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Hotel and Hospitality News Update Pattaya: Holiday Inn Pattaya Earns the Third TripAdvisor Awards – Certificate of Excellence 2013

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Holiday Inn Pattaya Earns the Third TripAdvisor Awards “Certificate of Excellence 2013”.

PATTAYA, Thailand – May 23, 2013 – Holiday Inn Pattaya today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, & is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. Holiday Inn Pattaya has so far received over 80 reviews with 77 guests rating their stay as “Excellent”.

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Holiday Inn pattaya is overwhelmed in receiving the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for a third year in a row.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months. Holiday Inn Pattaya achieved an overall rating of 4.5.

Holiday Inn pattaya is overwhelmed in receiving the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for a third year in a row” said Garth Solly, general manager, Holiday Inn Pattaya. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, & this accolade is evidence that our complex work is translating into positive traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.”

“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travelers on the site,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a tremendous customer experience.”

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Hotel and Hospitality News Update: Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya is scheduled for Soft-opening August 2013

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Lobby at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya.

Located in the heart Pratumnak Hill’s residential area & just a short walk away from Pratumnak sandy beach, the brand new Centara Grand Resort & Spa Pattaya features an inspiring décor with a subtle underwater-world theme, superb facilities & a variety of accommodation options that will suit the needs of couples, families & business travellers.

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Deluxe Ocean Vistas Room at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya.

Accommodation at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya

  •  The resort consists of 161 spacious rooms & suites featuring a unique design.
  •  Total living space ranges between 36 & 88 square metres including spacious furnished balcony.
  •  A number of rooms offer large windows overlooking the ocean.
  •  The resort caters to the needs of families with a third of all rooms offering two double beds comfortably accommodating up to two adults & two children, 12 Deluxe Family Residence with bunk beds in a separate area & 88 square metres of living space, & a choice of guestrooms with interconnecting doors.
  • In-room amenities include: a bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, mini-bar, in-room safe, flat screen TV with satellite TV channels, IDD telephone line & wireless internet access (charges may apply).
  • Guests staying in Club rooms & Luxury Suites are entitled to Club privileges including access to the Club Lounge.
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SPA Cenvaree at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya.

Facilities & Services at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya

  • The rooftop swimming pool area offers a vantage point overlooking the sea & a tremendous place to relax & dine at any time of the day.
  • Inspired by the colours of the ocean & its versatile nature, SPA Cenvaree offers a wide range of Thai, Asian & international treatments designed to assist relieve & reduce stress, relax & rejuvenate.
  • Fully-equipped Fitness Centre.
  • Broadband & wireless Internet access.
  • Centara’s signature Club Lounge offering five meal presentations a day & a myriad of additional privileges.
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Oceana Restaurant at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya.

Restaurants & Bars at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya

  • Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner, Oceana embodies the modern elegance of the resort & serves an eclectic mix of international cuisines & Thai fare. At Oceana, the accent is put on in-season local produce whilst open kitchens offers guests a glimpse of the action. The shark tank adds excitement to this dining venue.
  • With its laid-back setting & ocean views, rooftop Altezza is a pleasant dining venue at any time of the day or night. Altezza serves succulent comfort food to guests relaxing poolside along with a wide variety of dishes inspired by Italian flavours.
  • Reminiscent of a French bistro, Bistro is an intimate eatery offering a fresh take on traditional bistro cuisine & deli. Wines & delicatessen are on offer.
  • There is moreover a bakery shop & café named Crumbs & a swim-up pool bar, Pearl, that serves refreshments to guests relaxing on the sundeck & to those who prefer a dip & sip.

Meet & Unite at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya

The resort offers a separate meeting area with two function rooms with a maximum capacity of 30 & 24 persons seated theatre-style. Each function room features dimmable lighting, video conference facilities, large screens & smart TV, high-speed internet access & all the equipments required to fulfil the needs of business travellers & groups. The adjacent delegates’ bar is ideal for small to medium size functions & provides a perfect setting for coffee breaks. PEACH (Pattaya Exhibition & Convention Hall) is an eight-minute drive away from the resort.

Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya
Phratamnak Soi 5
Chonburi 20150 Thailand
T +66 (0) 38 306 337
F +66 (0) 38 306 338
E cgpx@chr.co.th

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Hotel and Hospitality News Update: Hilton Worldwide extends Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia

Hotel & Hospitality News Update_Hilton Worldwide extends Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia

Over 4,500 tonnes of carbon emissions from meetings & events offset in the first six months.

SINGAPORE – APRIL 25, 2013 –Hilton Worldwide today announced the extension of its Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia with the inclusion of Conrad Bali & Hilton Bandung in Indonesia. They join 11 existing properties in Southeast Asia already offsetting carbon emissions from events & meetings. Since its introduction on 1 October, 2012, the Hilton Worldwide Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia has successfully offsetmore than 4,500 tonnes of carbon emissions. The amount of carbon offset is equivalent to taking over 470economy class flights around the world.

At no additional cost to customers, the program measures carbon generated by events & meetings & offsets these through the purchase of carbon credits. The credits are used to fund projects in Borneo & Cambodia that have strong community & environmental benefits beyond carbon.  From 1 April, 2013, 13Hilton Worldwide properties in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand are part of the program.

“Hilton Worldwide is committed to leading the hospitality industry in sustainable practices,” said William Costley, vice president, operations – Southeast Asia, Hilton Worldwide. “The exceptional results from the first six months of the Hilton Worldwide Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia demonstrate the meaningful contribution an organisation can make to the environment & communities itoperates in.”

Hilton Worldwide is the first & only major multi-brand hospitality company to make sustainability measurement & corrective action a brand standard at each of its over 3,900 hotels globally.

The program has been well received by customers including large multinational companies that put a premium on sustainability. In the first six months of the Hilton Worldwide Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia, around 70 percent of events & meetings offset were from corporate customers.

“The Carbon Offset Program has unquestionably drawn tremendous interest from our customers, & there is a growing trend for companies to conduct events, & other aspects of their business, in environmentally responsible ways. The program offers a competitive edge for clients that take sustainability seriously & provides them with an avenue to donate back to the environment,” said Heinrich Grafe, general manager, Conrad Centennial Singapore.

Global event management company andHilton Worldwide client, MCI, takesenvironmental impact into consideration when selecting venues for events & meetings.

“At MCI, we have an obligation to grow our business sustainably & responsibly in a way that supports communities & safeguards the environment,” saidRain Toh, event manager-corporate division, MCI Singapore.“If we find the right balance, our business will continue to prosper & bring value not only to our current stakeholders, yet moreover to future generations.”

Working with Climate Friendly, a carbon offset solutions provider, Hilton Worldwide identified two initial beneficiaries of the carbon offset program in Southeast Asia. They are the Borneo Rainforest Rehabilitation Project & Cambodia Cookstove Project.

Participating hotelsin the Hilton Worldwide Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia are:

  • Conrad Centennial Singapore
  • Hilton Singapore
  • Hilton Kuala Lumpur
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
  • Hilton Petaling Jaya
  • Hilton Kuching
  • Millennium Hilton Bangkok
  • Conrad Bangkok
  • Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
  • Hilton Pattaya
  • Hilton HuaHin Resort & Spa
  • Conrad Bali
  • Hilton Bandung

Supporting resources:

Learn more approximately Hilton MICE in Southeast Asia

Learn more approximately the Hilton Worldwide Carbon Offset Program in Southeast Asia

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About the Borneo Rainforest Rehabilitation Project

The Borneo Rainforest Rehabilitation Project aims to restore the rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia & grow the habitable area for wildlifesuch as orang-utans, sun bears, gibbons, pygmy elephants & the critically endangered Sumatran Rhino. Apart from growing the habitable area for wildlife, the rainforest restoration will moreover contribute to lowering greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.

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The Cambodian Cookstove Project

 

 

About the Cambodian Cookstove Project

The Cambodian Cookstove Project focuses on the productionand mass distribution of a New Lao Stove, an energy-efficient cookstove. Nearly 90 percent of Cambodians depend daily on fuel-wood & charcoal for cooking, which contributes to the depletion of forest resources. The New Lao Stove saves 22 percent of wood & charcoal compared to traditional stoves.  Widespread use of the New Lao Stove is seen to assist reduce greenhouse gas emissions & conserve Cambodia’s forests.

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Hotel and Hospitality News Update: Eastin Easy Jomtien Pattaya managed by Absolute Hotel Services Group to open in late 2015

Hotel & Hospitality News Update_Eastin Easy Jomtien Pattaya managed by Absolute Hotel Services Group to open in late 2015

Bangkok, Thailand (April 2, 2013) – Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Eastin Easy Jomtien Pattaya hotel which will be the second managed hotel by Absolute Hotel Services Group in Pattaya. Eastin Easy Jomtien will be ready to open by late 2015.

The hotel will be located at Jomtien Road, Pattaya with approximately 180 rooms comprising of superior & deluxe room types. There will be one specially designed restaurant & bar, a fully equipped gym & a large outdoor swimming pool. For meetings & events, there are four meeting rooms with total space of 800 sqm.

“As Pattaya & Jomtien enjoy strong demand growth we are confident that the destination & this specific location can absorb additional supply easily especially in the mid-tier segment. We are working closely with the project team to ensure we develop a unique product which more than satisfies the needs of our target customers which in combination with the Eastin Easy brand & service standards will become an effortless choice for those visiting the destination.” said Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group.

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Hotel and Hospitality News Update: B2 The View Pattaya – Local boutique budget hotel chain B2 at Jomtien Beach, Pattaya

 

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Looking for a place to experience Pattaya with stylish, unique, well equipped with room amenities & value for money, B2 The View Pattaya; one of B2 Boutique & Budget Hotel chain will be the tremendous place for you to enjoy a memorable & impressive relaxing vacation at Pattaya, Thailand.

B2 The View Pattaya is created for you to enjoy the best perspective of panoramic sea view of Jomtien Beach, Pattaya. With 4 difference types of guestrooms; Superior, Deluxe, Luxury & Suite to cater your lifestyle with all you needed amenities including cable TV channels (English Premier League, Star Movies, Cartoon, Music, etc.), In-room service, complimentary hi-speed internet access & comfortable facilities with attentive yet yet discreet staff.

B2 The View Pattaya located at Na Jomtien Soi 14 on Jomtiem Beach, Pattaya, a paradise of East of Siam, Thailand. Staying at B2 The View Pattaya can enjoy an exclusive oceanfront location with private beach & fantastic surroundings such as (Windsurfing, SUP/kayak,Sailing & for many absorbing activities.

The room rate at B2 The View Pattaya is very attractive with all the basic facilities to enjoy your stay starting from Bt 850 per night for a superior garden view, Bt 950 superior sea view &  Bt 1,400 for luxury sea view room.

B2 The View Pattaya

Na Jomtien Soi 14, Jomtien Beach, Chonburi, Tel: 038-255-959

www.b2hotel.com/hotel/B2_TheViewPattaya

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Promotion Pattaya: Songkran Splash at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya


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Get wet, & go wild! This package’s received everything you need for Songkran Festival, ready-to-splash kit included.

Validity         :            10th – 20th April 2012

Package rates:

Deluxe City View         @ THB 3,823++  per room per night.

Deluxe Sea View         @ THB 4,163++  per room per night.

Kings Club City View    @ THB 4,673++ per room per night.

Kings Club Sea View    @ THB 5,013++   per room per night.

Kids Suite City View     @ THB 6,372++ per room per night.

Kids Suite Sea View     @ THB 7,222++   per room per night.

Composer Suite          @ THB 7,222++   per room per night.

Package includes:

  • Daily buffet breakfast for 02 adults & 02 child (4-12 years old).
  • Complimentary ‘Songkran kit’ includes 1(one) water float, 1(one) water gun & ’10 access coins’ to Songkran animation activities around the pool from 12-15 April, 2013.
  • Complimentary daily wi-fi Internet ‘Web package’ usage.
  • Entitled to ‘Buy1 Get 1, Eat to the Beat Buffet Dinner’ at Starz Diner, with purchase at regular price.
  • Entitled to ‘Buy1 Get 1, at Rock Spa’, with the same treatment except facial treatment.

Terms & conditions:

  • Quoted rates are subject to 10% service charge & 7% applicable government tax.
  • Full prepayment is required. Amendment & cancellation is not allowed.
  • Extra person charge at THB 1,600 net inclusive of daily buffet breakfast.
  • Offer cannot be combined with other promotions & privileges. Encore points are not applicable.

For more information hit us @

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road
Chonburi 20150, Thailand
Tel: +66 38 428755-9
Fax: +66 38 421673
E-mail: rooms.pattaya@hardrockhotels.net

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Hotel and Hospitailty News Update: Tulip Group to start construction of Centara’s 5th Pattaya Hotel


Hotel & Hospitailty News Update: Tulip Group to start construction of Centara’s 5th Pattaya Hotel

 

Tulip Group have confirmed that construction their newest Centara Hotel will commence next month, the hotel is part of a mixed use development of both condominium & hotel named Centara Avenue Residence & Suites. Construction of the condominium is already underway, & now that all permits are in place for the Hotel, Tulip will start preparations for the the piling works for the hotel.

In addition to this hotel, Tulip Group are moreover developing Centara Grand Resort & Spa Pattaya which is in its final stages & will open in the last quarter of this year & Centara Grand Resort & Spa Jomtien, which is due to open late 2015 early 2016.

Centara Avenue Residence & Suites will feature 380 Condominium units & a 100 key hotel, the condominium was launched 18 months ago & is now 95% sold out.

“I think sales in the condominium has shown the power of the name Centara, our clients are extremely excited approximately Centara managing both the hotel & the condominium, as accompany we are very excited to start the construction of the onsite hotel, Tulip Group & Centara have a strong working relationship, & I am confident that this property will play an significant role in their property portfolio in Pattaya” said Jason Payne Tulip Group Vice President.

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Promotion Pattaya: An Edgy Easter Sunday Brunch Delight by the Sea at Edge, Hilton Pattaya

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Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion ‘An edgy Easter Sunday brunch delight by the Sea’. Available at Edge restaurant on Sunday, March 31, 2013, it sets the stage for a memorable day with family & friends to celebrate this festive holiday.

A variety of mouth-watering dishes capturing an exceptional feast of flavors has been created solely for this special occasion, including a chilled seafood & salad bar as well as live cooking stations. Guests will enjoy with an array of imported meats & seafood such as Alaskan king crab, fresh imported oysters & premium beef sirloin in traditional specials & sizzling BBQ.

Kids can create pleased memories in the family zone with Easter egg painting or decorating Easter bunny cakes prepared by the Kidz club. Indulge in the festive atmosphere with a variety of dessert stations & assorted pastries featuring Easter signature cakes such as Easter chocolate cake, Easter nest cake, Easter tart & much more.

Celebrate Easter with a special wine buffet priced at THB 700 nett per guest. The sumptuous Easter Sunday brunch delights is available at Edge restaurant on level 14 at THB 1,200 nett per guest from 12noon to 3.30pm.

Hilton Pattaya is moreover the best venue for every celebration. Guests can enjoy exquisite menu at Flare, secure the premier location at one of the hotel’s stunning private islands at Drift with unsurpassed views of the ocean or indulge the ultimate experience at the next level of celebration, Horizon the rooftop restaurant & bar.

To book please call +66 (0)38 253 000 or email pattaya.sales@hilton.com

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Event Update Pattaya: The Beach Party G Session, a truly liberating experience at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G


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A hundred tanned & attractive new friends from around the world joined in for the pleasant on the moonlight-drenched sands of Pullman Pattaya Hotel G at the G Session Party on the Beach. The exquisite open-air dance party featured famed DJs Plooky, Olga Ola & BK Revovation along with a special live performance from Launceso Santoas.

The party was attended by socialites & celebrities such as Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn (left hand photo, 1st from right), Jindapa Devakula Na Ayudhaya(2nd from right), Melanie Sirachindabhirom (3rd from right), Sophon Wongchatchainont—General Manager of Pullman Pattaya Hotel G (4th from right), Jarospan Svasti Na Ayudhya (3rd from left), Samsara Eamegdool (2nd from left), Suwara Snidvongse na Ayudhya (1st from left), & a number of our regular beach party fans as well as many new ones.

In fact, as the G Session gains in popularity with every month, it has become one of the best known regular beach parties in town & always attracts both foreign & Thai glamour to the greatest music, food & company on the shores of the Gulf.

The next G Session Beach Party will be held on Saturday, 2nd March, from 9 pm. Free entrance with GIP bracelets, & weekend accommodation packages available.  Advance reservation is recommended. Please contact 038 411 940-8 or email rsvn@pullmanpattayahotelG.com

 

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Food Promotion Pattaya: Spice up in Mexican food at Oasis Restaurant, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort, Pattaya


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Throughout the month of March, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort, Pattaya invites you to spice up with Mexican food at Oasis restaurant. Our professional chef will create special menus to bursting your life, energy & colour such as Taco salad, Jalapeno beef burgers, chicken stew with sweet potatoes & beans, Mexican pizza topped with Jalapeno, tomato, jack cheese & coriander,  or chicken & cheese quesadillas.

Spicing up Mexican food promotion with the cold prices started from THB280++ only.  (Subject to service charge & VAT)

Oasis Restaurant located at lower main lobby near the water park of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Open daily from 6:00-22:30 hrs. Call to reserve at (038) 301 234 ext. 4314, email: irdcmbr@chr.co.th.

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