Staff of the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya organised a ‘Rod Nam Dum Hua’ ceremony in the Thai traditional manner as a mark of respect, while seeking the blessings from the hotel’s top management. Attending the ceremonies were Gerd Steeb, former President of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Andre Brulhart, the hotel’s GM, and Executive Assistant Managers Paulo Matos and Wuthisak Pichayagan.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand in cooperation with Thai Airways International organised a familiarisation trip for Swiss-based journalists on a visit to Thailand. The group, led by Nivat Chantarachoti, THAI Switzerland general manager, was aimed at creating awareness of the Thai New Year otherwise known as the Songkran Festival. They were welcomed by Neoh Kean Boon (left), resident manager of the Dusit Thani Pattaya during their stay at the resort.

MSS Regional Working Session IHG AMEA held their seminar at the Holiday Inn Pattaya recently. Photo shows the group of sales & marketing directors and leaders of Intercontinental Hotels Group AMEA region who attended the workshop.

Michael Delargy (3rd left), GM of Sheraton Pattaya Resort and his management team congratulate Somchai Phetruen (4th left), the talented hotel florist on winning three prizes at the International Florist Competition 2011 organized by the World Flower Council and held at Royal Flora Ratchaphruek. Somchai won second prize in the Bridal Bouquet Category, third prize in the Hand Tied Bouquet and third prize in Body Flower Arrangement.

Yet another film crew was seen shooting on location at the La Baguette French Bakery recently. Stephane Bringer, GM of the Woodlands Resort is seen with Hiroko (left) and Benchanat (right) two very charming presenters from the ‘Food Diary by CP’ program which is broadcast on True Vision 8.

Royal Cliff Hotels Group Executive Director Vitanart Vathanakul proudly shows off the “Best Convention Hotel Thailand” award which was presented to the hotel group at a gala event organized by the International Hotel Awards in association with HSBC in Kuala Lumpur recently.

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