Post an outstanding Q1 2024, our expectations are for sustained momentum: Khamthong

A boutique resort, with its personal farm and positioned in an oasis of inexperienced, Pai Village guarantees an unforgettable expertise, surrounded by stunning mountains, river valleys and scenic rice barn fields. Phouwanart “Num” Khamthong, Resort Manager, Pai Village shares with  Brand TD all in regards to the resort and extra.

Brand TD:  Kindly inform us extra in regards to the resort Pai Village and why it’s the excellent vacation spot?

Phouwanart “Num” Khamthong (PNK): Pai Village is really distinctive as whether or not visitors choose for one in every of our fashionable Thai Lanna Heritage rooms or our conventional Pai Hill Tribe Bungalows, all are assured their lodging in our resort are meticulously crafted to ship boutique ranges of consolation and design, enriching any keep in Pai. Whether one would select to unwind in a hammock on their terrace or take pleasure in our out of doors daybeds, consolation is assured. We actually have a heated pool for year-round enjoyment!  Additionally, visitors take pleasure in complimentary entry to our native farm, the place they will soak in the great thing about a picturesque sundown, tranquil streams, flower-lined pathways, and a vibrant pond teeming with vibrant Koi fish and Thai carp. And as each nice lodge deserves an awesome kitchen, we take delight in internet hosting one in every of Pai’s most famous eating places, The Blue Ox, the place day by day leisure and glorious delicacies are harmonized by our Chef, not too long ago featured on Iron Chef Thailand. Pai Village guarantees an unforgettable expertise. And final however not least, we additionally function an outstanding Mediterranean restaurant simply steps away, Limoncello!

Brand TD: What makes your resort distinctive, how does it supply the home-away-from-home expertise? What can visitors take pleasure in whereas spending time there?

PNK: Nestled simply moments from strolling avenue, our acclaimed eco-resort provides the right mix of comfort and appeal. Take a leisurely night stroll, peruse the outlets alongside the way in which, and immerse your self in Pai’s vibrant nightlife, all simply steps from our doorstep. Upon your return, anticipate an intimate and personalised expertise the place you are greater than only a visitor—you are household. At our resort, we delight ourselves on creating a house away from house ambiance, the place each workers member is aware of your title and is devoted to making sure your consolation and happiness. Your each want is our precedence, as we try to give you a very stress-free vacation and real pleasure all through your keep.

Brand TD:  Which is the height season for the resort? What stay your essential supply markets? What has the occupancy been like within the first two months of 2024? What RevPAR and ARRs are you anticipating within the coming months 2024?

PNK: The peak season for northern Thailand usually spans from mid-October to February, attracting a big inflow of tourists from all over the world. During this time, the first market revolves round on-line journey businesses (OTAs) and direct enterprise, driving strong enterprise efficiency. We have skilled an outstanding Q1 and our expectations are for sustained momentum all through 2024 and past.

Brand TD: What are you doing to additional develop your relationship with journey companions?

PNK: The product and the expertise that we provide to our visitors is an incentive in itself.  Our confidence in our location, product, and visitor expertise stays steadfast and may we’d like, we adapt swiftly to evolving circumstances.

Brand TD:  What are the primary challenges that hospitality is going through in your area and what’s the method ahead? What is being carried out to advertise the area past the seashores of Thailand.

PNK: In all honesty, our major problem lies in managing the outstanding demand that Thailand is at the moment experiencing and associated to that in recruiting and coaching manpower to fulfill these wants. Fortunately, being half of a bigger group like Rasa Hospitality helps mitigate this problem to a big extent.

Brand TD:  Can you share with us what’s the better part about being a hotelier and one reminiscence of your tenure as GM on the Pai Village that stands aside?

PNK: The finest a part of being a part of the wonderful workforce at Pai Village is to create memorable experiences for visitors whereas growing our workforce additional.