Northstar

January 2012 Feature Turi Beach Resort, Batam Location: Batam, 35 minutes by ferry from Singapore, and fi ve minutes from the Nongsapura Ferry Terminal by car on arrival. 15 mins from the Hang Nadim Airport. Bills itself as an "idyllic retreat in the tropical Riau island" where it sits amidst unspoilt beauty and fi ne beaches. Accommodation: 140 rooms and suites facing the sea, spread over beach front and the hillside. Room sizes range from 40 (Tirta Premier) sq m to 84 sq m (Riani Suite) Event facilities: Five meeting rooms offering capacity of up to 250. Minimum 30 to 500 guests including outdoor and indoor events. Its popular Island Bar – connected by a bridge from the beach - offers the hotel's very own viewing gallery of the sea. This unique bar is built on stilts and promises a 360 degree panoramic seaview as well as that of the resort. It also has a 220 m jetty walk that extends out to the South China Sea. The Island Bar is also an ideal location for private functions and parties. Theme parties: Capable of producing almost any event or theme required, and have done Oscar Night, Pirates of the Caribbean and Clash of the Titans. Events Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort Location: Situated oceanfront amidst 40 acres of lush foliage on a secluded cove on Phuket's southwestern coast. A 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and near shopping and entertainment district of Patong and Karon. Accommodation: 417 Superior rooms and 54 Luxury Suites comprising 154 Superior Garden Views (38sqm), 168 Superior Pool View Rooms (38sqm), 94 Deluxe Ocean View Rooms (38sqm), 32 Junior Suites (59sqm), six Terrace Suites (105sqm), 10 Superior Suites (128sqm) and six Royal Suites (266sqm). all enjoy pool and or sea views. Event Facilities: Features over 1,310 m2 meeting space of six venues and scenic outdoor sites can cater to events of up to 980 persons. The ballroom can seat up to 600 people banquet style. There are also four breakout rooms. The largest meeting space is over 8,784 sq. ft. (816 sqm). In addition there are 10 restaurants, four bars, three pools and a pristine beach. Events Dusit Thani, Bangkok 6 Location: The iconic hotel is one of Bangkok's most well reputed, and is located in the heart of Bangkok, within walking distance of major business area. It overlooks the greenery of Lumpini Park and infamous Patpong, Bangkok's well known entertainment establishment. The sky train Saladaeng station and MRT underground & Silom station rail are very close. Easy access to and from Bangkok Airport makes the hotel ideal accommodation for both of the business and leisure travelers. Accommodation: 517 rooms, including 232 superior and 114 deluxe, 107 junior suites, and one Majesty suite. Event facilities: The Napalai Ballroom with a capacity up to 1,200 persons. 10 additional meeting rooms as well as business suites that can be used for additional meeting or 'breakout space'. Its reputation for staging theme party events has made it a favourite in Bangkok for high profi le events. Events

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