Hotel and Hospitality News Update Pattaya City:Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH to Host The Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2013

Hotel and Hospitality News Update Pattaya City:Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH to Host The Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2013

The multi award-winning Royal Cliff Hotels Group and Pattaya’s largest and best convention venue, Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH) has been selected as the official venue for The Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2013.

The Contract Signing Ceremony for Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2013 of IAGO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) and Pattaya City took place at the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel.

The event was attended by IAGTO’s President and Chief Executive, Mr. Peter Walton, Mayor of Pattaya, Mr. Ittipol Khunpluem, Managing Director of Royal Cliff Hotels Group, Mrs. Panga Vathanakul, Vice President of Royal Cliff Hotels Group, Mr. Vathanai Vathanakul, Executive Director of Royal Cliff Hotels Group, Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, Mr. Chaiwat Tamthai, Assistant Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT-Pattaya Office), Mr. Puripan Bunnag, Senior Manager-Sales Marketing, Meetings Industry Department, TCEB, the Management and various media representatives.

IAGTO will bring an international group of owners, managing directors, general managers and product managers from 150 accredited golf tour operators from 40 countries to PEACH’s Grand Halls for a world-class golf event.

IAGTO’s President, Peter Walton commented during an interview “I have always been impressed by the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and its ability to stay fresh, and modern. I have sampled many of the facilities and I can’t wait to return. I look forward to the event at PEACH, a truly remarkable convention hall.” Delegates will be able to enjoy not only the Royal Cliff’s facilities but the hotel’s free shuttle bus downtown enables guests to experience the vibrant and colourful Pattaya!

Royal Cliff Hotels Group’s Managing Director, Mrs. Panga Vathanakul said “To host the convention will boost Pattaya’s and Royal Cliff’s reputation as an exciting golfing destination.” The Royal Cliff is already steeped in golf and golf related activities. The property’s putting green is an ideal location for some practice rounds and for a full-day outing the Royal Cliff offers the “Royal Golf Package” with accommodations at the 5-star plus Royal Wing Suites & Spa.

IAGTO is the global trade organization for the golf tourism industry. It is estimated that IAGTO’s operators control over 85% of golf holiday packages sold worldwide and turnover more than €1 billion per year.

Situated on a 64 acre private parkland estate overlooking the stunning Gulf of Thailand, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group offers the perfect beachfront setting with traditional and modern Thai style furnishing, extraordinary service and the ambiance of absolute luxury. The 64 acre property is home to four award winning 5-star hotels offering a sensory experience defined profoundly by its style, culture and elegance - all presented with the distinctive spirit of the State of Exclusivity and Fascination.

The Royal Cliff Hotels Group offers extensive meeting facilities including 3 ballrooms, a total of 53 meeting rooms as well as the Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH); a multipurpose convention and exhibition centre and the perfect venue to hold any kind of event. Whether it is a global business exhibition, a popular concert, or luxurious wedding; staff at this multi-purpose ‘one stop convention venue’, are on hand to assist you with your every need. The main hall can be divided into 9 separate sections with a theatre-style seating capacity of up to 8,000 delegates. Comprehensive incentive programs are available with dedicated conference & incentive specialists based at the hotels.

PEACH is the largest and best MICE venue outside of Bangkok. This world class award-winning convention centre is the perfect venue to hold any kind of event, and is able to accommodate up to 8,000 people. Whether it is a global business exhibition, a popular concert, or luxurious wedding; a professional team of MICE experts at this multi-purpose self-sufficient ‘one stop convention venue’, are on hand to assist you with your every need.

For more information on this event, kindly visit:
http://www.iagto.com/Public/TravelIndustry/AsiaConvention12/PostEvent.aspx
For more information on the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH, please visit: www.royalcliff.com and www.peachthailand.com

Pattaya Daily Update - News & Event Update Pattaya: 5th Edition of Asia Pacific Golf Summit at Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH)

5th Edition of Asia Pacific Golf Summit at Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH), Royal Cliff Hotels Group ends with Growth and Seismic Change.

The week-long golf carnival at the Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Centre (PEACH), Royal Cliff Hotels Group has now came to a close having wowed delegates and exhibitors who had traveled far and wide for this summit. The 5th edition of Asia Pacific Golf Summit which included the PGA Conference of Asia, the Golf Course Superintendents of Asia Summit, the ASEAN Golf Tourism Forum and the Southeast Asia, India Golf Merchandise Exposition, launched itself as a platform and catalyst for ‘seismic changes’ in the Asia Pacific golf industry.

These exciting groundbreaking events were made possible by support and sponsorship from Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH.

The event was graced with distinguished delegates, speakers and award-winners throughout the week including HE Sombat Kuruphan Vice Minister, Ministry of Tourism & Sports Thailand, Mr. Sansern Ngaorungsri Deputy Governor of TAT, Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Mr. Ittiphol Khunpluem Mayor of Pattaya City, Mr. Kanokphand Chulakasem Governor of SAT, Thai Golf personality Mr. Thongchai Jaidee, tennis legend Mr. Jimmy Connors and two-time Major champion Mr. Tony Jacklin.

The summit also featured the 12th Annual Asian Golf Monthly Awards and gala dinner held at PEACH where the delegates and prestigious guests were treated to a sumptuous culinary experience and lively dance performance. During the awards ceremony Tony Jacklin received the ‘Asia Pacific Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to the golf world. Jimmy Connors was bestowed the ‘Asia Pacific Excellence in Sports Award’ for his supreme legendary sportsmanship. Gary Player was inducted into the Asia Pacific Golf Hall of Fame via live-video broadcast and last but certainly not least, Thongchai Jaidee marked the occasion as the first professional Asian golfer to receive the Asia Pacific Life-Time Achievement award. Thailand proudly retains its celebrated title as the ‘Best Golf Destination in Asia Pacific’ with many of its first-rate courses winning awards in categories such as ‘Best Championship Course in Asia Pacific’, ‘Best Maintained Course in Asia Pacific’ and ‘Best Course in Thailand’. Throughout the week illustrious brands in the golf world were featured in exhibitions displaying the latest and greatest merchandise. The honour of ‘cutting the ribbon’ for the opening of the Southeast Asia, India Golf Merchandise Exposition was graced by Mr. Ittiphol Khunpluem Mayor of Pattaya City, with the summit’s organizers, Mr. Mike Sebastian and Mrs. Angela Raymond, Royal Cliff Hotels Group Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul and General Manager Mr. Joachim Grill in attendance. Mr. Ittiphol then explored the booths and tested out many of the world’s top equipment from manufacturers such as PING, TaylorMade and Swing Catalyst. The event also featured various assemblies and lecture sessions on a range of topics in the golf industry. Areas of focus included how to think outside of the box in order to make significant strides in golf, how to effectively market Thailand’s golf product, the importance of health and fitness, high profile golf coaches and the importance of golf teachers. Delegates were inundated with innovative ideas and new directions to take the Asia Pacific and Thai golf industry, truly fulfilling the theme of this year’s summit: Change.

Situated on a 64 acre private parkland estate overlooking the stunning Gulf of Thailand, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group offers the perfect beachfront setting with traditional and modern Thai style furnishing, extraordinary service and the ambiance of absolute luxury. The 64 acre property is home to four award winning 5-star hotels offering a sensory experience defined profoundly by its style, culture and elegance - all presented with the distinctive spirit of the State of Exclusivity and Fascination.

The Royal Cliff Hotels Group offers extensive meeting facilities including 3 ballrooms, a total of 53 meeting rooms as well as the Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH); a multipurpose convention and exhibition centre and the perfect venue to hold any kind of event. Whether it is a global business exhibition, a popular concert, or luxurious wedding; staff at this multi-purpose ‘one stop convention venue’, are on hand to assist you with your every need. The main hall can be divided into 9 separate sections with a theatre-style seating capacity of up to 8,000 delegates. Comprehensive incentive programs are available with dedicated conference & incentive specialists based at the hotels.

For more information on the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH, please visit www.royalcliff.com and www.peachthailand.com

Photo Caption: (From the left) Mr. Mike Sebastian Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Golf Group, General Manager of Royal Cliff Hotels Group Mr. Joachim Grill, Mayor of Pattaya City Mr. Ittiphol Khunpluem, Ms. Angela Raymond President of Operations of Asia Pacific Golf Group and Ms. Panga Vathanakul Managing Director of Royal Cliff Hotels Group at the ‘Ribbon Cutting’ Opening Ceremony of the Southeast Asia, India Golf Merchandise Exposition during Asia Pacific Golf Summit 2011

Photo Caption: (From Left) Mr. Ittiphol Khunpluem Mayor of Pattaya City, Royal Cliff Hotels Group General Manager Mr. Joachim Grill and Resident Manager Choosakdi Srivatjanapong at ‘Swing Catalyst’ booth during the Southeast Asia, India Golf Merchandise Exposition during Asia Pacific Golf Summit 2011.

Story from: www.pattayaEmagazine.com