KOH SAMUI, Thailand (June 30, 2020) – The first Meliá resort to debut in Thailand has unveiled a “Samui Getaway” promotion with 30% off accommodation as a lure to domestic travellers. The new Meliá Koh Samui, overlooking Choeng Mon Beach on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand, is offering...
Category: Meliá Koh Samui
Sail Away on Meliá Koh Samui’s Remarkable Nautical Theme
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (June 26, 2020) — More than 100 years ago, merchant vessels laden with rice dotted the Venice of the East’s iconic Chao Phraya River. These teak wood boats would also sail from the river’s mouth in Bangkok to the open waters to trade their wares, moving as far south into the Gulf...
Meliá Koh Samui Implements Host of Health and Safety Standards In Response to COVID-19
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 28, 2020) – Meliá Koh Samui is launching a raft of stringent health, safety and hygiene measures in the wake of COVID-19, including the appointment of an executive to take charge of the emotional wellbeing of guests. The 159-room and 41-suite luxury beachfront resort and the first property in Thailand launched...
New Meliá Koh Samui Welcomes Director of Sales and Marketing
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 19, 2020) – A talented hospitality professional with two decades of diverse experience in sales and marketing and a passion for building strong business relationships has been named five-star Meliá Koh Samui’s director of sales and marketing. Thai national Phatsalawadee Pimpila’s appointment to the new 159-room and 41-suite luxury resort on...
New Meliá Koh Samui Welcomes Azizskandar Awang as Executive Chef
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (March 23, 2020) – A talented professional with a passion for leadership and coaching who has won a string of coveted awards during his 20-year career has been named Meliá Koh Samui’s executive chef. Malaysian national Azizskandar Awang has joined the 159-room and 41-suite luxury resort on Koh Samui’s north-eastern coastline in...
Meliá Koh Samui Announces Ernesto Osuna as General Manager
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Mar. 4, 2020) – A seasoned professional with two decades of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and Asia has been appointed to the helm of the new nautical-themed beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui. Spanish-born Ernesto Osuna has taken charge of the opening of the 159-room and 41-suite luxury resort overlooking...
Meliá Koh Samui Opens On Thailand’s Scenic Choeng Mon Beach
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (March 3, 2020) — Meliá Koh Samui, a 159-room and 41-suite resort with a lagoon pool that loops through its grounds like a river and suites made from teak wood vessels, has opened on Thailand’s second largest island, Koh Samui. The first property in Thailand launched under Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels...
The Most Anticipated Hotel and Resort Openings in Asia in 2020
Meliá Koh Samui Overlooking the powder-white sands of Koh Samui island’s secluded Choeng Mon Beach, nautical-themed luxury resort Meliá Koh Samui celebrated its grand opening on January 10 this year. The 159-room and 41-suite resort features a host of facilities including two restaurants, an executive lounge, a swim-up bar, spa, fitness centre, ballroom and, for...