Starwood’s Westin brand will see its first ever property built in Phuket come 2010, with the announcement that the luxury brand will introduce its presence to the seaside resort town.

Westin has already set up a pre-opening office and will be accepting group inquiries at this time for dates beyond the 1st of March, 2010 opening date, but individual reservation are yet to be opened.

“We are excited to introduce the first Westin resort in Thailand! The soon to open Westin Siray Bay Resort will also further strengthen the position of Starwood as one of the largest international upscale hotel chains in the Thailand and Indochina region,” said Miguel Ko, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific Chariman & President.

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Best Western and Sinthoranee Property have agreed to brand a 146-room resort in Phuket as the Best Western Sawaddi Patong. The grand opening is scheduled for September 2009.

Part of Thairung Union Car PCL Group, Sinthoranee Property is a leading privately Thai-held property and real estate development company which was established in 1994. The company’s projects to-date range from housing developments to shopping complexes.

Located about 30 minutes’ drive from Phuket International Airport, Best Western Sawaddi Patong Hotel, Phuket neighbors the renowned Jungceylon mall and a lively entertainment area.

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