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Published on March 1, 2008

The resort was recently involved in an "Aid for Aids" initiative, raising funds to help HIV-positive people at Wat Prabat Nampu in Lop Buri province.

Aid for Aids is a year-long campaign and part of the Marriott's Spirit to Serve Our Communities programme.

Forty-two managers are participating by organising activities to raise funds. The resort expects to collect more than Bt120,000 by the end of this year.

"We believe that with love and compassion we can return strength and hope to HIV-positive people," says general manager John Webb.

Run by local monks and totally reliant on donations, Wat Prabat Nampu serves as a hospice for people coping with Aids.

A tropical garden getaway

The Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket will open its Laguna Villas in July, offering guests increased privacy in luxurious accommodation.

Each new villa has three storeys and is located in the lush gardens of the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket.

Two bedrooms with sea or garden views are on the first floor, and the next level features well-designed kitchen, dining and living rooms with a scenic view and extended terrace for outdoor ambience. A pool, outdoor shower and private sun-deck add stunning vistas and comfort on the top floor.

Guests will also enjoy the unique hospitality and services for which the Dusit Laguna is known.

New hospitality chief at Intercontinental

The InterContinetal Bangkok and Holiday Inn Bangkok have appointed James Hewitson as food and beverage director.

     Hewitson has been with the InterContinent-

al Group for eight years, and has gained experience in the Middle East and Europe, where he managed 14 restaurants at the InterContinental Malta

"I'm very much looking forward to personally welcoming discerning diners in Thailand," he says.