Pattaya

The maiden direct flight from Dubai to Pattaya by Flydubai arrived at U-Tapao Airport in Chon Buri Province on Friday night, carrying 158 passengers. 

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly…

Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed signing of hotel management agreement extensions by Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts. Centara extends management…

This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today unveiled its refreshed hospitality brand, Somerset. A brand that champions inclusivity and…

Radisson Hotel Group has reached an important milestone in its expansion strategy in Thailand with the signing of Lewit Hotel Pattaya, a member of Radisson Individuals, which marks the…

Agoda has revealed the top searched Thai destinations as it launches its dedicated ‘ExploreThailand’ campaign offering great deals on top accommodation throughout Thailand.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is inviting guests to rediscover the joy of travel and unlock huge savings with its ‘Unbeatable 9.9 Sale’.

The Group plans to add 100 new properties in Thailand by 2025, up from six, four currently operating in Bangkok and two in the pipeline in Phuket and Pattaya.

Helping to promote MICE tourism in Thailand, two notable properties uplift the industry in the fast-paced country by cultivating high-quality MICE hubs in two bustling cities.

Introducing the newest Renaissance in Pattaya. Only two hours away from Bangkok, the Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa blends local inspirations with a fresh sense of style.

Thailand’s biggest travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+), has ended a two-year run in Chiang Mai and will move to the resort city of Pattaya in 2018. The event, which is…

Travelodge will make its debut in Thailand in the coming weeks, with the launch of a new property in the resort town of Pattaya. On 1 July 2017, the former Premier Inn Pattaya will be…

Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has revealed plans to develop two new hotels on the site of the existing Amari Pattaya. As part of a US$100 million plan to redevelop the site, the group…

Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Providing the first…

U-Tapao airport, which serves as the gateway to Thailand's eastern seaboard, including the popular beach resort of Pattaya, is in line for a major investment and expansion. The…

Best Western has revealed plans to introduce its new upscale hotel concept, BW Premier Collection, to Asia. The hotel group has signed an agreement with Thai real estate company,…

Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport Grade: Upscale Keys: 41 Facilities:…

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan Location: Part of an upscale complex in the centre of the city, in southeast China's Fujian province Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 301 Facilities:…

BHMAsia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, is planning to following up its record year in 2016 with the opening of multiple new properties this year. The company, which operates the X2,…

Golfasian, the golf tour operator, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Solar Golf, which is based in the Thai resort town of Pattaya. Solar Golf has operated for more…

Centara has opened its seventh hotel in Pattaya, the popular Thai beach resort. The new Centara Azure Hotel Pattaya is an upscale property located in the centre of the town, within…

Thailand's Unicorn Hotels & Resort has revealed its first ever KLY hotel, its modern brand for millennial travellers. The new KLY Unique Pattaya is now open in the quieter…

A new villa-style property has opened for guests near Pattaya on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Located in Chonburi province, Taratai Villa comprises seven low-rise 50m² one-bedroom suites…

X2, the boutique hotel brand based in Thailand, has unveiled a new yachting venture in Pattaya. The new X2 Yachting will provide daytime and overnight cruises using its 53-foot (16m)…

Minor Hotels has launched its Avani brand in the Thai resort town of Pattaya, following the rebranding of the former Marriott. The property was originally purchased by Minor back in…

Best Western has unveiled plans for a Glo hotel in Thailand, marking the new brand's debut in the Asia Pacific region. Introduced in 2015, Glo combines bright exterior façades with…

Thailand's Minor Hotels has revealed plans to rebrand the Marriott hotel in Pattaya, the popular Thai resort town. The Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa was originally purchased by…

Best Western today announced the signing of the largest-ever multi-hotel agreement in the company’s 70-year history. The deal with real estate developer AD Houses Co Ltd will lead to…

AccorHotels has added a new member to its MGallery collection in Thailand. The Veranda Resort Pattaya, MGallery by Sofitel has now opened on Na Jomtien Beach, a short distance from…

Thrifty Car Rental, which forms part of the Hertz International group, has launched operations in Thailand. The company has partnered with Hertz’s Thai franchise partner, Paragon Car…

IHG has signed an agreement with the Amburaya Resort Company that will see the Sheraton Pattaya Resort rebrand as an InterContinental. The renamed InterContinental Pattaya Resort will…

X2, the Thai boutique hotel brand, has continued to expand its new X2 Vibe concept with the launch of a property in Pattaya. Managed by BHM Asia, the new X2 Vibe Pattaya SeaPhere is…

A new nautical-themed luxury hotel has docked in Pattaya. The Hotel Baraquda Pattaya MGallery by Sofitel is the latest member of AccorHotels' MGallery Collection, which focuses on unique…

The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai. Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…

AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard. On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that its first property in Pattaya will open on 15 December 2015. The new Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya will be positioned on Na Jomtien…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced new measures to tackle the notorious jet ski scams in Pattaya. In partnership with local authorities, the tourism board has…

AirAsia has continued to expand its operations from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport with the announcement of new domestic routes to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai. The low-cost carrier recently…

Wyndham Hotel Group's Southeast Asian expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the signing of agreements for seven new properties in the region. The new deals, which were…

Ascott has signed new management deals for its first four properties in Pattaya. The Singapore-based serviced apartment company will launch the Citadines North Pattaya, Citadines…

AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore. Following the launch of…

Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand. The low-cost carrier…

Kata Group Resorts, the Thailand-based hospitality company, is preparing to embark on a major new phase of expansion. The company is preparing to undertake an IPO in 2017, in a move…

AirAsia will increase the number of routes it offers between Thailand and Malaysia this summer, with the launch of two new unique services: Johor Bahru-Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya.…

AirAsia will launch its first ever flights to the Thai resort town of Pattaya this summer. Commencing on 16 July 2015, the new route will operate four times a week between Kuala…

The Hard Rock Hotel & Cafe Pattaya recently launched a new meeting and event space: The Drum Room. Occupying a space above the Hard Rock Cafe that previous housed a bar for…

Hotels in Thailand are starting to see the green shoots of recovery, following a dismal first half of 2014. According to the full-year data from STR Global, the recovery began late in…

Thailand's Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) will launch its upscale U Hotels & Resorts brand in Pattaya next month. Opening on 15 February, U Pattaya will offer 44 rooms, ranging…

Thailand has ramped up its nationwide beach clean-up campaign in 2015, with new rules governing the use of space on beaches in Pattaya. The new Thai government started clamping down…

Marriott has continued its expansion in Thailand with the opening of a new Courtyard hotel in the resort town of Pattaya. The new Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya is a…

A curfew placed on Thailand has been lifted in the beach resorts of Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket. The regulation was lifted from the three resorts last night to ease tourism concerns…