Three Anantara properties featured in hit HBO series see 104% rise in web traffic, 180% bump in bookings Minor Hotels is feeling ‘The White Lotus effect’, with three of its Anantara properties that served as principal filming locations for the hit HBO series experiencing a surge in online interest and bookings. The show’s third season, which is set in Thailand and premiered on February 16, has driven a substantial uptick in interest for Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas – where much of the series was filmed. Traffic to the resorts’ websites has risen 104% year-over-year (y-y) for the month of February, with the three properties also reporting a 41% y-y rise in direct online bookings made in the same period. ...
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NH Bangkok Asoke follows the brand's debut in the Thai capital with the opening of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard in October 2024 Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has announced the expansion of its NH Hotels & Resorts brand in Bangkok, Thailand, following the opening of NH Bangkok Asoke on 1 March 2025. The select-service hotel is the second NH-branded property in Thailand’s capital city and closely follows the introduction of the NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard. Located off Sukhumvit Road at Asoke, the hotel’s central location provides business and leisure travellers with a convenient urban base. NH Bangkok Asoke is a mere 100 metres from the Asok BTS SkyTrain and Sukhumvit MRT stations – Bangkok’s primary modes of public transportation – offering easy access to the cit...
Read MoreThailand’s premier house and techno festival lands at SEEN Beach Club, headlined by Richy Ahmed and an all-star lineup including Monkey Business, T.Gecko and Ring of Chain Partygoers can get ready for an electrifying day of world-class music, vibrant energy, and beachfront bliss as Kolour Festival makes its highly anticipated debut to Koh Samui. Taking over the stunning SEEN Beach Club at Avani Chaweng on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, from 1:00 PM onwards, this edition of Kolour Festival promises to be an immersive, high-energy celebration like no other, featuring global headliners, cutting-edge stage production, and a uniquely tropical atmosphere. Headlining this year's edition is none other than British house music maestro Richy...
Read MoreThe resorts which would be official filming locations for ‘The White Lotus’
In anticipation of the highly awaited third instalment of the HBO Original series The White Lotus, created by Mike White, three Anantara Thailand resorts have been officially announced as filming locations for the Emmy-winning series. In a media release shared by Warner Bros. Discovery, three Anantara resorts — Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort — were included as key settings for the fictional The White Lotus Thailand. A Tropical Paradise on the Silver Screen Set along the pristine shores of Bophut Beach, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is one of the island’s most iconic resorts. Multiple locations within the property are featured as The White Lot...
Read MoreEnjoy a family escape at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas The upcoming holidays are an ideal time to visit Thailand’s beautiful south, and Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is the ideal setting for families seeking adventure and luxe in equal measure. Located in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas offers an ideal base from which to explore, less than an hour by speedboat from all the most famous islands in Southern Thailand. Setting off in a luxury boat charters, guests will be the first to arrive and see the locations in all their natural beauty, with the freedom to also discover more under-the-radar gems with their personal guide. Anantara guests enjoy only the most luxurious adventuring, with a sleek fleet of yachts and ca...
Read MoreAhead of Love Hornbills Day on 13th February, Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort has announced the celebration of its resident hornbill couple, Gok and Gek, who have made their home in a tree on the grounds of the resort overlooking the azures of the Andaman Sea. Offering a perch above the resort’s picturesque Sea View Pool Villas, this special tree has affectionately been dubbed the Hornbill Hotel by the Avani team, symbolising the property's commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. In honour of the avian duo, Avani+ Koh Lanta is embracing its connection with nature through a series of interactive guest experiences. The resort has developed activities that promote conservation and showcase Koh Lanta’s vibrant ecosystem, all while respecting the local wildlife. Famil...
Read MoreThailand launches year-long tourism and sports celebration targeting 40 million visitors and 3 trillion baht in revenue Thailand has officially launched the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025", a grand initiative celebrating the nation's cultural heritage, diverse tourism experiences, and world-class sporting events. The campaign will feature year-round tourism festivals, high-profile sporting tournaments, and exclusive travel privileges, reinforcing Thailand's position as a global leader in tourism and sports. With an ambitious goal, Thailand aims to attract 39 million international visitors and generate 3 trillion Baht in tourism revenue by 2025. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatrastated: "Tourism is a key driver of Thailand's economy...
Read MoreLodge manager and chef, George Newling-Ward, has once again transformed the food and beverage offering at a popular southern Thai ecolodge — Anurak Community Lodge beside Khao Sok national park in southern Thailand. His aim is to make food and drink at Anurak Lodge a reason to visit as much as hiking, biking, kayaking and planting trees in one of the most visually spectacular nature settings in southeast Asia. After a previous stint as manager at the ecolodge between 2018 and 2022, Newling-Ward, an acclaimed chef from the British Virgin Islands, returned to Anurak Community Lodge in October 2024. His motivation, second time around, was to offer mouthwatering southern Thai specials with high quality international favourites, while using the lodge’s own herb garden and locally-...
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Read MoreCutting-edge urban wellness with transformative experiences and preventative treatments
2025 marks the opening of Anantara Wellness, a cutting-edge integrative wellness destination designed to enhance overall well-being through transformative experiences and preventative treatments. Located at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, Anantara Wellness stands out by offering guests the chance to blend wellness with business or leisure in an urban environment. Anantara Wellness represents a modern reinvention of the traditional spa experience, elevating wellness beyond mere pampering and relaxation. The focus is on comprehensive health and wellness programs that emphasise preventative treatments with profound results. By blending innovative technologies with the age-old wisdom of Thai and Chinese healing traditions, guests can enjoy a vast array ...
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