What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

Centara Hotels & Resorts has been renamed Central Hospitality International – or “CHi” for short. This renaming applies to the management and holding company behind the group’s collection of hotels and the hotel brands, products and services will remain unchanged. The introduction of CHi serves to differentiate the corporate brand and its member hotel brands, as well as to align the hotel group with the other Central Group companies, thus creating greater affiliation and synergy within the Central family. The inclusion of the word “International” signifies CHi’s intent to continue to expand its portfolio both in Thailand and the international market, becoming even more of a global player in the hospitality sector. 

 

The speedy and the slow

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort offers guests a free ride on an elephant along the nature trail when they purchase a full day’s speedboat service to Phi Phi Island. The speedboat is the ideal mode of transportation for hoping around the islands and costs Bt30,000 for a maximum of six passengers. Call (075) 627 800 or email: [email protected].

 

Flying high to Wuhan

AirAsia introduces daily flights between Phuket and Wuhan, making it easier for the Chinese to visit Thailand’s famous beach holiday destination from central China. AirAsia FD808 leaves Phuket International Airport at 5.25pm and arrives at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport at 11pm (local time). The returning FD809 departs Wuhan for Phuket at 11.45pm and reaches the resort town at 3.15am. The flight time is about four-and-a-half hours, and a one-way ticket starts at Bt2,290. Visit www.AirAsia.com.

 

Crustacean with a crunch

Feast on super-sized lobsters all this month at the Loong Foong Chinese Restaurant of Swissotel Le Concorde Hotel Bangkok. Prices start at Bt1,800 per dish. Swissotel Le Concorde Hotel is on Ratchadaphisek Road about four minutes on foot from Huai Khwang MRT Station. Book a table at (02) 694 2222 extension 1540.