W Retreat & Residences - Koh Samui

W Hotels, the world’s fastest growing style hotel brand, today announced plans to open its first hotel in Thailand. W Retreat & Residences-Koh Samui will be the brand’s third retreat in the world, following W Maldives which opened in September 2006 and W Vieques, scheduled to open in late 2007. The newly built 70-villa W Retreat & Residences-Koh Samui will cater to upscale leisure travelers when it opens in late 2008. W Koh Samui will be located on a 26 acre site on Maenam Beach, at the north shore of Koh Samui, arguably the best location on Koh Samui, given its secluded beach and interesting topography which will provide all rooms with excellent views. The retreat will feature 70 villas, each approximately 1,722 square feet (160 square meters ), W’s signature Living Room and lounge, one signature restaurant, a pool bar and a signature spa. Guests can indulge in W’s infamous beds as well as be treated to W’s signature Whatever/Whenever service commitment, the hotel’s 24-hour concierge that provides guests with whatever they want, whenever they want it.  W Koh Samui will be located on a 26 acre site on Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, 435 miles south of Bangkok, and is the third largest Thai island, following Phuket and Koh Chang. W Retreat & Residences-Koh Samui will be located on Maenam Beach, on the north shore of Koh Samui. Maenam is one of the island’s more secluded and private beaches and offers one of the best windsurfing and snorkeling sites, as well as intimate restaurants in the village. Maenam is also within close proximity to the Koh Samui airport, golf course and Chaweng town. W Hotels is a global lifestyle brand with 21 properties in the most vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Source: ehotelier.com
   

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Jetstar start long haul international flights as of November 2006

Qantas Group’s valued based airline Jetstar has commenced its long haul international operations with its firt flight taking off from Melbourne to Bangkok on November 25 2006.

Jetstar will fly long haul to 7 international destinations from Australia covering 11 international routes directly from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane (*) or Cairns (*) by September 2007. The airline’s long haul network includes; Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Honolulu (*) and both Osaka (*) and Nagoya (*) in western Japan.

Jetstar’ initial fleet of Airbus A330-200 aircraft (303 seat configured), numbering six by mid 2007, will offer two classes of services including StarClass and Jetstar’s business class.

Jetstar will also soon fly direct Melbourne-Bali, Melbourne-Honolulu (*) services from Melbourne.

Jetstar’s inaugural flight Sydney-Phuket service (3 times weekly) was launched on November 25 2006 while direct services between Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City will be commenced on November 30 2006.

(*) Flights subject to regulatory approval

Source: jetstar.com

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