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New Ritz-Carlton Reserve Krabi Delayed

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Posted: 13 Jul 2009 | 9:46 am

One of the years most anticipated hotel opening's Krabi's Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has delayed it's opening to the end of the year. In talks with the hotel General Manager Estelita Sebeto the current economic downturn has been sited as the principal reason for moving back the launch to high season.

With 54 luxury villas design by world renowned Thai designer Lek Bunnag; the property has been touted to be a serious competitor to Phuket's high end resorts such as Amanpuri, Trisara and Banyan Tree who must now be collectively giving a sigh of relief during the current challenging low season.

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I enjoy your blog very much, please keep up the good work. However, I must correct your use of apostrophes in the opening paragraph of today's entry (and spelling!):
One of the year's most anticipated hotel openings Krabi’s Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has delayed its opening to the end of the year. In talks with the hotel General Manager Estelita Sebeto the current economic downturn has been cited as the principal reason for moving back the launch to high season.

Bill Barnett responds:
yes the use of the Phulay Bay and the official name leaves us perplexed how to put into context, indeed good comments, we try to stick to official hotel names and combining brands and hotel names often is hard task thanks again

Shane Simpson, 13 Jul 2009 | 4:09 pm

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