Mr Peter Henley, President & CEO of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr. Simon Dell as General Manager of Amari Vogue Resort, Krabi.
Mr. Dell, a British national, graduated in Business and Hospitality Administration from USA. He also holds a diploma in Hotel Administration from the Institute Hotelier-César Ritz in Switzerland. Before joining Amari, he accumulated a wealth of experience in international hospitality management in Hong Kong, Russia, Germany, Israel, UK and Switzerland.
In 2008, he joined Amari Hotels and Resorts, as an Executive Assistant Manager at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya.
He now oversees the smooth running of the new Amari Vogue Resort, a five-star Lanna style getaway in Krabi.
Note to Editors: Amari Hotels and Resorts is one of Thailand’s leading and most dynamic hotel groups, operating eleven first class properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Samui, Phuket and Krabi.
For more information about this press release, please contact: Shamini Murugan Group Director of Communications Telephone: +66 (0) 2255-3767 Amari Hotels and Resorts Fax: +66 (0) 2255 3718 847 Petchburi Road Email: Send an enquiry Bangkok, 10400, Thailand Website: www.amari.com
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M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts, recently welcomed leading members of the Pakistan media on a trip sponsored by THAI Airways Royal Orchid Holidays to visit legendary historic mosques in Bangkok.
Located on the west bank of the Chaophaya River, the imposing structures represent important and interesting examples of religious architecture, and include the famous Tonson Mosque, which is over 400 years old.
Pictured above M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts (4th from left) Mr. Kittiphong Sansomboon, General Manager Pakistan, Thai Airways International PCL. (3rd from left) Mr. Ingo Domaschke, Executive Assistant Manager, Amari Watergate Hotel (1st from right)
Thai Airways Pakistan Office, together with Amari Hotels and Resorts and leading local tour operators in Pakistan, met recently to plan special Thailand packages to be operated in 2009/2010 by Royal Orchid Holidays. The meeting was held at the Marriott Hotel Karachi, and inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Joompol Manaschuang, Consul-General of Thailand.
Pictured above with leading local tour operators:
H.E Mr. Joompol Manaschuang, Consul-General of Thailand, Royal Thai Consulate General, Pakistan (3rd from right) M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts (4th from right) Mr. Kittiphong Sansomboon, General Manager Pakistan, Thai Airways International PCL. (2nd from right) Mr. Suphot Prakitjanuruk, General Manager, Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel (3rd from left)
In a recently held painting competition with the theme ‘My Dream’, 7 winning students of Baan Kob Dong School in Fang, Chiang Mai, one of the ‘Baht for a Batter Life’ project schools, received scholarships presented by Mr. Wim Fagel, General Manager, Amari Rincome Hotel, as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the hotel.
From left: Ajarn Arkom Dejkhunmak, Mr. Wim Fagel, Mrs. Pinkaew Fagel, Ajarn Jiraporn Phoonsri, Director of Baan Kob Dong School, and the winning students
Editor’s note: The ‘Baht for a Better Life’ charity was started by Amari Hotels and Resorts in 1995. Small change and donations from both guests and staff are collected to further the education of Children in Thailand. At present two projects are supported, the Duang Prateep Foundation and the Amari Schools Project. Funds from Baht for a Better Life have also been used to rebuild a dilapidated school Udon Thani and build ten new schools in underprivileged areas throughout Thailand.
Amari Rincome Hotel
Planning a family-fun vacation in Chiang Mai? Then you might want to consider the Welcome Panda Package from Amari Rincome Hotel. Enjoy a comfortable stay in first-class accommodation and a fun visit to Chiang Mai Zoo, where you’ll get to see the adorable newborn panda cub and her family up close!
The package includes:
Available now until 15th April 2010 from 3,899 Baht per package (based on twin sharing)
For more information, please call 053 221130, book online www.amari.com/rincome/ or Email an enquiry
Location: Amari Rincome Hotel 1 Nimmanhaeminda Road, Chiang Mai. Tel. +66(0) 5322 1130, website: www.amari.com/rincome
Editor’s note: Close to Chiang Mai's historical walled city, and only 500 metres from the largest shopping centre in Northern Thailand, the Amari Rincome Hotel reflects the unique culture of the North. Works of art and antiques can be found through out the hotel and the restaurants offer the opportunity to try special northern Thai dishes, as well as Italian and international favourites.
17th – 22nd August 2009
At Prego Italian Restaurant, Amari Palm Reef Resort, Samui
Discover the world of supreme Italian cuisine, specially created by 3 maestro Italian chefs!
There will be an exquisite array of sumptuous Italian food within a menu created from the regions of origin of the superchef trio – Tuscany, Piedmont and Varallo Sesia.
Relish the taste of Italian delights, while talking to the chefs, in a fun and friendly atmosphere, at Samui’s coolest Italian restaurant!
Don’t miss this Italian week of gastronomic proportions at Prego Italian Restaurant, located at the quieter north end of Chaweng Beach.
For more information, call +66(0) 7742 2015-19, book online www.amari.com/palmreef or Email an enquiry
Location: Prego Italian Restaurant, Amari Palm Reef Resort, Chaweng Beach, Samui
Chef Giovanni Ranaudo Chef Silvano Amolini Chef Marco Boscaini
Note to Editors: Samui is one of Thailand's most beautiful islands. Its crystal waters teem with colourful fish, the soft golden sand stretches for miles and the gently swaying palm trees add a tropical touch. Enjoy all this natural beauty while luxuriating in the comfort and peace of the Amari Palm Reef. In addition, the Sivara Spa makes sure that guests can really relax and spoil themselves.
Amari Palm Reef Resort
Give your mum a real treat on this special occasion in Pattaya! Relax in the lap of luxury and comfort at Ocean Tower or unwind in the resort atmosphere of the Garden Wing at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower.
The Mother’s Day package includes:
Available from now until 31st October 2009 from 8,599Baht/package at Ocean Tower and from 5,399Baht/package at the Garden Wing.
For reservations and more info, call +66(0) 38 418 418 Email an enquiry or book online www.amari.com/orchid
Note to Editors: Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, situated amid manicured gardens, offers superb accommodation and facilities, including a grand total of 525 rooms, a range of restaurants, two outdoor pools and easy access to both water sports and golf courses. The luxurious Ocean Tower experience offers 297 stylish rooms and suites including an executive floor (Horizon Club), all with private balconies. The Garden Wing has 228 rooms and suites, many with private balconies too. The Resort is also home to the dynamic and innovative Mantra Restaurant & Bar, as well as a freestanding conference venue, Aranda Ballroom.
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Enjoy the idyllic wedding event of the year, in Pattaya, with the Amari Wedding Dreams two-day wedding fair at the Ground Floor promotion area of Central Festival Pattaya Beach, on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2009 from 10.00 - 21.00 hrs, on Pattaya Beach Road.
Wedding studios, invitation card designers, jewellery, cosmetics, souvenirs, video and photography production await, all to make your special day one to cherish for a lifetime. Amari’s professional wedding coordinators are devoted to making your dreams a reality and will be on hand to help develop your own original ideas and design fabulous themes and colour concepts to suit your desires.
Explore this wedding world and see fabulous showcases of Amari’s popular wedding packages, such as ‘Forever You’, ‘A Love Story’ and ‘Time to Romance’, along with many more differently styled set-ups at the fair, plus competitions, including the Green Concept Finale Wedding Dress, Wedding Archway and many more!
Full wedding package set-ups are available at Aranda Ballroom, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya.
Every couple, who book and pay their deposit for a wedding package, get 10% discount!
Check out this chic & creative event not-to-be-missed! For more info, call +66 (0) 38 418418 or email an enquiry
Show your mum just how much you love her in metres, from the longest lychee cake!!
On the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, in conjunction with Central Center Pattaya, The Royal Project and Pattaya City Hall, proudly present the world’s longest lychee cake at 77 metres.
This event will be held @ Central Center Pattaya, from 8th – 12th August 2009 from 10.00 - 21.00hrs. There will also be a product exhibition by The Royal Project, exciting shows on stage from students of various Pattaya Schools, traditional Thai music Contest, Debate Contest, all part of the fun and entertainment festivities. After deduction of costs, all funds raised will be donated to the ‘Baht for a Better Life’ charity, helping children from underprivileged backgrounds and to The Friends in Need (of ‘Pa’) Volunteers’ Foundation of the Thai Red Cross. The price is only 699Baht per metre or 60Baht per piece of this delicious cake. Place your order now and Amari Orchid Resort & Tower will deliver this delicious cake, nicely packaged, to your office in Pattaya, at the beginning of August. The cake is a great gift not only for your mum, but everyone will appreciate it and the proceeds go to a very worthy cause.
To place an order or obtain more info, call +66(0) 38 418 418 email an enquiry website www.amari.com/orchid
This is a perfect occasion to show your mum some much-deserved TLC! Take her to enjoy the natural beauty of Koh Chang, where she can experience a true sense of serenity, with verdant mountains and ocean splendour.
Amari Emerald Cove Resort has specially tailored the Mother’s Day Delight Package for the whole family, available throughout August!
The package* includes:
Available from 1st – 31st August 2009 from 8,550Baht net per package
*Subject to availability **Up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years old)
For reservations and more info, call +66(0) 03955 2000, Email an enquiry or book online www.amari.com/emeraldcove
Editor’s note: On the South East coast of Thailand, in Trat province, Koh Chang is a stunning tropical island paradise. The Amari Emerald Cove Resort & Spa is located on a quiet stretch of beach, Klong Prao, with white sands and the lush tropical rainforest, as a beautiful backdrop. Activities for guests to enjoy include elephant trekking in the jungle, boat trips to uninhabited ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, diving trips arranged by the Dolphin Divers, kayaking and discovering the local fishing villages and much more.
Amari Emerald Cove Resort
