Andrew J Wood
Sky High at The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon – an absolute gem
Due to open its doors to the public next week, the brand new hotel was having a practice run beforehand
Twin Lotus Resort & Spa Koh Lanta – My Secret Hideaway in Thailand
We were looking for a four-day hideaway - a memorable island getaway with easy access to Bangkok to chill. We had heard much about this lovely little island but had never visited. This was about to change!
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) opens in Bangkok to record numbers
BANGKOK: SEAHIS 2022 opened today with a record attendance and record sponsors. With over 100 speakers and with 40% of attendees being hotel owners or owners representatives the conference has a laser sharp focus on topics and questions that hotel owners would ask.
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting, With travel between India and Thailand opening up and quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers, Skål Asia President Andrew J Wood (third right) along with Past Asia President Jason Samuel (third left) were both warmly welcomed to the first face-to-face meeting of the Bangkok club since March this year.
Reopening Thailand – Tourism Minister address British Chamber in Bangkok
Yesterday H.E Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism & Sports along with Khun Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas), Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) speaking at the Reopening Thailand Tourism: Is this the Light at the End of the Tunnel? event organised by the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand. The event took place at the Anantara Siam Hotel in Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong
Utopia Hospitality Group prepares for Phuket tourism growth
Announcing a total 10 projects in new landmark projects in 5 years (with 3 in the pipeline) and also developing a ‘superhero’ team of senior executives, Utopia Corporation has expanded its business unit under the Utopia Hospitality Group (UHG) to introduce a new midscale hotel by October next year and is developing two landmark projects in Phuket worth a total 4 billion baht Mr Hachi Yin chief executive and founder of Utopia Corporation, said recently at the media launch in Bangkok’s plush embassy district.
Andrew J Wood to lead Skal International Asia as president for 2021-23
With the successful completion of Skål International Asia’s 50th Asian Area Annual General Assembly, Andrew J Wood was elected President 2021-2023 at the virtual meeting
Thailand’s Destination Eats takes over Scoozi Pizza
Thailand’s successful Scoozi Italian Restaurant Ltd., has been acquired by Thailand based Destination Eats a part of Destination Group.
Thailand’s Hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action
Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one of the lowest risk countries in the world.
Thailand – red tape guillotine
The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)/Board of Trade (BoT) of Thailand.
President-Elect Biden gale-force Intensity and Passion for Tourism seen by SKAL
History will show us the damage or otherwise, the Trump era has had on the hearts and soul of not only America but the world. Andrew Wood is a contributor for eTurboNews and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Here is his feedback and opinion on the US election result.
Skal Krabi Develops Edible Rooftops
Skal Krabi inaugurated a roof top community farming concept to help feed the local communities during these unprecedented challenging times.
SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son
A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.
SKÅL Koh Samui launches domestic tourism recovery campaign
Skål Koh Samui initiative aims to lure tourists back to the island with its #RediscoverSamui campaign, featuring a brand new video, media and social media programme
SKAL online event gets biggest attendance in AGM history
The Skål Asia AGM which due to the Covid-19 pandemic was without a home, instead the 49th SAA AGM was conducted online and turned out to be the highest attended AGM in recent history.
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