The source for all Tourism, Hotel and Real Estate news in Phuket.

PHUKET ROUNDUP Top 5 Hotels Missing In Action

Insider Story Locations

Find our most recent stories tagged by their locations. Click here for more story locations.

Posted: 04 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am

We all remember Chuck Norris as the escaped POW in Missing in Action, so we'd take a moment to look back at 2009 and those much anticipated hotels on the MIA list:

1.The Yamu

This Philippe Starck and Jean Michel Gathy boutique 91 key resort which is part of the integrated Cape Yamu (now known as The Cape) resort came to a standstill just over a year ago. With construction well over 50% complete the developers are aiming to move forward at the end of Q1 next year and open in 2011.

2.Jumeirah Private Island Resort

While much confusion arose over the sale of real estate for the project with sales being non resort managed residential villas in fact the owners redid the designs and submitted the project to the Board of Investments (BoI) with over 100 keys which was approved. Set to break ground in Q3 the resort construction is yet to commence.

3.Taj Exotica

Another case of re master planning for BoI approval hence obtaining 100% foreign ownership the new plan calls for construction to start in 2010, though no firm dates have been released. With the primary owner Taj being fairly liquid despite the global slowdown, once they commence there is no doubt on the ability to complete and open.

4.Hyatt Regency Naiyang

This project has been on hold for over two years with substantial completion done before hitting the wall. Reportedly pending ownership restricting the site remains quiet.

5.Shangri-La's Phuket Resort and Spa

As the site work, piling and some model units completed work ground to a standstill just over a year ago. Residential sales shut down, and the site currently remains vacant. No updates on any plans to recommence at the moment.

As for the odds and ends the vaunted Four Season's Rawai site which was marketed for sale at midyear failed to transact, Hyatt clarified that the Park Hyatt in south Patong was canceled and West Sands canceled its planned 433 key Outrigger managed resort due to the GFC (global financial crises).

DO YOU LIKE THIS?

Dear Khun Bill

any news on Langham Miora resort, Kalim bay ?

Bill Barnett responds:
Last we heard the project is on hold by the developers back of the global econonic turndown and has been suspended though not cancelled.

Adireg, 19 Jan 2010 | 6:00 pm

how many residences did they sell at the "shang"

Bill Barnett responds:
None, all reserved units received refunds and units hare been off the market for over a year.

Jimmy Tang, 05 Jan 2010 | 2:58 pm

do you think the Shang site will go back onto the market ?

Bill Barnett responds:
By the looks it it there is no construction for a protracted period of time so speculation is there, but for the moment it remains just that.

Ian Spencer, 05 Jan 2010 | 3:35 am

Insider up to the Minute

Cool Hunting - On the Web

Get out of the box. komune Bali surf resort
www.komuneresorts.com

Uber ultra villa holidays
exclusiveresorts.com

Art, design and just too cool Bali-style
www.theyakmag.com

PHUKET WEATHER

The Green Report

A column featuring environmental issues and conservation around the island. Click here for more Green Reports check out the latest story from the leading experts:

TV Show Features Phuket Solar Villa

A recent Channel News Asia television segment Boomtown Asia checked into the island's environmental, and sustainable tourism sectors.

Resorts Loving Evening Breeze Natural Air System

The innovative Evening Breeze environmental cooling system is gaining global attention in the resort markets and villas.