Cotton Club performed at IndoChine sites in Asia as part of a circuit organised by the restaurant group. The IndoChine Phuket restaurant, bar and deli is still under construction and due for completion in the first half of this year.
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A Fresh Approach from InVision Hospitality
InVision Hospitality, hotel management and consultancy advisors understand that today’s one size fits all approach to hotel management is in need of change. The company offer services to the hospitality industry in South East Asia that seek operational efficiency, long term value and profits. They provide overall investment, strategy and management of hospitality projects.
As well as providing consultancy services, InVision is also a hotel developer with their own brands including SOMA and Lantern Hotels & Resorts, as well as taking equity positions and co-investing in properties.
Contact details: InVision Hospitality
Tel: +66(0)2 684 1610 www.invisionhospitality.com
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Centara Exotic Winter Sun Holiday
Enjoy a host of extra benefits and free upgrades with Centara Hotels & Resorts across Thailand this high season. When you book and stay a week or more at the hotels & resorts in Phuket, Samui or Krabi before 31st March 2008 you can take advantage of the “Exotic Winter Sun Holiday” package. The 7 night package prices range from Baht 21,945 to Baht 211,680 depending on the location and room type and includes complimentary transfers, welcome drinks, dinner, spa treatment and more.
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International Architects RMJM Announce Record Profits
The UK-based international architecture practice RMJM, which has offices throughout Asia, has had its most successful year in its 50 year history, with profits from 2007 almost doubled on the previous year.
The company has recently been winning some of the world’s most high profile and ambitious projects including Beijing Olympic Green Convention Centre and a casino and integrated resort in China which is thought to be the largest current construction project in the world.
In Asia, results have shown a turnover of nearly a quarter of the global amount with a healthy increase again expected for the next financial year reflecting a fast growing market with an increasing demand for larger mixed-use projects.
For further information contact: RMJM
Tel: +852 2548 1698 www.rmjm.com
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First Phase complete on Coconut Island
Five star development, The Village situated on Koh Maphrao celebrated the opening of its first phase on 16th December with a day of family entertainment. Koh Maphrao, which translates as Coconut Island is located off the east coast of Phuket boasting views of the distant islands of Phang-Nga Bay.
The Village welcomed guests to view the beautifully crafted 2, 3, and 5 bedroom villas, each with its own infinity edge pool. The day was a great success with almost 400 visitors enjoying what the development has to offer. Water sports were a big attraction with water skiing, banana rides and Hobie cat sailing, while children were entertained with a magician, face painting and bouncy castle.
Live music though out the day set the mood for all to enjoy the variety of local cuisine and free flowing wine on offer. The party continued well into the evening and concluded with a spectacular firework display.
For more information contact The Village, Jay Walker
Tel: +66(0)76 239 724 www.thevillage-coconutisland.com
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The Point Show Unit Unveiled
The Point has unveiled its first show unit introducing potential buyers to sophisticated urban living in Phuket. The unit’s elegant interior is bright, open and airy, with custom furnishings, LCD television, wireless high speed internet and security system.
The location and concept for the eight storey development were specifically chosen to provide a modern, high-tech alternative to beach front leisure properties. Conveniently located in the centre of Phuket island, The Point provides easy access to Phuket Town and popular urban and leisure facilities.
The project managers, Property Plus make it possible for both business owners and tenants to enjoy the property. Owners can effectively manage the property and control costs, while the tenants have more piece of mind with services of the Plus concierge.
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Gulu Lalvani’s Fire & Ice Christmas Party
Gulu Lalvani and family celebrated the festive season with a Fire & Ice Christmas Party on 27 December at The Royal Phuket Marina. This was a break in tradition as every year Mr Lalvani has hosted his Christmas party at the Amanpuri Hotel, but this year all the guests of the Amanpuri and selected guests from Phuket island were invited to The Royal Phuket Marina. The evening began with canapes by the newly opened Limoncello restaurant in the Town Square and a performance from May Palmer and band. Fire dancers lead the guests from the Town Square through to the marina where an extended floating pontoon had been installed so that guests could walk all the way to Gulu Lalvani’s newly completed USD10 million Grand Villa.
The 30m swimming pool was covered to form a stage, the lawn area had seating to accommodate 370 guests, the walls were surrounded by ice carvings complete with an ice bar. Guest barman James Pollard travelled from the Armani Bar in Hong Kong for the event. Throughout the night guests were entertained by Dejavu and various dance shows, with the finale of the firespinner show and a spectacular fireworks display ending an amazing evening.
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