ASCOTT’S FIRST MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN THAILAND EXPECTED TO FULLY OPEN IN Q.2/2017
Somerset Ekamai Bangkok comprises three modern buildings housing the 130 units of studio to two-bedroom serviced residences, 81 units of one- to three-bedroom apartments for corporate lease and a multi-functional conference centre with 51 Urban Community Rooms – a new
“Elegant Journeys” is ready to offer you very special experience!
Thailand is an emerging dream destination for wealthy and affluent travelers seeking luxurious and unique experiences. The key factors for this group of visitors are fine dining, travelling and relaxation. When talking about fine dining, it does not only draw
7 reasons to visit Habito, Sansiri’s first retail mall project
In the true definition of “The Heart of Good Living,” Sansiri PLC’s first retail mall project ensures quality living pursuits to residents of the T77 area 24 hours a day! By Percy Roxas. Sansiri PLC recently opened its first retail mall project.
Ascott Online Advantage
This new enhancement will be available at Somerset Lake Point Bangkok as a pilot property, before rolling out to the rest of Ascott’s properties within Thailand. Ascott Online advantage members will receive complimentary welcome drink upon arrival and late check out
Buying Villas in Paradise
Here’s a lowdown for those making property purchases on two of Thailand’s most popular islands. by Katherine Walsh. Just spent a few weeks in “the land of smiles” and fallen under Thailand’s welcoming spell or lived here for years and are looking
Opportunity Abounds
Experts agree: In general, Thailand remains an attractive proposition for real estate and property investments. by Percy Roxas. One doesn’t need to look deeper to see the frenzy of real estate developments going on in Bangkok today. A casual drive through the
Summer Escape
Refresh yourself this summer at Escape Hua Hin and Escape Khao Yai Hide away from the hot weather and take a vacation by driving just two hours to Hua Hin and Khao Yai, where you can indulge in unique natural landscapes.
My Favorite Place
THE EXPAT Name: Calvin Lee Age: under 40 Country: Malaysia Profession: Business Owner My favorite place: Northern Thai cities where there are mountains, such as Chiangrai and Chiang Mai. But I also love Bangkok, where I usually am. Bring: A friend who is visiting. I
2013: The Most Successful in Thai Tourism History
Asia-Pacific country are key drivers of growth. by Imtiaz Muqbil The year 2013 was the most successful in the history of Thai tourism, with international visitor arrivals of 26,735,583, up 19.6 percent over 2012. Earnings from tourism also hit THB 1.17 trillion,
Changing The Face of Bangkok
New mass transit lines currently in construction and planning will add 159 stations all around the city. Six mass transit lines now in various stages of construction and planning are set to change the face of Bangkok by the end
The Future of Spiritual Tourism in Asia
Discussions from the International Conference on Spiritual Tourism for Sustainable Development, Vietnam, November 21–22. By Imtiaz Muqbil Spirituality is deeply interwoven into the fabric of Asia and, by extension, in the promotion of travel and tourism. A United Nations World Tourism Organization
Khon Kaen Helps Raise Northeast Thailand’s Profile for Mice Events
By Imtiaz Muqbil The presence of two convention centres in the northeastern Thailand province of Khon Kaen, one within the premises of a major university and the other within a major shopping complex, has laid the groundwork for the increasingly important
Financial Support “Carrot” for Mice Organizers to Hold Futures Event in Thailand
By Imtiaz Muqbil Organizers of global meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) are being invited to avail of tantalizing financial incentives to hold a future event in Thailand. Announced by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) in October 2012, the
S. African arrivals rising steadily
77,000 visitors expected this year. By Imtiaz Muqbil, Executive Editor, www.travel-impact-newswire.com South Africa is one of Thailand’s most important emerging source markets. For the past few years, arrivals from South Africa have been rising steadily. In 2006, Thailand welcomed a total of
Thai Tourism Enters Era of Niche Markets
The tourism industry is now entering the era of niche-markets. But what kind of niche markets? The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Marketing Plan for 2014 clearly shows the directions ahead. Here is an exclusive Lookeast compilation of some emerging
Indian Market: Big Growth in Female Arrivals, Young People
India is today the biggest source market for visitors from South Asia and one of the fastest growing markets for Thailand. In 2012, India became the sixth country to generate more than one million annual visitors, with a total of
Eating in Style
Central Pattana Public Co. Ltd. (CPN) is jazzing up the retail industry with its new "Lifestyle Dining" projects. Three "Lifestyle Dining & Gastro Bar Landmarks," developed with a budget of over Bt1.4 billion -- Groove@CentralWorld Bangkok, The Port@CentralFestival Samui, and
Phangan ‘Luxe-experience’
Are the days of Phangan as a backpacker island numbered? Many recent visitors see its future shaping -- into a high-end luxury island destination. Koh Samui is a springboard to some inhabited atolls in a string of 80 islands scattered around