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The hotel is designed to be 500 to 1,000 meters away from the coast and will form a dock structure for boats to moor alongside. The 30-meter high building will have two floors above sea level and three floors under water. Four cabin decks will be built around the hotel so that guests can enjoy the sea view.

There will be over 100 luxury suites each with large glass windows that show the underwater landscape. The hotel also will have amenities such as a fitness area, a beauty care center, a library, a cigar club, a shopping center, and a submarine. The hotel will also be capable of hosting banquets and meetings.

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A German national, Dressler started his career in the hospitality industry more than 25 years ago. During his international career he has worked for hotel groups such as Le Meridien and Starwood Hotels. He joined the Kempinski group in 1998 and has worked in the group's flagship properties in Budapest, Berlin, Heiligendamm, and Moscow, in addition to having opened Kempinski Hotel Shenyang. Prior to this appointment Dressler led the pre-opening of Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Vilnius in Lithuania.

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The airline now serves the kingdom with a total of 11 flights each week.

Its chief executive Tony Tyler said the service being operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft in a two-class configuration is expected to increase the airline's presence in the Middle Eastern market.

The first of the giants, each weighing a ton and collectively worth more than 30 million baht (890,000 dollars), was moved Monday night after airport staff conducted a religious ceremony for the relocation, the Bangkok Post reported.

According to the newspaper, the statues were moved to 'improve morale' at the airport after staff and duty-free shop owners complained that their positioning might have been accountable for the airport's bad luck since opening in September 2006.

Indulge in The Minor Affair, a Sunseeker Manhattan 60 packed with charm and sophistication, offering intimate cruising options for up to 8 guests for island hopping and overnight adventures. Discover a breathtaking diversity of exotic beaches and pristine waters in the beautiful Andaman Sea from the privacy of a luxury yacht.

Explore an abundance of stunning islands, including the Racha and Coral islands; snorkel or dive and be surrounded by schools of tropical marine fish and fauna or simply lay back and cruise the seascape of the Phang Nga Bay. Krabi or Phi Phi Island possess equal allure with clear turquoise waters, and are just a day cruise away.

Add to the adventure by chartering the yacht for an extended cruise from 2 days to the Similan Islands where whale sharks have been spotted, up to 8 days to Mergui Archipelago in Burma.

Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for a story you'll tell forever. Located on the island’s secluded northern sunset coast, a collection of 83 expansive villas all benefit from a private pool, outdoor terrazzo tub and an array of luxurious facilities. Designed to echo a Southern Thai-style village, the villas are set amid lush gardens that lead down to the glistening waters of the Andaman Sea. With 2 uniquely designed restaurants and bars, a renowned Anantara Spa, water sports and day excursions on offer, Anantara Phuket is your gateway to hidden natural wonders and unique cultural experiences.

Rates for a full day charter including lunch are 205,000 Baht plus tax and service charge.

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V Villas Hua Hin

Let V Villas Hua Hin be a romantic dinner venue for you and your special one for Christmas and New Year Eve in a memorable atmosphere. Our Festive Romantic Candle Light Dinner can be served in your private Pool Villa Suite, Villazzo restaurant, our infinity pool deck set upon the bluff with panoramic ocean views or on the luxury beach of Hua Hin aglow with candles and torches.

You will be welcomed with two glasses of champagne, presented with a bottle of white or red wine and treated to an exquisite course menu served by your personal butler, couple glasses of digestive and be dazzled by the firework after your romantic dinner.

Festive Romantic Candle Light Dinner for two at one price at Baht 6,500 Nett. Available on 24, 25 and 31 December 2009

Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

Located at Taiwan's busiest international airport, the 360-room Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport is located just a few minutes away from the airport terminal building.

Guests have free access to WiFi in public areas, and rooms are equipped with LCD flat screens with an extensive international selection of TV channels. Design elements in the rooms include rain showers and anti-mist mirrors, dedicated flexible workspaces with high-speed Internet connections, and an in-room safe large enough for a laptop. Guests staying on the Executive Premier Floor can access the executive lounge which offers additional benefits.

For golf fanatics the hotel is close to Meilihua Miramar Golf resort and the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle bus to Taoyuan City, home to many important industrial parks, which is a 15 minute ride away.

All guests can stay connected with the hotel's "Web Corner on a Mac," a comfortable space outfitted with user-friendly Apple iMacs and a full service business centre is available. For conferences or meetings, the hotel offers a 488 square meter pillar-free grand ballroom and five additional meeting rooms with natural light with one-touch control panels for lighting, sound, and multi-media equipment.

As well as meeting facilities and the latest technology, the hotel offers leisure services such as the In Balance fitness gym filled with the latest exercise equipment, a steam room, sauna, and an indoor swimming pool.

For food and beverage The Square is the Novotel brand's flagship F&B offering in Asia, which serves specialties from Asia are served alongside European dishes, together with new world cuisine from the Americas and Australia.

As well as The Square, the hotel has a Chinese restaurant The Wei with private dining rooms and two bars: Q Bar in the lobby and O2 Bar by the swimming pool.

According to Robert Murray, the senior vice president of Accor Greater China, the opening of Accor's first hotel in Taiwan illustrates the strategic importance the group attaches to the Greater China region; adding that, since both mainland China and Taiwan are strengthening cooperation to boost tourism development, more and more Chinese tourists will travel to Taiwan.

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An Austrian national, Buggelsheim brings with him 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry having held various positions in five-star hotels around the world including hotels in Austria, Bermuda, Kuwait, Indonesia, and the Maldives. Prior to this appointment, he held various positions at Crowne Plaza Shenzhen, beginning in 2006 as director of food and beverage, followed by the role of executive assistant manager. He is also an active member of the food and beverage board for IHG in Greater China.

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Murry Paterson brings to the position over 26 years of diverse experience having led the culinary teams as such 18 years with Accor chain. Paterson started his culinary career in 1983, when he first joined the Sydney Opera House as Four years apprenticeship in Sydney Australia and while studying in Culinary of East Sydney College. After his graduation and 6 years experience, he moved to join Sheraton Alice Springs Northern Territory as Chef de Partie and St. George Rugby Leagues and Sport Club as Sous Chef.

In 1991 Murry Paterson joined the Accor hotel in Sydney Australia Novotel Darling Harbour for 2 years in the position of Chef de Partie, and one more year he worked in Novotel Hotel Brighton Beach as Sous Chef. Then Paterson moved to Asia, Sofitel Hyland Shanghai China and Novotel Ambassador Kangnam Hotel Seoul Korea as Executive Sous Chef. At the age of 30, he had been promoted as Executive Chef of Novotel Orchid Hotel in Singapore.

Prior to this appointment, Murry Paterson was the Executive Chef at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Resort Golf & Spa in Thailand, where he had been for last three years. He also held the position of Executive Chef for Sofitel Palm Resort Johor Bahru Malaysia, Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort Thailand and Sofitel Ambassador Seoul, South Korea.

“Art of cooking is a lot like creative. You have to follow the trend and know what people want. I can make many kinds of food but I always keep moving and applying my own recipes and cooking methods straight out of Modern Food” said Paterson.
Be our guest! Try Chef Murray Paterson’s news savoury menu before taking off or next time you dine at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel.

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Oakwood Serviced Apartments Continues Its Expansion Momentum in Asia With the Opening of Oakwood Residence in Bangna, Bangkok; First Internationally Managed Serviced Apartments in Bangna -- the Gateway to the Eastern Seaboard.

Oakwood, the leading, global temporary housing provider, is on track with its continued expansion in Asia with the opening of Oakwood Residence Garden Towers Bangna Bangkok. Located approximately 15 minutes from Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi), it is the first internationally managed serviced apartments to open in the district of Bangna. The expansive apartment block comprises 36 floors of 167 elegantly designed and fully furnished apartments for short and long-term guests.

"Oakwood Residence Garden Towers Bangna Bangkok brings the best in serviced living to the district of Bangna -- a prime area for businesses, international schools, the airport, shopping centers and Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC). Oakwood is known for its quality apartments and outstanding service, and we are pleased to bring these to this part of Bangkok," said Chris Ahearn, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

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Experience Christmas festivities in the heart of Germany on this multi-day tour from Frankfurt

Marvel at the giant Christmas tree with its thousands of lights, in the heart of Leipzig before doing your last-minute Christmas shopping at numerous Christmas Markets throughout the region.

Handicraft enthusiasts will be thrilled with a visit to one of Germany's oldest porcelain manufacturers where a demonstration on painting and glazing is given in the exhibition hall. You'll also venture to two miner-villages to view the German tradition of woodcarving Christmas pyramids and filling them with candles.

Keeping with the season, you'll sample traditional German snacks including Bratwurst and mulled wine before tasting Strietzel (local cake) in Dresden.

This guided multi-day tour is a comfortable way of getting familiar with the most interesting sights, the most beautiful landscapes and the tradition of Germany. The experienced staff, from your coach driver to the tour guide are committed to providing the best services, making your vacation interesting, smooth and comfortable. Transportation will be in a modern coach or minivan with air-conditioning. Please read the itinerary below for full details.

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The Meliá Sol y Nieve is located just 100 metres from the chair lifts of southern Spain's best ski resort. The monumental city of Granada is just 33 km away.

Each room comes with state-of-the-art facilities such as Wi-Fi internet and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and real-time updates on skiing conditions.

After a day on the surrounding slopes, enjoy a relaxing session of après-ski in the hotel’s amazing, new 2,500 m² spa centre.

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Wearing a long-sleeved pink shirt with a white jacket, the 81-year-old monarch, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and members of the royal family, was taken by a chief physician and his team in a wheelchair to the Siriraj Hospital riverside pier to float his krathong, a tiny lotus-shaped vessel, in the Chao Phraya River.

Surrounded by hundreds of well-wishers who shouted out "Long Live the King", the monarch as he progressed to the pier waved his hand greeting his joyful subjects and watched a procession of illuminated boats along the river celebrating the festival organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

The revered king was last seen on national television on October 23 paying homage to the statue of his grandfather King Chulalongkorn and paying respect to images of his late father and mother within the hospital compound.

The disappearance from the public eye of the world's longest-reigning monarch has caused great concern and was linked to the largest decline in nearly two months in the bourse last month after rumours circulated among investors of a deterioration in the king's health.

Doctors have asked the king to remain hospitalised so he can fully recover from a lung inflammation. (TNA)

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