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Centara Hotels & Resorts

Centara expands airline partnership network with Thai Vietjet deal

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with Thai Vietjet, bolstering its growing airline partnership network which already includes Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines

Golfers return to Thailand for Centara World Masters Golf Championship

Kristin Mariano Apr 15, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is gearing up to host the Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin this May, as the world’s leading club golfers…

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to start welcoming guests in July 2023

Kristin Mariano Apr 11, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has confirmed a July 2023 opening date for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai to operate this month

Kristin Mariano Apr 8, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai. Senior management teams from the two companies officially…

Centara announces re-opening of Centara Karon Resort Phuket

Kristin Mariano Mar 28, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the much-anticipated reopening of Centara Karon Resort Phuket on 1 April 2022.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Centara EarthCare sustainability standard recognised by Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Kristin Mariano Sep 15, 2021

Centara Hotels & Resorts has received “GSTC-Recognised Standard” status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a milestone achievement in the group’s commitment to long-term…

Rediscover Phuket: The ultimate island experience in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Jul 23, 2021

Thailand’s hotel chain Centara Hotels & Resorts is inviting international travellers to “Rediscover Phuket” and enjoy the ultimate island luxurious experience with a 7-night stay at…

Centara sets new standards for luxury with opening of Centara Reserve Samui

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2021

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the much-anticipated opening date of Centara Reserve Samui in August 2021.

Thailand Tourism industry gathers to “unite, unify and usher in a bright future”

Alastair Newport Mar 26, 2021

More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok – in a safe and socially-distanced format – for the 10th annual edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum 2021 (TTF),…

Centara steps into 2021 with three new resorts in Laos and Thailand

Megha Paul Jan 19, 2021

With three new hotels signed in Khao Yai, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos, Centara Hotels has expanded this year with 304 keys being added to its group portfolio

Ocean Drive: Take a road trip along Thailand’s best seaside strips this Christmas

Alastair Newport Dec 10, 2020

Throughout December and January, guests can experience the perfect combo of sun, sea, sand and superb value at a series of paired resorts. With a choice of four-night or six-night beachfront…

Get your Korean food kicks at Chatuchak Café

Alastair Newport Nov 12, 2020

Kick-off the week with this amazing spread which promises all Korean food lovers over 20 varieties of authentic Korean dishes and iconic favourites.

SKÅL Bangkok President’s Message to Members Offers Help for Recovery

Andrew J Wood Oct 30, 2020

Since 1932 when the very first Skål Club was formed in Paris, Skål International has spread to 102 countries in 88 years. Amicale and friendship are at the very core of our association.…

We love Hua Hin: Banyan Thailand “stay and play” golf offer includes free membership

Andrew J Wood Oct 23, 2020

Banyan Thailand has announced the launch of an unmissable offer for seasoned players and golfing noobs dubbed "We Love Hua Hin", joining forces with local partners and stakeholders to offer…

Food hero chef Fernando Chatilla takes a bow at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao

Alastair Newport Oct 22, 2020

For those of you who have frequented Bangkok's famous Chatuchak market, you will no doubt recognise the striking visage of chef Fernando Chatilla, the charismatic food hero who rolls out…

Centara launches COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach for the freedom-loving traveller

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is set to debut its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the opening of COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach on 23 October

Centara and Amorn Patana deal for second Centra in Bangkok

Megha Paul Sep 22, 2020

Work is currently underway, and the hotel is scheduled to start welcoming guests in July 2022

How Centara is aggressively expanding footprints in Myanmar

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has signed hotel management agreements (HMAs) with three new hotels in Myanmar

Centara Dominates Family Hotels Category in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Linda Hohnholz Aug 21, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailands leading hotel operator, wins big at the 2020 Travellers Choice Awards by Tripadvisor, with five of its hotels ranking in the Top 10 Hotels for…

Maldives to reopen 94% of resorts by October 2020

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2020

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation has announced 146 of its 156 resorts in operation will reopen to guests by the end of October 2020 following health and safety measures

Centara’s 10,000 room nights to medical heroes

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, continues its support of the country’s medical workers with the launch of its ‘10,000 Thanks’ campaign dedicated to the…

Reopening soon: Centara Hua Hin steps up game with TAT certification to welcome travellers in July

Megha Paul Jun 25, 2020

Continuing to enrich Hua Hin as a well-established vacation destination, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin prepares to reopen its door again this July. Promising even…

Shaping biz for new future! Techsauce Virtual Summit 2020 kicks off

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2020

Some of the biggest names in tech across Southeast Asia are set to take part in Techsauce Virtual Summit, which kicks off today. The first-ever online event of its kind was created as a…

Donning a new look: Centara’s freshening spree before welcoming back guests

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has used the recent pause in travel to revamp and revitalise its hotels and resorts, alongside the implementation of…

Centara Grand Hua Hin prepares to welcome travellers, unveils ‘Help The Heroes’ campaign

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2020

A true iconic landmark of Hua Hin, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin invites travellers to plan their next holidays right away with its charitable donation package ‘Help…

‘Centara Complete Care’ programme introduces rigorous standards in health and safety

Megha Paul May 28, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is ramping up its efforts to open its hotels, one step at a time, with the launch of Centara Complete Care. The programme…

Spa’ing it up with Willy Wonka! Centara Hotels introduces new experience for kids

Megha Paul May 19, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is raising the bar for original family experiences by announcing the launch of a dedicated kids spa inspired by the…

Centara breaks ground in Osaka

Megha Paul May 11, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts together with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty & Development, completed the official ground breaking ceremony and sake dedication, known as…

Centara unveils ‘Help the Heroes’ campaign

Megha Paul May 4, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, hotel operator headquartered in Bangkok, has launched ‘Help the Heroes’, a campaign aimed at supporting those in need during the Covid-19 crisis with…

Centara snaps up two more Vietnamese resorts

Alastair Newport Apr 27, 2020

Thai hoteliers Centara has announced the expansion of its the brand in Vietnam, following the signing of hotel management agreements (HMAs) for two large-scale resorts being developed by…

Centara supports medical staff

Megha Paul Apr 14, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched an initiative to support courageous medical staff by providing complimentary hotel rooms and meals. Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok has…

Centara Hua Hin kicks off Year of Sustainability initiatives on Earth Hour 2020

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2020

As a responsible member of the Hua Hin community and a truly iconic resort, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is devoting significant resources to its sustainability…

Centara Hotels unveils luxury storytelling brand ‘Reserve’

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is inviting guests to discover a new era of sophisticated, story-driven hospitality with the launch of Centara Reserve, a…

8 hotels in 4 new countries: Centara plans robust expansion in 2020

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is accelerating its global expansion with plans to open new hotels and resorts in some of the world’s most dynamic…

‘Oh-Fish-Cially’ and many fantastic fish dishes at Centara Grand Hua Hin

Megha Paul Feb 27, 2020

COAST Beach Club & Bistro ensures fish lovers indulge in ocean’s bounty this March and onwards with many fantastic fish dishes from ‘Oh-Fish-Cially’. The ever-popular promotion adds…

Hua Hin Municipality, TAT and hotel operators team up for trust-building travellers initiative

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

The Municipality of Hua Hin, together with public and private sector partners, are gearing up for an initiative designed to strengthen the trust and confidence of its visitors. Hua…

Centara’s enhanced safety measures keep guests and staff well-protected

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is providing a reassuring hand to travellers with added safety measures and greater flexibility for changing travel plans. The…

Centara taps hospitality industry veteran for key role

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's hotel operator, has expanded its executive management team with the recent appointment of an experienced hotel industry professional. Stefan…

Hotel that gives back: Centara Grand Hua Hin supports education of underprivileged kids

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2020

Marking the eighth consecutive year of its annual scholarship ceremony to support the local community, the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin recently donated THB 150,000…

Thai PM to give keynote speech at the 2020 Global Summit of Women

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020

Preparations are being finalised for the prestigious 2020 Global Summit of Women (2020 GSW) that is scheduled to take place at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld…

Festival of the future to become focus of Southeast Asia’s sauciest tech conference

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2020

The theme for South East Asia’s largest tech conference, Techsauce Global Summit has just been announced. Techsauce Global Summit’s ‘Festival of the Future’ will take place at Centara…

Ringin’ in New Yeart, the Moulin Rouge way

Megha Paul Jan 3, 2020

As 2019 came to a close, the beachfront resort city of Hua Hin witnessed its New Year’s beginning at the iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. The hotel welcomed 2020…

WebBeds goes on tour in APAC

Alastair Newport Dec 17, 2019

WebBeds has ended 2019 on a high by hosting a trio of important international events in the Asia Pacific. Led by Daryl Lee, WebBeds’ CEO for Asia Pacific, many of the group’s regional…

Centara brings “A new era of international hospitality” to southern Thailand

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2019

Thai hospitality success story Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of its shiny new upscale property, Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi, a thriving gateway into…

Centara Hotels & Resorts reveals global expansion plans

Christian Tolentino Oct 31, 2019

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end…

Golfasian and Go Golfing tee it off

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

Golfasian, Asia’s golf tour operator, has established a historic partnership with Go Golfing from Australia. For the first time in its 22-year history, Golfasian will be offering fully…

“We have successfully added the 14th country to our portfolio” Centara plants a flag in Japan

Alastair Newport Oct 3, 2019

Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a significant milestone today, when it released news of its new agreement with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty &…

Wedding inspiration: Incredible locations in Thailand for the big day

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2019

You only get one chance to plan the most important day of your life, so it needs to be perfect. Check out our photo essay of some of the best places for a wedding in Thailand - we hope it…

MICE focus: Centara, Bangkok.

Alastair Newport Sep 6, 2019

Thai hospitality firm Centara has set itself the task of welcoming 100,000 MICE delegates, within its three convention hotels in Bangkok, by the end of 2019, in a bid to for the Big Mango to…

TAT unveils Amazing Hua Hin 2019 programme

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Prachuap Khiri Khan office, together with 33 participating hotels in Hua Hin, has launched the ‘Amazing Hua Hin 2019’ promotion, offering up to…

Centara to open new resort in world-famous Ao Nang Beach

Christian Tolentino Jul 24, 2019

Thailand’s home-grown brand Centara has announced its latest property in the world-famous Ao Nang Beach — Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi.

Centara plans 20 new hotels across Vietnam by 2024

Christian Tolentino Jul 8, 2019

Centara Hotels & Resorts has revealed expansion plans for Vietnam, with the goal of opening at least 20 new hotels in the next five years.

PATA Thailand welcomes new chairman

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Thailand recently announced its new chairman, Nond Kalinta, vice president of sales, Thai Airways International (THAI), selected and approved…

Fall in love even more in Centara’s honeymoon destinations

Kristin Mariano Jul 2, 2019

Honeymoons are not typical weekend getaways, family road trips or city breaks - they're once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Centara World Masters: “The driving force of golf tourism to Thailand”

Christian Tolentino Jun 24, 2019

In this exclusive TD interview, we speak with David Martens, Centara Hotels & Resorts, about this year’s Centara World Masters Golf Championship.

Asia’s youngest blockchain entrepreneur steals show at Techsauce Global Summit

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

One of the ASEAN region’s youngest entrepreneurs, KIDLetCoin CEO and co-founder, 10-year-old Kaede Takenaka, spoke about blockchain and cryptocurrencies at this year’s Techsauce Global…

Business as usual for Centara Grand Hotel after fire in CentralWorld

Kristin Mariano Apr 11, 2019

Centara exclusively confirms to TD Media that it is business as usual for Centara Grand Hotel.

Regain your balance and inner peace at Centara’s SPA Cenvaree

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2019

Knowledgeable in naturopathy, reiki, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, cupping, gwa sha, and shiatsu, Tara Hanrahan is at the helm of Centara’s signature SPA Cenvaree.

Medical & Health Tourism

Gym classes replace pub crawls: Wellness tourism in full bloom

Kristin Mariano Feb 6, 2019

Late nights at pubs and clubs when we travel could be a thing of the past and will be replaced by early morning runs and spa appointments. Most companies and organisations predict that…

“Grande Dame” of Koh Samui to close until 2020

Alastair Newport Jan 21, 2019

One of Thailand’s most successful hoteliers, Centara Hotels and Resorts, has announced today that it begin work on a full upgrade and refurbishment project at one of its most popular…

Hot hotel openings: Ikos Andalusia and more

Christian Tolentino Dec 7, 2018

On this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Ikos Resorts, Centara, Marriott International, RIU and Hilton.

The rise of Danang and Centara’s unique place in the heart of it

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2018

Vietnam’s coastal city Da Nang has exploded as a tourist destination. Recent years have seen visitor numbers steadily rising with nearly seven million visitors packing their sun lotion,…

Hot hotel openings: Centara Ao Nang Beach and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 16, 2018

On this week’s edition, we’ve got standout properties from Centara, YOTEL, StayWell Holdings, Rosewood and Best Western Hotels & Resorts.

Swych launches Travelex Pay for WeChat

Kristin Mariano Oct 22, 2018

Leading cross-border financial services firm Travelex has partnered with Swych, the global digital gifting platform, and launched Travelex Pay within the WeChat app.

Quality of life, exchange rate and beaches key to Danang success

Alastair Newport Oct 10, 2018

With Vietnam growing as destination hot-spot, one location in particular Danang, has been at the vanguard of the nation's ever-increasing tourist industry. To find out more I sat down with…

BHMA sign up Paul Wilson to help spearhead expansion

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2018

BHMA, the hospitality division of Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as its new executive vice president of commercial, effective as of 3 October.

Review: Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Alastair Newport Sep 7, 2018

When it comes to indulging guests with a luxury experience Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, knows its onions. Which to my mind, is embodied by the superior welcome I received…

Centara to debut in Dubai with $716m ‘family-centric’ resort

Christian Tolentino Jul 30, 2018

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s homegrown hotel group, and Nakheel, UAE-based master developer, has signed their joint venture with a construction contract worth AED 2.63 billion to…

Centara becomes Thailand’s largest hotel group to offer WeChat Pay

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2018

Thai hoteliers, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has signed a new deal with WeChat Pay, enabling users of the versatile Chinese app to reserve and make payments for hotel rooms via Centara’s…

Centara Hotels & Resorts signs third COSI branded hotel in Thailand

Christian Tolentino Jun 28, 2018

Thai hospitality group, Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a hotel management deal with Chuan Development Hotel Company Limited, to develop its third COSI property in the South of…

Techsauce Global Summit proves fertile ground for startups

Kristin Mariano Jun 26, 2018

Start-ups are the lifeblood of this year’s Techsauce Global Summit with hundreds of up and coming tech companies in the exhibitors’ area, not including the current or to-be business owners…

Millennium Hotels now provide WeChat Pay within all six Singaporean properties

Alastair Newport May 16, 2018

Following the news back in February which saw Centara sign a deal with WeChat to provide a flexible payment option for Chinese tourists, through WeChat Pay, the enormously popular messaging…

MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know

Alastair Newport Mar 21, 2018

When it comes to MICE locations BKK is spoilt for choice but deciding which is the right venue, to make your gala luncheon go with pop or and trade show snap, can be more than a little time…

MICE Thailand

Alastair Newport Mar 11, 2018

When it comes to MICE locations, event planners are spoilt for choice in Thailand, especially for agents who are looking to hold a spectacular event without blowing all the budget on the…

Centara Hotels & Resorts launches all-inclusive marine experiences at two resorts in the Maldives

Christian Tolentino Feb 19, 2018

Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering all-inclusive marine packages at the Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa and the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa.

Helsinki Mayor and Tencent woo millions of Chinese with new WeChat mini-program

Alastair Newport Feb 16, 2018

Internet service giant Tencent and the City of Helsinki launched a ground breaking WeChat Helsinki mini program on Thursday 15 February, as part of the city's Chinese New Year celebrations.…

Centara Hotels & Resorts signs up with TreePay and WeChat Pay

Alastair Newport Feb 14, 2018

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, yesterday signed an agreement with TreePay Co., Ltd., a specialised payment facilitator, to develop a system to allow Chinese…

The Centara World Masters – Hua Hin golf tournament brings “the wow factor”

Alastair Newport Feb 7, 2018

In just four years the Centara World Masters has become Asia’s biggest and most enjoyed tournament for everyday club golfers. With testimonials like “the best week of my life” the event is…

Centara begins construction of second lifestyle hotel – COSI Pattaya Naklua Beach

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2018

Centara Hotels & Resorts recently broke ground in North Pattaya for another COSI hotel. COSI is a new brand designed for the modern, connected lifestyle of a growing travel market…

Centara Hotels & Resorts new private partnership agreement signals strategic intent

Alastair Newport Jan 5, 2018 4

Centara Hotels & Resorts have announced a long-term lease agreement for Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana. Chairman of the board…

Centara sign with Oracle and IDeaS Revenue Solutions to “develop best-in-class infrastructure”

Alastair Newport Dec 25, 2017 7

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced it will migrate to the Oracle Opera enterprise-level property management system (PMS) and IDeaS Revenue Solutions for its G3 Revenue Management…

COSI Hotel: new brand uses tech to create “freedom, connections and shared experiences”

Alastair Newport Dec 6, 2017 18

The new COSI Hotel on Samui island is now officially open and welcoming independent, tech-savvy travellers. It is as different from a traditional hotel as a new smartphone is from the mobile…

Centara Hotels and Resorts 3 point plan for change

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2017 0

Following Centara’s recent announcement that it had strengthened its management team by welcoming back seasoned industry professional Markland Blaiklock, in a newly formed role of Deputy…

Centara: Markland Blaiklock to lead expansion project

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2017 0

Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the…

COSI Samui: innovative, affordable and undeniably cool

Alastair Newport Oct 30, 2017 14

Centara Hotels & Resorts have announced they are now taking bookings for their new COSI Hotel Samui on Chaweng beach, opening 1st December. It is the first property for Centara’s new …

Phuket Launches “Hearts With Hands, Keep Phuket Clean”

michael Sep 7, 2017

The Phuket Hotels Association is encouraging locals and tourists to support a Hearts with Hands, Keep Phuket Clean beach clean up event on the morning of Saturday 16th September 2017 The…

Travel Daily为旅社推出马尔代夫盛泰乐酒店指南

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2017

Travel Daily Media日前为旅行社推出了一份新的销售马尔代夫两座盛泰乐酒店的指南。这份指南由Travel Daily的专业团队制作。“如何出售－马尔代夫盛泰乐酒店”共12页，每页都生动的展示了盛泰乐格兰岛酒店和盛泰乐拉富士酒店的关键卖点和详细信息。…

Travel Daily launches agents’ guide to Centara in the Maldives

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Travel Daily Media has launched a new travel agent's guide to selling Centara's two resorts in the Maldives. Created in-house by Travel Daily's professional team of travel writers and…

Centara appoints Aviareps as its Middle East representative

Maria Airey Jun 27, 2017

Centara Hotels & Resorts recently appointed Aviareps to conduct the hospitality brand’s sales promotion activities within the Arabian Gulf countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,…

Centara relaunches Danang resort after major upgrade

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Centara Hotels & Resorts has reopened its resort in Danang following an extensive renovation. The Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang is located on Central Vietnam's Non Nuoc Beach, 20…

Hua Hin resorts join forces for beachfront dining

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

Five of Hua Hin’s top resorts have come together to create a new beachfront dining experience. Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort,…

Centara brings German-speaking agents to Hua Hin

Mark Elliott May 29, 2017

Centara recently hosted 180 representatives from the German-speaking travel sector at its resort in Hua Hin. The group visited the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin as part…

Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East

Maria Airey May 23, 2017

Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat. The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s…

Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East

Maria Airey May 23, 2017

Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat. The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s Ghala…

Former Centara COO Chris Bailey to join Tour East

Mark Elliott May 19, 2017

Chris Bailey, Centara's former chief operating officer, is joining Tour East Holdings. The experienced executive stepped down from the Bangkok-based hotel company in September last…

The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…

Mark Elliott May 9, 2017

ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…

Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Innside Yogyakarta Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 242 Facilities:…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar update

Gemma Greenwood Apr 12, 2017

Stopover and discover Qatar Exclusive to Qatar Airways, transit passengers are eligible to stop over on their next flight through Qatar. Stopping over is easy – travellers need to apply…

Pacific Islands

Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Six Senses and more

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

GILLIAN MILLAR has been appointed as AccorHotels' new senior vice president for New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia. Ms Millar rejoined AccorHotels in 2012 following its merger with…

The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Peninsula and more

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

SANGHAMITRA BOSE has been appointed as American Express Global Business Travel's new general manager for Singapore. Ms Bose steps into the role from her previous position as director of…

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…

The latest appointments, including Chris Bailey and Worldhotels’ new CEO

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2017

CHRIS BAILEY has been appointed CEO of the Royal Phuket Marina. He steps into the new role following a 12-year stint with Centara Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as…

Thailand’s Centara to manage property on Deira Islands

Gemma Greenwood Jan 9, 2017

Dubai developer Nakheel has signed a joint venture agreement with Thailand-based Centara Hotels and Resorts for a 550-room beachfront resort at Deira Islands, the offshore manmade…

Seven up for Centara in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2017

Centara has opened its seventh hotel in Pattaya, the popular Thai beach resort. The new Centara Azure Hotel Pattaya is an upscale property located in the centre of the town, within…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2016

STEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, effective April 2017. He will take up the role having previously spent three years a chief…

“Ethical” OTA gives power back to hotels

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016

A new online booking site has been launched that aims to operate in a more "fair and ethical" manner. Traveliko, which focuses on hotel bookings, says it wants to help "make the world…

The latest industry appoinments

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016

NOELLA FERNS has become British Airways' new regional general manager for Greater China and the Philippines, based in Hong Kong. Ms Ferns has worked for BA for more than 20 years,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2016

NATSUKO KIMURA has been hired as HomeAway's new country head for Japan. Ms Kimura has many years of experience in marketing and e-commerce, including her most recent role at Expedia,…

Sri Lankan arrivals surge as hoteliers flock to country

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

International visitor arrivals to Sri Lanka have showed strong double-digit growth in 2016, and international hotel groups are now flocking to the island to capitalise on the rising…

Centara ramps up Chinese expansion

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2016

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has ramped up its international expansion with the signing of two new properties in China. The company, which signed its first ever Chinese…

美诺酒店泰国孔敬推出AVANI品牌

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2016

近日，美诺酒店集团继续扩张着其AVANI品牌，在泰国东北部城市孔敬新开酒店。前不久，该酒店仍以Centara酒店会展中心名称在运营，于7月1日正式更名为AVANI孔敬酒店及会展中心。 AVANI孔敬酒店会展中心是AVANI集团最新发展的物业，其名下物业现已扩展到11个国家的16座酒店内。酒店位于泰国孔敬市中心地段，设有196间客房和套间，拥有5种房型可供选择。…

越南将举办首届酒店业投资会议

Mark Elliott May 17, 2016

首届越南酒店业投资大会（HICV）将于7月12日至13日在越南胡志明市举行。这次大会由Sphere Conferences组织，并由西贡万韵酒店（The Reverie Saigon hotel）主办，会议将会聚集来自酒店业、房地产业的高管来共同讨论越南酒店业的蓝图。许多重要嘉宾已经确认将出席这次活动，包括C9 Hotelworks, Centara, 希尔顿，…

Vietnam to host first Hospitality Investment Conference

Mark Elliott May 16, 2016

The inaugural Hospitality Investment Conference Vietnam (HICV) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on 12-13 July. Organised by Sphere Conferences and hosted by The Reverie Saigon hotel,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2016

KAI CHAN has been announced as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new president of Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Ms Chan currently serves as the corporate travel company's general manager for…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2016

SUPHAJEE SUTHUMPUN has been appointed as Dusit International's new group chief executive officer. She becomes only the third CEO in the Thai hotel group’s 67-year history and the first…

泰国Centara酒店集团更名为CHi

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2016

泰国的Centara酒店及度假村（Centara Hotels&Resorts）将以一个全新身份来迎接新年的到来。本月开始，该酒店集团将正式更名为Central Hospitality International（CHi），以便加紧和母公司Central Group的联系。Central Group旗下还运营着多个购物中心、商店、餐厅以及泰国其他景点。…

Centara Hotels & Resorts rebrands as CHi

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has entered the new year with a new corporate identity. Effective this month, the hotel group will be known as Central Hospitality…

Centara Hotels rechristened Central Hospitality International (CHi)

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

In a recent development, Centara Hotels & Resorts has been renamed Central Hospitality International (CHi). The renaming is restricted to just the management and holding company…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Chris Bailey

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2015

This week, Travel Daily Asia chats with Chris Bailey, chief operating officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts... Q) How do you feel the Thai hotel sector is performing at…

Centara Krabi becomes Thailand’s first EarthCheck Gold resort

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2015

Centara Grand Beach Resort Krabi has becomes the first hotel in Thailand to receive Gold certification from EarthCheck, the environmental benchmarking organisation. The accolade…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 27, 2015

THOMAS OSTEBO has been appointed president & chief executive officer of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), effective 6 July 2015. Ostebo has more than 30 years of…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015

NONG XIA has been announced as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new senior vice president and head of acquisitions & development for Greater China. Prior to joining Starwood, Nong…

缅甸旅游大会今年重新召开

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2015

今年夏天，缅甸酒店&旅游会议将重新召开，来讨论缅甸作为世界上发展最快的新兴旅游地的发展趋势和机遇。会议将于今年6月8日至10日在内比都召开，为期三天的会议安排包括一系列研讨会和小会议来讨论缅甸旅游业的方方面面，包括人力资源管理、酒店部门发展、投资、市场营销和品牌宣传，以及网上旅游等。…

Myanmar tourism conference returns for 2015

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2015

The Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference (MHTC) will return this summer, to discuss the trends and opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing tourism destinations.…

泰国Centara酒店进驻中国

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2015

泰国Centara酒店度假村集团最近新签合同，将在中国建立首座酒店。…

Centara signs first hotel in China

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2015

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for its first ever hotel in China. The Thai hotel group has penned a deal with Zhaoqing Yuhao Properties Development to…

Centara酒店度假村进驻甲米

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2015

Centara酒店度假村最近计划在泰国南部的甲米岛新开一个以家庭为目标群体的度假中心。新的Centara鹈鹕湾度假村将于今年4月试营业，将提供不同种类的大型公寓式酒店套房，各个套房配备有一间、两间或三间不等的卧室。所有的套间都配有厨房、露台或阳台，并且许多都拥有独立室外泳池。…

Centara unveils new family resort in Krabi

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2015

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new family-focused resort in Krabi, southern Thailand. The new Centara Pelican Bay Residence & Suites Krabi soft-opened in April 2015,…

Centara adds third property in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2015

Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its third property in Vietnam. The new Centara Beach Resort & Spa Phu Quoc is scheduled to launch in 2015, on the southern Vietnamese…

Centara expands on Thailand’s eastern seaboard

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2015

Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest property in Thailand, a new-build hotel in the city of Sri Racha, on Thailand's eastern seaboard. The Centara Sonrisa Residence…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

PETER LI has been named as Abacus International's new general manager for China. Li brings more than 17 years of experience to the role, most recently overseeing business development at…

Centara to relaunch revamped Phuket resort

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2014

Centara is about to relaunch a family resort in Phuket in time for the high season. The company took control of the Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket in January 2014, and set about…

Centara to add fourth hotel in Krabi

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to expand its presence in Krabi, with the addition of fourth property in the Thai province. The Thai hotel group has signed a…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

RAJIT SUKUMARAN has been named as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of acquisitions & development for Asia Pacific, excluding China. Based in Singapore, he will also…

Centara’s Maldives resort certified for green diving

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2014

The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives has received 'Green Fins' certification, to confirm that its diving operations are managed in a sustainable manner. To…

Hotheads unveils new training courses for Thai travel industry

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2014

Hotheads Innovation has announced a series of new training programmes for the Thai travel industry. The company, founded by former Travel Daily and PATA executive Stu Lloyd, has now…

Hotels join fight against shark fin trade

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2014

Several Asian hoteliers have joined the campaign to stop the shark fin trade, as the travel and hospitality industries become a no-go area for the damaging trade. This week, Carlson…

Centara launches villa resort in Bali

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2014

Thai hotel group, Centara, opened its first five-star villa resort in Bali Thursday. Centara Grand Villas Nusa Dua Bali boasts 14 independent pool villas set in an extensive garden…

Centara to add third hotel in Bali

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans for a third hotel in Bali. The new-build Centara Crystal on the Bay will open in the Nusa Dua area of the island in early 2015. Set in…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014

ABHISHEK SAHAI has been named as the new general manager of The Leela Palace Udaipur. An hotelier with more than 14 years' experience, Sahai joins the hotel from The Leela Mumbai where…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014

JOHN BENDTSEN has been appointed general manager of the Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka. An Australian national, Bendtsen has 21 years of hospitality experience, including…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2014

DASHA KUKSENKO has been appointed as Sabre's new vice president of airline solutions for Asia Pacific. Ms Kuksenko has extensive experience in the airline and technology sectors. She…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

Tim Brookes-Parry from Apex Travel and Christian Gleave from Review Travel have been elected as non-executive directors on the Advantage Travel Centres board. Jimmy Martin has also been…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

BADLISHAM BIN GHAZALI has been appointed managing director of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Bin Ghazali joins the state-run airport operator from another government-linked…

Centara to add two more Pattaya hotels

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans for two more hotels in Pattaya, as it continues to expand in the Thai resort town. The upscale Centara Avenue Hotel Pattaya and…

Centara debuts in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its first resort in Sri Lanka. Set between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean on southwest coast of Sri Lanka, two hours' drive…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 28, 2014

JAMES GINNS has become the new director of service delivery for Cathay Pacific, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service both on the ground and in the air. Ginns…

Travel Daily brings Thirsty Thursday to three Asian cities

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014

Travel Daily Media is excited to announce that it will host three Thirsty Thursday events in Asia this month. On Thursday 22 May, the world famous travel industry networking event…

Centara prepares for Sri Lanka launch

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts will officially open its new resort in Sri Lanka this month. A grand opening ceremony will be held for the Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka on…

Centara expands presence in Oman

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2014

Oman is fast witnessing a boom in hotel development. This is evident from new chains expanding their presence in the region. One of them is Centara Hotels & Resorts with the opening…

Centara to launch in Laos

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed its first ever hotel in Laos. Set to open in 2017, the five-star Centara Grand Hotel Vientiane will be a new-build French colonial-style…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2014

MARK MEEHAN has been appointed as Travelport's new managing director for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Meehan has spent 15 years with the travel technology company in a variety of…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2014

AUSTIN ROBINSON has been appointed general manager of the Centara Karon Resort Phuket and Waterfront Suites Phuket by Centara. An Australian national, Robinson has plenty of experience…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

GEOFF BALLOTTI will become the new president & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the departure of Eric Danziger at the end of March. Ballotti joined Wyndham in 2008 and…

Centara forays into the Middle East

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has forayed into the Middle East with the opening of its five-star property in West Bay, Doha. The Centara Grand West Bay Hotel Doha is being operated under…

Centara to double up in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has revealed that its second hotel in Sri Lanka will soft-open this spring. The new Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa is set on the Bentota Peninsula, in…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

JOHN O'SULLIVAN has become the new managing director of Tourism Australia. He joins the tourism board from Fox Sports, where he is currently employed as chief operating officer. He…

Centara pens three new hotels in Krabi

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2014

Centara Hotels & Resorts has penned a major new deal that will see it open three new hotels in the Thai resort province of Krabi. The Thai hotelier has signed an agreement with…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

THAWATCHAI ARUNYIK has become the new governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). He took up the position late last month, having spent the last 30 years with the TAT in various…

Centara adds ninth hotel in Phuket

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to launch its ninth hotel in Phuket. The Thai hotelier has acquired the management contract for The Blue Marine Resort & Spa…

Thirsty Thursday arrives in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Travel Daily's world famous networking night, Thirsty Thursday, will arrive in the party town of Pattaya next week. On Thursday 21 November 2013, members of the Thai and international…

Centara adds third ‘Grand’ hotel in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts will further expand its portfolio in the Thai resort town of Pattaya in December, with the launch of another five-star Centara Grand-branded resort.…

Centara rebrands Khao Lak resort

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts has rebranded a resort in the Thai resort area of Khao Lak, following a major renovation. The Khao Lak Seaview Resort & Spa was signed by Centara in…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

MARK LIVERSIDGE has been appointed as Hilton Worldwide's new chief marketer for Asia Pacific. Liversidge, who will be based in Singapore, was previously the chief marketing officer of…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

Amadeus Asia Pacific has appointed Angel Gallego as its new president. Gallego will replace David Brett who has been with the company for 23 years, having opened the Asia Pacific office…

Centara moves in to Africa

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2013

Thai hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts is to open its first property in Africa: the Centara Grand Addis Ababa Hotel Ethiopia. The announcement, which follows an agreement…

Centara expands in Phuket

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Phuket, with the signing of a new Centra property in the island's Laguna resort complex. The Thai hotel management company…

Centara launches best online rate scheme

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched new programme aimed at ensuring that customers booking through its website receive the best available rates. The Best Rate Guarantee (BRG)…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013

LIM BOON KWEE has been announced as the new President of Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, Dusit International's Chinese joint venture. A Singaporean national, Lim is a hotelier with 30…

Centara opens at Bangkok train station

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013

Centara has opened another Bangkok hotel, located at the city's main railway station, Hualumphong. Today (15 July 2013), the hotelier will soft-launch the Centra Central Station…

Centara opens Jakarta sales office

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened its first sales office in Indonesia. The new Jakarta office follows the Thai hotelier's recent expansion in Indonesia, where it now operates…

Centara to add new luxury hotel in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2013

Centara Hotels & Resorts is preparing to open a new luxury hotel in Pattaya. The new-build, five-star Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya will soft-open in September 2013,…

Centara Bangkok launches own green policy

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2013

Centara's flagship hotel in Bangkok has launched its own in-house environmental programme, designed to measure its carbon footprint. The CEPPER scheme (standing for 'Community,…

Centara Sappaya Design Resort to be renovated

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2013 15

Centara Sappaya Design Resort, Rayong, is to undergo full renovation and benefit from the construction of a new eight-storey building, starting 6 May 2013. This will allow for 30 new…

Centara to debut in Khao Lak

Apr 5, 2013 9

Centara Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in southern Thailand with the signing of its first property in Khao Lak. The deal will see the current Khao Lak Seaview Resort…

Centara opens new Bangkok hotel

Apr 5, 2013 13

Centara has opened a new hotel in Bangkok. Located in the city's Pratunam fashion retail area, the new Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok forms part of the new Watergate…

Centara to add sixth hotel in Pattaya

Apr 2, 2013 15

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its sixth hotel in Pattaya later this year. The hotel company has signed a management contract for the Centara Grand Modus Resort & Spa…

Centara to add third Maldives resort

Mar 10, 2013 18

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its third resort in the Maldives next year, following the signing of a new management contract. Centara Hudhufushi Resort & Spa is currently…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Mar 5, 2013 9

AKIRA MORENA has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GHM's Chinese hotel management company, Ahn Luh. Moreno is currently the Vice President of Development & Pre-Opening…

Centara launches weight-loss retreats

Feb 28, 2013 13

Centara Hotels & Resorts has formed a new partnership to offer retreats for people looming to lose weight. The tie-up with Luxury Health Retreats (LHR), a division of Fitcorp…

TUI targets Thailand

Jan 7, 2013 12

TUI Travel is aiming to drive more business to Thailand this year, following the roll-out of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Europe’s largest leisure travel company revealed today that it…

Centara to train Maldivian hoteliers

Jan 7, 2013 17

Centara has launched a new programme to train Maldivian hoteliers. The scheme will see personnel from the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives offered training in Thailand and…

Centara celebrates 30 years of success

Dec 12, 2012 19

Centara Hotels and Resorts Celebrates its 30th anniversary today, as one of Thailand’s leading hospitality companies. "Our 30th anniversary is a proud moment for us. We are growing rapidly,…

Centara puts finishing touches on Samui resort

Dec 11, 2012 0

Centra Coconut Beach Resort Samui is putting the finishing touches on renovation works which should be complete by the end of the year. Located the southwestern tip of Samui Island, the…

Centara unveils new COSI hotel brand

Dec 7, 2012 15

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new hotel brand, COSI Hotels, designed for cost-conscious travellers who make their own bookings online. The first COSI Hotel is projected to…

Centra Samui upgrades facilities

Nov 26, 2012 16

Centra Coconut Beach Resort Samui will complete a major renovation by the end of the year, adding new facilities to the midscale property. The resort, which became a member of the Centara…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Nov 23, 2012 16

ADWIN CHONG has been appointed General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Danang. Chong brings more than 25 years' experience to the role, several of which have been spent with IHG. He was…

Centara upgrades and rebrands Koh Chang resort

Oct 10, 2012 15

Centara's resort in the eastern Thai island of Koh Chang is being upgraded and rebranded. The property, which is currently called the Koh Chang Tropicana Beach Resort & Spa managed by…

Centara rebrands three spas

Oct 4, 2012 0

Centara Hotels & Resorts is rebranding three of its spas under its new mid-range Cense by Spa Cenvaree brand. The spas at Centara Hat Yai and Away Suansawan Chiang Mai have already been…

Centara signs second deal in Vietnam

Sep 28, 2012 0

Centara Hotels & Resorts will assume control of its second property in Vietnam on 11 October following the signing of a management contract with the Ben Thanh Non Nuoc Resort…

Appointments – UK 14Sep12

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2012 13

Latest staff appointments from the travel industry. Linda Haydon has been appointed manager responsible for group tourism at the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA). Haydon…

Centara moves into Mauritius

Sep 14, 2012 14

Centara Hotels & Resorts will debut in Mauritius this December with the soft-opening of the Centara Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa. Located at Poste Lafayette, on the northeast coast…

The latest appointments – Asia

Sep 14, 2012 19

PIER LUIGI FOSCHI has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the newly-formed Carnival Asia. Foschi, who retired as CEO of Costa Cruises in July, returns to Asia Pacific to…

TAT promotes medical tourism in Thailand

Sep 12, 2012 13

Nearly 90 tourism facilitators, health tourism organisations and health insurance companies from 18 countries recently gathered at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok for a…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Sep 6, 2012 1

TRACY DEDMAN has been announced as British Airways' new Regional General Manager for Greater China and the Philippines. Replacing Kevin McQuillan, she moves to the new role from her previous…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Michel Serrano, Centara

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2012

Michel Serrano is the general manager of the Centara property in the Ladprao area of Bangkok. The hotel is located in a usual non-tourist part of the city and has recently re-opened…

The latest appointments – Asia

Aug 23, 2012 16

ED FULLER has been announced as the new President of California-based consultancy company Laguna Strategic Advisors. Fuller takes the new role having retired from Marriott International in…

Thailand to host major medical tourism fam trip

Aug 22, 2012 14

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising a major new fam trip to boost medical and wellness tourism to the country. The 'Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade…

Centara launches budget spa brand

Jul 31, 2012 19

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new economy spa brand, Cense by Spa Cenvaree. The new offering, which will debut at the Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khon…

Centara keen on Middle East

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2012 13

Thailand-based Centara Hotels & Resorts has some major expansion plans. The company has expressed keen intent in the possibility of expanding into the Middle East and gateway cities in…

Five on Friday 20Jul12

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2012 17

Travel offers and packages available through travel agents Stay on a ship during Olympics Dertour is offering travel agents the chance to stay on ‘MS Deutschland’ when it is docked…

Centara adds value brand to Samui

Jul 5, 2012 10

Centra Coconut Beach ResortCentara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract to launch its midscale Centra brand on Koh Samui. The company has taken over an existing…

The latest appointments – Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2012 0

STEVE ODELL has been appointed as Silversea’s new President for Europe & Asia Pacific. Odell brings 28 years of travel and cruise industry experience to the role, most recently…

Centara to debut in Sri Lanka

Jun 17, 2012 1

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its first two properties in Sri Lanka later this year. The Centara Passikudah Resort & Spa Sri Lanka and Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa will be…

Pattaya hotel sector booms

Jun 13, 2012 17

Pattaya, the resort town on Thailand's eastern seaboard, is on track to reach more than eight million hotel guests in 2012 - a new record for the destination. According to C9 Hotelworks'…

Centara appoints France rep

Jun 2, 2012 17

Centara Hotels & Resorts has appointed MN Organisation (MNO) as its overseas representative office in France. Effective immediately, the Paris-based company will handle the Thai…

Centrara capitalises on MICE demand in Northeast Thailand

May 28, 2012 17

Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khon Kaen will open by the end of May as the largest venue for meetings and conventions in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. Hotel owners Khon Kaen Buri Co…

Centara to open luxury resort in Bali

May 18, 2012 7

Centara Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in Bali with the launch of a new luxury resort in the Nusa Dua area of the island. The Centara Grand Nusa Dua Resort & Villas,…

The latest Asian industry appointments

May 11, 2012 18

THIRAYUTH CHIRATHIVAT has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts. A Thai national, Chirathivat has more than 21 years’ hotel experience, most recently…

Latest staff appointments

Mark Elliott May 9, 2012 17

New team members at Dertour, Pitchup.com and more. Ian Cutts has been appointed key account manager at Dertour. Reporting to head of sales Lawrence Peachey, Cutts will be on the…

Centara rebrands eastern Thai beach resort

Apr 26, 2012 6

Centara Hotels & Resorts has rebranded a beachfront property in Rayong, eastern Thailand. The hotel has been rebadged as the Centara Sappaya Design Resort Rayong, in an effort to…

Centara opens Hospitality Centre at Phuket airport

Mar 9, 2012 18

Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened the Centara Hospitality Centre at Phuket International Airport.The new facility is designed as a meet-and-greet point and to provide information for…

FIVE ON FRIDAY

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2011 0

Family retreats with Holiday Inn, Phuket Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach has launched its "Family Retreat" promotion. Starting from THB4,649++ (US$150) per room per night, the…

Centara opens boutique resort in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2011 14

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya, a member of the Centara Boutique Collection. Located in the centre of the Thai resort town, the new…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2011 16

SCOTT BLUME has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rajakamar Group, Indonesia's largest domestic hotel provider. Blume (pictured) brings more than 30 years' experience to the…

Centara Villas Phuket reopens

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2011 13

Centara Villas Phuket has reopened to guests following a full refurbishment. The property, located on Karon Beach, has undergone a full renovation of its 72 Deluxe Pool Villas, Spa Villas…

World Travel Awards honours Asian travel industry

Sep 29, 2011

A gala ceremony was held last night for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Australasia. With Thailand hosting the event for the first time, guests from more than 30 countries…

Centara Udon Thani to reopen after upgrade

Sep 21, 2011

Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani, in northeast Thailand, will reopen on 15 December following a complete renovation of the hotel's guestrooms, restaurants, bars and public…

Centara, Accor to end relationship

Sep 20, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts and Accor have announced that they will end their association at three Thailand properties at the end of this year. Two partnership agreements will expire on 31…

Centara to launch new Manila hotel

Sep 8, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that Centara Hotel Manila will open on 18 October this year. The new-build 15-storey property, located in the Philippine capital's Malate…

Centara opens new Phuket resort

Aug 24, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of a new five-star resort hotel in Phuket. The new Centara Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket is located on Mai Khao…

Centara to launch mid-range brand in Bali

Aug 18, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts will roll-out its Centra brand in Bali later this year, marking the international debut of the mid-range hotel brand. Opening in November 2011, the Centra Taum…

Centara upgrades trade website

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has further boosted its trade resources with the upgrade of its trade website. Travel agents, tour operators, events planners and buyers can now view travel…

Centara creates overseas agent support team

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has created an agent and operator sales support team to help with enquiries. The new team will act as an information and advice line for sales staff in the UK…

TDA Appointments w/e 11 August 2011

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2011

DEREK SHARP has been named as Travelport's new President & Managing Director for the Americas, based in Atlanta. Prior to joining Travelport, Sharp served for almost 10 years in senior…

Centara opens serviced apartments in Phuket

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of new serviced apartments in Phuket. The 20-storey Waterfront Suites Phuket by Centara, located on Karon Beach, is the latest…

Centara opens two more hotels in Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened two new hotels in Pattaya, bringing its total of properties in the eastern Thai resort city to three. The Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya becomes part…

Centara to expand in northeast Thailand

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that its first property in Khon Kaen, in northeast Thailand, will be soft-opening at the end of 2011. The new Centara Hotel & Convention…

TDA Appointments w/e 21 July 2011

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

CAMPBELL WILSON has been announced as the founding Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines' new low-cost carrier unit. Wilson has been with the SIA Group for more than 15 years and in…

Vietnamese island to develop international flights

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2011

An island off the coast of Vietnam has announced it is to allow international flights from its airport within the next few years. Phu Quoc, the country's largest island off the southwest…

APPOINTMENTS w/e 14 July 2011

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2011

SYMON BRIDLE has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality. Bridle joined New World in 2009 as Senior Vice President - operations. He…

Centara to open third hotel in Bangkok

Jul 5, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced its third hotel in Bangkok; Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel & Spa. The four-star property, which will be located in the Rachaprarop area of…

Centara to open third hotel in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open its third hotel in Bangkok; Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel & Spa. The four-star property, which will be located in the…

Centara to open second Krabi resort

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that its second property in the Thai beach resort of Krabi will soft-open in September. Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa Krabi is a newly…

Centara to open hotel in Bali

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open a hotel in Bali next year. The new-built property will be named Centara Grand Nusa Dua Resort & Villas and will have its soft…

TDA APPOINTMENTS w/e 26 May 2011

Mark Elliott May 26, 2011

JAMES MABEY has been named Director of Development, Asia Pacific for Marco Polo Hotels. Fluent in multiple Asian languages, Mabey has been working in Asia since 1999. Most recently he was…

Centara Grand Maldives welcomes baby turtles

Mark Elliott May 24, 2011

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has welcomed the arrival of a new batch of baby turtles, which recently hatched on its shores. The mother Green Turtle had come ashore in the…

Centara signs management contract in Mauritius

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for a property in Mauritius. The new four-star resort will be the Thai hotel chain's sixth international destination and is set…

Centara to expand into Mauritius

Mark Elliott May 18, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for its first resort in Mauritius. The new property, which is owned by Indian Ocean Real Estate Company Ltd (IOREC), is expected…

TDA Appointments w/e 12 May 2011

Mark Elliott May 12, 2011

PAUL BEESON has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB), effective June 2011. The move marks a promotion for Beeson, who was previously the PCB's Director…

Speakers announced for No Vacancy Thailand

Mark Elliott May 11, 2011

The line-up for Thailand's first 'No Vacancy' hospitality conference has been announced. The event, which takes place at Dusit Thani Bangkok on 7 June 2011, will include several key local…

Appointments w/e 05 May 2011

Mark Elliott May 5, 2011

STEFFEN HARBARTH has been named as Lufthansa's new Vice President for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Harbarth began his career at Lufthansa in 1996 and most recently held the position of…

Appointments w/e 28 April 2011

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2011

CHRISTOPHER RYND has been appointed Commodore of the Cunard Line fleet, comprising Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. A New Zealand national, Rynd has served as a captain for…

Centara expands into Vietnam

Apr 25, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first hotel in Vietnam. The Chen Sea Resort & Spa Phu Quoc, located on Phu Quoc Island in the far south of the country,…

Centara launches Thai language Facebook page

Mar 24, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a Thai language version of its Facebook page, following the launch of its English language version last year. Facebook friends of Centara are…

Travel industry unites to revive Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2011

Last night the Asian travel industry pulled together in a huge gesture of support and solidarity to revive Japan and help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. More than 100…

Appointments w/e 17 March 2011

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2011

MAUNU VON LUEDERS has been appointed IATA's new Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. A Finnish national, von Lueders has served as CEO of two international carriers,…

TDA CHECK-IN: Away Koh Kood

Mar 15, 2011

TDA Check-In: Away Koh Kood, part of the Centara Boutique Collection By Mark Elliott Tucked away in the southeast corner of Thailand lies one of the most idyllic islands the country…

TDA APPOINTMENTS w/e 10 March 2011

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2011

CHRIS MOLONEY has been announced as InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) new Chief Operating Officer for South West Asia. An IHG veteran, Moloney most recently served as Chief Executive…

Appointments w/e 24 February 2011

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2011

BARBARA MESSING has been announced as TripAdvisor's new Chief Marketing Officer. Ms Messing spent nine years at Hotwire, also part of Expedia Inc, and most recently served as Vice…

Appointments w/e 27 January 2011

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2011

FUJIO SHIBATA has been appointed as TMS Asia Pacific's new General Manager for Australia & New Zealand. Shibata joins the travel recruitment giant from Melbourne-based Manhattan…

Centara trials dog scheme at resorts

Jan 26, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts is piloting a scheme to gauge the market response to those guests wanting to travel with their pet dogs. The company is now allowing dogs at two of its resort…

Premier Holidays unveils January agent incentive

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2011

Premier Holidays is offering agents the chance to win a fabulous stay in Thailand, simply by making a booking to the country by 31 January. For each package sold, agents will be…

Centara signs Nova management contracts

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2010

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal with the Nova Group to manage three properties in Pattaya and one in Bangkok. The four properties, which are currently under development…

Centara wins Truehits award

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2010

Centara Hotels and Resorts has won an award for the most popular hotel website in Thailand. For the second year running, The Thai hotel and resort management company has been presented…

Centara opens India sales office

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2010

Centara Hotels & Resorts, which has an extensive growth strategy for Thailand and overseas, has opened sales representative offices in India. The new office, which is located in…

Centara opens fifth Phuket property

Jun 9, 2010

Centara Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its fifth property on the holiday Island of Phuket. Centara Sawaddi Patong Resort, formerly Best Western Sawaddi Patong Hotel, joined the…

More Bangkok hotels reopen

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2010

Four more hotels at the centre of the recent anti-government protests in Bangkok have reopened. The Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre (pictured), Four Seasons Hotel…

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre reopen

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, which was at the epicentre of the recent civil disturbances in Bangkok, have reopened for business.Although the hotel…

Staff Appointments w/e 01 April 2010

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2010

MICHEL HORN has been appointed Vice President of Operations for Centara Hotels & Resorts. Horn was previously GM of Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld,…

Centara rebranding for entire Astudo portfolio

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2010

Following the acquisition of the management of the Astudo Hotels & Resorts Group, Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the rebranding of all 12 Astudo properties to be under…

Centara rebrands Astudo hotels

Mar 30, 2010

Centara Hotels and Resorts has announced that it is to rebrand the acquired Astudo Groups' hotels. Once the properties have been renamed on 1 April, Centara will become Thailand's largest…

Centara acquires Astudo Hotels & Resorts

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2010

Centara Hotels and Resorts has acquired the management of Astudo Hotels and Resorts in negotiations concluded on 23 February 2010 and an effective date of 01 April 2010.Currently operating 7…

Centara expands into Egypt

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2010

Following quickly after the signing of management contracts for properties in the Maldives and the Indian Himalayas, Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a contract with the Amer…

SPA Cenvaree launches new salt treatment

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2010

Centara Hotels & Resorts own-brand SPA Cenvaree has introduced a new signature treatment that uses a specialised deep-muscle therapy and the healing power of salt to relieve body…

Travel Offers w/e 19 February 2010

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2010

Experience good Karma with Banyan Tree and AngsanaA delightful sense of Karma awaits at Banyan Tree and Angsana hotels and resorts - enjoy spending credits equivalent to one night's…

Centara brings spa to the Himalayas

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

Moksha Spa, operated by SPA Cenvaree at the recently-opened Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort at Himachai Pradesh in India, is a destination spa that offers spectacular views of the…

New golf tournament at Samui regatta

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2010

Bangkok, Thailand. January 25, 2010. - A new golf tournament open to the public will be held simultaneously with the annual Sawadee.com Regatta 2010 in June of this year…

Centara Maldives opens spa

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2010

The gentle touch of traditional Thai spa therapies has been introduced to the Republic of Maldives with SPA Cenvaree at the newly opened Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives.The…

Bangkok Convention Centre gets Green Globe status

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2010

6th January 2010, Bangkok, THAILAND - Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Benchmarked Silver status under the globally…

Centara to increase managed hotels portfolio

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts intends to go full speed and acquire more properties to manage in addition to operating its own properties, following the success of its first managed…

ITE&CMA opens in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2009

PRESS STATEMENT BY DARREN NGMANAGING DIRECTOR, TTG ASIA MEDIA PTE LTDIT&CMA and CTW 2009 Official Press Conference6 October 2009, 1000 - 1100 hrsLotus Suite 12, Level…

Pattaya’s first themed beach resort hotel opens

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2009

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, the first truly themed hotel in Thailand, will stage its grand opening on November 3, 2009 with a spectacular Lost World-Indiana…

Zico’s brings a Brazilian thrill to Pattaya

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2009

Exotic Brazilian cuisine, colourful cocktails and fine wines, great music and exciting Latin American dance performers have arrived in Pattaya with the opening of Zico's Brazilian…

Centara Maldives now open for online reservations

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2009

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, scheduled to open in November 2009,is now available online for reservations.Click and book at www.centararesorts.com/MaldivesOnSales…

Phuket still shines for Centara

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2009

Thailand-based hotel operator, Centara Hotels and Resorts, has said that it remains upbeat about its performance, despite the continuing economic downturn and travel slump.…

Centara to open in Maldives

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2009

November this year will the opening of the first overseas property of Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts; an island property in the Maldives' South Ari Atoll.Centara Grand Island Resort…

Pattaya’s first themed beach resort hotel opens

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2009

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, the first themed beach resort hotelin Pattaya, soft-opened on 27 July. A five-star property designed to a Lost World concept, the…

Centara to launch Boutique Collection

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open the first property in its Centara Boutique Collection brand in Chiang Mai. The 76-room Siripanna Villa Resort Chiang Mai, Centara Boutique…

Centara expansion with new Dubai Office

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2009

With arrivals into Bangkok airportdropping some 20.84% in the first quarter, statistics have shown that only the Middle East market grew, up by almost 13%. Centara Hotels&…

Seeing is Believing at Centara

Mark Elliott May 29, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched the updated "Seeing is Believing Rates" exclusively for travel industry members. Rates start at just THB999 (US$29) per night for a double room with…

Staff Appointments w/e 21 May 09

Mark Elliott May 21, 2009

DEAN ROSSILLI has been appointed General Manager of the new Thistle Port Dickson Resort. Rossilli has worked across Australia, America and Europe, most recently holding General…

Centara occupancy outpaces Thailand hotel sector

Mark Elliott May 13, 2009

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts was able to maintain an occupancy rate of 70% in the first quarter of 2009, despite the ongoing political instability, The Nation has…

Staff Appointments w/e 23 April 09

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2009

PHORNSIRI MANOHARN has been elected the new Chairman of PATA. Ms Manoharn retired from her role as Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in March 2009, and has also held a…

Centara adds properties on Samui and Phangan Islands

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the conclusion of an agreement to manage two properties on the Gulf of Thailand islands of Samui and Phangan.The Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas…

Staff Appointments w/e 02 April 09

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2009

MOHAMMED AL MAIDAMA has been appointed Director of Sales - GCC, at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Prior to his arrival in Singapore, Maidama was Director of Sales -…

Staff Appointments w/e 19 March 09

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2009

BRETT BUTCHER has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Langham Hotels International. Butcher takes the helm after seven years with Langham having held Senior Vice President roles in the…

Spa Cenvaree renovates spas in Samui, Phuket

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts has recently unveiled two newly renovated Spa Cenvarees with additional newly built facilities, at the Centara Villas Phuket and Centara Villas Samui,…

Centara plans budget hotels

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2009

Thailand-based Centara Hotels and Resorts is planning to diversify its business into the budget hotel sector in a bid to adapt to changing market conditions.The Nation reported that the move…

Thai PM greets Meg Fam trip

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2009

Thailand's Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, has attended the "Amazing Thailand, Amazing Value" Mega Familiarization Trip, organized by Thai Airways International (THAI)…

Centara Maldives gets island naming rights

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2009

The island of Machchafushi in the Maldives, home to the Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa, has been officially renamed "Centara Grand Island".The island, with an air…

Centara to offer “Lost World” at new resort

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2009

Centara Hotels & Resorts is set to debut a property in the Thai resort town of Pattaya, with the design based on a "Lost World" theme. The new 18-storey Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort…

Phuket hotel boom set to continue

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2008

Development of new hotels in Phuket remains strong, despite ongoing international financial downturn, according to research conducted by leading Thailand hospitality consulting…

Thailand’s Centel to focus on hotel management

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2008

Bangkok-based Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) will begin to shift its focus to hotel management more heavily next year, the Bangkok Post has reported. The company has existing success…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI boosts tourism with ‘Mega Fam Trip’

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2008

Thai Airways (Middle East) this week flew 20 media and travel trade representatives from around the Middle East to Thailand as part of the joint effort between THAI and the Tourism Authority…

Centara’s Chiang Mai spa opens

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2008

Thai hospitality giant Centara has launched its latest spa offering in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. Spa Cenvaree is located at the city's Centara Duangtawan Hotel, and becomes…

Centara plan Maldives resort

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2008

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced it the development of the first property outside its native Thailand - the Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa, on South Ari Atoll,…

Bangkok facing hotel room overload

Sep 2, 2008

The hotel sector in Bangkok may soon be facing an oversupply problem if the 10 new properties planned to built in the Thai capital before year-end are completed as planned. The Bangkok Post…

Amadeus implements spa solution

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2008

Amadeus has implemented its solution for spa management operations, the Reservation Assistant, for over 30 hotels across Asia Pacific, including Centara, Four…

Centara enhances spa

Jun 3, 2008

Centara Hotels and Resorts has invested more than Bt100 million on upgrading and expanding its signature Spa Cenvaree brand. It will have 11 outlets throughout Thailand by next month. The…

PATA offsets event

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2008

In his opening comments at the Challenge, outgoing-PATA Chairman Brian Deeson said that PATA would contribute to Thai Royal Project, a sustainable development initiative in…

Centara trains students

Apr 7, 2008

Centara Hotels and Resorts has set up Centara Academy, a hospitality training centre, with Thailand's Department of Skills Development, the Ministry of Labour and Rangsit University. The…

New Senior Vice President at Centara

Jan 18, 2008

Chris Bailey has been promoted at Centara Hotels & Resorts - from Vice President - Sales & Marketing to Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing. Bailey has more than 25…

Centara to manage Hua Hin property

Jul 30, 2007

Construction started in June and the resort will open at the end of 2008 The resort consists of a three-storey building with 46 rooms, each with a personal Jacuzzi, 28 luxury pool villas,…