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Fans of all things healthy, organic, and any wellness modalities that support longevity should here take notice! 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is for the first time bringing its ‘Asian …
Swedish hoteliers, 137 Pillars team host organic food, wellness festival Read More
The first noteworthy thing when arriving for the latest visit to Penang was to find only one plane parked at the gates at the airport – nearly unheard of these …
Penang: where cultures blend and living heritage keeps evolving Read More
CELEBRATE MONTH OF LOVE AT AKARYN HOTEL GROUP ‘You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving’. Turn up the love, indulge and treat your loved one in …
Month of Love at Akaryn Hotel Group Read More
BE THE FIRST to experience akyra Sukhumvit Bangkok, the new stylish boutique hotel in the dynamic Sukhumvit Soi 20, just 10-minute walk to BTS skytrain stations, Terminal 21 and EmQuartier shopping centres. Book …
akyra Sukhumvit Bangkok opening 1 May in dynamic Sukhumvit Soi 20 Read More
Cube is a brand new mini-hotel concept in Singapore where your bed is a box that you enter from the foot end of your bed. It has a long list …
Sleepy Sam’s gone Cube Read More
AKARYN Hotel Group has appointed Thomas Koessler as new Cluster Resorts Manager. The seasoned international hotelier brings more than two decades ofexperience to two luxury resorts: Aleenta Phuket Resort & …
Akaryn Hotel Group appoints cluster resorts manager Read More
A SPECIAL DEAL TO WELCOME SUMMER 2018Indulge yourself at AKARYN Hotels & Resorts in Thailand’s most iconic destinations, Phuket, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai. Enjoy our early bird offer with 45% …
Akaryn Hotel and Resorts early bird offer Read More
Wine Bonanza is passionate about their wines and culinary expertise to ensure customers have the most memorable dining experience. The new wine and gourmet food restaurant, located right in the …
Wine Bonanza Is Where The Wine Is Read More
Be Sporty, Be Inspired, Be Curious at akyra Beach Club Phuket akyra is all about lifestyle and experience. Our team proudly put together series of activities that offer you the …
Astounding Andaman Experiences Read More
Swiss-trained talent to infuse contemporary, personalized hospitality management style into Bangkok’s newest boutique luxury lifestyle hotel. Akaryn Hotel Group, the pioneering Thai hospitality company with an appealing collection of luxury …
Akaryn appoints Thomas Singenberger to launch akyra Sumhumvit Bangkok Read More
Aleenta and akyra Hotels and Resorts in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin are offering one last chance to celebrate the year-end with 50% DISCOUNT on accommodation and 15% DISCOUNT on food and beverage. Book Now, …
Save the best for the last! Read More
Elevate your experience while enjoying our beach resorts’ lifestyle with tantalizing all-inclusive specials at Akaryn Hotel Group resorts in Thailand. INDULGE & ENJOY * Unlimited orders from the extensive restaurant menus * Unlimited …
akaryn: Luxury All-Inclusive Escapes Read More
Organic herbs and locally sourced fresh vegetables play an important role in the tantalising tastes and relaxing health experiences on offer at Aleenta Hua Hin Resort & Spa. At …
Akaryn Hotel Group’s holistic herbal holidays Read More
Independent women travellers can now take full advantage of their holiday with specially designed “Deluxe Doyenne” packages at Aleenta and akyra hotels and resorts. AKARYN Hotel Group, the innovative Thailand-based …
Akaryn: Activities exclusively for women travellers Read More
When Krister Svensson was appointed General Manager for the prestigious hotel St. Regis Bangkok he was already a seasoned hotelier, having then arrived from W Hotel Hong Kong where he …
Staying ahead of the curve with hotelier Krister Svensson Read More
It is only a 50-minute ferry ride away from Singapore where The Sanchaya sits beachfront – and yet it nearly feels like worlds apart. It is, in many aspects, in …
A world away at The Sanchaya Read More
Hotel Manager Michael Gaarde-Nielsen is in a prime position to give the best possible update from Karon Beach on Phuket, a beach previously very much dominated by tourists from the …
Hotelier Michael Gaarde-Nielsen showcases “new” Karon beach, Phuket Read More
Akaryn Hotel Group, the pioneering Thai hospitality company with a diverse collection of luxury hotels and resorts in a range of locations around the Kingdom, has announced further expansion with …
Akaryn Hotel Group expands to Sukhumvit Bangkok Read More
It is never just a private villa stay with Aleenta Phuket and Aleenta Hua Hin. Salute to the sun and the sea with a private morning yoga or other wellness activities at …
Aleenta Phuket & Hua Hin – Special offer Read More
The newly launched akyra Beach Club Phuket is quickly turning into a must visit destination for those seeking stunning views, chic design and a chilled out vibe on one of the most …
Get Wet in Phuket: Thailand’s Coolest Surfing Competition is Making Waves Read More
Upscale Boutique Hotel Works Closely with Local Suppliers to Source Fresh Ingredients and Support Future Generations akyra Manor Chiang Mai, the all-suite designer hotel by AKARYN Hotel Group (AHG), is …
Akyra Manor Chiang Mai introiduces special dishes to directly support local community Read More
Following the rise of the Female Travellers, AKARYN Hotel Group offers an exciting 4-Day-3-Night package that includes a range of memorable moments specifically designed to suit different female sensibilities and interests. Day 1: Check-In …
Akaryn Hotels: Deluxe Doyenne Package for the female traveller Read More
Singapore’s only beachfront jazz event, Jazz By The Beach, returns for the seventh year in a row at Coastes, Sentosa. Held every Friday evening in August from 8pm onwards, Jazz …
Jazz By The Beach at Coastes, Sentosa Read More
A pioneering and award-winning, Indian restaurant and terrace bar on the 26th floor of the hotel. Offering varieties of Authentic North Indian foods and focus as much of a vegetarian …
Rang Mahal, an authentic rooftop Indian Restaurant. Read More
akyra Beach Club Phuket To Host Surf Contest And Monthly White Parties On The Beach With International DJS Akaryn Hotel Group’s new akyra Beach Club Phuket is officially hosting its …
akyra Beach Club Phuket: Surf Contest and Monthly Beach Parties Read More
Akaryn Hotel Group (AHG), the innovative boutique hospitality brand with a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across Thailand, is shaking up cocktail hour with the Be Your Own Bartender …
Be your own bartender with akaryn hotel group Read More
SCHOOL BREAK GETAWAY ‘Kids All-Inclusive’ at AKARYN HOTELS AND RESORTS It’s school holidays time! Kids and the whole family deserves a break! Book yourself and your little angels a relaxing getaway at …
School Break Getaway: ‘Kids All-Inclusive’ Read More
Adrenaline-charging thrills in Hua Hin! For those new to water parks, or used to a very limited number of choices for amusement parks in these Thailand waters, we’ve got news …
Vana Nava Water Jungle Hua Hin: Excitement on all levels! Read More
SEASIDE VILLA GETAWAY Wallow in spacious tropical sanctuary with your family and friends in Thailand’s most pristine beach destinations. Enjoy the comfort of Aleenta Hua Hin – Pranburi Resort & Spa or …
Limited offer Aleenta Resorts beachfront villa-specials Read More
Don’t Waste Time Queuing for Airport Taxi!Book minimum 3 nights stay in a One or Two Bedroom Suite, and enjoy complimentary one-way airport pick-up service from either Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don …
Don’t waste time in the airport Read More
Custom Wedding Journeys Attract Couples to Some of the Kingdom’s Most Romantic Locations with Memorable Rituals and Celebrations Thailand based boutique luxury hospitality pioneer and member of Small Luxury Hotels …
Akaryn hotel group brings personal touches to destination weddings Read More
Discover bespoke wedding bliss in dream destinations across Thailand. ALEENTA HUA HIN – PRANBURI Add a touch of “Thainess” and opt for Thai Orchid Package, which include a traditional Khan Mak long drum procession, …
Discover wedding heaven in dream destinations with Akaryn hotels and resorts Read More
ScandAsia talks to Mr Eric Hallin, General Manager of the four-star Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, and also the newly elected President of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Bearing the same …
Swedish hotelier Eric Hallin at Bangkok’s Scandinavian oasis Read More
Two Swedes are currently deeply involved in conceptualising the ingredients that are to form pillars of hospitality excellence for a Thai-owned luxury boutique brand in Thailand. The man steering and …
Swedes in Thai hospitality: Building pillars of excellence Read More
ALL ABOUT FAMILY & FRIENDS AT AKARYN HOTELS AND RESORTSCelebrate Thai New Year and School Break at Akaryn Hotels and Resorts. Select one of our fabulous properties in Thailand. Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our …
Celebrate Thai New Year and School Break at Akaryn Hotels and Resorts Read More
BEACHFRONT VILLA GETAWAY at Aleenta Phuket – Phang Nga Resort & Spa Booking & Staying Period: Now until October 31, 2017 3-BEDROOM BEACHFRONT VILLA Wallow in the spacious beachside sanctuary with 3 separate bedrooms …
Beachfront villa getaway Read More
Jorgen and Tip Lundbaek celebrated on Saturday 11 March the 5 Year Anniversary of Hotel Mermaid Bangkok which was inaugurated in 2012 by HRH Prince Henrik of Denmark. “It is not …
Hotel Mermaid Bangkok celebrates 5th Anniversary Read More
The boutique collection of hotels and resorts by AKARYN Hotel Group offers an immersive and customized travel experience, whether it’s the urban luxury in hip downtown offering a chance to …
Akaryn Hotel Group Package: akyra Thonglor Bangkok and Aleenta Hua Hin Read More
Aleenta Phuket offers a uniquely tailored Wellness Package inclusive of 4 days nights stay in luxury accommodation, yoga, meditation, healing spa treatments and a healthy culinary program offered exclusively by …
Aleenta Mind Balance Package Read More
Join us! A night to remember, full of celebration Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 7 to 11 PM Savor the lavish selection of Akyra Signature cocktails and canapés. Enjoy exclusive …
INVITATION: akyra Beach Club Phuket | Grand Opening Party | from 5 PM, March 18, 2017 Read More
ScandAsia met up in southern Thailand with Mr Conny Andersson, who can appropriately be seen as a ‘travelling chef’, having been on assignments as a cook to far-flung corners of …
Chef Conny Andersson enhances Six Senses’ healthy concept Read More
A proud Swede, Mr Jonas Sjöstedt, General Manager at Centara Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya and Centara Pattaya Hotel, and his teams have together received Thailand’s most prestigious environmental awards …
Swedish General Manager at Pattaya hotels receives green awards Read More
INTRODUCING THE akyra BEACH CLUB PHUKET A chic new chilled-out resort and beach club is set open in November under AKARYN Hotel Group’s hip and sophisticated akyra brand on up-and-coming Natai …
Introducing the akyra Beach Club Phuket, opening in November Read More
Keep Calm & get the best of all inclusive with Aleenta Resorts ALL YOU CAN DREAM at Aleenta Phuket – Phang Nga Resort & Spa Stay period: Now until Dec. …
Get the best of all inclusive with Aleenta Resort Read More Right on cue for the high season in Thailand, AKARYN Hotel Group is building on the success of its much instagrammed and increasingly popular portfolio of hotels and resorts to …
Akaryn Hotel Group launches three new hotels in Thailand and Laos Read More
“It’s all about the people” As Regent Singapore, a Four Seasons Hotel receives both criticism and praise, be it a guest who had an odd issue with a cat brought …
Peter C. Draminsky, GM of Regent Singapore Read More
ScandAsia has published its 2016 edition of the guidebook “Thailand Expat Guide” Thailand Expat Guide is intended as a help for both newcomers and longer term residents from Sweden, Denmark, …
Thailand Expat Guide 2016 is here! Read More
Within the hotel scene something pretty unusual is taking place at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok in September, worth a visit: a live painting guest appearance from the talented painting performer, Mr …
Live painting event at Shangri-La Bangkok Read More
As a Swede in Bangkok’s Chinatown Hotelier Nicklas Moberg has jumped on an undertaking that places him in a truly unique setting, and not just that; but in charge of …
Nicklas Moberg: the Swede in Chinatown Read More
At Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur guests from the Nordic countries can not only take the pleasure in glass panorama views overlooking the Malaysian capital’s building landmark Petronas Towers and the …
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: Swedish chef’s afternoon tea Read More