Bangkok--18 Feb--X2resorts Two luxury design brands come together in an exciting new way. Samui, Thailand (January 2008) — X2 Samui, a soon-to-be opened design hotel and resort on Koh Samui, today announced a strategic marketing partnership with LIFESTYLEHOTELS, the Austria-based marketing and sales company for independent luxury hotels. LIFESTYLEHOTELS has a business philosophy characterized by values of individuality, originality, authenticity and quality. “X2 Samui is excited about leveraging LIFESTYLEHOTELS’ large network and strong market presence in the European markets. LIFESTYLEHOTELS’ clients are ideal prospects for X2 Samui. These guests truly share an appreciation of the new dimension of “luxury by design” in an extraordinary resort destination,” said Anthony McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of X2 Resorts. “We look forward to building a rewarding and lasting partnership.” “We are excited to enter into a partnership that matches the demographics, goals and desires of our high-end clientele so perfectly. Our mutual clients have a high degree of aesthetic perception and are oriented towards quality and luxury and interested in art, culture, cuisine, fashion and design. X2 Samui is honored to be a member of such a distinguished group of hotels and resorts,” said Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager of X2 Resorts. X2 Samui is the latest in a series of new developments of the stunning X2 Resort properties situated on 5-acres of pristine beachfront on the southeastern coast of Samui island. The resort encompasses 27 casually elegant beachfront villas decorated by famed architect and designer Be Gray. X2 Samui is scheduled to open in June 2008.About X2 Resorts X2 Resorts offer casually designed accommodations and state-of-the-art facilities. X2 Resorts collection includes X2 Kui-Buri and X2 Samui (scheduled to open in June 2008). Another X2 Resort is scheduled to open in 2009/10 at Koh Kood (Kood Island), Trat Province. Astudo Hotel & Resort Management currently manages and operates X2 Resorts www.X2resorts.com, Away Resorts www.awayresorts.com and Le Bayburi www.lebayburi.com. For media enquiries please contact: Buddhachard Paengchai (Ms.) Marketing Communications Manager Email: [email protected] Tel: +66 2696 8239 For more information, visit www.X2resorts.com.