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Hotel bookings on Samui soar to 90%

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While tourism across the country has been in a slump from global recession and domestic political problems, hotel bookings on Samui have soared to 90 percent in the run-up to the Chinese New Year.

Mr. Phanu Woramit, head of the Suratthani office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said local tourists, along with thousands of Chinese from neighboring countries, would be coming to Samui for the Chinese New Year.

He said 90 percent of the island’s 25,000 hotel rooms are booked. Other nearby islands like Koh Phangan and Koh Tao also had high occupancy rates at the moment.

Mr. Phanu said tourist arrivals on the island had been on the upswing since before the recent Christmas and New Year holidays.

The current wave of Chinese tourists, Mr. Phanu said, could be the direct result of the recent visit to Guangzho in mainland China by governor Phornsiri Manoharn of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

During her Guangzho visit, Mrs. Phornsiri made a pitch for Samui, along with other places in the country, as a perfect island destination for Chinese tourists, particularly during the Chinese New Year.

Tourism in the country took a dip after antigovernment protesters laid siege on Bangkok’s two airports – Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang  — late last year.

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Centara’s new Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui

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Centara’s new Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui

offers very special introductory packages

Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui, A Centara Resort, newly opened at the northern end of Samui’s Chaweng Beach, is offering special introductory room rates available for reservation from now to 31 May 2009 for a stay between now to July 15, from 16 July to 31 August, and from September 1 to December 24.

The rates are on a room only basis for two persons per night, and are inclusive of service charge and prevailing government tax. They do not apply to group reservations and reservations for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions.

During the stay period from now until July 15, and from September 1 to December 24, guests booking a Deluxe room will pay THB 2,950, with a Deluxe Ocean View room available at THB 3,350.

A Deluxe Villa is priced at THB 3,490, while a Deluxe Ocean View Villa is available at THB 3,890, a Deluxe Pool Villa is priced at THB 5,950, and a Deluxe Pool Villa under Centara’s Club concept is THB 7,450.

During the stay period 16 July to 31 August, the rates are THB 3,950 for a Deluxe room, THB 4,350 for a Deluxe Ocean View room, THB 4,490 for a Deluxe Villa, THB 4,890 for a Deluxe Ocean View Villa, THB 6,950 for a Deluxe Pool Villa, and THB 8,450 for a Deluxe Pool Villa Club.

Guests booking two or more nights will enjoy the same rates together with complimentary daily breakfast and upgrades where available.

Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui is the third property to be operated by Centara Hotels and Resorts on Samui, and has opened only this year.

Located on the hillside and directly on the beach with spectacular views over the ocean and town of Chaweng just 10 minutes’ away, the resort is designed in Southern Thai style and has 124 deluxe rooms and villas.

Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui is being marketed as one of Thailand’s first adult exclusive resorts allowing guests the luxury of relaxing away from the distractions of children.

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Ibis Brand Expands in Thailand

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The first international three-star hotel in Samui’s Bophut Beach, the beachfront Hotel Ibis Bophut Samui offers great value accommodation in a prime location just a short walk from the boat pier, Fisherman’s village and monkey theatre. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently positioned just a 10 minute drive from Samui International Airport.

As well as overlooking the 2km-long white sandy Bophut Beach, Hotel Ibis Bophut Samui features great leisure facilities, including massage and a swimming pool, which complement the high standard of comfort offered by all Ibis hotels.

Situated on the North side of Samui Island – Thailand’s third-largest island – Bophut Beach is located in the Southern province of Surat Thani. Easily accessible by air and by the various ferries departing from the area, Samui is recognised as an international tourist paradise in South East Asia, and known for its picture perfect beaches, blue seas, lush green vegetation and friendly people.

Ideal for honeymooners, holidaying couples, families or friends, Hotel Ibis Bophut Samui is the economical choice in quality Samui accommodation, featuring all the services and facilities the Ibis brand is famous for at a fantastic price. Each of the 260 rooms features modern design and a well-designed ensuite bathroom, and is fully-equipped with flat screen TV and wireless and broadband Internet connection. As in all Ibis hotels worldwide, guests visiting Hotel Ibis Bophut Samui can enjoy breakfast at any time between 4am and noon and benefit from 24 hour hot and cold snack and bar service.

Another of the hotel’s features is Taste restaurant – one of Ibis’ 20 global restaurant concepts – which offers distinctive Thai cuisine in a modern Tapas style. Additionally, the Lobby Bar provides a relaxed environment in which to enjoy a cool drink or a quick meal.

For guests travelling on business, Hotel Ibis Bophut Samui also features a meeting room accommodating up to 30 people.

Hotel Ibis Bophut Samui is currently offering Standard Room rates from THB1245 a night, including taxes. Bookings can be made via the Ibis website.

Established in 1974, Ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotels chain in the world, with nearly 90,000 rooms and 790 hotels in 39 countries, including six in Thailand.

The quality of the Ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. Ibis is also the world’s first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to nearly one third of its hotels.

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