Mövenpick Assumes Management of Second Hotel in Phuket

[HD video below] Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has taken over the management of the Palm Beach Club hotel in Phuket, and rebranded it Mövenpick Residences Laguna Beach Phuket.

The resort will complement the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket, the first property the Swiss hotel company opened in Thailand in 2006

Mövenpick Residences Laguna Beach Phuket is located on Bang Tao Beach, one of Phuket Island’s most pristine beaches and famous among golfers. The Phuket International Airport and several world-class golf courses, including Blue Canyon Country Club and the Laguna Phuket Golf Club are within a 20-minute drive.

The new portfolio addition features 39 residences including luxurious penthouses and two and three-bedroom suites, all blending the best of Thai and contemporary design. Modern interiors evoke an easy living design complete with large balconies and some come with a private pool or Jacuzzi. All are designed to provide a perfect tropical haven for families, friends and long-term guests, creating a delightful ambience for a memorable holiday.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to operate this exclusive retreat and to expand our presence in Thailand, one of Asia’s top leisure destinations,” said Andreas Mattmüller, chief operating officer of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East & Asia. “We have plans to increase our portfolio in the country and to operate six hotels in Thailand by 2014.”

Guests of the resort can choose from a variety of leisure and entertaining facilities including an expansive swimming pool nestled amid the tropical gardens, lively dining options and a modern fitness centre.

Spa enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Blossom Spa, a world-class facility offering traditional Thai treatments as well as therapies derived from Asian and European influences.

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At the ATF 2011 in Phnom Penh in January, ASIA Travel Tips.com spoke with Mr. Roland G. Svensson and asked him about the plans for the company in Thailand.

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