232-The Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, The Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and the Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok - Sukhumvit Thonglor will all open in 2012 bringing Marriott International?s portfolio to 16 hotels in the country.

376-Singapore Airlines will focus on flights to smaller Asian cities as a weak global economy batters demand on long-haul routes and competition from premium airlines intensifies. SIA, which posted its first quarterly loss in more than two years on Wednesday, has been hammered by rising fuel costs and slower cargo and passenger volumes on routes to Europe and the United States.

296-National police chief Priewphan Damapong has declared war on Thai and foreign mafias. His campaign is laudable, and I hope the Thai public will give him full support. These mafia gangs operate in major tourist destinations, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Hat Yai and Phuket

182-Just a quick note to let you know that we have extended the early bird entry discount to 7th May to allow all competitors at the Top of the Gulf Regatta to get a few late entries in.

365-Visitors to Koh Samui will be able to party down at the forthcoming Jungle Experience event happening on the nearby island of Koh Phangan. The regular event will return to Ban Tai Village on May 17th 2012 and is billed as one of the most unique and beautiful parties around, taking place in a secluded garden venue with a natural mountain stream running through it.

239-Koh Samui could be about to get a second airport to rival the existing privately run airport already there. The Thai Transport Ministry plans to build a state run airport to help increase tourist numbers and end the monopoly on the island.

401-April 30--Chances for small hoteliers to expand their business is limited, even if they're located at world-class tourism destinations such as Koh Phangan, home to the infamous Full Moon parties, and diving hotspot Koh Tao. To manage hotels at such tourism havens, marketing networks and hotel management chains are essential, said Bannasat Ruangjan, president of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui.

475-Alpine resort, medieval village, Moroccan enclave, oceanside retreat and island hideaways among luxury leader?s latest additions.   The Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol is located in a nature reserve area in the Alps, close to the Olympia Region in Seefeld and the charming city of Innsbruck, Austria.  At an altitude of 1,300 meters, and surrounded by a forest and meadows, this is not just another countryside hotel, but a place where luxury combines with comfort and friendliness.

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