Bangkok--Jan 17--Spark Communications
Le Royal M?ridien Yacht Club is among vast majority of hotels and resorts that were largely unaffected by tsunami
Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club is part of a strengthening number of tourism-related businesses that are appealing for people to return to Phuket, and help curb any further negative impact that the recent tsunami might have on the tourism industry and all of the lives and futures that it supports.
The resort is among the vast majority of Phuket hotels and resorts that were largely unaffected by the tsunami, and have remained fully operational throughout the recent events. No guest rooms or facilities suffered any damage, and beachfront debris was completely cleaned up within days.
While still saddened by the tragedy and deaths suffered within the greater Phuket community, most things have returned to normal at both Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club and the surrounding businesses.
The resort’s fronted white-sand beach, Nai Harn, was also largely unaffected, and beach goers are again enjoying the idyllic high season weather. None of the infrastructure, services or supplies in Nai Harn or neighbouring Rawai or Kata beaches suffered any type of disruption.
Dominique Lapointe, General Manager of Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club, said: “This is really an appeal on behalf of the entire local community. Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club is one of the anchor properties in Nai Harn, and a significant drop in our reservations not only affects the staff in our own shops and restaurants, but the entire surrounding business community — from tuk-tuk drivers to tour operators, souvenir shops and beach vendors.”
“We’d like travel professionals to come here and regain their confidence in Phuket, and help spread the word that this is still a tropical paradise. So many lives depend on the tourism industry, and one of the ways people can truly help out is by returning to Phuket to enjoy their holidays.”
Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club is now offering the special discounted rate of USD 180+++ for three nights for travel professionals, valid until 31 March 2005.
Perched on the headland at the southern tip of Phuket Island, Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club overlooks the secluded Nai Harn Beach, offering exclusivity and luxury in a sophisticated, yet friendly environment.
For more information and reservations,
please visit www.lemeridien.com or contact your local toll-free reservations centre.
Hong Kong — 800 963 833
Northern China — 10 800 650 0282
Southern China — 10 800 265 0282
Indonesia — 001 803 657 694
Malaysia — 1800 80 6079
Philippines — 1800 16 51 0434
Singapore — 1800 232 5288
South Korea — 00 308 11 8000
Taiwan — 00 80 110 3892
Thailand — 001 800 656 469
Australia — 1800 622240
New Zealand — 0800 454040
Contacts:
Wong Yin Yin
Regional Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific
Le M?ridien Hotels & Resorts
Tel: (65) 6732 9702
Fax: (65) 6738 4915
Email: [email protected]
Onanong Pratakphiriya
Spark Communications Co., Ltd.
Tel: (66) 2653 2717-9
Fax: (66) 2653 2720
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lemeridien.com
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