BANGKOK, THAILAND – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces its recent achievement of the “GSTC-Recognised Standard” status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a milestone achievement in the group’s commitment to long-term sustainability. With the new GSTC Recognition, Centara becomes the first Asian hospitality group to formally incorporate the GSTC Criteria in its internal sustainability system called Centara EarthCare.  “We are delighted to have … Continue reading Thailand: Centara EarthCare Sustainability Standard Receives Recognition from Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Phuket’s tourism industry can look forward to a stronger high season, as Russian travellers prepare to swap their cold winter weather for a sun-soaked Sandbox escape, a recent webinar has learned. In the “Phuket Sandbox: Russia’s Winter Wonderland” event, Russian outbound tour operators expressed their belief that many of their clients are longing to return to Phuket. They warned however, that some key factors were … Continue reading Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Leading Thai restaurant group, Mango Tree Worldwide, is poised to double its number of international openings in 2021 compared to the previous two years combined as the company forges a new positive future out of the difficulties caused by the pandemic. In 2019, the group opened 10 outlets across Asia over five formats, which fell to seven in 2020, but the group has … Continue reading Thailand: Mango Tree opens new concepts across the region

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is inviting travellers on a getaway of a lifetime with a 21-night Ultimate Twin Island Escape to two world-famous paradise islands – the Maldives and Phuket. Guests have a choice of an all-inclusive experience with the “Luxury Twin Island Escape” package or a Bed & Breakfast meal plan with “Grand Twin Island Escape” for bookings and … Continue reading Thailand: Centara Rolls Out “Ultimate Twin Island Escape” Campaign Featuring 21 Nights in The Maldives & Phuket

BANGKOK – The Phuket Sandbox is expanding! Under the new “7+7” expansion of Thailand’s popular international tourism programme, travellers from over 60 countries and territories worldwide can now enjoy outstanding two-centre escapes in southern Thailand, as they combine seven nights in Phuket with seven more in Koh Samui, Krabi or Phang Nga province. To celebrate the launch of this innovative initiative, S Hotels and Resorts Public Company … Continue reading Thailand: Rediscover Southern Thailand with S Hotels & Resorts’ New “1 trip 2 sensations” Island Packages

PHUKET – Tourism stakeholders in Phuket are heralding the landmark approval of the Sputnik vaccine by the Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) that is set to unleash the Russian market on the southern Thai island. Phuket has for years been a very popular destination with Russian travellers, peaking in 2019 with over 700,000 arrivals in a short five-month period in 2019, all arriving on … Continue reading Thailand: Phuket’s Travel and Tourism Leaders Hail Approval of Sputnik Vaccine as the Russian Market Prepares to Take Flight

KOH LANTA, THAILAND –  Pimalai Resort & Spa, the natural five-star sanctuary, is inviting international guests to rediscover the breath-taking beauty of southern Thailand with a Sandbox vacation that incorporates a series of highly desirable destinations, ending with a spectacular and secluded stay on the pure shores of Koh Lanta. Under the 7+7 extension of the quarantine-free Phuket Sandbox programme, overseas travellers who fly directly to Phuket can spend … Continue reading Thailand: Pimalai invites you to discover the natural beauty of Southern Thailand

KOH LANTA, THAILAND – Pimalai Resort & Spa, the secluded five-star sanctuary on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Lanta, has long been popular among A-listers, executives and affluent urbanites seeking a holistic health-focused retreat, away from the crowds. Now, this resort’s timeless elegance and natural beauty have been brought to life by Longines, the world-famous Swiss watch brand, which used this pristine paradise as the … Continue reading Thailand: Longines conveys beauty of Pimalai and Koh Lanta in new promotional video