Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa Welcome "Connection Plus 2012" Familiarisation

Online, July 20, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Ben Strother, Director of Sales + Marketing, Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa has warmly welcomed Khun Puripan Bunnag, Senior Manager - Meetings Industry Management and the "Connections Plus 2012" Familiarisation participants to discover a new perspective of the resort. The group consist of a total of 52 corporate buyers and corporate meeting planners from 15 countries: Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, France, United Kingdom and Russia which are the key market for meetings in Thailand. With this trip TCEB will aim to promote Koh Samui as one of the world's best MICE destinations, especially for corporate meetings and incentive travel.

Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa goes beyond the traditional five-star hotel experience and invites guests to discover more than just a new destination - to experience a new perspective with a focus on contemporary art and cuisine.

The resort is an idyllic enclave on exclusive Lamai Beach - on the eastern side of the island close to the airport and island attractions. Inspired by Koh Samui's timeless beauty and diverse cultural influences, Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa features an intimate selection of 77 refined suites and villas designed with fengshui principles in mind. Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa is also introducing the signature arrival experience programme for Le Meridien brand in Koh Samui; an inspiring restaurant concept: Latest Recipe; and the chic lobby lounge bar Latitude 9 as well as the hotel's poolside bar Plunge Bar. For guests seeking retreat, Le Meridien Koh Samui offers a world-class luxury spa with private suites and a holistic mix of ancient and modern treatments. And a main focal point of the resort is the 224-meter floating ocean pier over the Gulf of Thailand, a unique and inspired venue for private dinners, celebratory cocktail parties, and intimate receptions.