Entries for September 2011

RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, announced two new affiliation agreements in Asia – Patong Bay Garden Resort in Thailand and Hon Tam Resort & Spa in Vietnam. The latest signings expand RCI’s Asian portfolio to 158 properties.

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of a new five-star resort hotel in Phuket, Centara Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket. The resort is located on Mai Khao Beach on Phuket’s west coast, 15 minutes away from Phuket International Airport.

Five teams from across the globe will be provided with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: 6 expenses-paid days exploring the sights and attractions in five of Thailand’s world famous holiday destinations: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui.

An influx of international hotel chains to Koh Samui, the third largest island in Thailand, is setting the stage for fierce brand competition.