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  • Thailand TravelCentara Hotels & Resorts embarks on a transformational year in 2025

    Centara Hotels & Resorts embarks on a transformational year in 2025

    Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is looking ahead to another highly productive year in 2025, as it enters exciting new markets, unveils exceptional guest experiences, and moves confidently towards its goal of becoming the place to be for the world’s travellers and one of the planet’s top 100 hotel operators by 2027. Last year was highly successful…

  • Pattaya NewsLost world found: Centara’s splash-tacular revamp makes waves in Pattaya (video)

    Lost world found: Centara’s splash-tacular revamp makes waves in Pattaya (video)

    Centara Hotels & Resorts is pulling out all the stops with a sensational upgrade to its famed Lost World-themed haven, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. This month sees a dazzling debut of new attractions designed to captivate guests of all ages, promising a holiday like no other. Making a splash are four newly unveiled water park zones. Get ready…

  • Thailand HotelsCentara launches Centara Life to ‘Uplift Your Everyday’

    Centara launches Centara Life to ‘Uplift Your Everyday’

    Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, officially launched Centara Life, its fresh and exciting new brand identity that will elevate the essentials with innovative, guest-friendly concepts at hotels and resorts across Thailand and beyond. As an evolution to Centra by Centara, Centara Life is set to revitalise the guest experience with a series of unique offerings said to…

  • Business NewsCentara ranked as Thailand’s strongest brand two years in a row

    Centara ranked as Thailand’s strongest brand two years in a row

    Centara Group has been recognised as “Thailand’s Strongest Brand” for the second year in a row by the Brand Finance Thailand 50 report. This achievement follows a series of domestic and global success as Centara continues to expand their hotel and resort locations. The Thailand 50 report Brand Finance is an international brand evaluation and consultancy agency which independently assesses…

  • Business NewsCentara Udon officially reopens after upscale refurbishment and dining expansion

    Centara Udon officially reopens after upscale refurbishment and dining expansion

    Centara Hotels & Resorts in association with Central Pattana Plc heralded the official reopening of Centara Udon, post a comprehensive round of refurbishing endeavours aimed at upscaling an array of facilities and introducing novel dining opportunities. Thirayuth Chirathivat, who is at the helm of Centara Hotels & Resorts, reported the successful conclusion of the renovation phase, subsequently marking the formal reopening…

  • Business NewsTHAI lags as Centara Grand emerges Thailand’s strongest brand

    THAI lags as Centara Grand emerges Thailand’s strongest brand

    The sluggish revival of business tourism, coupled with Thailand’s failure to establish itself as a global connection hub, has resulted in the brand value of Thai Airways (THAI) lagging behind its rivals. Conversely, Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts has emerged as the strongest brand in the nation this year. According to Alex Haigh, who serves as the Asia-Pacific Managing Director at…

  • Business News31 Centara hotels scoop Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards

    31 Centara hotels scoop Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards

    Centara Hotels & Resorts scooped several top honours in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for 2023, with 31 of their properties being recognised worldwide. These prestigious awards, reserved for establishments consistently achieving excellent traveller reviews over the past year, place Centara’s hotels and resorts within the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. This year, two Centara properties received…

  • Things To DoYour ultimate guide to family friendly hotels in Thailand

    Your ultimate guide to family friendly hotels in Thailand

    Thailand’s family hotels provide a unique opportunity for families to bond and create unforgettable memories in a tropical paradise. From the pristine beaches of Phuket to the bustling city of Bangkok, families can find a range of accommodations and activities that cater to their specific needs and preferences. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Thailand has got you covered. So…

  • Property NewsCentral Pattana’s 10 billion baht investment in 37 new hotels

    Central Pattana’s 10 billion baht investment in 37 new hotels

    Central Pattana is launching 37 hotels in 27 provinces in Thailand with 4,000 rooms, valued at a total of 10 billion baht, under the Centara Hotels and Resorts brand. The kingdom’s largest retail property development and investment company aims to hire about 3,900 people across the country in the process. The company will focus primarily on second-tier locations, as it…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Thai F-16 fighter crashed during a training session

    Thailand News Update | Thai F-16 fighter crashed during a training session

    The National Energy Policy Committee is meeting today to discuss Thailand’s soaring energy prices, including efforts to maintain the cap on diesel prices at below 30 baht a litre. Like the rest of the world, Thailand is suffering under a wave of inflation and high energy costs at the moment. Yesterday the Deputy PM and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said…

  • PropertyCentara plans to build 100 new hotels by 2026, launch 20 per year

    Centara plans to build 100 new hotels by 2026, launch 20 per year

    Centara Hotels and Resorts plans to open 100 new hotels in Thailand, the Middle East, China and neighbouring countries over the next 5 years, with the intention of managing them through agreements with partner companies, according to the Bangkok Post. Centara’s 5 year goal from 2022 aims to add 20 hotels each year, bringing the total number to more than…

  • TravelBangkok is back – Thailand’s capital roars back to life

    Bangkok is back – Thailand’s capital roars back to life

    OPINION Before the pandemic, Bangkok was the most-visited city on the planet – a thriving hive of energy and activity which attracted over 22 million international visitors per year. Then, without warning, it all went quiet. Now, following the reboot of the Test & Go re-entry into Thailand on February 1, 2022, Bangkok is back. The city is welcoming the…

  • Technology NewsCentara Hotels suffer data breach by hackers Desorden Group

    Centara Hotels suffer data breach by hackers Desorden Group

    Centara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury chain in Thailand, confirmed a data breach this month at the hands of the infamous hacker Desorden Group. The CEO, Thirayuth Chirathivat, said the hack was detected October 14 and an investigation confirmed that guest details had been compromised. Names and ID photos, booking information, email addresses, phone numbers and home addresses have all…

  • Business NewsCentara signs up three more Phuket hotels

    Centara signs up three more Phuket hotels

    The surge of new properties continues in Phuket as the developers and Thai business leaders continue to show their confidence in Phuket as an international holiday destination. Thai hospitality group Centara Hotels and Resorts has entered into agreements to manage three hotels on Phuket’s northern west coast in Mai Khao. Two of the properties are currently operating, which are the…

  • Crime NewsTributes paid to Amitpal Singh Bajaj, killed at Centara Grand hotel in Phuket

    Tributes paid to Amitpal Singh Bajaj, killed at Centara Grand hotel in Phuket

    PHOTO: Southall Sikh Temple Tributes are being paid to the British father, Amitpal Singh Bajaj, who was reportedly attacked and killed trying to protect his family at a beach hotel in Phuket. The incident followed a next door guest reacting badly to a noise complaint and allegedly barging into the family room and attacking Amitpal. Amitpal, from Southall in west…

  • World NewsCentara strikes deal for three new hotels in Laos

    Centara strikes deal for three new hotels in Laos

    Thailand’s leading hotel operator Centara Hotels, announced it has signed management agreements for three new properties with a combined total of 216 keys, with Asia Investment, Development & Construction Sole Co., Ltd (AIDC), a well-established enterprise in Laos. In the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, Centara plans to open an upper upscale Centara Grand Luang Prabang and a…