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AEHL alumni of the Hotel Management School Lausanne celebrate reunion in Bangkok
AEHL Thailand Stamm (old students of the Lausanne Hotel
Management School) held a Swiss Dinner Party at the Hotel Plaza Athenee,
Bangkok on September 13.
 From
left to right) Hannes Landolt (wine sponsor), Stamm Vater Robert Jaermann
(GM of the Amari Airport Hotel), Stamm Vater d Honneur Khwankeo Vajarodaya,
Bruno Huber (GM of the Plaza Athenee Hotel & host), Marco Saxer (GM of
the Amari Atrium Hotel) and Sahas Bukhamana.
Bruno Huber, general manager of the Hotel Plaza Athenee,
Bangkok and his dedicated team created fantastic Swiss ambience at the pool
side of this fine 5 star hotel. A sumptuous buffet of mouth-watering,
authentic Swiss specialties enhanced by a creative Swiss decoration (from a
Steinbock to a selection of skies to the beautiful red and white flower
arrangements and even the Matterhorn - nothing was missing!), fine wines
(although not from Switzerland, but from Rumania) sponsored by Hannes
Leutholt, and last but not least, the well known Swiss Sabai Duo with their
Swiss folk tunes, Swing & Jazz as well as evergreens - all greatly
contributed towards the success of this event.
Thanks to the fine job done by the Plaza Athenee team,
later at the hotel’s bar it was decided to organize a 2nd get-together in
December. This event will be hosted by Frederic Lucron, GM of the Hilton
International Bangkok At Nai Lert Park.
Dusit Resort Pattaya announces new resident manager
The Dusit Resort Pattaya recently announced the
appointment of Stefan Heintze as the new resident manager of the Dusit
Resort Pattaya.
Stefan has a wealth of experience in the hospitality
industry in Asia, where he has worked over the past ten years with the
Kempinski Hotels, CCA International, the Peninsula Group, and lately as
resident manager at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok, with the Dusit
Group.
 Stefan
Heintze
Stefan is a German national. He graduated from the
Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland and besides being a professional
hotelier, is a true fan of Thailand’s outstanding hospitality and its
unique traditions.
Dusit Resort welcomes Stefan to the team and encourages
guests to please make it a point to ask for Stefan during one of your
upcoming visits to the resort in the hopefully not too distant future.
‘Dressed like gods’ -
the cultural event of the year
From October 19 until 22 December 22, ‘Dressed like
gods’, a major Mexican archaeological exhibition will be held at the
National Museum, Bangkok. This unique event will be one of the major
cultural events during APEC and of Thailand in 2003. It will be the first
opportunity that Thais have ever had to see artifacts from one of the
world’s great cultures.
 ‘Dressed
like gods’ is a collection of 60 masterpiece sculptures, depicting the
sacred symbolism used in the costumes of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, two of
the main pre-Hispanic societies of Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca.
Divided into seven sections, this important exhibition will explore the rich
culture of Oaxaca from its first inhabitants (9000-2000 B.C) to its most
splendid era - the Classic period in Mesoamerica (200-800 A.D.)
 Commenting
on the forthcoming exhibition, the ambassador of Mexico to Thailand, HE
Javier Ramon Brito said, “We are delighted to have been able to bring an
exhibition of this caliber to Thailand and to be able to share with the
people of Thailand, the richness of the Mexican cultural heritage. It is the
first time in the 28 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and
Mexico that we have been in a position to present our archaeological
treasures in this way. It is a particularly appropriate moment, as the
exhibition will coincide with the visit of Mexican President Vicente Fox to
Thailand for the APEC Economic Leader’s Forum.”
The exhibition has been put together and brought to
Thailand by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of
Mexico - which manages the world-renowned Museum of Anthropology and History
in Mexico City, Mexico’s National Council for Culture and Arts (CONACULTA)
and the Embassy of Mexico in Thailand with the support of the Thai
Government.
Lufthansa maintains top position in DJSI sustainability indexes
In recognition of its efforts on behalf of environmental
protection and sustainability, Lufthansa has once again been voted industry
leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World (DJSI) as well as the
Pan-European Dow Jones Sustainability Index STOXX (DJSI STOXX) by the Swiss
SAM Sustainable Asset Management Indexes GmbH.
The award became effective on 22 September 2003 for the
whole of the year 2004. Lufthansa has held this “pole position” in the
airline industry since 1999.
Lufthansa takes this honor as an obligation to continue
being oriented to the principles of sustainable development. Wolfgang
Mayrhuber, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO Deutsche Lufthansa AG
commented, “Environmental protection and sustainability underpinned by
investment and innovation is an integral element of our corporate
strategy.”
Vassili Travel Company shows Russian travel agents the sites and sounds of Pattaya and Thailand
Damri Muangkaew
As part of their promotional program, the Vassili Travel
Company organized a Fam Trip for 15 travel agents from St. Petersburg on a
visit to Thailand. The Fam trip, otherwise known as a familiarization trip,
was arranged to introduce Thailand and Pattaya to travel agents to promote
tour groups to the region.
 A
magnificent seafood BBQ dinner was served at the Larn Tong Terrace in the
Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
Throughout their stay the group was given a guided tour
of the city’s four and five star hotels, including the Dusit Resort
Pattaya, Grand Jomtien Hotel, and the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. They visited
popular tourist spots such as Nong Nooch Gardens where they were able to
watch unique shows and a night tour of the city allowed the visitors to see
Pattaya’s after-dark entertainment scene.
Supasit Prarbpanya, representing Vassili said, “The
object of the visit was to promote Thailand and more specifically Pattaya as
a popular holiday destination and prove that we have a beautiful country.
This trip was primarily a fun visit and we certainly hope that they return
to their home and promote our city to their customers.”
After a hectic schedule the travel agents were treated to
lavish seafood barbeque dinner at the Larn Tong Terrace in the Royal Cliff
Beach Resort, which proved popular with everyone. After dinner they were
treated to a stunning cabaret show at Tiffany’s. The next day the group
spent a relaxing day enjoying sun and sea on Rayong’s Samet Island.
Supasit added, “Some of these travel agents had never
been to Thailand although they have sent clients here for holidays. They
were very happy with their trip and remarked how clean and safe the region
is. And of course they all raved about the fabulous Thai food they were
served.”
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