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Alastair Newport
Senior Editor at Travel Daily Media (TD)
Bangkok, Thailand
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai is the must-stay hotel you’ve been dreaming of
Of the vast network of 5-star and luxury hotels dotted around Thailand, there is one property that has been at the top of my hot hotel hit list since I first arrived, 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai. Feted for the striking optics of the authentic teak house at its centre, the visuals of the structure inform the look of the property's entire estate, creating a tangible atmosphere of old-world glamour that cannot be found or imitated anywhere else in the country.
Alastair Newport · Apr 25, 2022Meliá: Flowers, food and family fun on Koh Samui
As you wander through Meliá Koh Samui, one of the island’s most recognisable resorts due to its one-of-a-kind boat suites, you’ll notice flower motifs everywhere: as sculptures in the lobby, wall art in the breakfast area and appearing throughout the guest rooms.
Alastair Newport · Feb 21, 2022
Thailand Tourism industry gathers to “unite, unify and usher in a bright future”
More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok – in a safe and socially-distanced format – for the 10th annual edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum 2021 (TTF), Thailand’s premier travel, tourism and hospitality powwow.
Alastair Newport · Mar 26, 2021
Discover Vana Belle Koh Samui: “The perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge and rejuvenate”
With the recent news that Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui was announced as the winner of four categories at the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards by TripAdvisor, I spoke to GM, Dieter Ruckenbauer, to find out more about the property and the secret to its success.
Alastair Newport · Mar 10, 2021
Why International Women’s Day is particularly important this year
If there’s one upside to experiencing a major challenge or transformative event, it’s that these moments can highlight issues that were sitting on the backburner and provide an opportunity to rethink the status quo. With the entire world ground to a halt by COVID-19, the gender dynamics at home and at work have been thrown in the spotlight.
Alastair Newport · Mar 05, 2021