Pattaya Daily Update - Sport Event Update Pattaya: Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 Pattaya

Pattaya Daily Update - Sport Event Update Pattaya: Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 Pattaya

Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 confirmed as February 16 – 19 Increase in prize money to 1.5 Million US dollars Stars donate items to raise funds for flood relief through The Rajaprajanigroh Foundation Under The Royal Patronage

Channel 7, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and IMG are proud to announce that the Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 will be held from 16 – 19 February, 2012 at Pattaya’s Siam Country Club. This year will see an increased field of 60 of the world’s leading women golfers compete over 72-holes for the US$1.5 million prize purse.

The unique feature of this years’ event is Channel 7 and Honda joining hands with LPGA players to launch an online charity auction aimed at raising funds for flood victims through The Rajaprajanigroh Foundation Under The Royal Patronage. The auction will start today and continue until 31 January 2012 – the host url: www.hondalpgathailand2012.com To date, world class players such as Ai Miyazato, Paula Creamer, Anna Nordqvist and Pornanong Platlum have all sent personal golf equipment and apparel items for auction.

Mr. Pitak Pruittisarikorn, Director of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Executive Vice President of Honda Automobile (Thailand) Ltd., announced Honda’s continued support of the Honda LPGA Thailand, 2012, “The Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 is a great opportunity to show the world that Thailand is ready and able to welcome visitors to the land of smiles again after the flood crisis. We will fight through the hardship together. Honda was also one of the victims but we are committed to stand side by side with the Thai people and retain our production base in Thailand”

As the promoter, Mrs. Surang Prempree, Managing Director of Channel 7, spoke of the tournament preparation: “Honda LPGA Thailand is both a unique sport program that aims to encourage our younger generations to take up sport for health reasons and is also an opportunity for us to let the world know that Thailand is still a beautiful and safe place for all visitors. The LPGA has selected Thailand as the host venue for Asia’s biggest ladies golf tournament for the past 6 years which benefits Thailand for both tourism investment and trust from the world.”

Since its inauguration in 2006, the Honda LPGA Thailand has become one of the highlights on the LPGA schedule and has been an integral part of the LPGA calendar for the last 6 years, “The tournaments have been a huge success, with strong fields and the world’s top players travelling to Thailand over the last 3 years.” LPGA officials and players welcomed the renewal of tournament in Thailand for the next three years until 2014.

The 6th edition of Honda LPGA Thailand will comprise the 60 leading LPGA Tour players and 10 sponsor invites. Players will compete over 72 holes stroke play with no cut and for a purse of US$ 1.5 million.

More Details.. .www.lpgathailand.com 

Pattaya Daily Update - Sport Event Update Pattaya:Hilton Pattaya TEAM joined Columbia Trail Master 2012

Pattaya Daily Update - Sport Event Update Pattaya:Hilton Pattaya TEAM joined Columbia Trail Master 2012

The team members of Hilton Pattaya lead by Mr. Harald Feurstein, General Manager (1st from right, standing row) recently completed "Columbia Trail Master 2012", the First Thailand Trail Running Championship at Kao Mai Keo, Pattaya. 

Hilton Pattaya Team also won the 3rd and 2nd runner-up trophies from the marathon. The winners were Khun Chonticha Satprasit, Assistant Spa Manager (1st from right, sitting row) and Khun Phungporn Wingpad, Kid’s Club Attendant (1st from left, sitting row). 

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Sport Event Update Pattaya: Asiaroom.com - Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 Golf Tournament coming to Pattaya

Sport Event Update Pattaya: Asiaroom.com - Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 Golf Tournament coming to Pattaya

January 23rd, 2012 – Pattaya’s Siam Country Club will be the venue of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 golf tournament, which takes place between February 16th and 19th.

A total of 60 of the world’s leading female golfers will be competing over 72 holes as they pursue a prize pot of $1.5 million (£965.82 million).

Competitors will include high-profile players such as Michelle Wie, Paula Creamer, Hee-Won Han, Suzann Pettersen and Ai Miyazato, as well as 2011 winner and reigning champion Yani Tseng.

Unique to this year’s tournament will be a charitable purpose, with sponsors Channel 7 and Honda joining with LPGA players to launch an online auction to raise funds for victims of the recent Thai floods.

Various players have contributed personal golf items and apparel for the auction, which will be sold off before the end of January.

Mr Pitak Pruittisarikorn, director of Honda’s Asian operations, said: “The Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 is a great opportunity to show the world that Thailand is ready and able to welcome visitors to the land of smiles again.”

The Honda LPGA Thailand has been running since 2006 and has been renewed until at least 2014.

Golf enthusiasts can choose from a large selection of Pattaya hotels at AsiaRooms.com, such as the Premier Signature Pattaya.

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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.

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Pattaya Daily Update - Sport Event Update Pattaya:Football team from Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya

Recently, Andre Brulhart (Centre) General Manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led the management team including hotel staff for cheering and celebrating the football team in final match of the Thai Hotel Association Eastern Chapter’s (T.H.A.E) sport day. Centara Grand Mirage won the 1st runner-up for the football in 2011 recently.

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