Hua Hin (Thailand) – February 16, 2017 (travelindex.com) – International hotel group Compass Hospitality has appointed experienced hotelier Nigel Tovey as General Manager of the Ananda Hua Hin Resort and Spa, a newly built luxury beachfront hotel and the group's first five-star flagship resort under the Ananda brand, scheduled to open in April of this year.

Mr. Tovey, a highly respected hotelier known for his interpersonal skills and track record of successful hotel openings, has over 35 years of experience in the hotel industry, including 25 years in Thailand, where he worked for numerous international hotel chains and independent brands. “It’s an extremely exciting hotel project that’s a perfect fit for the market,” said Mr. Tovey. “The resort is divided into three clearly defined areas: the largest hotel ballroom in Hua Hin, an outstanding family area focused on water sports, and private luxury pool villas that extend to the beach.”

The Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa is located a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Bangkok on a 30-rai (12-hectare) property stretching from Petchkasem Road to the beach. This luxury resort offers 196 rooms, suites, and exclusive villas ranging in size from 33 square meters to a 268-square-meter beachfront villa with two bedrooms, a lagoon pool, and private concierge service.

“With the launch of Ananda Hua Hin, a new luxury brand is entering the market, offering the freedom to combine informality with the highest standards of a five-star resort. This is a great opportunity, and we are assembling a team that will implement every aspect of a luxurious yet relaxed hospitality experience.”

The resort also boasts Hua Hin's largest ballroom, a 900 m² pillar-free, flexible space suitable for national and regional corporate events as well as private celebrations, and particularly ideal for luxurious weddings. Another attraction of the resort is the Blue Biscuit, a modern club and restaurant where up-and-coming Thai talents and international guest artists perform live blues and jazz.

“Unique experiences are in many ways a new concept in the luxury segment,” said Mr. Tovey. “We will offer these both inside and outside the resort, giving you the opportunity to discover Hua Hin, its history, nature and beaches at your own pace.”

Compass Hospitality, one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing hotel management companies, manages and operates a broad portfolio of 42 hotels and resorts across all market segments. Its brands include Compass Hotels, Citrus Hotels, Citin Hotels, and Ananda Resorts and Spas. Compass's portfolio encompasses hotels, resorts, executive apartments, and spas in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Hua Hin in Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Pulau Langkawi in Malaysia; and Shrewsbury, Halifax, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Eastbourne, Nottingham, Oxford, Manchester, Inverness, and Leeds in the UK.

For further information, please contact: Siriwan (Oh) Pongchairerk, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ananda Hua Hin Resort and Spa, Email: [email protected], Tel.: +66 (0) 81 822 2125