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Phuket Cancels Low Season and Renames It Summer Season
Phuket low season has traditionally been between April 15th and November 1st and now hoteliers and local businesses are renaming this period "Summer season" which more appropriately better reflects that Phuket is one of the world's top year round vacation and second home... - July 14, 2009 - Siam Real Estate
Playster.org - a New Events Search Engine - Launches in Open Beta
A new niche search engine for public events. Indexes well-known events databases. Will allow users to add new results directly. An API is being built for developers. Built on Google's App Engine for speed and scalability. - July 09, 2009 - Playster Inc.
World's Oldest Accredited English Language School Prepares to Enter Thai Market
The Thai Government’s recent moves to stimulate the economy by providing funding for education and training have captured the attention of at least one international language training provider. The London School of English, the world’s oldest accredited English language school, is now... - July 08, 2009 - London School of English
Luxury Travel to Promote the Very Best of Thailand Luxury Tourism in a New Luxury Product
Luxury Travel Company adds new tour "Best Of Thailand 12 days" on sale with 4999 USD per couple. - July 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
HotelTravel.com’s Guide to Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France Comeback
American Cycling champion Lance Armstrong puts his legacy on the line for a chance to win a record eighth Tour de France. HotelTravel.com is offering impressive savings on hotels from the Tour start in glitzy Monaco to the final sprint along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. - July 05, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Ministry of Defence for ASEAN Planning Meeting
Lyndon Ellis, Hotel Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket welcomes General Prawit Wongsuwan, Minister of Defence for a security planning meeting in preparation for the ASEAN Minister’s Meeting in which all Chiefs of Local Government and Community Leaders in Phuket were in attendance. The... - July 02, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
HotelTravel.com Revolutionises On-line Hotel Bookings
Relief is on the way for recession weary travellers dreaming of a holiday break in 2009. HotelTravel.com’s new website is packed with unique promotions that offer consumers huge savings and great hotel deals in many of the world’s most popular travel destinations. - June 27, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Sheraton Grande Laguna Welcomes Top Travel Consultants in Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket provided a warm welcome to top sellers from The Hayes & Jarvis and Thomson Worldwide on Monday 8th June 2009 - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
No Cancellation Fees at Sheraton Grande Laguna
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket have created an exclusive offer to ensure commitment comes with optimum flexibility. No cancellation fees for group reservations. - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
CineSky Hits TVC Production Milestone with Red Camera
Thailand film company maximizes time, money for clients - June 19, 2009 - Smart Mobile
Thailand-Today.com – Thailand News Service Now Covers Popular Thailand Blogs
Thailand-Today.com broadens its Thailand news coverage to include numerous Thailand-focused internet blogs in addition to Thai and international newspapers. - June 17, 2009 - Thailand-Today.com
HotelTravel.com Tees up Hotel Deals for US Open at Bethpage Black New York
HotelTravel.com is going tee to green for this year’s US Open at Bethpage Black State Golf Club, with superb hotel deals in the ‘Big Apple’. Get ready to track Tiger Woods as he goes for his second straight US Open win and a record tying fourth title after his recent come from behind victory at the Memorial Tournament. - June 14, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Chevy Colorado Hilux Dealer sonirodban.com Experiences 200% Traffic Growth After Re-Launch of sonimotors.net in Joomla CMS
Soni Motors Thailand (http://www.sonirodban.com) experiences 200% growth after re-launch of Soni 4x4 site (http://www.sonimotors.net). Soni in business since 1911 is Thailand's oldest and largest 4x4 dealer, importer and exporter of Toyota Hilux Vigo, Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi L200 Triton, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Chevy Colorado. - June 11, 2009 - Soni Motors Thailand
GemSelect Expands Market-Leading Website for the Global Gemstone Market
Multilingual gemstone information, new gemstone videos and an expanded range of gem varieties position GemSelect for rapid growth. - June 06, 2009 - GemSelect.com
Economic Problems a Boom for Boutique Hotel Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group discovers that the economic problems worldwide are proving to be a boom for hotel management services in the hospitality industry. - June 04, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
AseanAffairs Breaks the News of Latest Attempts to Revive Kra Canal
After more than three centuries in the works, Southeast Asia’s mother of all mega projects remains dormant. Signs have emerged pointing to the reactivation of the multi-billion dollar project, sooner than expected. - June 03, 2009 - AseanAffairs
Toyota Hilux 4x4 Dealer of Toyota Hilux Vigo and Chevy Colorado Soni 4x4 Re-Launches Its sonimotors.net Website in Joomla CMS
World's top Toyota Hilux Vigo 4x4 Dealer Soni Motors Thailand has dominated Asian automotive landscape for the past 98 years. Its websites have been instrumental in making it Thailand’s top e-business. For the past ten years, Soni websites have set new standards in design, user friendliness, automotive information. - June 03, 2009 - Soni Motors Thailand
EX2tremely Good Jazz at X2 Resort Samui
X2 Resorts Thailand proudly presents exclusive performances by Josee Koning, one of Holland’s most famed Jazz vocalists, at their stunning X2 resort on the tropical island of Koh Samui. - June 01, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
HotelTravel.com’s Summer Deals Sweep Across Asia
As summer sweeps across Asia, HotelTravel.com has pulled out all the stops to offer consumers some spectacular discount deals. Whether you are heading to Thailand or Malaysia on holiday or doing business in Hong Kong, Bangkok or Singapore, our superb hotel rates are bringing summer to a boil across the region. - May 27, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
HotelTravel.com’s Top Ten Hotels for Champions League Final in Rome
HotelTravel.com revives the glory of the Roman Empire with ten great hotel deals for the UEFA Champions League Final on 27 May. Those hoping to catch the epic battle of football titans Barcelona and Manchester United can book now to take advantage of rock bottom rates that would make even Marcus Aurelius proud. - May 18, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
X2 Resorts Thailand Main Sponsor Exclusive Showcase Joanna Wang
X2 Resorts Thailand proudly presents as the main sponsor the exclusive ‘Showcase of Urban Sound’ featuring the amazing Asian Diva Joanna Wang. - May 16, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Bangkok Zip-Line Tour Takes Flight
TreeTop Asia Co Ltd. is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new zip-line canopy tour and adventure course in Chonburi, Thailand. Flight of the Gibbon Bangkok is less than 1 hour from the capital and the city of Pattaya, and is ideally situated between the Khao Kheo Open Safari and the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be Bangkok's very first zip-line tour and adventure course. - May 14, 2009 - Treetop Asia Co. Ltd
Somyos Puddang Appointed as Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has appointed Somyos Puddang as Resort Manager for X2 Resort Kui Buri, Thailand. - May 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts to Manage Pranburi Resort
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group proudly announces the opening of Away Resort Pranburi, located in the beautiful province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. - May 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Siam Real Estate Win Award Again from Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009
The Residential International Property Awards 2009 for Best Web Site Thailand - May 06, 2009 - Siam Real Estate
Tom Racette Joins HotelTravel.com as Chief Communications Officer
HotelTravel.com has appointed Tom Racette as the company’s Chief Communications Officer based at its corporate headquarters in Phuket, Thailand. He is HotelTravel.com’s third key executive announcement in the past two months and part of the company’s strategy to invest in top talent to remain competitive during tough economic times. - May 01, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Thailand Oldest and Largest 4x4 Dealer Exporter of Toyota Hilux Vigo Celebrates 98th Anniversary and Nomination as Best Dealer for the 6th Consecutive Year
World's top 4x4 Dealer Soni Motors Thailand celebrated its 98th anniversary and nomination as world's best 4x4 dealer exporter for pickups and SUVs as Toyota Hilux Vigo, Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi L200 Triton and Nissan Navara for the 6th consecutive year. Soni is Thailand's oldest and largest exporter and serving Asia since 1911. For details, contact Soni Motors Thailand at http://www.sonirodban.com and http://www.sonimotors.net - April 30, 2009 - Soni Motors Thailand
ASEAN Affairs Adds New Director Americas – Martin Seto
ASEAN Affairs recently added Mr. Martin Seto, a seasoned Advertising and Publishing Executive to handle Ad Sales and Marketing in the Americas. - April 25, 2009 - AseanAffairs
An Invitation to Travel Industry Friends
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket is offering an exceptionally exclusive offer for Travel Industry colleagues and their families. From US$ 88 net per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for 2 guests. Simply book this exclusive offer before 30 June 2009 for stays... - April 24, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
HotelTravel.com Joins HEDNA
HotelTravel.com is now a member of the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), a leading global association focused on identifying distribution opportunities and providing solutions for the lodging industry and its distribution community. The company is committing resources to the association and will attend the HEDNA Spring Meeting in Budapest the end of April. - April 22, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
AsiaTiv.com Launches “Amazing Packages Promotion” Free Nights, Free Meals, Free Tours and Transfers
AsiaTiv (http://www.AsiaTiv.com) is making the big sales promotion packages for Asia destinations. AsiaTiv’s “Amazing Packages Promotion” provides Free Nights, Free Meals, Free Tours and Transfer. For the initial campaign, they now are offering Thailand, Hong Kong and India which are most popular destinations in Asia. - April 16, 2009 - AsiaTiv.com
William P Main Joins HotelTravel.com as Director of Strategic Development
HotelTravel.com is rapidly growing its portfolio of hotels worldwide and William P Main is already playing a pivotal role in creating new business opportunities. - April 04, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Asean Leadership Forum 2009 Headed to Bangkok
Asean Affairs, the Voice of Southeast Asia based in Bangkok and distributed worldwide (34 Countries, 4 Continents) announced the 6th Annual Asean Leadership Forum in Bangkok. - April 04, 2009 - AseanAffairs
HostSearch Launches New Website Version
April 1, 2009 sees the launch of a new version of the Internet’s leading web hosting directory – HostSearch.com. The new launch is Version 11.0 of a site which has remained the leading source of information about Web hosts since 1997. - April 03, 2009 - HostSearch.com
Asean+3 Versus Global Crunch
The finance chiefs of the members of Asean are meeting with their counterparts from three Asian economic powerhouses (Japan, China, and South Korea) to implement precautionary measures to avoid the region to fall deeper into severe financial meltdown. - March 28, 2009 - AseanAffairs
Lights Out! Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Celebrates Earth Hour
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Observe Environmental Awareness Event. Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket to stage an Energy Saving Cocktail and encourage guests to support Earth Hour. - March 28, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Exclusive Interview with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Published in Asean Affairs Magazine Mar/April 2009 Issue
Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and US President Barack Obama have a few things in common. They are both youthful, and they both are facing great challenges to revive ailing economies. - March 20, 2009 - AseanAffairs
Siam Real Estate Introduces Easy Buy Terms for Property
The Easy Buy Terms is a deferred payment arrangement for buying Thailand property. - March 15, 2009 - Siam Real Estate
A Grande Welcome for Victorious Randhawa
Jan Kirstein, General Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket was delighted to congratulate triumphant Jyoti Randhawa, his wife and family as they returned to Sheraton Grande Laguna to celebrate following his sensational win at the Singha Thailand Open. Indian star Randhawa enjoyed a comfortable... - March 14, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Thai Holiday Package April 2009 (Easter and Thai New Year)
Andara Resort Residences - Celebrate or just relax with your family or friends at Kamala Beach, Phuket, Thailand. - March 07, 2009 - Andara Resort Residences
Leading Search Engine Marketers Share Their Best Practice at Hotel & Travel SEM Workshop in Bangkok
Leading search engine marketers will share their search engine marketing best practices at Hotel & Travel Search Engine Marketing Workshop scheduling on March 31-April 1, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. The workshop is exclusively designed for hotel, travel, spa and medical tourism industry. - February 24, 2009 - SPOTMARK
Free Interactive 3D Anatomy Software
Chiang Mai based software firm Next Dimension Imaging has recently published a free 3D anatomy learning application. Within less than two month, the Windows program BoneLab has become popular with educators, students and patients. - February 19, 2009 - Next Dimension Imaging
Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand Offers CBT Programme for English Speaking Drug and Alcohol Clients
Rehabilitation Clinic in Thailand offers cognitive behavioral therapy approach to alcohol and drug abuse treatment. The clinic's 28 day intensive course, blends individual and group therapy. - February 12, 2009 - Channah Thailand
X2 Kui Buri “Month of Love”
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has launched the “Month of Love” at their X2 Resort Kui Buri – Hua Hin in Thailand. - February 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Launch of imperialjewels.com Website Promises Lower Cost Jewelry
Imperial Jewels’ Internet Pricing Structures Provides Jewelry at 75% Below Physical Jewelry Retailers. - February 04, 2009 - www.imperialjewels.com
Valentine’s Day Dine Under the Stars at Puccini Restaurant, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Celebrate this special evening with the one you love at Phuket’s finest Italian restaurant, Puccini. Enjoy an extravagant 5 course set dinner menu in a stunning poolside setting under a canopy of stars. Love at Puccini 14th February 2009 from 6pm Exclusive Valentine’s dinner... - January 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
A Time for Giving. Seasons Greetings from Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket.
Representatives from the resort’s Sales and Marketing team traveled to Phang-nga on 23rd December to host lunch and to offer Christmas gifts to students and teachers. - January 04, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Announces a Director of Finance, Sally Ho
Ms. Sally Ho has been recently appointed Director of Finance at Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket. A native of China, Khun Sally joins them with a wealth experience from her previous role at Laguna Grande Company Limited as Senior Manager – Finance &... - January 03, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Innovative New Service Touch from X2 Resorts
X2 Resorts, Thailand’s leading brand of Design Hotels, has launched an innovative new guest service implementation at their resorts in Kui Buri (Hua Hin) and Koh Samui. - December 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort Initiates the Use of the USB Flash Drive for PR and Sales
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort announces the introduction of the USB flash drive to distribute promotional materials. The Royal Cliff is a market leader in environmental conservation. One of the first in the Asian hospitality industry to take the initiative of reducing its carbon footprint by using... - December 05, 2008 - Royal Cliff Beach Resort