The number of hotels, resorts and spas opening, and undergoing improvement, in Thailand is increasing at a great pace. To help you keep up to date with such news we have compiled a summary of some new hotels, either recently opened or those coming soon, and details of hotels which have been renovated/are renovating.
2009
Parasa - Phuket (June 2009)Details tbc
Banyan Tree - Samuiwww.banyantree.com
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (mid 2009)345 roomswww.sofitel.com
The Yamu - Phuket (2009)67 deluxe rooms, 2 duplex suiteswww.theyamu.com
The Cape Hua Hin - name still tbc (late 2009)
Ibis - variousBy 2010 Ibis will have 10 new hotels in Thailand. For 2009 the hotel group will open properties in Phuket (Kata), Krabi, Chanaburi, Bangkok (Riverside and Nana) and Hua Hin.www.ibishotel.com/asia
Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort and Spa,- Bangkok (01 Nov 2009)This resort will offer an excellent location within a 160 acre mixed use enclave. Featuring along with the resort is the Summit Windmill Golf Club. This club will offer an 18-hole, Nick Faldo designed golf course. The resort will consist of 214 guest rooms and a 15,000 square foot spa (Nov 2008).For further information please visit: www.lemeridien.com
Le Meridien - Bangkokwww.lemeridien.com
Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort - Chiang MaiTo re-brand to Hilton (Sep 2009)
Aloft Silom, Bangkok (Dec 2009)www.starwoodhotels.com
Away Resort - Ko Phangan (Late 2009)79 rooms
The Nap, Phuket (Feb 2009)79 rooms, Patong
Krabi Pavilions - Krabi (2009)34 roomswww.pavilions-resorts.com
2010
S31 - BangkokFollowing the success of S15 in Bangkok, S31 is coming to town complete with its own swimming pool.www.S31hotel.com
Jumeirah Private Island - Phuket (date TBC)This new development will be situated on Jumeirah the locally known island of 'Barama Bay' less than 500 metres off Phuket Island, at the southern gateway of Phang-Nga Bay, the island is a scenic 5-minute helicopter journey or 20-minute drive and short speedboat ride from the Phuket International Airport.The recently renamed Jumeirah Private Island Phuket will comprise palatial,privately owned Jumeirah estates and Jumeirah residences, a luxury Jumeirah Resort and Spa, a deep-water Jumeirah superyacht marina and exclusive Jumeirah yacht club.The Phuket Resort & Spa will consists of 105 luxury pool villas, 4 restaurants and bars, the lavish Talise Spa, business and fitness facilities, large freeform swimming pool, a 450m stretch of pristine beach and discreet, personalized service to rival any of the world's most elite hotels & direct beach access will be built for private sale.www.tgr-asia.com/jumeirah-phuket-introduction.php
Le Meridien Pattaya Resort - Pattaya (01 June 2010)This resort is ideally located on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand. The resort will be apart of Pattaya's first five star beachfront resort development. It is less than an hour from the new Bangkok International Airport providing easy access. Le Meridien Pattaya Resort will offer 250 guest rooms.
Aloft Sukhumvit 11, Bangkok (01 Dec 2010)130 roomswww.starwoodhotels.com
The St Regis, Bangkok (Jan 2010)www.starwoodhotels.com
Vana Belle Resort and Spa - Samui (April 2010)www.starwoodhotels.com
W Koh Samui Retreat and Spa - Samui (01 April 2010)W hotels plans to open its first hotel in Thailand with the W Retreat & Residences which will be located on the island of Koh Samui. W Koh Samui will be set on a 26 acre site on Maenam Beach, at the north shore of Koh Samui. This retreat will feature 70 villas, each approximately 1,722 square feet. Each villa will offer the W's infamous beds, and guests will be accommodated by the W's distinguished service anytime.For further information please visit: www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels
Soure:http://www.tourismthailand.co.uk/index.php?page=914
Sunday, August 30, 2009
balancing tourism development in harmony with nature / EIA Report
Thailand Tourism : balancing tourism development in harmony with nature / EIA Report
August 2009
For immediate release
Thailand Tourism : balancing tourism development in harmony with nature / EIA ReportEco-tourism and Responsible Travel represent two niches that are the buzzwords of today�s travel and tourism community. Travel and tourism that falls short of a commitment to the environment, and a nation�s heritage, is no longer a tenable proposition for tourism planners who growingly recognise the need to address issues relating to global change.Thailand�s tourism industry is at the forefront of the campaign to regain recognition that tourism must blend with and accommodate to a destinations natural habitat through achievable, sustainable goals. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce a new set of information to assist hotel business owners.Realising the obstacles that hotel business owners are facing due to the closer relationship between environmental management and hotel business development, the Senate Sub-Commission of the Study of Laws which are Obstacles to Tourism Industry are providing advice to persons who are already engaged in or wishing to start a hotel business.To do this they have created the EIA Report (Environmental Impact Assessment Report)The EIA has been developed in order to reduce detrimental environmental impacts on Thailand�s natural environment. Hotel development relies on environmental resources. Good locations are not only difficult to find in Thailand but are also strictly controlled by regulated laws such as building control, town planning and environmental/public health. Even without these laws in place it is true to say many Thai hotel developers would not wish to destroy their country�s beautiful natural resources (and therefore the success of their hotel business), however, reports such as the EIA will help to educate planners and developers as well as minimise negative impacts at the destination.For more information about the EIA (or to seek advice from an Environmental Consultant) and how this is helping build on Thailand�s tourism infrastructure in a more sustainable manner please visit http://www.onep.go.th/eia/ENGLISH/eia_eng_index.htm
Soure:http://www.tourismthailand.co.uk/index.php?page=847&mode=view&id=130
August 2009
For immediate release
Thailand Tourism : balancing tourism development in harmony with nature / EIA ReportEco-tourism and Responsible Travel represent two niches that are the buzzwords of today�s travel and tourism community. Travel and tourism that falls short of a commitment to the environment, and a nation�s heritage, is no longer a tenable proposition for tourism planners who growingly recognise the need to address issues relating to global change.Thailand�s tourism industry is at the forefront of the campaign to regain recognition that tourism must blend with and accommodate to a destinations natural habitat through achievable, sustainable goals. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce a new set of information to assist hotel business owners.Realising the obstacles that hotel business owners are facing due to the closer relationship between environmental management and hotel business development, the Senate Sub-Commission of the Study of Laws which are Obstacles to Tourism Industry are providing advice to persons who are already engaged in or wishing to start a hotel business.To do this they have created the EIA Report (Environmental Impact Assessment Report)The EIA has been developed in order to reduce detrimental environmental impacts on Thailand�s natural environment. Hotel development relies on environmental resources. Good locations are not only difficult to find in Thailand but are also strictly controlled by regulated laws such as building control, town planning and environmental/public health. Even without these laws in place it is true to say many Thai hotel developers would not wish to destroy their country�s beautiful natural resources (and therefore the success of their hotel business), however, reports such as the EIA will help to educate planners and developers as well as minimise negative impacts at the destination.For more information about the EIA (or to seek advice from an Environmental Consultant) and how this is helping build on Thailand�s tourism infrastructure in a more sustainable manner please visit http://www.onep.go.th/eia/ENGLISH/eia_eng_index.htm
Soure:http://www.tourismthailand.co.uk/index.php?page=847&mode=view&id=130
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