TICA MICE UPDATE
VOL: 46 JULY - AUGUST 2017
DESTINATION SHOWCASE
KRABI
Sitting snugly on the banks of the Krabi River that opens to the Andaman Sea, on the mainland east of Phuket, is Krabi. It is another gem of south Thailand and its latest
tourism attraction. With outstanding natural beauty, Krabi’s landscape comprises virgin beaches fringed with spectacular limestone formations that tower to the skies,
and a shallow coastline dotted with secluded tropical islands, coral reefs and bays. Crystal clear waters and long endless stretches of powdery white sandy beaches
literally take your breath away.
This once small town of fisherman and farmers is slowly making its mark among meeting organisers, who will find that Krabi is a new paradise of sorts - suitable for
smaller scale incentive and corporate meetings. The awesome landscape, its culture as well as its quiet and laid back mood would bring a delightfully different twist to
business events.
Krabi offers a unique destination of rare charm and has something for everyone. Convention centers, international hotels with their own in-house MICE facilities and
excellent retreats with meeting facilities, sightseeing activities, top facilities for the health and spa enthusiasts are just a few of the many options that Krabi has to offer
for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions. Krabi’s venues and hotel rooms can accommodate events of 50 to 500 guests for activities at any one time.
Main activities here are sea sports such as diving, snorkeling and canoeing, and rock-climbing is especially popular due to the rocky formations in Krabi and its surrounding
islands. Organisers should work closely with DMCs and activity operators on matters concerning personal safety and insurance when offering these adventure sports to
participants. The best time to visit Krabi is from November to May, but organisers might find better deals during the rainy off-peak season.
Hotels:
Anantara Si Kao Resort :
Discover the natural wonders of the Andaman coast while staying at Anantara Si Kao Resort which is one of the Krabi resorts providing you with a family vacation
or memorable getaway.
Experience the magic of a Si Kao holiday just an hour south of Krabi International Airport. This beautiful destination and idyllic waterfront resort is an inviting choice for
families, leisure travellers and honeymooners. Take a speedboat to the powdery white sands of Koh Kradan, home to Anantara’s private beach club and reefs teeming
with tropical fish. Refresh in the infinity pool, or laze in a hammock shaded by pine trees.
It’s the ideal destination to be as active or relaxed as your needs desire. With family friendly accommodation, restaurants, pools and the Dugong Kids’ Club, children are
entertained while adults indulge in exotic treatments at Anantara Spa. After a fun packed day, one of the most sensational sunsets in the world is the perfect place to spoil
someone special with a unique Dining by Design celebration.
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Beyond Resort Krabi :
Exploring the wild and rugged beauty of Krabi’s towering limestone cliffs, deserted islands and hidden beaches is even more satisfying when you have a
comfortable home base to return to each day, and this resort has won prestigious awards for its warm hospitality. There are 170 luxurious rooms and
suites, and the sea and garden views are spectacular. Also available is villa accommodation, with a private pool. The setting is Krabi’s lovely, sandy Klong
Muang Beach, and the atmosphere is one of sumptuous seclusion, and of total wellbeing. From the lobby on the 5th floor guests enjoy a mesmerising
view of the blue ocean, studded with Krabi’s famous limestone towers.
Families are welcome at the resort, while an adults-only area provides extra privacy, peace and quiet. In harmony with its pristine setting, the resort
maintains total commitment to environmental protection and the saving of energy. Along with complimentary yoga sessions, inspirational treatments
are available at Kanda Spa to keep you happy in body and mind. All-day dining is available in air-conditioned comfort or al fresco, while private dinners
can be arranged in the luxury of your accommodation. The resort is a picture-perfect venue for weddings, with customised wedding planning and packages
available, and for corporate events and celebrations the resort can cater for up to 350 people.
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Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi :
Laid-back and naturally beautiful, Krabi offers some of Thailand’s most striking scenery, where verdant interiors meet turquoise waters, and where nature trails
and limestone islands form natural attractions abound. Nestled within its own bay, with stunning views and an ambience of understated luxury, Centara Grand
Beach Resort & Villas Krabi invites you to get away from it all.
Accessible by boat only, the resort offers you an abundance of opportunities to relax and explore. Satisfy all your holiday desires with a relaxing itinerary: unwind in
blissful spa treatments, savour local delicacies on the beach, and enjoy complimentary water sports.
The accommodation offers beautifully spacious living areas and a relaxing ambience for all, and for guests preferring seclusion, our villas provide exclusivity
and great views.
Krabi International Airport is 40 minutes away from Nopparatthara pier which is approximately 15 minutes from the resort by boat.
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Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang:
Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang offers chic accommodation in contemporary low-rise buildings located a short distance to Aonang Beach and Noppharat Thara Beach.
With 213 stylish rooms and suites, each with a private balcony, guests can enjoy the resort’s excellent facilities and benefit from gracious and personalized service
from the welcoming Deevana Plaza team. The resort features an exceptional restaurant and bars, three large outdoor swimming pools, a kid’s pool, a restful and
rejuvenating spa, and outstanding meetings and events facilities.Drawing inspiration from Krabi’s stunning natural beauty and the abundance wildlife protected
within its national parks, Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang has named its restaurant, bars and meetings facilities after birds such as the colorful hornbill and kingfisher.
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Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort :
Nestled discreetly in a secluded area, just steps away from the pristine, white sand Klong Muong Beach, lies the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort.
Set in the exotic landscape of Krabi province, the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort is only moments away from the beautiful cliff formations, lush
forests, waterfalls and caves the province in known for. Dusit Thani Krabi offers 240 guest rooms and suites, two inviting beachfront pools, a variety
of restaurants and a spa set in the vast tropical gardens, the Dusit Thani Krabi Resort is the perfect retreat for families and those on business travel,
just a one hour flight away from Bangkok.
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Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach :
Holiday Inn Resort® Krabi Ao Nang Beach is the best family resort in Krabi with access to beautiful Nopparat Thara beach and a playful sense of tropical
fun from waterslides to free-form pools and swim-up bar. Our Krabi resort has the largest kids club with full facilities ranging from daily kids activity
arranged by our recreation team. Treat yourself in our Spa while your children can be entertained in children's playgrounds and our specially designed
kids & teen zones. Everyone can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Enjoy a tropical cocktail at our swim-up pool bar, explore the flavour
of the world at Inn Asia restaurant or relax with live music at Wave Bar. For guests who prefer a self-serviced hotel with same great views, Holiday Inn
Express Krabi Ao Nang Beach next to this Krabi resort is another option for your vacation.
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Krabi Resort :
Krabi Resort is located right on the famous Ao Nang beach and is the only resort in Ao Nang that has private beachfront area. Ao Nang beach is the most popular
beach in Krabi, with white sandy beach and transparent of Andaman sea. Krabi resort is only 30 minutes away from Krabi International Airport. Krabi is an ideal
getaway destination teaming with natural attractions including white sandy beaches, fascinating coral refs, numerous large and small islands and verdant forests
with caves and waterfalls. Krabi is the location of two world class beaches Ao Nang and Railay which offer numerous diving trips, restaurants, shops etc. Additional
attractions in the province are stunning limestone cliffs and rock formations which make it a heaven for rock climbers and a National Park located approximately
40 kilometers outside of town with lakes, caves and spectacular natural scenery.
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Pimalai Resort and Spa :
Do you remember the first time you fell in love with nature? At Pimalai, rekindle your love for nature amidst lush tropical forests and the endless Andaman waters.
Discover Koh Lanta’s best kept secret, nestled within the solitude and serenity of surrounding mountains.
Overlooking the Andaman Sea, this luxurious, hillside resort is accessed via private speedboat. It lies 2 km from the Khlong Chak Waterfall.
Featuring polished teak floors and balconies, the plush rooms offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms and
gardens, while the 1- to 3-bedroom villas have 4-poster beds, pools and/or direct beach access.
Breakfast and bike rental are free. There are 2 swanky restaurants and 2 bars, as well as a poolside cafe, a private beach, a spa, a gym and a tennis court.
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Rawi Warin Resort & Spa :
Rawi Warin Resort & Spa is an award-winning luxury resort located in Lanta Island of Krabi, south of Thailand. Serene and secluded, Rawi Warin sits proudly
between the beautiful Andaman sea and the abundant tropical rainforest of the island of Lanta Yai. In 60600 sqm resort area, it consists of 185 rooms in villa-type
accommodations. Rawi Warin Resort & Spa is located in the middle of Lanta Island and 2 hours away from Krabi Airport by van and ferry. The resort can be accessed by
land and water transportation with vans operating on schedule or private pick-up services and with ferries and speedboats from Krabi mainland as well as from Phuket
and Phi Phi Islands to the resort.
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Rayavadee:
Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi's beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, an area renowned for its natural
beauty and rich flora, fauna and marine life. When the resort was built more than two decades ago, it was with the idea of living in balance within this unique
environment. The accommodation was constructed to nestle in between the property's many trees, none of which were cut during the process, in order to blend
seamlessly with the natural surroundings. With the resort's low-key approach to building, the habitat of the area's many varieties of birds and animals was not
disturbed. In addition, we employ a number of practices to reduce the negative impact on our surroundings with a focus on sustainable water and waste management
as well as energy efficiency.
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Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort:
Stretching out into the alluring blue sea is a small peninsula which according to local legend was formed by the tail of the serpent spirit named “PHOKEE”
and from which Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort takes its name. An untouched paradise of tranquillity and majestic beauty, the area has been
imbued with the spirit of “PHOKEE” for centuries to the present day. Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is inspired by colonial splendour and
features one of the largest lagoon-style swimming pools in Thailand, a tranquil spa retreat, an impressive Grand Ballroom and its own 9-hole golf course.
The family-friendly resort includes exciting activities for youngsters and adults alike, complemented by our signature Leisure Concierge service with personal
insights into the region’s best-kept secrets and adventures. Situated just north of Ao Nang, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is surrounded by verdant
tropical flora and overlooks the Andaman Sea. The resort is a short drive from Krabi Town, 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport and 2 hours from Phuket
International Airport.
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