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72 Hours Amazing Thailand

thusawan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:08:20 +0000

The Tourism Authority of Thailand together with MasterCard has launched “72 Hours Amazing Thailand” – a dedicated campaign presenting a host of exciting activities and special privileges exclusively for MasterCard cardholders visiting Thailand.

Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Deputy Governor for International Marketing, Tourism Authority of Thailand, said, “72 Hours Amazing Thailand offers a new way for tourists to explore the beauty of Thailand within 72 hours. The campaign introduces customized travel routes and activities for MasterCard cardholders, as well as showcases a collection of Thailand’s newest and most stylish resorts and hotels, hip shopping destinations, luxurious pampering hideaways, chic dining outlets and top golf courses.”

“We are targeting the 72 Hours Amazing Thailand campaign at the mass affluent consumer, aged over 25 years old, who enjoys traveling and experiencing new places which are in vogue in Bangkok and its surrounding areas,” Mrs. Rerngronasa added. As part of the campaign, an English language guidebook - “72 Hours Amazing Thailand” – will be produced for tourists.

According to the latest MasterIndex of Travel (H2 2007) by MasterCard Worldwide, Thailand is among the most preferred personal travel destination for Singaporeans. Ms. Eileen Wee, Vice President and Country Manager for Thailand, MasterCard Worldwide said, “The 72 Hours Amazing Thailand campaign launched by Tourism Authority of Thailand enables visitors to fully enjoy and experience the natural beauty of Thailand, as well as the many attractive offerings and exceptional service that this tourism paradise has to offer to the sophisticated, style-conscious traveler of today. The campaign is an example of how Thailand constantly refreshes itself as a travel destination.”

Until the end of August 2008, customers making transactions with their MasterCard cards will receive up to 50% off their purchases at over 200 leading hotels and resorts, shopping centers, beauty and nail spas, fine dining restaurants, golf courses and retail outlets in Thailand, in addition to a range of other privileges.
MasterCard cardholders can also indulge in the best spa destinations such as S Medical Spa – one of only two medical spa retreats in the world with the Hydrotherapy 7 in 1 with Shirodhara – an integrated treatment that cares for the mind, body and soul. Services include purification programs, holistic massage and body work, hydrotherapy and full-day wellness programs. MasterCard cardholders also receive VIP treatment at the Banyan Tree Spa at the Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok – an ideal sanctuary for physical and spiritual well-being.

More Information:
Website: http://www.thailand72hrsamazing.com

Phuket Vegetarian Festival

thusawan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:04:23 +0000

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The 12th Amari Watergate Hotel & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run

thusawan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:03:00 +0000

“The 12th Amari Watergate Hotel & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run”

On Saturday, October 10, 2009, what has become an annual institution will once again take place on city streets – at Midnight. This Annual Amari Watergate Hotel & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run.

It is the only race in Bangkok to be held at Midnight, and offers competitors a choice of 2 distances – 6k or 12k. The City streets will be closed and protected by a police and security contingent of about 400 officers, and supported along the route by local residents, and shop owners, together with the management and staff of the Amari Watergate Hotel. The atmosphere is tremendous, with over 5,000 runners, both the local and the foreign.

The winners for the best record in 12k. of male and female championship will graciously receive the Royal trophy of HRH Princess Sirindhorn. Winners in each age category including the family team and the fancy team will receive a trophy. Everyone who crosses the finishing line will receive a special commemorative medal. Amari Watergate Hotel will celebrate with all the participants at a cocktail party afterwards at Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill, at which there will be a raffle with lots of prizes.

All the proceeds from the event will go to charitable causes, firstly “Chalerm Prakiat HRH Princess Sirindhorn school which supports the education of children whose parents have very tragically passed away due to HIV infection and the second beneficiary will be donated to Baan Gerda, the Children’s Village project which supports HIV-infected orphans children in Nongmuang, Lopburi province.

Entry forms can be obtained and purchased at 300 Bht. and 1,000 Bht. with the entitle of a huge of prizes such as a various round-trip air-tickets both domestic and international flight, Oris watch, Each catergory winners will receive personal accident insurance at 200,000Baht for one year contract from Assets Insurance Co.,Ltd., accommodation and dining gift vouchers from Amari Hotels & Resorts Group and etc. together with a complimentary of running shirt.

For more details, please contact Clark Hatch Fitness Centre of the Amari Watergate Hotel. Tel. 0 2653 9000 ext. 5780 – 2 or the hotel’s Public Relations Department ext. 5021