Resorts triumphantly basked in the glow of yet another exhilarating and triumphant event, captivating attendees as its seven remarkable properties in Indonesia swiftly became the talk of the town. This annual tourism extravaganza welcomes industry titans from across the globe and it was the perfect stage for the company's sales representatives to bask in their well-deserved limelight.
 
But the celebration did not end as the travel fair came to a close. Senior Cross Hotels & Resorts’ executives had planned an after-party to show their appreciation for their key people in strategic markets around the world. It is these General Sales Agents (GSAs) who, through their daily interactions with clients, are helping to transform the hospitality industry with dynamic brands.

​Thailand Science Research and Innovation or TSRI, in collaboration with network agencies in science research and innovation system, joins forces with the private sector led by Federation of Thai Industries and Board of Trade of Thailand to hold a press conference of Thailand Research and Innovation Utilization Promotion Fair 2023 (TRIUP FAIR 2023) will be held on July 18-19, 2023, at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center. This is an important research and innovation event which gathers works, researchers, entrepreneurs and over 60 agencies in the ecosystem who support the business sector together in one place, with a goal to increase competitiveness of the private sector and make concrete economic impact with research and innovations.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Soottiporn Chittmittrapap, chairperson of National Commission on Science, Research and Innovation Promotion, said that, regarding the fast pace of progress on the national and global level, he sees that every sector in Thailand must place emphasis on utilizing science, research and innovation to enhance the quality of life of the people and increase the competitiveness of the country. Recently, Thailand has passed Thailand Research and Innovation Utilization Promotion Act B.E. 2564 (TRIUP Act) which is one of the laws for the economic reformation of the country that unlocks research and innovation ownership and promotes innovation utilization in the country. He expects that every sector realizes the significance of this Act and is able to make use of it for the country's development in the same way as the success in other countries that have already enforced this kind of law

Mercure Bangkok Makkasan is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the students from Khon Kaen University who visited the hotel on June 15, 2023, as part of their study visit. The students had the opportunity to explore the field of hotel management and gain practical insights during their visit to our esteemed establishment.
 
The visit aimed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing the students with a deeper understanding of hotel management. Our team was dedicated to answering their questions and providing valuable industry insights, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
 
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan remains committed to supporting educational initiatives and contributing to the professional development of aspiring individuals in the hospitality industry.
 
For more information, please contact us at :
Tel. +662 115 3333  Ext. 5304, 5306    
Email : H8422@accor.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MercureBangkokMakkasan
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Mr. Martin Wuethrich has been appointed as the new General Manager of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, bringing almost 30 years of hospitality experience and expertise to Thailand’s gulf coast.
A Swiss national, Martin grew up in a hospitality family and spent his teenage years working in his parents’ restaurant. Having graduated from the Higher Hotel Management School in Switzerland, he went on to gain valuable experience at the Luxury Resort Ermitage Golf & Spa in Schoenried, Switzerland. Martin always had a passion for travel however, and he made the decision to move to Asia in 1996. Following his first role as F&B Manager with Novotel in Bangkok, he enjoyed his first taste of life in Hua Hin in 1998 when he was appointed Executive Assistant Manager of the Anantara resort.
Since this time, Martin’s career has grown from strength to strength. Returning to Bangkok in 2000, he was appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, which marked the start of a 23-year spell with Starwood Hotels and Marriott International in four countries: Thailand, Vietnam, India and Malaysia.
Martin’s first posting as General Manager was at Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway in 2010, the first managed Sheraton in India. During this role, he won several awards including “General Manager of Year India” by Hotelier India. In late 2013, he moved back to Bangkok to open Asia’s first Le Méridien golf resort, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa, where he achieved a #1 ranking on Tripadvisor and was recognized with the multiple awards, including the Divisional Brand Ambassador award for Le Méridien in Asia Pacific. He was also elected to the GM Advisory Board for Le Méridien worldwide.
Martin now returns to Thailand as GM of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa.
“We are delighted to welcome Martin as General Manager of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. A highly accomplished and award-winning hotelier who has spent almost three decades in the hotel sector, including 12 years in Thailand and over two decades with Marriott International’s portfolio of brands, Martin is the perfect person to lead this popular beachfront resort. We look forward to embarking on an exciting new era of hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences in Hua Hin,” said Jakob Helgen, Area Vice President, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & Myanmar, Marriott International.
Martin is joined in Hua Hin by his wife, who is also a hotelier, and two sons. When he is not working, guests might find Martin exercising on the beach, playing football or jogging along the shore.
For more information about Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, please call +66 (0) 32 904 666 or connect with us via these channels:
Website                        www.huahinmarriott.com
Facebook                     www.facebook.com/Huahinmarriott
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Line                              @huahinmarriott

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Is Phuket still a great place to invest in vacation homes?  Big Chili caught up with Mr. Micah Tamthai, COO of Lifestyle and Real Estate at Minor International to learn more.  The group just launched their latest project in Phuket, Kiara Reserve.  Read more about it below.

1. Does Phuket still remain a desirable destination for purchasing vacation homes?  
Absolutely. Phuket is still one of the region’s most competitive real estate markets with good short- and long-term returns driven by high demand and a strong history of land and villa capital appreciation. We are seeing a lot of interest from buyers looking for a second home in Phuket, especially in the luxury segment.
 
The trends that emerged during the pandemic – a preference for remote working, landed properties, and resort-branded residential projects – are still going strong. What is different today is that whereas during the pandemic Phuket’s market for luxury real estate was mainly driven by domestic demand, today we are seeing many more first-time or returning overseas buyers, resulting in a more balanced mix between domestic and foreign demand.
 
Another reason why Minor International remains bullish on Phuket is the province’s commitment to significant infrastructure investment in anticipation of future growth, and that’s in addition to the island’s reputation for international-standard healthcare and education, a mature hospitality market and a myriad of leisure activities. Phuket is also re-establishing itself as a travel hub, with an international airport that offers easy access to the rest of Asia, the Middle East, Europe and beyond.

The partnership between Royal Cliff Hotels Group and AssetWise was forged through their aligned values in making Thailand a leading sports destination especially for Tennis. The first event that the two companies worked together on was organizing the successful ITF Masters Tennis Championship held in November. The tournament attracted around 200 players from across the globe with the oldest player being over 80 years old. From this event and with Royal Cliff’s expertise in organizing multiple sports activities came the idea of creating 2 international Tennis events. The first event will be the first time that the 2 organizations have done which is the Junior Tennis Tournament. The second event will be the repeat of the ITF Masters which Royal Cliff has been granted the highest grade in Asia by International Tennis Federation. The two events will be taking place at the resort’s Fitz Club, luxury fitness centre, on 3 – 4 June and 18 – 24 November 2023 respectively.