The News Review:

- DLF Hilton plan first branded residential hotel in Goa
- Finding new restaurants bars and bands around Thailand
- Banyan Tree partnering with Saraya Islands to operate its first urban…
- RP pugs get green light
- Nip ‘n’ tuck tourists

DLF Hilton plan first branded residential hotel in Goa
Economic Times – Jan 12, 2008
The Indian hospitality industry is registering a 20% YoYgrowth. ?With more funds being pumped in the hotel industry premium hotelformats that are globally popular such as Residential Hotels Condo HotelsVacation wnership and Private Residents Club will mark their entry in thecountry? adds Mr Thaker. In Thailand Indonesia Malaysia and some othermarkets all three formats have strong presence. For the residentialhotels the group is targeting aspirational class and also NRIs who can?tinvest in a holiday home due to skyrocketing real estate prices in primelocations. ?The market for lifestyle products in India isgrowing. Though we will have to educate people telling them the differencebetween time share holidays the format which already exists in the country andresidential hotels? added the official associated with the project. Besides the residential hotels project DLF also has a joint venturewith the Hilton Group to develop around 75 hotels over the next seven years.

Finding new restaurants bars and bands around Thailand
Nation Multimedia – Jan 12, 2008
Cholanant who’s known to her friends and fans as Look Pad has made a name for herself on the local music scene and was the back-up vocalist for Norah Jones at her recent Bangkok concert. She’s also come out with her own album. Meet her and her band at the hotel which is just a short walk along Rajdamri Road from the Erawan Shrine. Marina makes tracksThe Royal Phuket Marina (Royalphuketmarina… Cholanant who’s known to her friends and fans as Look Pad has made a name for herself on the local music scene and was the back-up vocalist for Norah Jones at her recent Bangkok concert. She’s also come out with her own album. Meet her and her band at the hotel which is just a short walk along Rajdamri Road from the Erawan Shrine. Marina makes tracksThe Royal Phuket Marina (Royalphuketmarina. com) is sailing full-steam ahead with the opening of many restaurants shops art galleries and yacht charter companies. Led by Les Anges a gourmet bakery and patisserie founded by Peter Webber a former chef at Bangkok’s riental Hotel and The Savoy in London new F&B outlets include Skippers Sports Bar and Restaurant a stylish venue newly opened by retired Cathay Pacific captain Peter Hay. Limoncello named after the world famous Capri Island liquor has an authentic Italian kitchen serving superb Mediterranean cuisine with a unique wine list.

Banyan Tree partnering with Saraya Islands to operate its first urban…
AME Info – Jan 12, 2008
comNotes and media contactsAbout Banyan Tree Hotels & ResortsBanyan Tree offers an intimate retreat experience featuring its own signature blend of romance and Asian sensuality. The philosophy behind the hotels resorts spas and galleries is based on providing a place for rejuvenation of the body mind and soul – a Sanctuary for the Senses. Banyan Tree resorts are found in Phuket Thailand (1994) Maldives Vabbinfaru (1995) Bintan Indonesia (1995) Bangkok Thailand (2002) Seychelles (2002) Ringha China (2005) Lijiang China (2006) Bahrain (2007) and Maldives Madivaru (2007). Flagship Banyan Tree Phuket was the first to introduce a tropical garden spa concept. About Angsana Resorts & SpasLaunched in 2000 Angsana is the sister brand of Banyan Tree inspired by the exotic Angsana Tree noted for its crown of golden flowers. Angsana resorts are designed as contemporary chic and vibrant retreats to live life spontaneously and sense the moment. Angsana resorts are found in Bintan Indonesia (2000) Great Barrier Reef Australia (2000) Bangalore India (2001) Maldives Ihuru (2001) Maldives Velavaru (2006) and Morocco (2007)… Angsana resorts are found in Bintan Indonesia (2000) Great Barrier Reef Australia (2000) Bangalore India (2001) Maldives Ihuru (2001) Maldives Velavaru (2006) and Morocco (2007). In 2003 Colours of Angsana joined the Angsana portfolio. This boutique hotel collection appeals to the soft adventurer and cultural tourism sector. The current hotels are Gyalthang Dzong (Shangri-La China) Deer Park Hotel (Giritale Sri Lanka) and Maison Souvannaphoum (Luang Prabang Laos). About Saraya IslandsSituated in Ras Al Khaimah Saraya Islands will occupy a pristine 5. 5 kilometres long natural island running parallel to the RAK coastline thereby creating a natural lagoon between the project and the mainland.
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RP pugs get green light
Manila Standard Today – Jan 12, 2008
I said okay I will accept the Philippine team but I will check the rooms for the team because there are too many people coming. ” Taweep said they have only one hotel with 15 rooms for the boxers and the RP team meaning the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines would have to downsize its delegation. The head of the Thai amateur boxing association which is hosting the lympic qualifier added: “I will send a letter to the Philippines to accept the team to come to Thailand. It’s no problem. I know everything about boxing in the past. It’s not good for us—the Filipino and Thai people—because when we compete it’s good for boxing.

Nip ‘n’ tuck tourists
NEWS.com.au – Jan 12, 2008
Admittedly most of these are geared to potential clients from the UK and the US where not only are the waiting lists hellish but costs are extortionate. Many US companies now sign up employees to health insurance that stipulates all major surgery and dental work must be done outside the country. In Australia Thai Airways already has recognised the growing market for Australian health tourists by offering holiday packages to Thailand that include executive medical check-ups through Royal rchid Holidays. ne of the hospitals in the package is Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital which The New York Times has described as having "carpeted wards internet access cable television rooms with balconies and private bars". The foyer is of the standard of a five-star hotel and there are apartments and suites with a pool and fitness facilities for post-operative recovery. Last year the hospital catered for more than 450000 overseas patients from almost 200 countries. Add on daily cleaning room service meals fluffy bathrobes and airport transfers – what’s not to like about the place?Both the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Dental Association say patients should be extremely cautious when investigating the overseas option for treatment especially if the destination is a developing country… In Australia Thai Airways already has recognised the growing market for Australian health tourists by offering holiday packages to Thailand that include executive medical check-ups through Royal rchid Holidays. ne of the hospitals in the package is Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital which The New York Times has described as having "carpeted wards internet access cable television rooms with balconies and private bars". The foyer is of the standard of a five-star hotel and there are apartments and suites with a pool and fitness facilities for post-operative recovery. Last year the hospital catered for more than 450000 overseas patients from almost 200 countries. Add on daily cleaning room service meals fluffy bathrobes and airport transfers – what’s not to like about the place?Both the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Dental Association say patients should be extremely cautious when investigating the overseas option for treatment especially if the destination is a developing country. Infection rates follow-up care and internet rip-off merchants preying on vulnerable people are all cited as reasons to stay at home. Recent media exposure about botched operations especially cosmetic surgery has made Australian travel agents offering medical tourism packages wary.

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