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) Luxury hospitality group to open deluxe hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
Rapidly expanding its reach in the world�s most alluring destinations, W Hotels, owned by North Sathorn Hotel Company, a joint venture between Dubai-based Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development PLC, has announced plans to open its second hotel in Thailand, W Bangkok. The newly constructed 400-room hotel will debut in 2011 as part of a luxurious, mixed-use real estate development at the core of the city�s commercial and diplomatic center. W Bangkok will combine innovative, contemporary design and W�s signature services to create a transformative experience for modern travelers visiting Bangkok, one of Asia Pacific�s most captivating cities.�Ross Klein, President, Starwood�s Luxury Brands Group, said, �W continues to extend beyond the boundaries of everyday travel, offering a magical mix of sexy destinations and sublime design. More>>
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) Starwood launches second 'W' location
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc has announced the expansion of W Hotels worldwide with a plan to launch its second hotel, the W Bangkok in 2011.Starwood has entered into a management agreement with North Sathorn Hotel Company, a joint venture between Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development Plc for the new hotel. The property would form a major part of Golden Land's Sathorn Square mixed-use development.
The 400-room W Bangkok would be located on the former Russian Embassy site on Sathon Road, that would also comprise Infinity Condominium and 70,000 square metres of grade A office space with luxury boutiques and shops.
''We are thrilled with the introduction of the W brand into Bangkok. Following the announcement of W Retreat & Residences, Koh Samui, the W Bangkok is a logical extension of W's dynamic growth in Thailand,'' said Miguel Ko, president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. More>>
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) Prisons Dept Officers Attend AGM Meeting In Bangkok
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two senior officers from the Prisons Department, Prison Superintendent Haji Jasni bin Haji Abdul Latif and Awang Kudi bin Jenggak are attending the 9th International Corrections and Prison Association (ICPA) Annual General Meeting and Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, from Oct 21-26.This is the first time the Brunei Darussalam Prisons Department is participating in the seminar. It serves as a platform for sharing new ideas on issues of prison management, in line with the conference theme, "Sharing the World of Innovation".
Other topics to be.discussed in the seminar are public-private alliances, treatment programmes, health care, innovation and technology, innovation in offender management prison and staff development and training. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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