Continuing its commitment to protecting the environment under the Fly Green Fund, Thai Vietjet hosted its first-ever Garbage Hunter: Scuba Project, an extension of the environmental initiative Garbage Hunter, at Samae San Island in Chon Buri on Monday.
The Garbage Hunter team was founded in early 2022 with a mission to remove garbage from various places in Thailand, raise environmental awareness among airline staff and members, drive sustainability awareness, and reduce trash and waste. Since its establishment, Thai Vietjet has successfully hosted over 10 editions of Garbage Hunter events across Thailand, including Phuket, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Udon Thani. The latest edition of Garbage Hunter goes beyond land cleanup and focuses on the vital task of removing trash from beaches and in the ocean, safeguarding marine life and preserving the environment. This will be a remarkable opportunity where participants can take part in a wide range of activities to remove garbage from diving spots at Samae San Island.
With the Garbage Hunter events being hosted throughout the year, the airline expects to remove at least 5 tonnes of garbage from places in Thailand each year, by arranging a wide range of environmental activities and co-operation with many organisations throughout the year. In the next stage, apart from the airline staff, the airline expects to extend participation to the staff’s friends and family, as well as the public and tourists in Thailand.
Novotel Rayong Star Convention Center.
Accor opens three more hotels in Asia
Accor announced the opening of three new properties in Asia last month, bringing a total of 15 properties in Asia so far in 2023.
The first is Novotel Rayong Star Convention Center, which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests and has a dynamic layout suitable for a range of meetings, from corporate to social events. Guests are invited to celebrate the hotel’s opening with a special rate starting from 2,200 baht++ per night for members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, including a food and beverage credit of 500 baht per night, available until Sept 30.
Second, Mercure Pangkalan Bun is Accor’s first property in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan Province while Mövenpick Hotel Surabaya City is set to become a popular destination for business and leisure visitors looking to enjoy Indonesia’s second-largest city and the thriving East Java province.
Rosewood Phuket opens a kids’ club
Rosewood Phuket announces activities for kids and families at Rosewood Explorers Kids Club.
Designed to stimulate the minds and bodies of young children, the Rosewood Explorers Kids Club features a dynamic programme with countless interactive activities, including a Make-Your-Own-Paper workshop, Sustainability Scavenger and Garden Explorers.
The Storyteller session presents a cultural and educational opportunity for young minds where they can learn about local Thai culture through traditional fairy tales and fables. Those who are into arts and crafts will find excitement in the Thai Weaving Workshop designed to introduce children to local patterns and textures as well as stimulate their eye-hand co-ordination and fine motor skills through weaving techniques.
Email phuket.reservations@rosewoodhotels.com.
W Sydney.
W Sydney set to open Down Under
W Sydney has announced the hotel will open its doors on Oct 12. Having already made its mark on Darling Harbour with its iconic curved architecture, W Sydney will energise the city when it opens, blending W Hotels DNA with Sydney and Australia’s culture.
Every touchpoint at W Sydney has been curated with a sharp design lens, with ultra-modern interiors by Bowler James Brindley. From daytime encounters in the vivid blue interiors of the Living Room and nights spent in the raw urban spaces of BTWN, the hotel’s dynamic restaurant, encounters at W Sydney are designed to be extraordinary.
Visit wsydney.com.
Cake Shop at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou.
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou reopens cake shop
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou recently announced the reopening of its Cake Shop. The new high-ceiling design pays homage to Lingnan, an area to the south of the Nanling Mountains, blending with 19th century British art.
Freestanding displays of the shop invite guests to browse French macarons and handmade chocolates. Hampers are available and special occasions are catered for.
Guests can also enjoy an iconic afternoon tea that includes delicate finger sandwiches and smoked salmon with caviar.
Email mogzh-cakeshop@mohg.com.