To remain relevant in business, companies need to continuously improve their business models, rewards and even pool their resources with competing companies. In their new press release, Hyatt officially unveiled the expansion and addition of Alila hotels to their loyalty program by providing us with a complete list of all 16 hotels and where they are located. They also summarize Alila’s company mission, what the rewards program fully offers and most importantly, the terms and conditions of these wonderful offers.

Key Takeaways:

• The World of Hyatt loyalty program has a new entrant and this entrant is the Alila Hotels brand that was introduced on June 25.
• Alila hotels are now participating in the Hyatt program and this gives guests more options when they are staying in an Asia country.
• The announcement about Alila Hotels joining the loyalty program was made by World of Hyatt senior vice president, Amy Weinberg, and it followed the introduction of two other hotels.

“Following the completion of the Alila Hotels integration on July 16, 2019, more than 40 hotels across the Thompson Hotels, Joie de Vivre and Alila brands will have joined World of Hyatt in many new destinations including Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, and more.”

Read more: https://newsroom.hyatt.com/news-releases?item=123863

IHG is going to be switching all 5,600 of its hotels from miniature bathroom amenities to bulk-size ones in order to reduce waste and environmental impact. IHG’s properties include nearly 843,000 guest rooms worldwide, and IHG’s guests have become increasingly interested in reducing the environmental impact of their stays. Several of IHG’s hotel brands, including Six Senses, voco, EVEN, and avid properties, have already made the switch, as have 1,000 Holiday Inn Express hotels. IHG already banished plastic straws from its hotels for environmental reasons.

Key Takeaways:

• By 2021, all 843,000 of IHG’s hotel rooms will have made the transition to bulk-sized items, making it the first global hospitality company to do so.
• Several individual IHG brands have already had success with bulk items, including Six Senses, voco, EVEN, and Kimpton.
• IHG owns 5,600 hotels worldwide, to include over a thousand Holiday Inn Express hotels.

“IHG currently has an average of 200 million bathroom miniatures in use across its entire hotel estate every year.”

Read more: https://hotelintel.co/ihg-opts-for-bulk-size-amenities-to-reduce-plastic-waste/

There is one simple, ethical, and lawful way to get upgrades from hotels, and you’ll feel like you’re getting more for what you paid. Outside of having a lot of points with a hotel’s loyalty program, of course. So, if a hotel offers you a paid upgrade, turn it down. Hotels typically oversell the base room since that’s what most people book. There’s about a 50% chance of this working out. Be nice to the front desk staff, too!

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t compromise your personal morals for something just because it is free.
• Overbooking lower priced rooms is a large problem for hotels which may result in good fortune for you.
• Take this opportunity to practice basic social skills such as kindness and courtesy to all that you meet.

“If the hotel offers you a paid upgrade when you’re checking in, turn it down.”

Read more: https://yourmileagemayvary.net/2019/08/03/how-to-get-free-upgrades-on-hotels/

Popular hotel brand Avani Hotels, a subsidiary of Minor Hotels, has purchased two new properties in Krabi, Thailand. Renovations for these two properties are planned, and the hotels will open between late 2019 and mid-2020. The town of Krabi is a popular resort town, located on an island about seventy-five kilometers from the Krabi International Airport. These resorts offer beautiful views of local scenery, including limestone cliffs and countless smaller islands on the horizon.

Key Takeaways:

• Avani’s two new acquisitions will be rebranded as the Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort and the Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort.
• The 83-room Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort will be located in a hilly, wooded area with easy beach access.
• Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort, with its 178 rooms, will offer great spa and dining options close to Ao Nang beach.

“The existing resorts will undergo renovations to bring the properties in line with Avani standards which offer guests buzzy social spaces and stylish guestrooms.”

Read more: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avani-hotels-signs-two-new-properties-in-krabi-thailand

The highest restaurant and bar in Thailand is the Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar. You can find it at the 76th and 77th floor of the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper. The managing director of the skyscraper wanted the restaurant to create a memorable dining experience while also celebrating the city. It is also meant to be a tourist attraction. The food features popular Western and Asian dishes along with special dishes made by the chef Joshua Cameron, who previously worked in New York.

Key Takeaways:

• A new restaurant and bar, Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar, is open on the 76th and 77th floor of King Power Mahanakhon in Bangkok.
• The skybar is inspired by the Chaopraya river and the concept of an eclectic journey.
• It melds cultures, primarily French and Thai, in its decor and focus.

“Inspired by the Chaopraya river and the concept of an eclectic journey, Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar is Bangkok’s newest iconic dining destination with tastefully designed indoor and outdoor seating areas, along with exclusive VIP lounges.”

Read more: https://www.tatnews.org/2019/07/thailands-highest-restaurant-and-bar-now-open-at-mahanakhon-bangkok-skybar/

The St Regis Bangkok has a new wellness program that features Thai boxing with an actual boxing ring. The program will be overseen by Boonsanong Borchae, who has over 15 years of Thai boxing experience and also has a degree in sports science. The boxing sessions are customized towards helping beginners. The sessions focus on the precision and safety of the boxing. The sessions will cost $44 for guests of the St Regis Bangkok and $63 for non-guests. St Regis Bangkok is the second (that I know of) Bangkok luxury hotel with a Muay Thai boxing ring- the stunning The Siam has had a ring since it opened a few years ago.

Key Takeaways:

• St. Regis Bangkok has added Thai boxing (Muay Thai) to its fitness programme options.
• Customized training sessions are available for all fitness levels, with a focus on precision and safety.
• F-EMS training burns more than 1,000 calories in 25 minutes

“As an added fitness option, F-EMS training at the ELEMIS Spa provides a full-body workout to tone and shape the body.”

Check rates at the St Regis Bangkok now.

Read more: https://www.ttgasia.com/2019/07/19/fight-for-better-health-in-st-regis-bangkoks-new-boxing-ring/

Anana is an eco friendly hotel near Ao Nang in southern Thailand. It is a brainchild of Wolfgang Grimm, a third generation German hotelier. Everything about the hotel such as picking vegetables to eat, natural furnishings in rooms, and going plastic free, are aimed to ensure that the ecosystem is not harmed. There is a regular shuttle from the hotel to the city and transportation via taxi is cheap. The hotel also has a club near the beach, which is quiet compared to other beaches.

Key Takeaways:

• Like driving a Tesla car, it’s quite eerie at first to find oneself propelled along in total silence
• This 59-room hotel only opened just before Christmas 2018 but has already earned a Green Globe sustainable tourism certification
• Disappointing exterior aesthetics aside, this is a resort that shines in ecological and sustainability terms.

“It might seem like a bit of a fairytale, but Grimm is on a mission to replace the belch and roar of the classic longtail boat engine with the near-silent purr of an electric motor – the Thai Tesla, as it were.”

Check rates at Asana Ecological Resort Krabi

Read more: http://www.traveller.com.au/thailand-anana-ecological-resort-is-aiming-for-a-cleaner-greener-krabi-h1e02w

The Hotel of the Year Awards 2019 singled out Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road as one of the Top 100 Luxury Hotels Worldwide. Hotel Indigo Bangkok features 192 locally-inspired rooms and suites, with luxurious furnishings and great views.

There are many attractions and places to go around Hotel Indigo Bangkok, including Lumphini Park, the bustling Rajprasong Shopping District. The hotel is also close to intriguing roads like Wireless Road and Ruam Rudee, with their diverse panoply of different restaurants and cafes. Other things to do and see are abundant as well.

Key Takeaways:

• Hotel Indigo Bangkok wireless road has won another award and this time it is the Best Boutique city hotel award from Hotel of the Year Awards 2019.
• The awards given by the hotel of the year awards committee is to recognize hotels, spas, and resorts for their exceptional service during the year.
• To get a feel for the overall level of guest experiences in this nominated hotels, the awards committee search forums and online boards for reviews.

“Many of these sights can also be viewed from Hotel Indigo Bangkok, from the comfort of each room and many of its facilities.”

Check rates now at Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road

Read more: http://destinationthailandnews.com/lifestyle-news/photo/hotel-indigo-bangkok-wireless-road-wins-best-boutique-city-hotel-worldwide-from-the-hotel-of-the-year-awards-2019.html

Khao Lak is a vicinity comprised of more than fifty distinct islands. It is located off the western part of Thailand’s mainland. Although Thailand is itself a tourist beacon, the district of Khao Lak qualifies all on its own as a tourist mecca.

Not only does it have facilities and charm and vistas up the wazoo, the temperature is a warm and beckoning average of 74-89 degrees, with two major variants, specifically hot and dry and cool and wet. There is a volatile season that features high wind and lots of rain. It is not the best choice for travellers and in fact, most businesses shut down for this brief interim.

Otherwise, there is a lovely old-world village for travellers to peruse, besides waterfalls and beaches and caves, a picture-takers, rock-climbers spelunker’s and memory-makers paradise come true.

Key Takeaways:

• Khoa Lak has a season of violent storms, during which travellers may want to stay away, especially since businesses are closed for the most part.
• Khao Lak can be found off the west coast of Thailand’s mainland and is a compilation of about fifty islands.
• The district has a lovely old-world village, lots of caves and waterfalls to explore as well.

“But Khao Lak is a place with an unquenchable spirit, and it has bounced back with aplomb to be reborn as an enviable holiday destination with a happy atmosphere, long swathes of gold sand beaches, mid to upscale resorts perfect for families, great restaurants, excellent snorkelling and diving, and incredible unspoilt scenery.”

Find beautiful Khao Lak Hotels

Read more: https://whatsonsukhumvit.com/complete-guide-to-khao-lak/