General Kanit and Khunying Busyarat Permsub
congratulate Jorge Carlos Smith on the auspicious occasion.
Staff reporters
The Hard Rock Hotel took the wraps off its 15-month
renovation with a 10th anniversary party spread over three days.
General Kanit Permsub, deputy chief aide-de-camp, general
to HM the King, was the guest of honor as Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome
and Hard Rock General Manager Jorge Carlos Smith welcomed community leaders
to the December 16 re-launch soiree.
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome
seems notably impressed by the grandeur of the celebrations.
In his welcome speech Jorge said, “We are celebrating the
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya’s 10th year anniversary this month to coincide with
the completion of extensive renovations to our property which started on
October 25, 2010. The 15-month program included the most extensive works in
the hotel’s successful history, starting with guest room accommodations,
followed by upgrading works in public areas, hotel entrance, reception,
lobby, bar, restaurants and the poolside area. We are delighted and proud to
announce that we completed our refurbishing project on time!”
Jorge Carlos Smith proclaims
the Hard Rock motto of ‘Love all, Serve all’.
Jorge also welcomed Andrew Khoo, who more than 10 years
ago was instrumental in creating the Hard Rock concept and philosophy here
in Pattaya. At the grand opening of the hotel complex a decade ago, Andrew
boldly announced to one and all that “Pattaya’s image has moved up many
notches, now that the Hard Rock has opened here.” The ten years of Hard Rock
Pattaya’s existence have proved his words to be absolutely true.
Andrew is at present spreading the Hard Rock philosophy
and philanthropic causes as general manager of the Hard Rock Bali.
Pol. Col. Aroon Promphan
Chief Inspector of the Pattaya Tourist police enjoys a laugh with Chaowalit
Saeng-Uthai, head of Banglamung District.
The festivities got off to a smashing start, as guests
did their best Pete Townshend act by smashing guitars against Hard Rock
posts. Dinner at the Star Diner and Pizzeria followed, with entertainment by
Thai indie band Circle Green and fireworks.
More music followed with top-name Thai popsters Modern
Dog and Jetset’er taking the stage.
The fun continued the next night with British soul singer
Alice Russell delighting the crowd before the Hard Rock’s signature foam
party by the swimming pool, accompanied by tunes spun by European deejay
Christian Prommer.
For those not worn out, the party continued on Sunday
with a jazz brunch followed by a concert by Rock Agent, the Nu Sextet Band
and deejays Mike and Electrojazzjorge.
Auttaphol Wannakij, director
of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Pattaya; Enrico and Siritorn
Kraivisutsap Egli; Andrew Khoo, GM of the Hard Rock Bali; Sermsakdi
Sabhananda; Nom Pongkanjananukoon, former senior royal photographer; and
Peter Malhotra, MD of Pattaya Mail pose for a group photo.
Jorge summed up the Hard Rock philosophy with these
words, “Since 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide range of
philanthropic causes and activities around the world. Our passionate and
dedicated team members in our Local Ambassador Program help our communities
on a daily basis. As Hard Rockers, our actions are guided by mottos, which
can be seen on the walls of every Hard Rock Cafe, Hotel and Casino location.
We are proud to say that our pursuit to ‘Love all serve all’ has been part
of Hard Rock DNA since day 1. The wide range of philanthropic causes we
support around the globe is directly tied to our mottos; ‘Take time to be
kind’, ‘Save the planet’ and ‘All is one’. They help us in our goal to make
the earth a safer, healthier and better place for all.
“The next time you visit a Hard Rock, please make sure to
seek out whichever motto happens to be on the wall of that cafe, hotel or
casino. We hope you find as much inspiration in those simple words as we
do.”
Bundarik Kusolvit, president
of the Thai Hotels Association - Eastern Chapter has her picture taken with
Mayor Itthiphol.
Fireworks light up the night
sky proclaiming to all that the Hard Rock Pattaya is 10 years old.
Celebrations for the whole
family. (l-r) Andrey Snetkov, marketing and contracting director, TEZTOUR
holding his daughter Polina, Natalia Panova, director of Finance, TEZTOUR ,
Elena Iljina, director of sales and marketing, Ilves Tour and Michel Iljin,
group general manager, Ilves tour.
