Alastair Newport
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai is the must-stay hotel you’ve been dreaming of
The Lobby Of the vast network of 5-star and luxury hotels dotted around Thailand, there is one property that has been at the top of my hot hotel hit list since I first arrived, 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai. Feted for the striking optics of the…
Meliá: Flowers, food and family fun on Koh Samui
As you wander through Meliá Koh Samui, one of the island’s most recognizable resorts due to its one-of-a-kind boat suites, you’ll notice flower motifs everywhere: as sculptures in the lobby, wall art in the breakfast area and appearing throughout the guest rooms. The flower, native to Koh Samui, is called…
Thailand Tourism industry gathers to “unite, unify and usher in a bright future”
More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok – in a safe and socially-distanced format – for the 10th annual edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum 2021 (TTF), Thailand’s premier travel, tourism and hospitality powwow. Hosted at Conrad Hotel Bangkok on Monday 22nd March 2021, and organised by C9…
Discover Vana Belle Koh Samui: “The perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge and rejuvenate”
With the recent news that Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui was announced as the winner of four categories -- Best Service, Thailand; Best Luxury, Thailand; Best Romance, Thailand and Best Resort, Thailand -- at the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award by TripAdvisor, making it…
Why International Women’s Day is particularly important this year
If there’s one upside to experiencing a major challenge or transformative event, it’s that these moments can highlight issues that were sitting on the backburner and provide an opportunity to rethink the status quo. With the entire world ground to a halt by COVID-19, the gender dynamics at home and…