New Executive Chef Appointed at Vana Belle Resort and Sheraton Samui Resort

Koh Samui, Thailand, February 06, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui and Sheraton Samui Resort are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Franz J. Estermann as Executive Chef for both properties. Chef Estermann, who is a Swiss national, brings a wealth of experience having worked for more than 30 years in international hotel management. An experienced professional in the culinary field, Chef Estermann has worked in first-class hotels in Switzerland, Sweden, Middle East, Macao, Hong Kong, China and Thailand. Speaking of his new appointment, Chef Estermann said, "I am honored to work with the professional teams here at Vana Belle Resort and Sheraton Samui Resort and look forward to further elevating the dining experience for hotel guests and the local community here in Koh Samui.”

As well as creating exciting new menus for the resort’s restaurants and bars, Chef Estermann will introduce two signature dishes at a special Wine Dinner at Sheraton Samui Resort on Friday 26th February 2016. The first is a Mediterranean seafood soup, enhanced with garden herbs and saffron pistils. A main course of Duck breast ragout with foie gras, caramelized onion and apple, truffle honey mustard juice on borlotti bean risotto serves as a perfect accompaniment to the fine Tuscan wines from the Castello Banfi winery. The 5-course set menu created by Chef Estermann is paired with 6 Premium wines including Brunello di Montalcino 2010, rated 93 points in Wine Spectator. The price of the Wine Dinner is Thai Baht 1,900++ per adult with the event starting at 7:00 PM at Coco Spice Restaurant.

For further information about Sheraton Samui Resort and for reservations, please call +66 (0) 77 422 020, email reservations.kohsamui@sheraton.com or visit our website www.sheratonsamui.com.

For further information about Vana Belle Resort and for reservations, please call +66 (0) 77 915 555, email reservations.vanabelle@luxurycollection.com or visit our website www.vanabellekohsamui.com.

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The Luxury Collection® is a collection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent decor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Originated in 1906 under the CIGA brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 90 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning properties that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class while celebrating each hotel's distinctive heritage and unique character. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com

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