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HotelCorp Takes Over Bel Air Resort in Phuket; 2-Bedroom Suite Rates from THB 2,800

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HotelCorp (HCL), one of Thailand’s largest privately held hospitality management companies, has taken over the management, operations, sales and marketing and full condominium rental program of The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket.

HCL acquired Bel Air Panwa Resort including the management rights to the rental program and the juristic condominium management from the Watson Property Group, one of Perth’s largest privately owned land subdivision companies.

Mr. Roy E. Olsson, President and Chief Executive Officer of HotelCorp said, “The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket has an amazing potential to be refurbished and redeveloped as Phuket’s new and upscale family resort destination. The Panwa beach is now recognized as the latest and newest elite beach community in Phuket. HCL will redevelop The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket as an ideal family retreat and a spectacular tropical cliff side property featuring stunning & spaciously appointed luxury suites in the quieter side of the renowned island of Phuket.”

Situated on the Cape of Panwa, The Bel Air Resort & Spa offers luxury sea view suites featuring panoramic views across the sea towards Koh Phi Phi and beyond.

The resort is also only 45 minutes drive from Phuket's international Airport making it an easy and convenient location for all.

The Suites at The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket offers a minimum of 106 sqm living space per suite. Each of the suites provides the finest in modern amenities such as flat screen TV's with DVD players, personalized kitchen and private on-call butler service. The two and three-bedroom suites are well appointed and designed in Asian contemporary and chic fashion incorporating an open balcony with spectacular sea or garden views. These suites also provide private and direct pool access at the edge of the balcony while some suites feature their very own private plunge pool.

Mr. Bernhard Ollmann, Director and COO of HotelCorp said, “A new team will be installed to manage the resort into a truly unique and premier family resort in Phuket. Much attention is given to renewing the food and beverage experience, expanding the Kids club and the redevelopment of the beach club into a premier place to be.”

A wide variety of dining choices are offered at The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket. Giovanni's Restaurant offers International cuisine and wines, as well as excellent seafood and Thai dishes.

At day’s end, guests can enjoy an icy cold beer or an exotic cocktail served at Panwa Bar & Lounge. Perfect for pre dinner drinks whilst eating at Giovanni's, the Panwa Bar & Lounge offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere for guests who want to spend time away from the kids.

An informal open-air restaurant with an outdoor terrace seating area overlooking the main pool is the Panwa Poolside Bar. It serves a selection of Thai and Western specialties daily, as well as a vast kid's selection with tempting theme buffets on selected evenings. A-la-carte menu is available for all day dining. The Panwa Poolside Bar will soon feature an extended roof cover for the area and will launch an all new food experience with creative theme nights and live entertainment.

The existing Kids Club will be upgraded into a new Kids World with different sections for different ages, offering play stations, internet café, movie rooms, juice bar, indoor and outdoor games, all in a supervised and spacious setting.

At the Royal Spa, the timeless art of inspiring health and inner well-being has been perfected. Treatments combine herbal remedies and century-old traditions.

For guests who love the beach, The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket has its very own Beach Club located only 1.4 km's from the resort, approximately 3 minutes by free shuttle bus.

The Beach Club provides lounges with side tables and umbrellas to enjoy the sun, sea and sand in complete relaxation. Guests can snorkel, swim or feed fish in this beautiful part of the island nestled away in a safe and secluded bay amidst gently swaying coconut palms and Tamarind Trees.

Thai and seafood dishes are on offer at the Beach Club as well as pub grub. The Resort Beach shuttle runs every 30 minutes from the resort to the beach.

The Beach Club will be extensively renovated into a premier hot spot in Phuket with a touch of trendy design, cool music and brand new kitchen.

Promotional rates are being offered from THB 2,800 per night for a 2-bedroom Suite, including breakfast and round-trip transfer to and from Phuket International Airport until October 31, 2009.

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