The News Review:

- ASEAN Ministerial Meeting kicks off no signs of protest
- Reservations Mount ver Hotel Stocks
- Thailand Hotel Guide: From Luxury to Budget From Bangkok to Phuket
- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to arrive in India Today
- Langham To Manage Resort In Koh Samui
- Int’l booking made easy with Marco Polo Hotels

ASEAN Ministerial Meeting kicks off no signs of protest
Xinhua
There are no signs of protest on Friday in the resort island Bangkok Post online noted. In mid-April anti-government protesters stormed the venue of 14th ASEAN summit and Related Summits scheduled for April 10-12 in another Thai resort city Pattaya and forced the cancellation of the meeting. The meetings on Friday are attended by ASEAN senior officials for document discussion and drafting and the meeting between foreign ministers will not begin until Sunday. ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan is scheduled to visit the meeting venue at the Sheraton Grand Laguna Hotel and the press center at the Laguna Beach Resort Hotel Friday afternoon.

Reservations Mount ver Hotel Stocks
BusinessWeek
"The domestic business continues to deteriorate and international business is following closely behind. "Marriott had been expecting RevPAR to show a lesser decline abroad but the new estimates predict the same declines inside and outside North America. Part of the blame executives say goes to the H1N1 virus and the effects of political instability in Thailand and elsewhere. But the key reason is the state of the world economy. This spring hotel stocks moved higher on the belief that the economy had stopped its slide and was ready to rebound. There are still reasons to think the economy has stabilized but hopes of a quick recovery have fizzled. Predictions of economic "green shoots"—the first signs of growth—"have proven in hindsight to be vastly premature" said Raymond James (.

Thailand Hotel Guide: From Luxury to Budget From Bangkok to Phuket
Peter Greenberg.com Travel News
Kind helpful and welcoming with Buddhist values of compassion care and humility are ingrained in the national personality which translates into a hospitality industry known for outstanding service. Many visitors to Thailand try to spend time in the big city on the beach and in the north so a typical itinerary would include Bangkok Phuket and Chiang Mai. With plentiful hotel choices Ann Cochran scoped out examples of high-end moderate and economical options:BANGKKThe sprawling Thai capital can be exhausting even for fans of big cities. Zen acceptance of the crowds noise traffic and street cooking is helpful. For more information on traveling in Bangkok don’t miss our.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to arrive in India Today
BreakingNewsnline.
She will arrive in Mumbai late Friday. Hillary Clinton will spend the night at the Taj Hotel and then continue with her official engagements from tomorrow. She will also visit Thailand. This will be Hillary’s first visit to India as the US Secretary of State. Hillary Clinton will meet a delegation of Indian businessmen and industrialists tomorrow. She will also visit the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Centre in Mumbai.
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Langham To Manage Resort In Koh Samui
Hotels Magazine
The hotel is close to several recreational and cultural facilities including Lamai temple and the island’s yacht club. Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach will promote local culture encouraging guests to be part of it all – whether it be visiting the temples and mingling with the monks or touring and supporting the local markets. “We’re delighted to be partners with the visionary Gurich Company as we further establish our footprint in Thailand. Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach introduces an internationally recognised Hotel brand in a boutique setting that meets the needs of today’s upmarket adventurers looking for a vibrant getaway” says Brett Butcher CE of Langham Hotels International. Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach will combine an area to relax and to sip cocktails and snack in one cool space divided into The Pantry food and beverage concept and Portal – Surf & Play allowing guests to connect and have fun while still staying in touch with the latest technology. Guests also will be able to listen to the resident DJ’s smooth beats or by catch a flick with Langham Place Samui’s poolside blockbuster movies. Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach will earn itself a reputation as an art gallery with extensive museum quality artplaced throughout.

Int’l booking made easy with Marco Polo Hotels
Philippine Star
This is another option aside from booking through the group website or through a third-party portal” explains Marco Polo Davao general manager Stanley Lau. For other inquiries or details local residents may also call the Marco Polo Davao (082 – 221-0888 or get in touch with its Manila sales office at 893-0888). The Marco Polo Davao is a first-class international hotel with 245 luxurious rooms and suites. This luxury hotel also has 14 ballrooms and function rooms five restaurants and bars a 24-hour high-tech business center two Continental Club floors and a wide array of other elegant facilities amenities and services at The Deck located at the hotel’s podium at the fourth level. Such amenities include the two-story wellness haven Lazuli Spa offering an experience of historic Egyptian royalty in an ultra-modern setting. Complementing Lazuli Spa as Davao City’s icon of ultimate indulgence are The Deck’s three other attractions — the Polo Bistro Pool Lounge the Sarangani Function Room and the Fitness Center.

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