TICA E-News

Vol 4/2008

Thailand Incentive & Convention Association (TICA)

99/7 The Legacy Vipawadee, Ladprao Soi 8, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Tel: 66 (0) 2 938 6590 -5, Fax: 66 (0) 2 938 6594-5, Website: www.tica.or.th

 

Welcome to the 4th edition of TICA E-news.

 

We are pleased to announce the following new additions to the TICA Family:

 

  • Hotsprings Beach Resort & Spa (Hotel in Phan-Nga)
  • Mercure Patong Phuket (Hotel in Phuket)
  • MICE Network Co., Ltd. (PCO)

 

TICA’s total members to date is at 278 organisations.

 

 

Message from the Executive Committee

 

TICA News

·      Domestic Incentive and Corporate Meeting Familiarisation Visit

·      Attending Trade Shows: How to Prepare for Success

·      Marriott Resort & Spa Visits TICA

·     IFALPA Annual Meeting 2011 Bidding Committee Site Visit

 

 

NEW PRODUCT

·      the residence 305, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

 

 

 

MEMBERS’ NEWS

·      Banyan Tree Bangkok Brings a Little “Asian Magic” to Germany

·     Novotel Suvarnabhumi Voted the “Best Airport Hotel”

·     Corporate Charity Care®, Asia Noble House

 

 

SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES

 

BANGKOK

·      An Evening at The Rose Garden Riverside, Rose Garden Riverside

·      Conference Package, United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)

·      Meeting Package, Dusit Thani Bangkok

·      Premium Package 2008, Hotel Windsor Suites Bangkok  

·      Premium Package Meeting @ Novotel, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square

·      Residential Meeting Package, The Sukhothai Bangkok

·      Sofitel Picnic Package, Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok

·      Spa Family Package, Millennium Hilton Bangkok

·      Super Bonus 2008, Eastin Hotel & Spa Bangkok

·     TRIA Meeting Packages, TRIA Integrative Wellness

 

 

 

UPCOUNTRY

 

Central

·      Meeting Package 2008, Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

 

North

·      Golf & Spa Package, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

·      Pre-winter Package, Suanthip Vana Resort, Chiangrai

 

South

·      Meet & Chill Package, Laguna Beach Resort

·      Mighty MICE Promotion, Maritime Park and Spa Resort

·      Meeting of Minds, Banyan Tree Phuket

·     One for you: Book 10, pay 9!, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

·     Special Meeting Package, Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort

·      Meeting Package, Santiburi Golf Resort & Spa

·     Too Good To Be True Meeting Package, Langham Place Eco Resort + Spa Rawi Warin Koh Lanta Krabi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message from the Executive Committee

 

 

Dear TICA Members,

 

As we are all aware, the public demonstrations organised by the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) against the government has persisted for quite some time which has inevitably affected tourism. In light of this we would like you to view the current situation with optimism and hope for the best. Concerned authorities have been making all possible efforts to present actual facts that it is safe to travel in most parts of the country. 

 

Members who receive inquiries on the situation have options to direct clients to official announcements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mfa.go.th or TAT at www.tourismthailand.org or TCEB at www.tceb.or.th

 

Please do feel free to contact TICA for any assistance you may require in convincing any of your clients to maintain Thailand as host country for their event. We will assist you with this in any way we can.

 

Thank you for your attention and we look to your strength and association solidarity to overcome any challenges.

 

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TICA News

 

 

 

Domestic Incentives and Corporate Meetings Familiarisation Visit

Suphanburi-Uthai Thani: 25-27 July 2008

TICA in collaboration with TCEB and TAT recently led 20 corporate executives from multinational companies on a trip to Suphanburi and Uthaithani during 25-27July 2008 as part of the Domestic Incentive and Corporate Meeting Organiser Familiarisation project with accommodations hosted by Iyara Park & Resort.

 

The trip was led by 3 of TICA’s Executive Committee members namely, Khun Opas Netra-Umpai, TICA Third Vice President, Khun Addie Samerton and Khun Prachoom Chayabongse.

 

The objective of the TICA Famtrips are to promote local destinations for incentive travel rewards and to highlight that destinations in Thailand are suitable as much as overseas destinations for MICE activitivies.

 

The famtrip included a table top session at Iyara Park & Resort where invited buyers had the opportunity to meet 21 service exhibitors from within the Uthai Thani area as well as 9 TICA member organisations. As a value-add to exhibitors, a short training programme, “Available Market Segments and How To Capture Them” was also conducted by TICA Services Development Committee Chairperson, Khun Prachoom.

 

A Welcome Dinner on 25 July 2008 was co-hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as well as TCEB which included a short pre-dinner presentation on the various attractions in Uthai Thani.

 

Khun Prachoom presented ideas on “How to Create a Wow” with the invited corporate executives as well as conducted an interactive session where these MICE organisers shared stories on their organisational experience among their peers.

 

The invited buyers were unanimous in their comments that the trip was highly productive and a wonderful surprise as to the number of activities and attractions available in Uthai Thani. Most of the buyers have previously organised trips and/or meetings to the province but were not able to put together a fun or attractive itinerary due to their personal lack of knowledge of the area. 

 

In addition, they commended TICA, the local TAT Office and Destination Asia (Thailand) for the wonderful familiarisation experience. Most also indicated that they would definitely be back to Uthai Thani for their future meeting/training trips now that they are armed with information and personal experience.

 

The 2 night/3 day itinerary was designed and conducted by Destination Asia (Thailand).

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Attending Trade Shows: How To Prepare For Success

11 July 2008: JW Marriott Hotel, Bangkok

The recent TICA seminar, “Attending Trade Shows: How To Prepare for Success” at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok by Khun Prachoom Chayabongse, TICA’s Services Development Committee Chairperson provided its participants with a clear definition on trade show participation and its relevance and importance to the travel industry in general.

 

The main highlight of the seminar was the eye opening session, the buyers’ panel session where key buyers such as Khun Euamdeuan Akapatangku - Contracting Manager Thailand,

Suntrips Reisen GmbH,  Berlin, Germany; Mr. Marcel Boeni - General Manager, Siam Express Co., Ltd., Mr. Hamish Keith - Managing Director, Exotissimo Travel Co., Ltd. and Mr. Andre van der Marck -  Kuoni Group, Contracting Manager spoke on Buyer’s Expectation from Trade Show Roads and Road Shows”.

 

The main lessons being, limit the chit chat to a minimum and go directly into how you, the supplier, can service the buyer.

 

“Time is limited at trade shows/road shows and the nature of the Thai sales staff is just a bit too chatty. A short concise presentation is all that required. As buyers, we need to know immediately what you can give us. We are very objective and will tell you just as immediately whether you can meet our needs or are suitable for us. And most importantly, never over promise or over sell. It just leaves a bad taste and a buyer will most likely never come back to you if this happens.”

 

Other invited speakers were,

·      Khun Addie Samerton - Managing Director, Destination Asia (Thailand) Ltd who spoke on Why Do We Have To Attend Trade Shows and Road Shows?”

·      Khun Jantarat Chulakiet, Manager, Travel Industry Relations Dept., Thai Airways International who spoke on the Role of TG in Supporting Domestic & International MICE Markets and

·      Khun Malinee Kitaphanich, Director, Meetings & Incentives, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau who spoke on TCEB’s Sales & Marketing Activities 2008/2009”.

 

The seminar which targeted middle-level sales personnel is aimed at giving “green” travel industry personnel a broad picture on the type of research and preparation required before going on a trip overseas to meet buyers be it at trade shows or road shows.

 

Among its other key highlights are also how to analyse buyers’ profile through their catalogues and identifying the right buyers for the right product/services.

Khun Prachoom’s intensive course also included a quick lesson on dress etiquette at trade shows and road shows and further added that networking at social functions are a great way to meet buyers you were not able to schedule a meeting with.

 

Khun Pornthip also commented that trade shows are not only to sell your products/services, but also a great way to gain “industry intelligence” by networking with everybody present. A key lesson which Khun Ponthip stressed was, “Never speak about your competition negatively, it doesn’t help sell your product. And even worse, it creates a bad impression to the buyer.” According to Khun Pornthip, if worded correctly, you can actually check-up on your competitor’s performance.

 

Further to this Khun Jantarat spoke on the type of support provided by THAI that could be incorporated into the sales pitch as a value add and further added that being the national carrier, TG is always open to working with any and all suppliers to develop attractive sale packages.

 

Khun Malinee from presented TCEB’s sales and marketing activities to the participants for them to keep in mind and include within their sales pitch to buyers.

 

All participants felt deeply honoured that such senior level members of the MICE industry took time off their busy schedule to put together the seminar and were asking for more similar training sessions. A total of 33 participants attended the training seminar.

 

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Marriott Resort & Spa Visits TICA

8 July 2008

 

Marriott Resort & Spa, led by Rattapol Raksriaksorn (Center), Cluster Senior Sales Manager-MICE presented their Sales Bliss on Tuesday, 8 July 2008 at TICA.

 

The TICA personnel was also hosted to a sumptuous coffee break by the Marriott Resort & Spa.

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IFALPA Annual Meeting 2011 Bidding Committee Site Visit

(The International Federation of Air Line Pilot’s Association)

The Thai Pilots Association was recently host to The International Federation of Air Line Pilot’s Association (IFLAPA)’s for site inspection during 11-15 July 2008.

 

The Local Bid Committee headed by Capt. Nathaphong Lekhavat who is Head of the Technical Committee. Thailand is bidding against Korea and Cyprus to host the IFALPA Annual Meeting in 2011 where 500-600 persons are expected to attend the event.

 

Both Bangkok and Chiangmai have been submitted as “possible host venues” for the IFALPA meeting.

 

The site inspection trip was headed by Capt. Carlos Limon, IFALPA President, Mr. Bruce D’Ancey, IFALPA Executive Director, and Ms. Heather Price, IFALPA Head of Administration.

 

The IFALPA delegation was met by TICA members as well as TCEB.

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Members’ News

 

 

 

New Product: the residence 305

Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

In 2004, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok introduced the residence, Bangkok's first residential-style, multi-functional event facility occupying 950 square metres of creatively designed space on the Mezzanine level of the hotel.

 

Following its success, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is proud to introduce its latest venue, the residence 305. the residence 305 is located on the Mezzanine level, adjacent to the residence Loft Kitchen and covering more than 250 square meters.

 

Designed by the internationally acclaimed New York-based interior designer, Tony Chi, the residence 305 is "a residence within the residence", including all the elements of the residence namely Gallery, Dining Room, Living Room and Show Kitchen, all in one room along with a Whisky Room and a Patio Garden.

Like the residence, the residence 305 will also feature its own host and chef who will personally coordinate details, from event concept to completion, ensuring success. Dedicated menus for the residence 305 are carefully crafted and tailor-made in the Show Kitchen using only the freshest seasonal ingredients.

 

the residence 305 is the perfect choice for hosting small and medium-sized events for 10 to 50 people for dinner and for up to 150 people for cocktail receptions.

 

Altogether, the residence will now be able to cater to larger events and accommodate up to 700 people for product launches, cocktail receptions and weddings.

 

For more information, contact Sammy Carolus, Director of Marketing at Tel: 02254 1234, Fax: 02254 6244 or, E-mail: sammy.carolus@hyatt.com.

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Banyan Tree Bangkok Brings a Little “Asian Magic” to Germany

The Banyan Tree Bangkok recently gave the renowned Traube Tonbach Hotel in Baiersbronn, a little Thai spice.  Degan Septodji Suprijadi, Executive Chef of Banyan Tree Bangkok (2nd right), led an “Asian Magic” showcase as part of a cultural exchange.

 

The team from Banyan Tree Bangkok included chefs from the signature restaurant Saffron, who demonstrated the art of preparing Thai delicacies, including healthy spa cuisine. Guests of the property, in the German Black Forest, were also wowed by the creation of intricate fruit carvings. In addition, therapists from the award winning Banyan Tree Spa offered healing hands and special treatments at the hotel’s spa, including Thai massage. The event culminated with a spectacular Thai gala dinner at the three Michelin star restaurant; Schwarzwaldstube.

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Novotel Suvarnabhumi Voted “Best Airport Hotel”

Singapore, 18 July 2008. The Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel was voted the “Best Airport Hotel” in the recent TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 organised by TravelWeekly. The awards ceremony, which was held on Thursday, 17 July at The Marriott Hotel in Singapore, recognised the best in the Asian travel industry, acknowledging their contributions to tourism and hospitality.

 

The TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards selection process starts with nominations by a distinguished panel of judges who are experts and veterans in the industry. The awardees from each category are selected based on the total number of votes garnered from TravelWeekly readers and industry peers. This year, the winners were chosen from a total of 2.2 million votes registered for all categories.

 

Tristan Beau de Lomenie, General Manager of Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel personally received the award in Singapore said, “It is a great honour for our hotel to receive such a high profile award. Although we have been in operation for less than two years, I personally believe that our uniqueness in facilities and more importantly service quality has distinguished us as an outstanding airport hotel. This award is the encouragement for us to maintain our service excellence and strive to improve it even further”.

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Corporate Charity Care®

Asia Noble House. Social projects, ecological concerns, the goal of sustainability: more and more multinational companies commit to their corporate responsibility and are making the notion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) an integral part of their corporate guidelines. But how to translate the goals and guidelines into effective action?

 

The internationally experienced MICE experts at Asia Noble House (Muenster, Bangkok) build the bridge from CSR to high-class board meetings, incentives, conferences and events, offering a service that is as yet unparalleled – and much sought-after by clients.

 

Asia Noble House is summarising its novel approach under the heading Corporate Charity Care. The aim is to allow companies to lend sustainability and credibility to their corporate social responsibility goals by means of creative ideas on the opportunity of events they are holding anyway. Sabine Giza, CEO and owner of Asia Noble House, underlines: “Our Corporate Charity Care concepts create real value-added for those taking part: they take home unforgettable impressions and a personal experience of acting responsibly.”

Seeking to achieve this, the creative professionals at Asia Noble House will integrate charitable activities with agenda items like outdoor activities, team-building exercises or gala evenings. Participants become actively involved: by their personal experience they develop strong emotional ties to the CSR project initiated.

 

For more information, contact Asia Noble House, Tel: 02630 9228, Fax: 02630 9227, Mobile: 089 962 0360,

E-mail: bangkok@asia-noble-house.com or visit  www.asia-noble-house.com.

 

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Special Promotional Packages

 

 

Bangkok

 

 

An Evening at The Rose Garden Riverside

Rose Garden Riverside

Validity:  From 1 January 2009 - 31 December 2009

Loy Kratong or Songkran Festival Themes. This is The Rose Garden Riverside’s Award-Winning, exclusive theme party programme for 60 to 2,000 guests, price starting from Baht 4,000.nett per person (for 601 persons upwards). The best selling “Loy Krathong” package includes:

·          Jumbo Welcome

·          Welcome Dance

·          Welcome garland for each guest

·          A refreshing welcome drink of non-alcoholic fruit punch or a fresh coconut

·          Set in an atmosphere depicting thai village lifestyle, a variety of local handicrafts are on display

·          Children demonstrate traditional Thai games

·          Elephant show during cocktails

·          Elephant rides during cocktails

·          One hour open bar with appetizers served in traditional Thai style

·          Procession leads guests to the dinner area

·          The rose garden floating band greets guests from the river

·          Logo of fresh flowers

·          Demonstration and display of fruit & vegetable carving and flower arrangements

·          Barbecue dinner – a wide range of seafood and meat barbecue plus oriental food stalls

·          Thai musicians entertain throughout the evening

·          Cultural entertainment and a festive procession that will include guests’ participation

·          Fireworks display

·          Villagers waving farewell

 

The Rose Garden provides a one-stop service with its own in-house catering, entertainment, technician and decoration. 

 

For more information, contact Saranya Senisathaporn, Meeting & Incentive Manager at Tel: 02 295 3261-4 or,

E-Mail: theme@rosegardenriverside.com.

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Conference Package

United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)

Validity: From 1 October - 31 December 2008

The United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) is offering special package rates for organisers who wish to book meetings at its centre. Meeting package prices are quote for Full-Day Meetings only at Conference Package A: Baht 780/person (Thai buffet lunch) and Conference Package B: Baht 880/person (international buffet lunch).

 

Both full-day conference packages cover basic conference/meeting room with built-in simultaneous interpretation system or PA system, stand-by AV technician, physical arrangements, facility management, security check, as well as coffee/tea break in both morning and afternoon, and one buffet lunch.

 

Other services are also available, on request and at additional fee, such as LCD projector and notebook PC, audio/video recording, video conferencing, CCTV, in-house professional document reproduction, as well as other catering services including cocktail reception.

 

For more information, contact Mr. Yang Yafei, Chief - Conference Management Unit at Tel: 02 288 2571, 02 288 1174.

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Meeting Package

Dusit Thani Bangkok

Validity: Until 30 September 2008

The Dusit Thani Bangkok is offering a Meeting Package at its Bangkok facility for meeting group bookings held within 30 September 2008. The package rates are being sold at:

Full Day meeting: Baht 1,400 net per person (2 coffee breaks + 1 lunch)

Half Day Meeting: Baht 1,200 net per person (1 coffee break + 1 lunch).

 

The above rates are inclusive breakfast at Pavilion and broadband internet use in-rooms, and WIFI usage in public areas.

 

The Meeting Package rate is applicable for bookings of a minimum of 10 rooms in Deluxe rooms and 1 upgrade to the Dusit Grand Room.

 

Special privileges include:

·      Book 20 rooms per night for 2 nights and receive 2 suite upgrades + Welcome Thai Cocktail for all delegates on arrival

·      Book 40 rooms per night for 2 nights and receive 4 suite upgrades + a Welcome Cocktail Party for one hour

·      Book 80 rooms per night for 2 nights and receive 2 suite upgrades + 8 Club Room upgrades + a Welcome Cocktail for one hour

·      Book 100 rooms per night for 2 nights and receive the Presidential Suite complimentary for 2 nights for the meeting, and complimentary return airfares for 2 from Hong Kong or Singapore to Bangkok – to be enjoyed before 30 September 2008

 

For more specific terms and conditions, contact Patitta C. Adinolfi, Director of Sales, M.I.C.E at Tel: 02 200 9000 ext 2920, Fax: 02 200 9600 or E-mail: patitta.ca@dusit.com

 

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Premium Package 2008

Hotel Windsor Suites Bangkok

Validity: 31 October 2008

The Hotel Windsor Suites is offering Premium Package 2008 which offers accommodations at its Castle Suites at Baht 5,999 nett per night (single occupancy) and Baht 6,999 nett per night (double occupancy) and the option to hold meetings at Baht 900 nett per person.

 

The full day meeting package includes 2 Coffee breaks, 1 Lunch and use of standard audio visual equipment. For lunch, options to choose from are International buffet at Windsor Suites Cafe, Dim - Sum Buffet at Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant or Buffet Japanese food at Youzen Japanese Restaurant.

 

Special privileges of the Premium Package 2008 are complimentary round trip a limousine by Mercedes Benz E220, free use of Hi-speed internet in room, complimentary laundry (5 pieces per day: 1 shirt, 1 under shirt, 1 underpants, 1 trousers and a pair of socks; except to dry cleaning) and choice of 1-hour spa treatment at Neva Spa (Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Deluxe Reflexology Treatment or, Traditional Thai Massage).

The Premium Package 2008 is valid for meeting groups of minimum 50 persons.

 

For more information on terms and privileges, contact Chakkrachai Suno, Assistant Director of Sales-MICE Market at Tel: 2262 1234 ext 1223, Fax: 2258 1522 or E-mail: suno@windsorsuiteshotel.com.

 

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Premium Package Meeting @ Novotel

Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square

Validity: 31 December 2008

Book a Full-Day Meeting at the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square under the Premium Package Meeting @ Novotel and receive 2 themed coffee breaks.

 

Priced at Baht 1,250 net per person for a meeting group of minimum 25 persons, the package special privileges such as in-room valet and coffee station, one Healthy refreshment break, 15 minutes massage service, 15% discount coupon for BIZ center service, 20 % discount coupon for the Square or Lok Wah Hin Restaurant, personal on-table selection of appetizers/refreshment including Evian water and much more.

Contact Naphada Zedsaraneekul, Director of Catering & Business Development at Tel: 02209 8888 ext 2405, Fax: 02255 2444, or E-mail : dcbd@novotelbkk.com for more information concerning this package.

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Residential Meeting Package

The Sukhothai Bangkok

Validity: Until 31 September 2008

The Sukhothai Bangkok is offering a Residential Meeting Package for a one-day meeting at Baht 6,800++ per person (Superior Room), Baht 8,400++ per person (Deluxe Studio) and Baht 10,400++ per person (Executive Suite).

 

The package includes a buffet breakfast at the Colonade Restaurant, daily use of Health Club facilities and swimming pool, welcome fruit and chocolates as well as daily local newspaper.

 

The meeting package is for meetings held between 08:00 - 17:00 hrs and includes complimentary use of the main meeting room and usage of standard audio visual equipments (one set of LCD projector, overhead & slide projector, microphones, flip charts with markers and screen).

Other offerings are a choice of set lunch or international buffet (except Sunday Brunch) and morning and afternoon tea with a selection of snacks.

 

In order to utilise this package bookings must include a minimum of 10 rooms per night for the main meeting period. Accommodation rates quoted here are for single occupancy only.

 

For further details on terms and conditions, contact Wichai C. Mac, Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing at Tel: 2344 8888 ext 5388, Fax: 2344 8333, E-mail: Wichai@sukhothai.com, Website: www.sukhothai.com

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Sofitel Picnic Package

Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok

Validity: Until 30 September 2008

Check-in at the Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok today or before 30 September 2008 and receive a special Complimentary Picnic Basket packed with wine/champagne, salads, desserts, snacks and lots more.

 

The Sofitel Picnic Package applies for stays of minimum 3 nights and offers a room rate of Baht 4,400 net per room night with the option to request for a late check-out (subject to availability).

 

To book this package or to inquire on more specific terms and conditions, contact either of the following persons at Tel: 02 541 1234, Fax: 02 541 1089 or E-mail: cpbsales@chr.co.th

Phetcharat Promasit - Director of Sales

Wuthiporn Naruemityarn - Assistant Sales Manager

Boodsayarat Khiewmanee - Sales Executive

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Spa Family Package

Millennium Hilton Bangkok

The Millennium Hilton Bangkok is offering wonderful spa packages for the family as follows.

 

For Ladies, “Time Out with Mum” offers 2 spa packages, Looking Good (2 hours 30 mins): Baht 4,500+++ and Feeling Great (2 hours): Baht 4,000+++.

 

Looking Good consists of a deep soak in a “Cleopatra Milk Floral Bath, followed by a “traditional Asian facial” using organic ingredients. Then rejuvenate with an “aroma oil full body massage”, before completing your make over treatment at the spa salon.

 

Feeling Great starts with an “Aroma Steam bath” before a “Fruit Body Scrub”. Then enjoy the signature hand and foot treatment at our spa salon – For Mum “Manicure and Pedicure” by OPI, and for daughter “Manicure/Pedicure with nail art painting”.

 

For Gentlemen, “Time out with Dad” offers 2 packages, Energizer (2 hours 30 mins): Baht 4,500+++ and Refresher (2 hours): Baht 4,000+++

 

Energizer starts with a “Wild Mint Aromatic Sauna”, followed by an “Ice Green Tea Exfoliating Scrub” to detoxify the skin. Then to restore the body and mind, enjoy a “Cool Mint Oil Massage” that focuses on the key points of your back, shoulder and head. The make over is completed with a specially designed “Fitness Facial” treatment.

 

Refresher begins with a “Sport Bath” followed by an invigorating ”Coconut and Mint Scrub” to refresh your skin, and the “minted foot and leg wrap” treatment to ease away and tiredness, before completing your treatment with a relaxing deep “Palm and Sole” massage.

 

All prices above are package prices for two persons. Minimum recommended age for Son/Daughter to join the treatments is 7 years.

 

For younger children, a more suitable package can be tailor-made to the individual child. Please consult Tel: 02 442 2297 or Fax: 02 442 2089 for more information concerning the above-mentioned packages.

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Super Bonus 2008

Eastin Hotel & Spa Bangkok

Validity: Until 31 October 2008

Stay and pay for 2 consecutive nights at the Eastin Hotel & Spa Bangkok and receive the 3rd night Free of Charge !

 

The Super Bonus 2008 package is priced at Baht 2,500 net per room night and includes breakfast. The 3rd night on free of charge is for room only and will be charged compulsory ABF Baht 350 net per person per meal (adults) and Baht 250 net per person per meal (children).

 

This offer can not combine with other promotions and cannot be applied to existing bookings.

For more information on specific terms and conditions, contact the following persons at Tel.02 651 7600 ext 8512 or Fax: 02 254 5700.

Anucha Supan, Director of Sales

Orathai Therakijmanuntachai, Reservation Manager

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Tria Meeting Packages

Tria Integrative Wellness

Validity: Until 31 October 2009

Looking a unique meeting experience for your clients? Try TRIA Integrative Wellness‘s TRIA Meeting Packages that are a refreshing healthy way to meet. On offer are a 4 health and wellness meeting packages. All packages complimentary use of meeting venue according to group size.

 

Stressless Cocktail Reception (Duration 2 Hours): Baht 1,200 net per person

An anti-aging cocktail for weight watchers. Ideal for workaholics for a great de-stressing affair. Included are a selections of healthy drinks and canapés as well as organic red and white wines (Hillston Grove, Australian). Not to mention Power Juices – choices of TRIA Juice (Yellow Zing, Green Hornet and Red Alert) and finger food with drinks- different types of Canape with Wheatgrass Shooters. Also included is a consultation session by TRIA In-house Doctors. Health tips selection included are (choose 1 topic) anti aging, weight management, organic and healthy food, stress management and tips for workaholic who won’t change their lifestyle.

 

Holistic Meeting Package               

Full Day: Baht 1,800 net per person

Half Day: Baht 1,500 net per person

 

The Full Day Meeting Package includes complimentary use of the Water Suite (Japanese Spa Pool, Vitality Pool, Swimming Pool, Swiss Shower, Infrared Sauna and Steam Room), 2 Tea Breaks (choice of TRIA Tea or Juice), a Healthy Lunch set and Holistic Care Activities (choose 1 activity: Head, Neck, Shoulder Massage; Health Screening - Body Mass Index, Body Fat Measurement and Blood Pressure; BioFeedback - Stress Management Tool).

 

The Half Day Meeting Package includes all of the above benefits with exception of the tea break, limited to 1 tea break (choice of TRIA Tea or Juice).

Detox Workshop Meeting Package             

Full Day: Price 2,900 Baht net per person

Half Day: Price 2,100 Baht net per person

 

The Full Day Meeting Package includes complimentary use of Water Suite (Japanese Spa Pool, Vitality Pool, Swimming Pool, Swiss Shower, Infrared Sauna and Steam Room); 2 tea breaks (choice of TRIA Tea or Juice with Energy Bar and/ or Protein Shake); Detox Lunch (Grill Vegetarian Salad, Mun Pu Boil Rice with Dory Fish, Mungbean Tart of choices of Homemade Sorbets) and a Detox Workshop.

 

The Detox Workshop consists of Protein Smoothies, Detox Yoga, Juice Break with TRIA selection of juices (Yellow Zing, Red Alert and Green Hornet) and Medical Detox Program by in-house Doctors.

 

The Half Day Meeting Package includes all of the above benefits with exception of the tea break, limited to 1 tea break (choice of TRIA Tea or Juice with Energy Bar and/ or Protein Shake).

 

Energizing Meeting Package

Full Day: Price 1,600 Baht net per person

Half Day: Price 1,200 Baht net per person

 

The Full Day Meeting Package includes complimentary use of Water Suite (Japanese Spa Pool, Vitality Pool, Swimming Pool, Swiss Shower, Infrared Sauna and Steam Room), 2 Tea Breaks (choice of TRIA Tea or Juice with Energy Bar and/ or Protein Shake); Light Lunch (choice of different Multi-Grains Sandwich with mixed Salad, Fresh Fruit Platter and Selection of TRIA Tea/ Coffee or Juice) and Energizing Activities.

 

The Energizing Activities includes a Power Yoga session at the start of the day and choose either a Calming Hatha Yoga, Total Body Conditioning Workout or Pranayama Meditation Class (choose 1) to calm the mind at the end of the day.

 

The Half Day Meeting Package includes all of the above benefits with exception of the tea break, limited to 1 tea break (choice of TRIA Tea or Juice with Energy Bar and/ or Protein Shake).

 

Additional Treatments

To add even more variety to your meeting other additional treatments may be added as follows:

Exclusively Yours Massage:              Baht 1,300 net per person (30-minute session)

Baht 2,000 net per person (60-minute session)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage:            Baht 2,000 net per person (60-minute session)

 

For further concerning any of the above packages, call Tel: 02 660 2717 (Sales Office) or E-mail: sales-co@triaintegrativewellness.com.

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Upcountry

 

 

Central Region

 

 

Meeting Package 2008

Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Validity: Until 30 September 2008

The Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is offering a Meeting Package 2008 that includes 2 nights accommodation in a sea view Bay Room (single occupancy), a Hilton Breakfast , Resort style meeting package, Dinner with soft drinks and Team Building activities.

 

Priced at Baht 6,600 per person, organisers that book this package will be provided free Wi-Fi internet use in the meeting room.

 

For more information on terms and conditions of this package, contact Tel: 02 442 2188, Fax: 02 442 2189 or E-mail: kodchakorn.chakreyarat@hilton.com or sales.huahin@hilton.com.

 

Visit www.hua-hin.hilton.com for information on the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.

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Northern Region

 

 

Golf & Spa Package

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

Validity: Until 31 October 2008

The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is offering a 2-person Golf & Spa Package at Baht 38,888.00 ++. Experience the convenience and personalised services in the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi’s spacious Colonial Suite and enjoy a game of golf at any of the city’s three top golf courses be it the Chiang Mai Highland Golf Club, The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club or, Chiang Mai Green Valley Country Club.

 

Sold at Baht 38,888.00 ++, the 2-night package for 2 persons includes breakfast at Akaligo Restaurant, one Thai set lunch at Le Grand Lanna and one 80-minute Traditional Spa Therapy for 2 persons at the Dheva Spa and Holistic Centre. Other benefits include:

•   Private limousine airport transfer – roundtrip

  One round of 18-hole golf including green fee, caddy and golf cart for 1 personYour Companion may choose to play one round of 18-hole golf or enjoy one additional 80-minute traditional spa therapy

  Roundtrip transfer to and from golf course

 

Rates are subject to 18.5% service charge, VAT and provincial tax.

 

For more information, please contact the Reservations Office directly at Tel: 053 888 888,  Fax: 053 888 928, E-mail: mocnx-reservations@mohg.com or visit the website www.mandarinoriental.com

 

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Pre-Winter Package

Suanthip Vana Resort, Chiangrai

Validity: 1 September – 31 October 2008

Planning to spend some time in the North?

 

Suanthip Vana Resort, Chiangrai is offering a Pre-winter Package at Baht 4,000 net for 3 days 2 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Suite at half board (lunch OR dinner for 2 persons).

 

The Pre-winter Package includes a welcome drink, welcome fruit and one 30-minute Thai massage for 2 persons.

 

To book this package, contact Wipaphan Thammason at Tel: 02 619 0363-4 or Mobile: 089 774 3065.

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Southern Region

 

 

Meet & Chill Package

Laguna Beach Resort

Validity: Until 31 October 2008

The Laguna Beach Resort is offering a highly attractive Meet & Chill Package for meeting groups that includes complimentary team building activities (maximum 2 hours) and internet access in all guest rooms and public areas. These complimentary items are part of the accommodation package priced a Baht 3,000+++ per room night (breakfast included) for a group of minimum 10 rooms in a Superior Lagoon view room.

 

Receive one complimentary room night complimentary with breakfast for every 20 paying room nights (maximum of 2 rooms per night) with complimentary upgrades to the next available category (subject to availability)for VIP guests.

Also part of the Meet & Chill Package is the conference package priced at Baht 1,700++ per person for full day meetings (one lunch and two coffee breaks) and Baht 1,400++ per person for half day meetings (one lunch and one coffee break).

 

For more details on terms and conditions, call the hotel at Tel: 076 324 352, Fax: 076 325 358, E-mail: meetings@laguanbeach-resort.com, events@lagunabeach-resort.com.

 

Or, contact the Bangkok Sales Office at Tel: 02 259 6781-3, Fax: 02 259 6780, E-mail: salesbk@lagunabeach-resort.com.

 

Or visit www.lagunabeach-resort.com for more details concerning the resort and its facilities.

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Mighty MICE Promotion

Maritime Park and Spa Resort

Validity: Until 31 October 2008

The Maritime Park and Spa Resort‘s Mighty MICE Promotion is priced at Baht 2,200++ per room night and is inclusive of a complimentary half day use of a meeting room as well as internet access within the meeting room.

 

To apply for this rate, a minimum 20 rooms is required. Also included in this package is free airport transfer and a 15% discount on services at Adora Spa.

 

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For more information concerning the Mighty MICE Promotion, contact Anuchit Arunchokechai at E-mail: anuchit@maritimeparkandspa.com.

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Meeting of Minds

Banyan Tree Phuket

Validity: Until 31 September 2008

Meetings of the Mind by Banyan Tree Phuket is a special short-term promotion that is valid until end of September 2008 only and offers attractive accommodation rates for its villas as below:

 

Villa rates:

Deluxe Villa                  Baht 8,250+++

Plunge Pool Villa         Baht 10,200+++

Pool Villa                       Baht 11,300+++

2 Bedroom Pool Villa  Baht 22,400+++

Spa Pool Villa              Baht 24,500+++Double Pool Villa    Baht 32,000+++

 

The above quoted rates include one breakfast (two breakfasts for guests staying at Two Bedroom Pool Villa); additional breakfast is chargeable at Baht 800++ per adult and Baht 400++ per child.

 

All rates are based on single/double occupancies, except for Two-Bedroom Pool villas which are based on triple/quadruple occupancy. Rates are only applicable for a minimum of a 3 day 2 night stay and a minimum booking of 8 villas.

 

Included in this package is complimentary use of all water sport facilities; wind surfing, canoeing, sailing and fitness pavilion, complimentary yoga lessons conducted by a Yoga Master daily (except for Wednesdays: Yoga Pilates @8.30 and Therapeutic Yoga @10.30) and lots more.

 

 

Meeting Packages are Full Day Meeting: Baht 1,640 net and Half Day Meeting: Baht 1,450 net and includes free flow of soft drinks & juices during the meeting lunch, two coffee/tea refreshment breaks (half day will include only one coffee break), complimentary set up of Juice Bar with two more additional fresh juices as well as water and dried fruits. Also included is Complimentary use of ONE LCD projector. This special package rate is applicable to groups of minimum 10 guests.

 

For more information on terms, conditions and privileges, call Tel: 076 324 374, Fax: 076 324 048, E-mail: events-phuket@banyantree.com or visit www.banyantree.com.

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One For You: Book 10, Pay 9!

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

Validity: Until 15 October 2008

When you place a group booking within the above-mentioned period at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, every tenth room and/ or every tenth standard conference package is free of charge for you (per day/ nights).

 

The One for you! Book 10, pay 9! package is offered to groups with a minimum booking of 10 single rooms and/or 10 conference participants booked. In order to qualify for this promotion, group business needs to be contracted and must arrive by 15 October 2008.

 

In addition, receive a 2 nights voucher stay in JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. The 2 nights stay voucher is only valid at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa where the group is booked. Blackout dates may apply.

 

For bookings and more information on Marriott hotels and resorts in Thailand, please contact the Sales Office at Tel: 02 656 7700 ext Group Sales, Fax: 02 656 9831 or E-mail: bookmarriott@marriotthotels.com or visit www.marriott.com.

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Special Meeting Package

Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort

Validity: Until 31 October 2008

The Special Meeting Package by the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort priced at Baht 3,800+++ per room night features accommodation in a Superior Room with daily buffet breakfast (single occupancy rate), welcome fruits on arrival, welcome drink on arrival, complimentary in-room coffee & tea making facilities, complimentary use of the hotel’s Fitness Center 24 hrs and 10% discount on treatments from the a la carte menu at Mandara Spa.

 

Supplementary charge for double occupancy is Baht 800++ including breakfast.

 

For more information, contact the Bangkok Sales Office at Tel: 02 620 9889 or Fax: 02 620 9006.

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Meeting Package

Santiburi Golf Resort & Spa – Koh Samui

Validity: 1 September 2008 – 22 December 2008

And

       11 January 2009 – 31 March 2009

The Santiburi Golf Resort & Spa – Koh Samui is offering a special Meeting Package which offers accommodations in a Duplex Suite starting from September 2008 up to March 2009 as follows:

 

Booking Period:   01 September 2008 – 22 December 2008

Duplex Suite         Single occupancy Baht 25,000 net per package

Double/Twin occupancy Baht 35,000 net per package

 

Booking Period:   11 January 2009 – 31 March 2009

                                Duplex Suite         Single occupancy Baht 29,000 net per package

Double/Twin occupancy Baht 38,000 net per package

 

The 2 night/3 day package includes daily buffet breakfast and a free upgrade to the next room category for meeting organisers.

 

Also included are a one and a half day meeting with standard equipment, lunch and coffee break, roundtrip airport transfer, tropical welcome drink and hand flower garland upon arrival, daily exotic fruits, newspaper, internet access and access to the Singha Athlectic Club.

 

Special privileges are morning wake up group exercise and leisure activity inclusive of

·          One round of 18 holes of golf on our own Santiburi Championship Golf Course inclusive of standard club, individual golf cart and personal caddy

OR

·          An exclusive two hours spa treatment

 

For more information on specific terms and conditions, call Tel: 02 260 2530-5 or visit www.santiburi.com for details concerning the resort.

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Too Good To Be True Meeting Package

Langham Place Eco Resort + Spa Rawi Warin Koh Lanta Krabi

Validity: Until 31 October 2008

The Too Good To Be True Meeting Package on offer at both the Langham Place Eco Resort + Spa Rawi Warin Koh Lanta Krabi is being offered at Baht 5,000+++ per room night for bookings arriving before end of October 2008.

 

The package features accommodation within a Seaview Deluxe room and a Full Day Meeting from 08:00 – 17:00 with welcome coffee/tea with pastries, morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks with refreshments/ juices and fresh fruits as well as lunch in the resort restaurant and basic audio visual equipment.

 

Other special offers include:

• 1 Upgrade to Sunset Pool Villa (100 Sqm) per every 30 room nights.

• 1 Upgrade to Warin Suite (200 Sqm) for 100 room nights or more

• 1 Complimentary room night for every 30 paying room nights (unlimited)

 

For more information, contact Termpong Apinopchayanan, Sales Executive – Corporate & MICE at Tel: 02 664 3490, Fax: 02 664 3495 or E-mail: termpong.apinopchayan@langhamhotels.com

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