‘I Love the Thai Beaches’
Amro Mekkawi, Executive Assistant Manager, Sales And Marketing, Middle East and Gulf countries, Windsor Suites Hotel Bangkok By Earth Saiswang Forty-five year-old Amr Hussein Ragab Mekkawi describes himself as an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and target oriented person who loves to work and enjoy working, lives life
Playing Bartenders
Looking for your favorite cocktail in Bangkok? DIY! By Emmi Laine With Joseph Boroski. From New York to Paris, Hong Kong to Bangkok, and soon to India, the Connecticut-born mixologist travels around the world with his mixsultation™ company Sip Slowly. Aside his
An Authentic Kiwi Experience
Snapper offers a delicious glimpse into what New Zealand has in store for foodies. By Emmi Laine Remember the days when entire families gathered around one newspaper? Mark Willis, co-owner of Snapper, New Zealand Seafood Restaurant does. But not in the way
Plans to Re-energize
Millennium Hilton Bangkok's new F&B director plans to solidify hotel's position as trendsetter. By Percy Roxas In July, Millennium Hilton Bangkok welcomed a new director of F&B, Marco Osterwalder, a 38-year-old Swiss national who’s already an industry veteran of 20 years.
Celebration of Great Cuisine, Wine
Bangkok welcomes chefs, winemakers, and food experts from around the globe at Four Seasons Bangkok’s "World Gourmet Festival" By Jan Mick Excitement is building around the “14th World Gourmet Festival (WGF),” to be held at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Sept. 2-8 this
Taking Discomfort Away
The “Siam Therapeutic Wisdom” of Oasis Spa is designed to release deep-seated tension and pain, and restore the body’s natural energy and equilibrium. By Percy Roxas “Just what I needed.” This is what I'm thinking as the therapist begins my rubdown session
New Revelations In Strongman Book By Indian Academic Couple
Harish & Julie Mehta Pen First Hun Sen Biography. Book Launched in City, in July. By Lekha Shankar Well-known Indian academic-author couple, Harish and Julie Mehta, former residents of Bangkok, and presently based in Toronto, returned in July to the city that was
Gender is Not an Issue
New GM of Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park says first thing is to bring the team together and really find a way to bring the hotel to the next level. By Percy Roxas We live in a time and age gender
Enjoying Chiangrai
Chiangrai is rising up to its tourism fortunes, and Le Meridien Chiangrai’s new GM wants to get the word out. By Percy Roxas The north of Thailand is opening up to tourism. Chiangrai, the northernmost province, in particular, is increasing in
Making a Difference
She feels very blessed for being chosen to take on her new role and is very grateful to Starwood, but she doesn’t expect things to happen overnight. By Percy Roxas Janet McNab, area manager for South Thailand of Starwood Asia,
Michelin star chef Thomas Kammeier set to take centre stage at Elements
Michelin star chef Thomas Kammeier from Berlin is the special guest at Elements restaurant in October for an extended ‘Food is Art’ that features, for the first time, special menus for lunch as well as dinner. Thomas Kammeier enjoys an
Doing His Best for Bangkokians
‘What guides me in my decisions is the best interest of the people; my reward is the happiness my policies bring to the majority of Bangkokians’ – Gov. Sukhumbhand. By Laurence Civil Mom Rajawongse Sukhumbhand Paribatra was elected governor of Bangkok for
‘Fulfill Your Life, Return to Nature’
A mighty cascade flows through Sukantara: beautiful to the eye, a perfect soundtrack for sunbathing or morning meditation. By Emmi Laine Sukantara. “Su” means beautiful or good, and “kantara” translates to “a multi-tiered waterfall.” A fitting name for Sukantara Luxury Eco Resort
Thailand Tells Africa to Look East to Asia
By Imtiaz Muqbil, Executive Editor, www.travel-impact-newswire.com Thailand and its ASEAN neighbours can expect to get more leisure and business travellers, as well as students from Africa in the wake of a ground-breaking visit by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Mozambique,
Retreat to Luxury
Holistic pampering, luxurious premises make The Spa at Conrad Koh Samui an experience to remember. Start with an “Aromatic Herbal Steam Bath.” Let the herbal compresses free your energy flow in “Herbal Touch.” Apply “Meridian Massage” to release the last remaining
More Than Just Pool Villa Luxury
Conrad Koh Samui has all the ingredients for a perfect beach holiday. Looking over the infinity-edge pool of the Conrad Koh Samui Resort & Spa, it is easy to indulge in grandiose daydreams. No one can blame you for imagining that
Tale of the tape: Germany
By Imtiaz Muqbil, Executive Editor, www.travel-impact-newswire.com Germany was once Thailand’s top European country in terms of arrivals. It has now fallen to third place after Russia and the UK. This slippage is mainly due to local economic situation in Europe, changes in the
‘Jetsetter’ Unveiled
Jet Asia Airways announces in-flight magazine service partnership with Lookeast Magazine at TTM+. By Percy Roxas Jet Asia Airways recently unveiled its in-flight magazine, “JETSETTER,” at the recent “Thailand Travel Mart” at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The in-flight magazine service,
Bar Specials – September 2013
Don't miss out on these thirst quenching offers from the coolest venues throughout this September
Travel News – September 2013
The latest news and updates of the travel and hotel industry from Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pattaya and Vietnam during September 2013.
Hidden Gem
A trip to this hidden paradise of Baan Krut brings back memories of the Thailand of old. by Dave Stamboulis While most Bangkok folks go to Hua Hin and Cha Am for their weekend beach getaways, these destinations tend to be overcrowded
Château Gruaud Larose Exclusive Wine Dinner at La Scala
The Sukhothai Bangkok is proudly hosting an exclusive Wine Dinner to celebrate the renowned Château Gruaud Larose from the Bordeaux region of France, paired with an irresistible 5-course menu for one night only at La Scala on 24 September. Château Gruaud
Business to Please: An Executive Lounge Roundup
Just a sampling of Thailand’s many smart, sophisticated, well-mannered, and technologically astute executive club lounges and why we love them. By Percy Roxas For many hotels these days, the highlight is the executive floors. And the highlight of the executive floors is
Four Real Island Escapes
Get away from it all and experience some real island life in some of Thailand’s best island paradises: Koh Kood, Koh Mak, Mu Koh Surin, and Ang Thong Marine Park. by Dave Stamboulis Many visitors are often disappointed with the crowds and