Amari Hotels and Resorts – Press releases, news archives

Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui Voted TTG Asia’s Best Beach Resort 2009

kanjana — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:13:00 +0700

(Centre - Mr Roland Henkel, General Manager of Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui with members of his team)

Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui's management team gathered to celebrate being bestowed with the 'Best Beach Resort' Award at the 20th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2009 held recently.

This is the third time that the popular 187 room resort on Chaeweng Beach has been given this award. Amari Palm Reef was named Asia's Best Beach Resort in 2006 and again 2007. “This is a wonderful recognition of the dedication and hard work of all involved with the resort,” commented General Manager Roland Henkel.

Over 43,000 votes were cast during the three month voting period which was open to all readers of TTG Asia's portfolio of travel industry publications including TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG Mice, TTG-BTmice China and TTGTravelHub.net Daily News.

About Amari
A force in Thailand’s hospitality industry since 1965, Amari’s network of 11 properties spans the country, from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings. Amari is a vision of contemporary Asia, a brand that embodies Asian flair, modern perspective, desire and a down-to-earth vibe. The brand caters to both business and leisure travellers, with each property featuring superior quality rooms, facilities and services.

Amari. The Colours and Rhythms of Modern Asian Hospitality.

For more information or to request high-resolution photography, please contact:
Shamini Murugan
Group Director of Communications
847 Petchburi Road
Bangkok 10400 Thailand
T +66 (0) 2255 3767
F +66 (0) 2255 3718
E Send an enquiry
W www.amari.com

AMARI ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ADD 40 PROPERTIES TO PORTFOLIO ACROSS ASIA PACIFIC

kanjana — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:05:00 +0700

Amari, Thailand’s largest domestic hotel management company, with an inventory exceeding 3,000 rooms and employing over 3,000 staff today announced that it will be investing USD$44.1 million in a corporate growth strategy. The group, which currently has 11 properties in key destinations across Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Chang, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Krabi plans to operate 40 further properties in Asia Pacific by 2018.

This announcement comes one year after the appointment of President and CEO, Peter Henley who has spent his tenure to date focused heavily on preparing for change, allocating investment to the enhancement of systems and processes, significant revitalisation of the Amari brand and corporate management restructuring which has included the appointment of a number strategic senior hires from hospitality giants including Ritz-Carlton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses and Shangri-La. The new management structure includes the addition of roles with specific skill sets in areas including development, technical services and revenue management.

A key cornerstone of this growth plan is the revitalisation of the brand identity. Building on Amari’s strong foundations of successfully managing a mixed portfolio of city-based hotels and resorts, the company is looking to strengthen and broaden its brand proposition.

Planned developments will include:

A new logo along with the tagline “Colours & Rhythms” which replaces “Hotels & Resorts” to reinforce the message that an Amari experience will be imbued with vibrancy, warmth and a sense of dynamism.
Positioning Amari as a well-established and resolutely modern Asian experience within the mid-upscale hotel sector.
Refurbishment of Amari Watergate Bangkok and Amari Coral Beach Phuket commencing in 2010. These will be the first properties in the group to encapsulate the new brand. At the same time Amari is rolling out new service and product offerings to reflect the brand’s spirit throughout its entire portfolio of hotels and resorts.
In late 2010, the introduction of Amari Residences Bangkok, an exciting concept that will become the first Amari-branded serviced apartments for the group. Located adjacent to the Bangkok Hospital, the 128 room property will target short and long term visitors, especially those visiting the city for medical treatments.
Amari Hua Hin, opening in late 2011. This will be the group’s first new resort, located on 7.5 acres in the popular Thai seaside town, offering 223 rooms and suites as part of a mixed use development project that will also feature luxury condominiums.

Chief Executive Officer Peter Henley commented: “Recognising the competitiveness in today’s hospitality industry, we realised that to maintain and develop our position we needed to create a long-term plan to take the company forward.”

“The next few years will see many changes both at the brand and property levels, ensuring that we continue to set new standards in modern Asian hospitality.”

Amari is also allocating USD$2 million to communicate these changes via consumer and travel trade marketing activity including the hiring of public relations agencies in key feeder markets including the United Kingdom, India and the Middle East.

Amari. The Colours and Rhythms of Modern Asian Hospitality.

For more information about this release or to request high-resolution photography, please contact:
Shamini Murugan
Group Director of Communications
Amari Corporate Office
847 Petchburi Road
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
T +66 (0) 2255 3767, +66 (0) 2255 4588
F +66 (0) 2255 3718
E Send an enquiry
W www.amari.com

New Chief Marketing Officer at Amari

kanjana — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:56:00 +0700

Peter Henley, President & CEO of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has announced the promotion of Duncan Webb to Chief Marketing Officer of the group.

Duncan Webb has worked for Amari for nearly 20 years and previously held the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

In his new role, he will focus on marketing, PR and brand management for Amari. Mr. Henley commented, “Amari is planning to rebrand in the fourth quarter of 2009. Duncan will take on a critical role in communicating the new brand culture to both the trade and the consumer.”

Note to Editors:
Amari Hotels and Resorts is one of Thailand’s leading and most dynamic hotel groups, operating eleven first class properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Samui, Phuket and Krabi.

For more information about this press release, please contact:
Shamini Murugan
Group Director of Communications                                         Telephone: +66 (0) 2255-3767
Amari Hotels and Resorts                                                          Fax: +66 (0) 2255 3718
847 Petchburi Road                                                                     Email: Send an enquiry
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand                                                          Website: www.amari.com

Amari Hotels and Resorts appoints a new General Manager Amari Vogue Resort, Krabi

kanjana — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:42:00 +0700

Mr Peter Henley, President & CEO of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr. Simon Dell as General Manager of Amari Vogue Resort, Krabi.

Mr. Dell, a British national, graduated in Business and Hospitality Administration from USA. He also holds a diploma in Hotel Administration from the Institute Hotelier-César Ritz in Switzerland. Before joining Amari, he accumulated a wealth of experience in international hospitality management in Hong Kong, Russia, Germany, Israel, UK and Switzerland.

In 2008, he joined Amari Hotels and Resorts, as an Executive Assistant Manager at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya.

He now oversees the smooth running of the new Amari Vogue Resort, a five-star Lanna style getaway in Krabi.

Amari Hotels and Resorts Welcomes Leading Media Group from Pakistan

kanjana — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:50:00 +0700

M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts, recently welcomed leading members of the Pakistan media on a trip sponsored by THAI Airways Royal Orchid Holidays to visit legendary historic mosques in Bangkok.

Located on the west bank of the Chaophaya River, the imposing structures represent important and interesting examples of religious architecture, and include the famous Tonson Mosque, which is over 400 years old.

Pictured above
M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts (4th from left)
Mr. Kittiphong Sansomboon, General Manager Pakistan, Thai Airways International PCL. (3rd from left)
Mr. Ingo Domaschke, Executive Assistant Manager, Amari Watergate Hotel (1st from right)

Royal Orchid Holidays and Amari Hotels to offer Thailand packages from Pakistan

kanjana — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:42:00 +0700

Thai Airways Pakistan Office, together with Amari Hotels and Resorts and leading local tour operators in Pakistan, met recently to plan special Thailand packages to be operated in 2009/2010 by Royal Orchid Holidays. The meeting was held at the Marriott Hotel Karachi, and inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Joompol Manaschuang, Consul-General of Thailand.

Pictured above with leading local tour operators:

H.E Mr. Joompol Manaschuang, Consul-General of Thailand, Royal Thai Consulate General, Pakistan (3rd from right)
M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts (4th from right)
Mr. Kittiphong Sansomboon, General Manager Pakistan, Thai Airways International PCL. (2nd from right)
Mr. Suphot Prakitjanuruk, General Manager, Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel (3rd from left)

Baht for a Better Life Scholarship Awarded to Painting Competition Winners by Amari Rincome Hotel, Chiang Mai

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:16:00 +0700

In a recently held painting competition with the theme ‘My Dream’, 7 winning students of Baan Kob Dong School in Fang, Chiang Mai, one of the ‘Baht for a Batter Life’ project schools, received scholarships presented by Mr. Wim Fagel, General Manager, Amari Rincome Hotel, as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the hotel.

From left: Ajarn Arkom Dejkhunmak, Mr. Wim Fagel, Mrs. Pinkaew Fagel, Ajarn Jiraporn Phoonsri, Director of Baan Kob Dong School, and the winning students

Editor’s note:
The ‘Baht for a Better Life’ charity was started by Amari Hotels and Resorts in 1995. Small change and donations from both guests and staff are collected to further the education of Children in Thailand. At present two projects are supported, the Duang Prateep Foundation and the Amari Schools Project. Funds from Baht for a Better Life have also been used to rebuild a dilapidated school Udon Thani and build ten new schools in underprivileged areas throughout Thailand.

For more information about this press release, please contact:
Shamini Murugan
Group Director of Communications                                          Telephone: +66 (0) 2255-3767
Amari Hotels and Resorts                                                          Fax: +66 (0) 2255 3718
847 Petchburi Road                                                                     Email: Send an enquiry
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand                                                          Website: www.amari.com

Welcome Panda Package at Amari Rincome Hotel

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:02:00 +0700

Planning a family-fun vacation in Chiang Mai? Then you might want to consider the Welcome Panda Package from Amari Rincome Hotel. Enjoy a comfortable stay in first-class accommodation and a fun visit to Chiang Mai Zoo, where you’ll get to see the adorable newborn panda cub and her family up close!

The package includes:

3 days/2 nights in a Standard room
Daily American Breakfast
Welcome drink
Fresh fruit basket in-room upon arrival
FREE tickets to Chiang Mai Zoo and to visit the Panda family, plus a complimentary roundtrip shuttle van service
FREE return Chiang Mai Airport transfers
10% discount on food and drinks
25% discount on laundry service (excl. dry cleaning)

Available now until 15th April 2010 from 3,899 Baht per package (based on twin sharing)

For more information, please call 053 221130,
book online www.amari.com/rincome/
or Email an enquiry

Location: Amari Rincome Hotel
1 Nimmanhaeminda Road, Chiang Mai. Tel. +66(0) 5322 1130, website: www.amari.com/rincome

Editor’s note:
Close to Chiang Mai's historical walled city, and only 500 metres from the largest shopping centre in Northern Thailand, the Amari Rincome Hotel reflects the unique culture of the North. Works of art and antiques can be found through out the hotel and the restaurants offer the opportunity to try special northern Thai dishes, as well as Italian and international favourites.

Italian Chef Sensations Week at PREGO, Samui!

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:39:00 +0700

17th – 22nd August 2009

At Prego Italian Restaurant,
Amari Palm Reef Resort, Samui

Discover the world of supreme Italian cuisine, specially created by 3 maestro Italian chefs!

Chef Giovanni from Amari Watergate Hotel and Chef Silvano from Amari Boulevard Hotel fly directly to meet Chef Marco, the host and star chef of Samui’s celebrated Italian restaurant, Prego, at Amari Palm Reef Resort, Chaweng Beach, just for one week only!

There will be an exquisite array of sumptuous Italian food within a menu created from the regions of origin of the superchef trio – Tuscany, Piedmont and Varallo Sesia.

Relish the taste of Italian delights, while talking to the chefs, in a fun and friendly atmosphere, at Samui’s coolest Italian restaurant!

Don’t miss this Italian week of gastronomic proportions at Prego Italian Restaurant, located at the quieter north end of Chaweng Beach.

For more information, call +66(0) 7742 2015-19,
book online www.amari.com/palmreef
or Email an enquiry

Location: Prego Italian Restaurant, Amari Palm Reef Resort, Chaweng Beach, Samui

Chef Giovanni Ranaudo Chef Silvano Amolini Chef Marco Boscaini

Note to Editors:
Samui is one of Thailand's most beautiful islands. Its crystal waters teem with colourful fish, the soft golden sand stretches for miles and the gently swaying palm trees add a tropical touch. Enjoy all this natural beauty while luxuriating in the comfort and peace of the Amari Palm Reef. In addition, the Sivara Spa makes sure that guests can really relax and spoil themselves.

Mother’s Special Package at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:01:00 +0700

Give your mum a real treat on this special occasion in Pattaya! Relax in the lap of luxury and comfort at Ocean Tower or unwind in the resort atmosphere of the Garden Wing at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower.

The Mother’s Day package includes:

3 days/2 nights in an Ocean Deluxe room, Ocean Tower, or Superior room, Garden Wing
Daily American breakfast
Welcome drink
Fruit and flowers in-room
A cash credit of 1,000 Baht for food and drinks
20% discount on food and drinks (excluding Mantra Restaurant & Bar)
20% discount on treatment at Sivara Spa
20% discount on laundry service
1 FREE extra bed per room

Available from now until 31st October 2009 from 8,599Baht/package at Ocean Tower and from 5,399Baht/package at the Garden Wing.

For reservations and more info, call +66(0) 38 418 418
Email an enquiry
or book online www.amari.com/orchid

Note to Editors:
Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, situated amid manicured gardens, offers superb accommodation and facilities, including a grand total of 525 rooms, a range of restaurants, two outdoor pools and easy access to both water sports and golf courses. The luxurious Ocean Tower experience offers 297 stylish rooms and suites including an executive floor (Horizon Club), all with private balconies. The Garden Wing has 228 rooms and suites, many with private balconies too. The Resort is also home to the dynamic and innovative Mantra Restaurant & Bar, as well as a freestanding conference venue, Aranda Ballroom.

Amari Wedding Dreams @ Central Festival Pattaya Beach

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:55:00 +0700

Enjoy the idyllic wedding event of the year, in Pattaya, with the Amari Wedding Dreams two-day wedding fair at the Ground Floor promotion area of Central Festival Pattaya Beach, on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2009 from 10.00 - 21.00 hrs, on Pattaya Beach Road.

Wedding studios, invitation card designers, jewellery, cosmetics, souvenirs, video and photography production await, all to make your special day one to cherish for a lifetime. Amari’s professional wedding coordinators are devoted to making your dreams a reality and will be on hand to help develop your own original ideas and design fabulous themes and colour concepts to suit your desires.

Explore this wedding world and see fabulous showcases of Amari’s popular wedding packages, such as ‘Forever You’, ‘A Love Story’ and ‘Time to Romance’, along with many more differently styled set-ups at the fair, plus competitions, including the Green Concept Finale Wedding Dress, Wedding Archway and many more!

Full wedding package set-ups are available at Aranda Ballroom, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya.

Every couple, who book and pay their deposit for a wedding package, get 10% discount!

Check out this chic & creative event not-to-be-missed!
For more info, call +66 (0) 38 418418 or email an enquiry

Amari’s Longest Charity Lychee Cake

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:40:00 +0700

Show your mum just how much you love her in metres, from the longest lychee cake!!

On the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, in conjunction with Central Center Pattaya, The Royal Project and Pattaya City Hall, proudly present the world’s longest lychee cake at 77 metres.

This event will be held @ Central Center Pattaya, from 8th – 12th August 2009 from 10.00 - 21.00hrs. There will also be a product exhibition by The Royal Project, exciting shows on stage from students of various Pattaya Schools, traditional Thai music Contest, Debate Contest, all part of the fun and entertainment festivities.
After deduction of costs, all funds raised will be donated to the ‘Baht for a Better Life’ charity, helping children from underprivileged backgrounds and to The Friends in Need (of ‘Pa’) Volunteers’ Foundation of the Thai Red Cross. The price is only 699Baht per metre or 60Baht per piece of this delicious cake.
Place your order now and Amari Orchid Resort & Tower will deliver this delicious cake, nicely packaged, to your office in Pattaya, at the beginning of August. The cake is a great gift not only for your mum, but everyone will appreciate it and the proceeds go to a very worthy cause.

To place an order or obtain more info, call +66(0) 38 418 418
email an enquiry
website www.amari.com/orchid

Mother’s Day Delight Package at Amari Emerald Cove Resort, Koh Chang

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:32:00 +0700

This is a perfect occasion to show your mum some much-deserved TLC! Take her to enjoy the natural beauty of Koh Chang, where she can experience a true sense of serenity, with verdant mountains and ocean splendour.

Amari Emerald Cove Resort has specially tailored the Mother’s Day Delight Package for the whole family, available throughout August!

The package* includes:

3 days/2 nights in a Superior room
Daily American breakfast**
Flower arrangement in-room upon arrival
A set menu dinner at The Cove Terrace or Just Thai (excluding drinks)
25% discount on spa treatment at Sivara Spa
A cash credit of 500 Baht for food and drinks
1 free extra bed per room
Guaranteed late check-out until 16.00hrs

Available from 1st – 31st August 2009 from 8,550Baht net per package

*Subject to availability
**Up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years old)

For reservations and more info, call +66(0) 03955 2000,
Email an enquiry
or book online www.amari.com/emeraldcove

Editor’s note:
On the South East coast of Thailand, in Trat province, Koh Chang is a stunning tropical island paradise. The Amari Emerald Cove Resort & Spa is located on a quiet stretch of beach, Klong Prao, with white sands and the lush tropical rainforest, as a beautiful backdrop. Activities for guests to enjoy include elephant trekking in the jungle, boat trips to uninhabited ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, diving trips arranged by the Dolphin Divers, kayaking and discovering the local fishing villages and much more.

Say it with flowers… Differently!

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:15:00 +0700

Give the special lady in your life a treat that she will be talking of for the rest of the year! Whether mum, sister, grandma, aunt, daughter, wife or girlfriend, it’s time to pamper her with the Lotus Package, a 2.5-hour floral treat for the senses…

Lotus body scrub (30 mins)
Body wrap (60 mins)
A soothing massage with floral scented oil (60 mins)

The package is available at Sivara Spas from 1st August - 30th September 2009 at Amari Hotels and Resorts: Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Samui, Phuket and Krabi.

Be pampered with the Lotus Package from 4,700Baht++.

To make a booking please send an email an enquiry or to find out more about Sivara Spa visit http://www.sivaraspa.com/.

Sivara Spa is available at:
Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok: Tel: +66 (0) 2653 9000
Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya Tel: +66 (0) 3841 8418
Amari Emerald Cove Resort, Koh Chang Tel: +66 (0) 3955 2000
Amari Palm Reef Resort, Samui Tel: +66 (0) 7742 2015-19
Amari Coral Beach Resort, Phuket Tel: +66 (0) 7634 0106 -14
Amari Vogue Resort, Krabi Tel: +66 (0) 7560 7777

Sivara Spa, Samui                    Sivara Spa, Bangkok              Sivara Spa, Krabi                Sivara Spa Pattaya
Amari Palm Reef Resort           Amari Watergate Hotel             Amari Vogue Resort         Amari Orchid Resort & Tower

Editor’s Note: At Sivara Spa, the timeless art of inspiring health and inner well-being has been perfected. Guests can indulge in luxurious treatments and lose themselves in the delicate scent of aromatic oils and subtle herbs and spices, as skillful therapists soothe away worries and stress. Sivara Spa is a sanctuary to renew body, mind and soul, exclusively available at selected Amari Hotels and Resorts, in Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Samui, Phuket and Krabi.

For more information on this press release and hi-res images, please contact:
Ms Nikki Busuttil
Director of Communications                                                   Telephone: +66(0) 2255-3767
Amari Hotels and Resorts                                                       Fax: +66(0) 2255-3718
847 Petchburi Road                                                                  Email: Send Nikki an email
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand                                                       Website: www.amari.com

Only KOBE – Beef it up at Mantra! September 2009

kanjana — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:11:00 +0700

Mantra Restaurant & Bar considers pampering you, or more precisely, pampering your palate, one of their primary objectives…

When it comes to tenderness and loving care, the Japanese have a definite prizewinner. Seriously pampered, Wagyu cattle lead the good life, being accustomed to daily massages, meals of beer and sake mash, and listening to soothing music. Insanely fabulous – just like Mantra!

The result of all this TLC is the world's most refined beef sensation – Kobe Beef – starring at Mantra throughout September. Served in unique Mantra style delight in a variety of Wagyu Beef cuisine, including delicacies such as Wagyu Beef Sashimi, Kobe hot off the Lava Stone Grill or Wagyu Beef Rib-Eye Steak and many other mouthwatering specialities…

Discover the most flavoursome, melt-in-your-mouth meat you'll ever want to experience.

For reservations and more info, call +66 (0) 3842 9591
or email an enquiry & be sure to visit
www.mantra-pattaya.com

*Advance reservations recommended

Editor’s note:
Mantra Restaurant & Bar is open on the Beach Road in Pattaya with a dynamic concept in dining. The Restaurant, with its awe-inspiring architecture and its eclectic and unique décor, is open from 6pm and the Bar, equally as impressive and provocative, opens from 5pm til 1am. Enjoy a pre-dinner or post-work drink, before settling in to enjoy a fabulous culinary journey, through various mouthwatering Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Mantra Fabulous Sunday Brunch is also available from 11am to 3pm.

For more information about this press release and hi-res images, please contact:
Nikki Busuttil
Director of Communications                                                                     Telephone: +66 (0) 2255 3767
Amari Hotels and Resorts                                                                         Fax: +66 (0) 2255 3718
847 Petchburi Road                                                                                    Email: Send Nikki an email
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand                                                                         Website: www.amari.com