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Thailand - X2 Samui officially opens its doors

Koh Samui, Thailand – June 2008 – After successfully opening X2 Kui Buri in 2007, X2 Resorts (pronounced “Cross To”), Thailand’s first chain of designer resorts, is ready to unveil the latest X2 Resort at Koh Samui on the 15th June 2008.

Koh Samui Island, the 3rd largest island and one of the most famous beach destinations in Thailand, is becoming increasingly popular for luxurious resorts.

The management team and owner; Astudo Hotel & Resort Management; is holding hands with LIFESTYLEHOTELS to deliver a unique experience of “luxury by design”.

Located on the tranquil Beach of Hua Thanon (South of Lamai) on the south-east coast of Koh Samui, X2 Resort overlooks the Gulf of Thailand with 100 meters of private beachfront where 50 year-old trees provide a true X2 atmosphere……designed to satisfy the spirit.

The resort occupies 5 acres (12 Rais / 20,235 sqm) of land embracing 27 unique designer villas:
- 1 Owner’s Villa
- 1 Suite Pool Villa
- 21 Pool Villas
- 4 Garden Bungalows

The villas range from 110 to 225 sqm with pools of approximately 30 sqm.

Each designer styled private villa features a spacious private terrace, a garden patio, entertainment including a home theatre/ DVD/ LCD with satellite TV, a movie and music library, a selection of magazines and of course free high speed WiFi internet access throughout the resort.

X2 Samui is also equipped with its popular X2 Spa and an impressive outdoor massage pavilion to deliver a combination of traditional massages and spa treatments.

As well as in every other X2 Resort, the well known 4K restaurant and bar (pronounced “fork”) which provides a ‘mix & match’ of eastern and western dishes and the best of fusion, will ensure that every single guest never gets bored. Local products in season and organic ingredients do dominate the menu.

According to Astudo CEO and co-owner Anthony McDonald X2 Samui is truly a totally unique resort. “It is the kind of resort that guests do not want to leave. The service is of course 5-star and the private villas are a sublime relaxing oasis. The peaceful and spacious atmosphere of the resort provides a feeling akin to a 21st century temple experience alike”.

For reservations please telephone +66 2696 8239 or email reservations.samui@X2resorts.com.

For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Phone: +66 2696 8239
E-mail: pr@astudo.com

Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Announces the Appointment of Jirattikran Duangdow as Resort Manager

Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, one of Asia’s leading hotel developers and operators, announces the appointment of Jirattikran Duangdow as Resort Manager. Jirattikran, a Thai national, will oversee the entire operation of X2 Samui, including food and beverage, rooms operations, engineering, human resources and spa; to orchestrate and maintain X2 design service and operational standards and to promote unity and teamwork amongst all areas.

Throughout her career, Jirattikran has held a myriad of executive positions in many luxury hotels and resorts in Thailand including Evason Phuket Resort & Spa, Novotel Phuket Resort, Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach Resort and Ambassador City Jomtien Pattaya. Prior to her present appointment at X2 Samui, she worked as the Resident Manager at Arayaburi Samui Boutique Resort.

Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager of Astudo Hotel & Resort Management commented "We are truly delighted to have Jirattikran as part of our executive management team. With her talent and passion for the industry, the X2 Resorts brand will continue to develop and achieve success in its relative sectors."

Scheduled to open in June 2008 on the southeast coast of Samui Island, X2 Samui encompasses 27 casually elegant beachfront villas decorated by famed architect and designer Be Gray. The resort is situated on 5-acres of pristine beachfront land in Hua Thanon village, overlooking The Gulf of Thailand and only 30 minute drive from Samui Airport.