Tag: Thailand

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning boutique hotel specialist, is kickstarting its new AKARYN Culinary Series with a sustainable dining concept on Thailand’s golden gulf coast, which aims to showcase the finest and freshest produce from the land and the sea. At Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi Resort & Spa, the award-winning luxury boutique retreat nestled directly on the sandy shore, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the expert chefs focus on creating delectable dishes using organically grown produce and locally sourced seafood. As part of the AKARYN Culinary Series, guests will be able to savour these exquisite ingredients in a series of ... Read more

Thailand is planning to introduce compulsory travel insurance for foreign visitors this year. Foreign travellers will be required to pay 20 baht each for the compulsory insurance at immigration offices in airports, which will be directed to Thailand’s Tourism Promotion Fund for coverage of payments in the event of claims. The compulsory travel insurance will offer up to 1 million baht of coverage in cases of death, with a maximum duration of 30 days. The insurance will have to seek approval from the Tourism and Sports Ministry before being forwarded to the cabinet later. The travel insurance coverage is intended to ... Read more

With an aim to expand its presence in Thailand, Hilton has announced its plans to launch two new properties in Bangkok by 2022. Both the hotels will be in the Thai capital of Bangkok, and will form part of Hilton’s expansion into this territory, joining seven hotels currently in the pipeline. Currently, the brand operates eleven properties across Thailand and is looking to expand beyond the country’s central areas of concentration, Phuket and Bangkok, to areas including Chiang Mai and Krabi. Hilton has recently signed a management agreement with Thailand-based real estate developer Lucky Living Properties Co., Ltd. to launch ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, is inviting groups of friends to enjoy fun-filled breaks together, with a new package that lets BFFs experience interesting local activities and create their own high-end slumber parties. Under the “Great Mates Escapes” offer, groups of pals can stay at five-star hotels and resorts in Phuket, Hua Hin, Bangkok or Chiang Mai, with luxurious accommodation in a choice of stunning suites, standalone residences and spectacular pool villas. In these exquisite surroundings, friends can create their own personal holiday’s actions with daytime discoveries, evening activities, F&B offers and more. During the ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, has become one of the first Asian hospitality companies to catch the cycling bug, as it launches a series of fully-equipped bicycle tourism adventures through the spectacular scenery of southern Thailand. The group is positioning its two luxurious beach resorts, Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga Resort & Spa and Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi Resort & Spa, as “Bicycle Friendly Beach Resorts” – the perfect destinations for enthusiastic cyclists, training triathletes, Ironman hopefuls, or even just families who enjoy taking scenic bike rides together. Both of these seafront boutique resorts now provide an extensive ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award- winning  luxury boutique hotel specialist, is preparing to spreads its wings and move into international markets for the first time, with the launch of its pioneering hospitality brands in Indonesia and Vietnam. In the coming months, two of the group’s much-loved hotel concepts will make their international debuts. Aleenta, the original barefoot luxury brand that first launched in Thailand in 2004, will be introduced to Bali, Indonesia’s “Island of the Gods”, and akyra, the trend-setting boutique brand, will arrive in Hoi An, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed port town in central Vietnam. Aleenta Retreat Bali will ... Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that tourism revenue earned from international visitor arrivals to Thailand and domestic trips during the 2019 Songkran holiday all showed year-on-year increases over the same period in 2018. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said that during the holiday period of 12-16 April, 2019, total revenue from the international arrivals and domestic trips amounted to 22.07 billion Baht, an increase of 15 percent year-on-year. The number of international arrivals reached 543,300 (up eight per cent year-on-year) and generated revenue of 10.23 billion Baht (up 14 per cent). There were 3.27 million trips by domestic ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, is embracing multi-generational travel by opening its extraordinary accommodation and amazing activities to all ages at its urban and resort destinations across Thailand. Multi-generation travel is one of the biggest trends in the world today, especially in Asia, as travellers focus on reconnecting with their loved ones and sharing life’s most memorable moments. With its choice of stylish city hotels in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and blissful beachfront resorts in Phuket and Hua Hin, AKARYN Hotel Group is perfectly positioned to create unforgettable experiences for extended families. Whichever destination guests ... Read more

Here’s a list of emerging destinations in  Thailand, suggested by the Thai Tourism Minister Weerasak Kowsurat in his speech at the recently concluded ITB Berlin 2019. “These cities will also focus on responsible tourism in order to make these areas and tourist attractions sustainable, as well as preserve their own local identity,” he said. Chiang Rai: The amazing rescue of the Wild Boars team of young footballers at the Tham Luang Cave hit the headlines in June-July 2018. Tham Luang is now becoming a major tourist spot in its own right. The Cave itself is undergoing preparation for the visitors ... Read more

The Royal Coronation Ceremony for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a historic event in Thailand, will take place between May 4 and 6. It is an ancient traditional practice, dating back to over a century ago, to celebrate the accession to the throne of the King of Thailand. “On the fourth of May, a time to celebrate not only by the Thais but from the world, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be officially crowned as King Rama the tenth of the Chakri dynasty, according to traditions governing the monarchy,” said Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Thailand. The earliest ... Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Dubai & Middle East Office, in association with Royal Thai Embassy in Manama, Bahrain and The Gulf Hotel, Bahrain and Gulf Air, will launch Thai Festival 2019 on March 26 at The Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. The EATHAI VISITHAI 2019 promotion will run from March 26 to April 25, 2019 and will see the city come to life as people celebrate Thai culture and cuisine with incredible discounts on offer at 13 of Bahrain’s finest dining establishments. The participating venues will showcase their appetizing special Thai dishes with tasting and a live cooking show at ... Read more

Akaryn Hotel Group, the innovative hospitality company with a portfolio of boutique luxury hotels and resorts in Thailand, is sharing the love with a series of unique wedding and proposal experiences for couples at its properties in Thailand. The Group’s creative operations team has come up with a selection of magical moments that are all about popping the ultimate question in a dynamic and decidedly different style, including an underwater gesture of love, a floating proposal, a request unveiled from a fisherman’s net in the sea. Lovers ready to take the plunge can head to the stylish rooftop swimming pool ... Read more

Emirates said it will link Phnom Penh (PNH) and Bangkok (BKK) with a new daily service set to launch on June 1, 2019. The service from Dubai to Phnom Penh, via Bangkok, will provide passengers travelling between the capital cities of Cambodia and Thailand with more flight options. The new service will be operated with an Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft. Flights to Phnom Penh will depart daily from Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 08.45 hrs local time, as EK370, and arrive in Bangkok at 18.15 hrs. The same flight will then depart Bangkok at 20.00 hrs, before arriving at Phnom ... Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is providing a further update today based on daily reports by the Thai Meteorological Department and the Pollution Control Department that south-easterly winds as well as measures by all concerned public and private sectors have had an effect in combating the dust pollution that has covered Bangkok and its surrounding provinces in recent weeks. According to the Pollution Control Department, the overall air quality of Bangkok and its surrounding has improved. Tourists can monitor the overall air quality of Thailand provided daily by the Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Public Health, by log on ... Read more

Thailand has been one of the sought after destinations for Indians travelling abroad.  Thailand is famous for its heritage sites, pristine beaches and resorts. Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lipe, Pattaya, Jomtien Beach, Maya Beach etc. are some of the renowned tourist destinations in Thailand. Those who have not visited Thailand yet have a golden chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Thailand now. It was announced by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi. The aspirants have to participate in a contest announced by TAT to become a lucky winner to visit Thailand for free. In ... Read more