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Since we released our new mid year hotel market update a few weeks ago which showed 38 new properties there has continued to be news of yet two more hotels with the Pullman branded 280-room project in Naithon and Tanayong’ 70-key U Resort in Kamala so we are now up over 40. In the next few weeks we anticipate some new brandings to be announced and also on the cusp of yet another round of new projects set to hit the market. H2 of 2009 looks to see considerably more activity then the first part of the year.

Trying to find the Top 5 Emerging Beach Resort destinations both in Thailand and the region takes some digging. At the end of the day imagine a picture postcard tropical beach with palm trees swaying in the breeze, exotic destinations and the connection becomes clear that ocean front property remains many a property investors most desired acquisition. Given this particular twist, I'd like to detail out 5 of the top emerging markets for resort real estate in the region in no particular order (Read more…).

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The world around us in the words of Buddy Holly is changing 'faster then a roller coaster' so keep up to date with all that’s happening in Phuket by checking back to thephuketinsider.com often.

Keep the faith  

Bill Barnett

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