PATONG: More than 400 workers in Patong’s entertainment industry gathered on Saturday at Loma Park to vent their anger over government proposals to restrict the opening hours of entertainment venues to the period from 6 pm to midnight. The change, if approved, is likely to go into effect March 1. Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) president Somphet Moosopon urged the government to take into consideration Patong’s reliance on tourist income and called for the area to be declared a special entertainment district, exempting it from the proposed early closing. “Before, when Deputy Prime Minister Purachai Piemsomboon was Interior Minister, we accepted the government’s “Social Order” policy, which brought closing times forward from 4 am to 2 am,” he pointed out. He added that Deputy PM Purachai’s approach, which consisted of enforcing laws to keep minors out of nightclubs, was more realistic than closing them at midnight to everyone. “Today, we are informing everyone about the … [Read more...] about Patong protests early closings
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Club Med Returns To Spain After A Twenty-Year Hiatus
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Club Med has this week made its historic return to Spain. The Club Med Magna Marbella in the Andalusia region of Spain comes as the brand’s first Spanish resort opening in over twenty years. “We are proud to return to Andalusia, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Europe, with a new premium resort, Club Med Magna Marbella, which perfectly showcases what Club Med has become today after major changes in the last 20 years—a premium, 'glocal', happy digital brand aiming to develop a more sustainable tourism,” Henri Giscard d'Estaing, Club Med's President and CEO shared during the resort’s opening ceremony. The 4-Trident (4-star) family-friendly resort is located at the foot of the Sierra Blanca and features over thirty-five acres of gardens and terraces for guests to explore. The 485-room property boasts an indoor/outdoor concept that was designed to highlight the gorgeous Mediterranean landscape. The … [Read more...] about Club Med Returns To Spain After A Twenty-Year Hiatus
Magical Venice: The Hedonist’s Guide To Your Dreams About Italy
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Whether you’ve already been fortunate to vacation in extraordinary Venice or still yearn to first visit its canals, cozy corners and charming caffès , Magical Venice: The Hedonist’s Guide can raptly take you on a joyful armchair traveler’s journey. Engagingly written by Lucie Tournebize with gorgeous photography by Guillaume Dutreix , the 256-page hardcover (published this month by Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins ) is a stylish travelogue in a league of its own. “For some, the soul of Venice is found by wandering its narrow pathways, passing the bricks of its salt-soaked facades; others find it through the eyes of a Carnival mask, or perhaps within one of the city’s small squares,” begins Tournebize in the book’s introduction. “Each of us has in mind a particular image of Venice, made up of snippets we glean from movies, art or literature. And when we travel there to experience our mythical Venice in … [Read more...] about Magical Venice: The Hedonist’s Guide To Your Dreams About Italy
Destination Spirits: You’ll Soon Be Able To Purchase Your Own Barrel Of Bourbon At The Only U.S. Hotel Distillery
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Open since 1927, the Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club has fulfilled its namesake in many ways–including its reigning title as the first and only distillery in an American hotel. It all started back in 2010 when Virginia Beach native, Andrew Yancey, sought a location for his craft distillery, prioritizing the region’s prime oceanfront. Simultaneously, Bruce Thompson, CEO and founder of Gold Key PHR, was leading the renovation of the Cavalier Hotel (with an unbeatable oceanfront address). “I took the business plan and idea to Mr. Thompson and he instantly said, ‘let’s do it,’” Yancey told Forbes. The distillery became Tarnished Truth Distilling Company , at the center of the Historic Cavalier Hotel, providing handcrafted spirits like bourbon, bourbon cream, vodka, gin, moonshine and canned cocktails for guest tours, in the tasting room and at the onsite restaurants. ADVERTISEMENT “Tarnished Truth’s … [Read more...] about Destination Spirits: You’ll Soon Be Able To Purchase Your Own Barrel Of Bourbon At The Only U.S. Hotel Distillery