Effective this month Serge Cuypers has been appointed as the new General Manager of Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, an all-villa hideaway in Phuket, while Arnaud Béril joins Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort as the new Resort Manager of the luxury jungle retreat in Chiang Rai. A holder of dual Swiss and Belgian nationality, Serge Cuypers is very familiar with the Anantara brand, starting as Hotel Manager at the flagship Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel in Thailand in 2019 as well as General Manager of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort from 2021. Serge brings over 22 years of professional experience in high-profile international luxury hospitality properties. With a career spanning the globe, he is comfortable leading a multicultural workforce and has several...
Read MoreTag: Anantara Hotels
Anantara Chiang Mai’s Old British Consulate Centrepiece is worth a celebration Concealed within Anantara Chiang Mai’s serene courtyard is one of Northern Thailand’s most history-laden buildings — the stunningly restored old British Consulate. Today, its delicate old-world bones house The Service 1921, Anantara’s signature bar and restaurant named for the year the consulate opened. In its unofficial capacity as the gatekeeper to Chiang Mai’s past, the 100-year-old building buzzes with visitors from all over the world who come here to dine on fine Thai cuisine and have their fill of stories about the legendary parties for the British King’s or Queen’s birthdays, spirited croquet games played on the consulate’s lawn, and its resident elephants. Then Now The King Ruler of Chi...
Read MoreAnantara partners with Discover Qatar to launch daily explorer’ excursion Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has partnered with Discover Qatar to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience to view one of the largest congregations of whale sharks that can be found on the planet. A dedicated high-speed catamaran takes guests of Discover Qatar and Banana Island on the newly launched, unique, excursion to view the biggest fish in the ocean. From April to September, the cooler waters off the north-east coast of Qatar provide the perfect location to see large numbers of whale sharks that gather to feed close to the surface. Upon arrival in the area where the sharks are found, the slow-moving gentle giants can be viewed for two hours from the front and back deck of the catamaran,...
Read MoreAnantara Resorts in Phuket organise annual baby turtle and shark release Guests at Anantara Layan and Mai Khao and its sister property Avani+ in Phuket recently participated in the annual baby turtle and shark release programme in support of the conservation efforts of the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation (MKMTF) and the Phuket Marine Biology Centre (PMBC). 54 young green turtles ranging from 12 to 15 months old and 34 young bamboo sharks were released along the beaches where both Anantara Layan Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Villas are located. The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation (MKMTF) was set up by Minor Hotels (the parent company of Anantara and Avani) to help rejuvenate the turtle population in Thailand. Phuket is home to Green Turtles, Leatherbacks, Hawk Bills and ...
Read MoreBali's Visa on Arrival is back. After two long years, Bali has reopened its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers from 42 countries. Anantara Seminyak is inviting travellers to rediscover oceanfront luxury with blissful days spent basking by the pool, surfing the waves, and strolling the beach at sunset with peace of mind that all COVID-19 requirements are taken care of for them during their stay. With a layout centred on the property’s beachfront location, the ocean is never out of sight or earshot. Beach-centric architecture is offset by lush tropical greenery, enveloping the resort in blooming gardens that offer plenty of shaded areas. Against the backdrop of shimmering aquamarine and emerald green, the clean classical lines of the façade retained their sophisticate...
Read MoreIt’s official Bali’s back!! After two years of border closures the Island of the God’s has reopened to international guests. To welcome returning guests, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort is striving to ensure that their arrival and stay is as seamless and safe as possible with the new ‘Back to Bali’ package. Perched atop a dramatic cliff, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort’s contemporary luxury reveals sensational ocean views of the world-renowned Impossible Beach right in front of the resort. This beach is one of the most famous surf points in Bali where surfers can descend through the resort’s beach elevator to the beautiful rocky beach. During their stay guests can disappear into a world of indulgence beginning with a complimentary Balinese massage, cliffside dining with the best vi...
Read MoreAnantara launches new addition to the sparkling waterfront of Layan Bay in Phuket Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has launched Beach House, a stylish new addition to the sparkling waterfront of Layan Bay. Comprising a three-story venue that includes Breeze, a sophisticated all-day poolside sipping and dining area, a fine dining middle floor currently housing zuma pop-up and a dazzling top floor area known as Roof Top. Beach House promises luxury tropical vibes from dawn till dusk and beyond. Welcoming guests into a spectacular open-air space on the ground floor is Breeze. Overlooking Layan’s shoreline, and with a sumptuous array of tables, daybeds and sun loungers, Breeze invites long, indulgent hours of infinity poolside relaxation. Upmarket and upbeat, this refined beach-club con...
Read MoreVisiting holistic wellness practitioners at Anantara Layan and Mai Kho take you to journeys of body and mind Wellness enthusiasts have long sought out tropical destinations as an ideal setting for restorative journeys of body and mind. Known for its palm fringed coastlines and turquoise waters, Phuket, Thailand is cementing itself as the wellness destination of choice for in the know travellers. Guests of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas can enjoy an enhanced wellness offering with a series of new collaborations in the months of March and April. Designed to complement Anantara’s network of Masters of Wellness and in-house therapists, the new five-week residency programmes tap the unique skill sets of three visiting practitioners: yogi Dheeraj Patw...
Read MoreAnantara Chiang Mai Resort revives ancient Northern Thai traditions Reviving Northern Thailand’s centuries old massage and aromatherapy techniques, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has introduced two rare therapeutic treatments, ‘Yam Khang’ and ‘Yajoo’, both with longstanding historic roots connecting guests with the region’s rich Lanna heritage. ‘Yam Khang’ or Thai Fire Therapy is an ancient Lanna tradition, considered a sacred art where the therapist is required to have gained a high spiritual maturity. The treatment is done by using the feet only which are first bathed into healing oil infused with mixed local herbs. The therapist then slips her foot onto an iron plough shear or ‘khang’ that has been heated over an open fire, then skilfully balanced, she massages the guest with one...
Read MoreEnjoy Anantara Angkor Resort’s Discovery Package For travellers dreaming to have the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat all to themselves, the re-opening of Cambodia offers a chance of a truly singular experience. The new ‘Angkor All-Inclusive Discovery’ package from Anantara Angkor Resort brings those ‘pinch-me’ travel moments together in one thoughtfully curated programme that makes the most of the serene, crowd-free sites. Staying in an all-suite luxury resort in Siem Reap, a getaway to the capital of the old Khmer empire, travellers are only 15 minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat, making daily guided excursions a breeze. Guests can explore the ancient temples at their own tempo, whether it’s the sunrise experience or the magical afternoon light they...
Read More
You must be logged in to post a comment.