FALL IN LOVE… WITH AMARI
Amari, Thailand’s leading hotel group, epitomising modern Asian hospitality, is introducing an exciting, new and vibrant concept, ‘Love’. Amari ‘Love’ will be portrayed in several ways: Amari’s love for its guests, its love for Thailand and its community. Throughout 2010, Amari will be showing its ‘Love’ in many ways.
Amari Loves Thailand Amari’s network of 11 properties span across Thailand, from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings. Locations include Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Chang, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Krabi. Why not plan a tour of Thailand visiting each of 11 Amari’s properties along the way!
To celebrate the launch of Amari ‘Love’, Amari is introducing specially designed packages and offers, developed with ‘Love’ in mind:
Amari Loves Romance Get loved-up on the beaches of Thailand. Visit Amari Vogue Krabi for a boutique getaway on an idyllic beach, or Amari Emerald Cove Koh Chang for a magical island setting; both perfect locations to unleash your inner romantic. If beaches don’t spell romance for you, head to Amari Boulevard Bangkok for some inner city indulgence and fast lane night life, the hotel is situated in heart of downtown Sukhumvit, a great location for shops, restaurants and bars!
Fall in love in Koh Chang! Whisk your loved one away for a three night break at Amari Emerald Cove from THB 29,949. This special romantic deal includes breakfast, airport transfers, welcome drink, fruit and flower basket, a romantic dinner and, best of all…a 90 minute oil massage. Price is based on two adults sharing a deluxe room, offer valid until the 15th April 2010.
Amari Loves Escapes Escape to Northern Thailand and experience the Lanna culture and rhythms at Amari Rincome Chiang Mai, or experience ultimate indulgence at Amari Orchid Pattaya. If ‘Escape’ to you means drifting away with a relaxing massage, then visit one of Amari’s tranquil Sivara Spas. Escape the pressures of modern-day life with a pampering session to relax your mind, body and soul.
Make Pattaya your ideal getaway, with a two night stay at the luxurious Ocean Tower at Amari Orchid from THB 13,299. This special escape package includes breakfast, welcome drink, fruit and flower basket, dinner and a late checkout. Price is based on two adults sharing an Ocean Deluxe Room, offer valid until the 15th April 2010.
Amari Loves Families It’s a family affair at Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui, treat your family to an elephant trek through the jungle, or, if you have water babies, head to Amari Coral Beach Phuket where the vast array of watersports will certainly float your family’s boat! Show your loved ones how much you care on a family trip to Thailand.
Treat the family to a three night break at Amari Palm Reef from THB 28,928. The special family deal includes breakfast, airport transfers, welcome drink, fruit and flower basket, dinner and, best of all….half-day island tour! Price is based on two adults and two children sharing a Deluxe Family Duplex Room, offer valid until the 15th April 2010.
About Amari A force in Thailand’s hospitality industry since 1965, Amari’s network of 11 properties spans the country, from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings. Amari is a vision of contemporary Asia, a brand that embodies Asian flair, modern perspective, desire and a down-to-earth vibe. The brand caters to both business and leisure travellers, with each property featuring superior quality rooms, facilities and services.
Amari. The Colours and Rhythms of Modern Asian Hospitality.
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For more information about this release or to request high-resolution photography, please contact: Shamini Murugan Group Director of Communications
Amari Corporate Office T +66 (0) 2255 3767, +66 (0) 2255 4588 847 Petchburi Road F +66 (0) 2255 3718 Bangkok 10400 E Send an enquiry Thailand W www.amari.com
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Amari, the hotel and resort group celebrating the colours and rhythms of modern Asia, recently announced the appointment of Mr Suresh Menon as Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Corporate Office.
Prior to joining Amari, Mr. Menon was Senior Vice President of HR at Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. In this role he set up the total human resources function for Atlantis from the pre-opening stage to the grand opening and then to its full operation.
He began his career as Head of the Training Department at Banque Nationale de Paris and in a career that spans more than 28 years, he has held various senior management positions in numerous international destinations. Prior to joining Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, he was the Director of Operations at TSA, Singapore.
Mr. Menon joined the hotel industry in 1984, and as a senior Regional Director of Human Resources for Hyatt International and for 17 years he was responsible for all aspects of HR for the group, initially in South-East Asia and subsequently for the Pacific. He has also successfully opened hotels and set up the HR function for various establishments, such as Charles Schwab Australia and effectively managed training centers.
In his new role, he will be responsible for building the total HR infrastructure for Amari to gear up for the expansion of the company as well as to align itself with the aim of being the employer of choice, focussing on talent management, learning and development initiatives and employee marketing.
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Amari. The Colours and Rhythms of Modern Asian Hospitality
About Amari A force in Thailand’s hospitality industry since 1965, Amari’s network of 11 properties spans the country, from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings. Amari is a vision of contemporary Asia, a brand that embodies Asian flair, modern perspective, desire and a down-to-earth vibe. The brand caters to both business and leisure travellers, with each property featuring superior quality rooms, facilities and services. For more information about this release or to request high-resolution photography, please contact:
MEDIA CONTACT Romklao Sapyatosok Communications Executive Amari Corporate Office T +66 (0) 2255 3767, +66 (0) 2255 4588 847 Petchburi Road F +66 (0) 2255 3718 Bangkok 10400 E Send an enquiry Thailand W www.amari.com
Amari, the hotel and resort group celebrating the colours and rhythms of modern Asia, recently announced the appointment of Yasuhiro Yoneyama as Corporate Director of Sales Japan. Mr Yoneyama brings to this role extensive expertise in sales and marketing gained through working in numerous leading hotels throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Mr Yoneyama graduated with BA in English and American Literature in Japan.
He began his hospitality career in Tokyo working for both the ANA and Hyatt groups before moving to Beijing, China to join Shangri-La. Mr Yoneyama moved to Thailand in 2006 to join Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
In his new role at Amari, he is responsible for corporate and wholesale including banqueting, weddings and other sales related issues for the Japanese market.
MEDIA CONTACT Shamini Murugan Group Director of Communications Amari Corporate Office T +66 (0) 2255 3767, +66 (0) 2255 4588 847 Petchburi Road F +66 (0) 2255 3718 Bangkok 10400 E Send an enquiry Thailand W www.amari.com
Amari, Thailand’s largest domestic hotel management company, with an inventory exceeding 3,000 rooms and employing over 3,000 staff today announced that it will be investing USD$44.1 million in a corporate growth strategy. The group, which currently has 11 properties in key destinations across Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Chang, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Krabi plans to operate 40 further properties in Asia Pacific by 2018.
This announcement comes one year after the appointment of President and CEO, Peter Henley who has spent his tenure to date focused heavily on preparing for change, allocating investment to the enhancement of systems and processes, significant revitalisation of the Amari brand and corporate management restructuring which has included the appointment of a number strategic senior hires from hospitality giants including Ritz-Carlton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses and Shangri-La. The new management structure includes the addition of roles with specific skill sets in areas including development, technical services and revenue management.
A key cornerstone of this growth plan is the revitalisation of the brand identity. Building on Amari’s strong foundations of successfully managing a mixed portfolio of city-based hotels and resorts, the company is looking to strengthen and broaden its brand proposition.
Planned developments will include:
Chief Executive Officer Peter Henley commented: “Recognising the competitiveness in today’s hospitality industry, we realised that to maintain and develop our position we needed to create a long-term plan to take the company forward.” “The next few years will see many changes both at the brand and property levels, ensuring that we continue to set new standards in modern Asian hospitality.”
Amari is also allocating USD$2 million to communicate these changes via consumer and travel trade marketing activity including the hiring of public relations agencies in key feeder markets including the United Kingdom, India and the Middle East.
For more information about this release or to request high-resolution photography, please contact: Shamini Murugan Group Director of Communications Amari Corporate Office 847 Petchburi Road Bangkok 10400 Thailand T +66 (0) 2255 3767, +66 (0) 2255 4588 F +66 (0) 2255 3718 E Send an enquiry W www.amari.com
Peter Henley, President & CEO of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has announced the promotion of Duncan Webb to Chief Marketing Officer of the group.
Duncan Webb has worked for Amari for nearly 20 years and previously held the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
In his new role, he will focus on marketing, PR and brand management for Amari. Mr. Henley commented, “Amari is planning to rebrand in the fourth quarter of 2009. Duncan will take on a critical role in communicating the new brand culture to both the trade and the consumer.”
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
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.
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)
Mr Peter Henley, President & CEO of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr Thorsten Ries, as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Amari Hotels and Resorts.
Mr Ries, a German national, brings to the role over 20 years extensive experience in many aspects of the hospitality industry. He has held several key international positions, such as General Manager, Area Manager and VP for Ritz-Carlton Eastern Europe, Four Seasons and Marriott hotels, in Europe, America and the Middle East.
Mr Ries was quoted as saying ‘I am very excited to explore Asia and its possibilities, for the first time, and support the future growth of Amari Hotels and Resorts’.
He will play a significant role in transforming Amari Hotels and Resorts, into the future.
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, as well as six associate hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Loei and Doi Angkhang.
For more information about this press release, please contact: Kanjana Ngamkalong Communications Assistant 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
