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Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Ao Yon Beach Villas appoints Elite Havens as management and marketing partner

Luxury villa rental and management firm Elite Havens announced that it will be the exclusive management and marketing partner for the new Ao Yon Beach Villas development in Ao Yon Bay, Phuket, Thailand.


Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo launches direct flights from Kolkata to Phuket from 27 December

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, announces daily direct flights between Kolkata-Phuket, starting December 27, 2024.


Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Radisson Hotel Group announces dual signing in Phuket

Radisson Hotel Group announced an important new dual signing in Phuket that introduces Radisson and Radisson Blu branded resorts to Layan Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand on this idyllic island’s sunset coast. 


Architecture and Design

Elite Havens invites Indian travellers to book their getaways to Thailand

Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens invites Indian guests to book an exquisitely luxurious dream vacation at any of their villas in Phuket or Koh Samui.


Airlines and Aviation

Finnair marks a decade of flights to Phuket

Finnair celebrated a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket, having operated its first flight between the cities back in 2014. 


Africa

Hackathon – Kids Tackle Environmental Sustainability at ITOP Forum Phuket 2024

“How many people in Thailand are killed by sharks every year?” asked Tyler Leigh Legge, a 14-year-old student of Phuket’s Kajonkietsuksa School, stunning the audience at the ITOP Forum in September this year. The Inter-Islands Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP) is an international event with 10 member countries and three observer nations. Among the 2024 delegations […]


Asia

A beach holiday that’s flexible and full of benefits at Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort’s ‘Family Bliss Staycation’ and ‘Unlock 25-Hour-Stay’ give guests freedom, flexibility and benefits.


Asia

House of Tin Baron to regale diners with two innovative culinary concepts

Phuket’s highly-anticipated luxury lifestyle destination House of Tin Baron is slated to introduce two extraordinary culinary concepts.


Asia

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts opens new wellbeing clinic in Phuket

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts augmented their wellness offerings in Thailand with the opening of its new wellbeing clinic The Pavilions Vitality in Phuket.


Air

Air Astana launches direct route to Phuket

Air Astana established a new direct flight route between Astana, Kazhakstan and Phuket, Thailand which formally takes off on 26 October. 


Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali to Phuket

TAT welcomed AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali’s Denpasar Airport flying directly into Phuket with a special ceremony.


Consumer

Film Tourism impacts Phuket real estate with the ‘set- jetting’ appeal

Known for its stunning beaches, lush greenery and luxury resorts, Phuket has recently appeared in a number of high-profile productions. 


Global

Banyan Group releases the last of its 7-Storey Lakeview Residences at Laguna Lakelands

Laguna Lakelands, Banyan Group’s landmark new eco-friendly development in Phuket aimed at domestic buyers looking for a second home away in the now internationally famous Phuket, is releasing the final block of its Phase I seven-storey Lakeview Residences.


Global

Dusit International to manage Dusit Collection and Dusit Residences Layan Verde

Dusit International has signed a partnership agreement with VillaCarte Group to manage a dual-branded luxury hotel and apartment complex at the heart of VillaCarte’s highly anticipated Layan Verde Project on the west coast of Phuket.


Asia

PATA observes shift towards secondary beach destinations across the far east

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA UK & Ireland) has identified a growing trend in the UK market, noting that travellers are increasingly opting for secondary beach destinations.


Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Thailand closes Koh Pling Island due to coral bleaching

A tourist-friendly islet off Phuket has been closed after Thai authorities found signs of extensive coral bleaching in its reefs.


Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo adds daily direct flights between Delhi-Phuket

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced additional flights between Delhi and Phuket, Thailand, starting from June 01, 2024.


Associations

Phuket Hotels Association goes live with “absolutely fabulous travel sale” to raise funds for Thai hospitality students 

Phuket Hotels Association, the non-profit organisation of hoteliers focused on creating a sustainable future for Phuket, has announced that its “Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale” is back with an amazing array of prizes, including heavenly hotel stays and aspirational travel experiences all around the globe.


Airlines and Aviation

Air India adds flights to Phuket route from 1 June

In response to strong demand, Air India will start operating a second daily service (except Wednesdays) to Phuket, Thailand, starting 01 June 2024.


Global

Vibrations Festival returns to The Slate Phuket on 16th March

The popular Vibrations Festival is returning to The Slate Phuket for another weekend of immersive entertainment and feasting that brings the spirit of Jamaica to life.