The isle of smiles
The News Review:
- The isle of smiles
- Winehouse Trashes $600-a-Night Hotel Room?
- Starwood Hotels eyes Asia amid US gloom
- Bloomberg.com: Investment Tools
- How To ‘Master’ Thai Cuisine In Two Days
- utrigger picks up Thailand contract
The isle of smiles
The Australian – Feb 22, 2008
versized day beds are positioned to make the most of the gorgeous far-reaching ocean views. Guest villas with private pools are dotted below hidden in a jungle that drops with alacrity to the sea. W Hotels makes its debut in Thailand next year also on Koh Samui’s more remote northern shore where it is developing a 10. 5ha site on Maenam Beach one of the island’s prettiest stretches of sand and a popular windsurfing and snorkelling spot. I am told the younger groovier crowd favour the Sila Evason Hideaway & Spa where the food is particularly good and there’s a bit of a scene by the pool. (The trend-setting Six Senses group is opening a sister resort with destination spa on Naka Yai Island off Phuket in May. ) Connoisseurs of hip hotels stay downtown on bustling Chaweng Beach at the idiosyncratic Library a hotel built on the premise that reading forms an integral part of any beach or resort holiday.
Winehouse Trashes $600-a-Night Hotel Room?
San Francisco Chronicle – Feb 22, 2008
The “Back to Black” singer has been residing at the posh Riverbank Plaza Hotel since leaving rehab earlier this month but she is alleged to have wreaked havoc on her $600-a-night room during her two-week stay refusing to allow cleaners in to clear up the mess. Members of the hotel’s management team finally gained access to the suite on Wednesday night while Winehouse was at the Brit Awards and they were shocked to find the floor littered with empty bottles of champagne cigarette butts and ash scattered all over the carpet and drinks spilled on the wooden flooring in the hallway. The bathroom reportedly was also a mess with the bathtub stained with black hair dye. A source tells Britain’s The Sun “It was covered in booze and (cigarette) butts absolutely disgusting… Six grand worth of damage? Who’s cleaning it the Queen?Posted By: cin | February 22 2008 at 07:50 PMDoesn’t she have a trailer parked somehwere in London? Time to go back. Posted By: lil_night_owl | February 23 2008 at 12:17 AMJust what every gal needs to spruce up her wardrobe: a plaid boob-smasher. Where can I get one?Posted By: mrkette | February 23 2008 at 12:36 AMI’m with cin — the nusband’s been in Thailand for 17 days now and I’ve barely lifted a finger since; I’d like to see 3 maids render this place “check-in” quality in 2 hours! As to $6K in damages: sure easy for a place that charges $5 for M&M’s but only Ye lde Tax Collector will receive that bill. Posted By: leilah | February 23 2008 at 12:52 AMWhat a classy broad!Posted By: GBeezer | February 23 2008 at 12:54 AMWhat no syringes? Maybe she has reformed. Posted By: gimmebigbreak | February 23 2008 at 06:04 AM$6.
Starwood Hotels eyes Asia amid US gloom
Economic Times – Feb 22, 2008
I think the day when you needed a Caucasian manstanding in the lobby as general manager to signal that it is an internationalstyle hotel is over. The worldhas become balanced. ” Starwood also will sign 10 to 12 hotel deals in India thisyear Ko said. Thailand is its third most important market in terms of growth inAsia with five to seven hotel deals signed a year. “India is currently half thesize of China in terms of opportunities for us but it’s growing very fast” Kosaid. “But of course India has a challenge: a lack ofinfrastructure.
Bloomberg.com: Investment Tools
Bloomberg – Feb 22, 2008
"We've had our sights set on Thailand –Phuket in particular — for some time now; and we're thrilled to beassociated with such a prestigious project. " "We're pleased to have utrigger as the manager of the hotel andlook forward to a successful project backed by utrigger's exemplaryreputation and expertise global strategy cutting edge technology andproven customer service" said Sir Terry Leahy principal shareholderof Central and City Developments. Work is already underway with the first 160 villa and condominiumunits set for completion by fall 2008. The West Sands utrigger Resorthotel facility is slated to open by end of 2009. Resort amenities willinclude Phuket's first water park a beach club private clubhousefitness center tennis courts a holistic fusion spa as well as aselection of retail shops and restaurants. In addition to luxury the project is committed to beingenvironmentally friendly… In addition to luxury the project is committed to beingenvironmentally friendly. Solar energy superior insulationbiodegradable refuse plants hydrothermic air-conditioning and hotwater systems – all have been carefully planned for the leastecological impact while at the same time maximizing a qualityexperience. "West Sands is utrigger's first venture into Thailand but itcertainly won't be our only venture" said Mr. "We're lookingforward to gaining a significant presence within Asia over the nextfew years. With two projects presently underway in Bali we arecurrently looking at other potential projects in Thailand Vietnam andHainan Island China. utrigger brings a strong reputation and 60years of experience in hospitality management and development to thetable and we look forward to establishing utrigger's presence inother areas of the Asia-Pacific region.
How To ‘Master’ Thai Cuisine In Two Days
PR Web – PR Web (press release) – Feb 22, 2008
This also includes coffee breaks lunch for two people and breakfast each day. A special gourmand dinner is organised for the 8th March at the hotel's magnificent Vietnamese Restaurant and is from (1400THB) or $AUD48 for two inclusive. Whilst eating deep fried insects may not be everyone's cup of tea there's something to suit every palate and the Sofitel Raja rchid Hotel offers a luxurious five star base from which to enjoy the Master Class and all the sounds colours and tastes northern Thailand has to offer. Khon Kaen will be pulsing with activities planned from early in the morning til late at night for the ten days of the Festival. But there's more to the festival — there's workshops galore featuring top gastronomic names conducting the activities.
utrigger picks up Thailand contract
Honolulu Star-Bulletin – Feb 22, 2008
“This is an exciting opportunity for utrigger” said David Carey president and chief executive officer of utrigger Enterprises Group. “We’ve had our sights set on Thailand — Phuket in particular — for some time now; and we’re thrilled to be associated with such a prestigious project and a team of experienced developers known for their high standards and quality projects. utrigger’s expansion into Thailand is a continuation of the push that the company began making in 2005 when the still largely family-run company announced that it intended to pursue new initiatives in Asia. “We’re looking forward to gaining a significant presence within Asia over the next few years” Carey said. With two projects presently underway in Bali utrigger is shopping for other potential projects in Thailand Vietnam and Hainan Island China Carey said. Work is already underway on the West Sands project with the first 140 villa and condominium units set for completion by the fall of 2008. The West Sands utrigger Resort hotel facility is part of phase two of the project and is slated to open by end of 2009… With two projects presently underway in Bali utrigger is shopping for other potential projects in Thailand Vietnam and Hainan Island China Carey said. Work is already underway on the West Sands project with the first 140 villa and condominium units set for completion by the fall of 2008. The West Sands utrigger Resort hotel facility is part of phase two of the project and is slated to open by end of 2009. Although not yet complete West Sands has already been awarded a Lighthouse Club Green Development Award for its environmentally friendly design which includes solar energy superior insulation biodegradable refuse plants hydrothermic air-conditioning and hot water systems.
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