Royal Cliff Beach Resort Celebrates its World-Record Achievement
September 24, 2007 by Michael Swart
Filed under Awards, Events, Food and Beverage, Special occasions
Deputy Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham (7th right), Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham (8th right), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul (5th left), Mrs. Umaporn Futrakul (4th left), Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn (8th left), Khunying Pranee Euachukiati (6th left) and Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Mr. Veerawat Khakhay (7th left) pose for a photograph with Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (6th right), Mr. Chan Vathanakul (5th right), Deputy General Manager Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri (1st left), Director of Sales – Thailand Mrs. Sunisa Yusananda (3rd left), Executive Chef Thenisch Walter (1st right), Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Resident Managers Mr. Choosakdi Srivatjanapong (4th right) Ms. Vipavee Wutichat (2nd left), Royal Wing & Spa Resident Manager Mr. David O’Hanlon (2nd right) and Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) Director of Sales & Operations Mr. Trevor McCartney (3rd right) at a Cocktail Reception recently held at the Resort to celebrate a world-record achievement of the “Best of Award of Excellence” from the Wine Spectator magazine (New York).
Pattaya, Thailand – Pattaya, Thailand – The Royal Cliff Beach Resort recently celebrated its world record achievement of the most prestigious Best of Award of Excellence 2007 for 3 of its restaurants from the Wine Spectator magazine of New York by hosting a Cocktail Reception in Siam Ballroom, Royal Cliff Beach Hotel. The restaurants which won the coveted awards are Grill Room & Wine Cellar (International grilled specialities), Rossini (Italian Cuisine) and Chrysanthemum Palace (Cantonese Cuisine). This achievement is a world record since it is the first time that three such awards have been won by one property in one calendar year anywhere in the world!
Deputy Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham (1st right), Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham (2nd right) and Khunying Pranee Euachukiati (2nd left) with Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (centre) and her husband, Bangkok Life Assurance Ltd. Managing Director Mr. Chan Vathanakul (1st left) at the Cocktail Reception.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn (3nd left) presents a basket of flowers to Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (3rd right) in appreciation of the world-record achievement, while the Resort’s Deputy General Manager Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri (2nd left), Director of Sales – Thailand Mrs. Sunisa Yusananda (2nd right), Sales Manager – Conventions & Exhibitions Ms. Srisakun Footrakul (1st right), Royal Cliff Beach Hotel’s Resident Managers Mr. Choosakdi Srivatjanapong (1st left) and Ms. Vipavee Wutichat (partly hidden at the centre) look on.
The Best of Award of Excellence is the magazine’s prestigious award, created to give special recognition to restaurants that clearly exceed the requirements of its basic Award of Excellence with their wine lists displaying vintage depth or excellent breadth across several wine regions.
Previously, the Grill Room & Wine Cellar received the basic Award of Excellence in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 and Rossini was the recipient in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Chrysanthemum Palace won the award for the first time in 2006.
Deputy Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham delivers his speech at the Cocktail Reception.
Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul welcomes the august gathering at the Cocktail Reception.
Congratulating the management and staff of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort for setting the world record, Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham said: “It is truly a remarkable achievement that not just one but three of the restaurants of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort have won this award.”
Addressing the august gathering at the cocktail reception, the Deputy Prime Minister observed: “It is a glowing tribute to the standards of Thailand’s hospitality and catering industry, which has placed the Kingdom in the culinary map of the world with its authentic cuisine and fabulous Thai wines”.
A fete achieved by no property in the world in a single year, it also serves as a fitting recognition of Pattaya, which has emerged into a world-class culinary destination from a small fishing village, Mr. Paiboon added.
Earlier in her welcome address, Mrs. Panga Vathanakul, Managing Director of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, said the 35-year history of the Resort has been studded with numerous awards and citations from distinguished organisations around the world, the most recent ones being the Green Planet Award 2007-08 from Kuoni Travel of Switzerland and the EIA Monitoring Award from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment besides the elevation of the Resort to the TTG Travel Hall of Fame in 2006.
“However, the Best of Award of Excellence 2007 inspires all of us to continue to strive to achieve the best in all that we do. Our profound thanks to our guests, regular diners, wine suppliers and last but not the least, media, for helping us in setting the world record,” Mrs. Panga said.
Deputy Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham (3rd left), Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham (4th left), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul (3rd right), Mrs. Umaporn Futrakul (2nd right), Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn (2nd left) and Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Mr. Veerawat Khakhay (1st left) with Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (4th right) and Mr. Chan Vathanakul (1st right) shortly after being received at the Cocktail Reception.
Matichon and Prachachart Turakij Sales Executive Ms. Jiraporn Khajornsaksumeth (2nd right) presents a framed
photograph of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirinthorn to Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (centre) in appreciation of the world-record achievement, while the Resort’s Deputy General Manager Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri (1st left), Director of Sales – Thailand Mrs. Sunisa Yusananda (2nd left) and Sales Manager – Conventions & Exhibitions Ms. Srisakun Footrakul (1st right) look on.
The award reception was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul, Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn, Cholburi Province Deputy Governor Mr. Monthian Thongnit and Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Mr. Veerawat Khakhay.
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE WINE SPECTATOR’S BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE COCKTAIL RECEPTION
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Royal Cliff Beach Resort Wins Bartender Contest
September 15, 2007 by Michael Swart
Filed under Awards, Food and Beverage, Resort Staff, Royal Wing and Spa
Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Bartender Mr. Kittisak Thongsan (1st row, 2nd left), who won the first prize at the Bartender Contest held as part of the Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo ’07, poses for a photograph with the Resort’s Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (1st row, 2nd right). Also seen in the picture are the Resort’s General Manager Mr. Alexander Haeusler (2nd row, 2nd right), Deputy General Manager Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri (1st row, 1st left), Food & Beverages Director Mr. Paitoon Ritdej (1st row, 1st right) and other Executives of the Resort.
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Gold medal-winning cocktail – Flaming Passion.
Pattaya, Thailand – Mr. Kittisak Thongsan, Bartender of Caprice Restaurant & Bar, Royal Wing & Spa, one of the four 5-star hotels of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, won the first prize at a Bartender Contest held in conjunction with the recently concluded Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo ’07.
Mr. Kittisak stole the show displaying his flaming skills and acrobatic bottle flips while making the Resort’s newest cocktail Flaming Passion, specially created for the occasion. The first prize consisted of a gold medal, trophy, citation and a cash reward. In all, 19 bartenders from various hotels in Pattaya participated in the contest.
Flaming Passion is a seamless blend of imported and local spirits as well as fresh fruit juices with an elegant touch of grenadine syrup. The prize-winning cocktail was launched on 1 Sept. as the “Cocktail of the Month” in restaurants and bars at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
In recognition of his remarkable achievement, Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a cash prize to Mr. Kittisak.
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Australian Wine Ambassador Holds Training Camp for Royal Cliff Beach Resort Staff
July 7, 2007 by Michael Swart
Filed under Food and Beverage, Resort Staff, Royal Cliff Wine Club
Mr. George Samios, Wine Ambassador for Foster’s Wine Estates, one of Australia’s largest wine companies and the exporter of Wolf Blass Wines, recently held an extensive wine training camp for the Food & Beverage staff of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
The training encompassed several topics, including vineyards and wineries in Australia and the history of Wolf Blass Wines and its founder Mr. Wolf Blass, a German who had migrated to Australia in 1961 with 100 pounds in his pocket and eventually established Australia’s most successful wine company.
The event, which was co-sponsored by Canpac Beverages Ltd., culminated in a tasting of some famous wine labels of Wolf Blass.
Foster’s General Manager for Southeast Asia Mr. Jake Jacob, Canpac’s Managing Director Mr. Ekachai Mahaguna and Royal Cliff Beach Resort Deputy General Manager and Royal Cliff Wine Club President Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri and the Resort’s Food & Beverages Director Mr. Paitoon Ritdej were among those present.
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Royal Cliff Wine Club Hosts Wolf Blass Winemaker’s Gala Dinner
July 6, 2007 by Michael Swart
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The Royal Cliff Wine Club, Asia’s leading wine club, hosted another exciting event – Wolf Blass Winemaker’s Gala Dinner – featuring a selection of fabulous wines from Wolf Blass Wines of Australia recently at the Grand Ballroom, Royal Cliff Grand & Spa.
The event showcased a total of six Wolf Blass wines and a seven-course gourmet menu masterfully crafted by the culinary experts of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. The gala dinner was co-sponsored by Canpac Beverages Ltd.
Mr. George Samios, Wine Ambassador for Foster’s Wine Estates, one of Australia’s largest wine companies, and Mr. Jake Jacob, the company’s General Manager, were the Guest Speakers. The elegantly decorated Grand Ballroom welcomed more than 150 Wine Club members and guests.
The Royal Cliff Wine Club is open to limited new memberships. For applications or enquiries, email to: wineclub@royalcliff.com.
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Royal Cliff Wine Club Hosts Australian Winemaker’s Gala Dinner
June 14, 2007 by Michael Swart
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The Royal Cliff Wine Club, Asia’s leading wine club, hosted another prestigious event - Australian Winemaker’s Gala Dinner - at the Grand Ballroom, Royal Cliff Grand & Spa, on Wednesday, 13 June 2007.
The event showcased a total of SIX Moondah Brook and Brookland Valley Estate wines made by Hardy Wine Company, the Australian arm of the world’s largest wine group – Constellation Wines.
The gala dinner, which featured a six-course gourmet menu masterfully crafted by the Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s culinary experts, was co-sponsored by Ambrose Wine Ltd.
The wines were presented by Hardy Wine Company Business Development Manager Mr. James Wilson. The elegantly decorated Grand Ballroom welcomed more than 200 Wine Club members and guests.
The Royal Cliff Wine Club is open to limited new memberships. For applications or enquiries, email to:wineclub@royalcliff.com.
Ambrose Wine Ltd. Director of Sales Mr. Pongsak Tiamsuttikarn (centre), the company’s Marketing Manager Ms. Athitanan Toyingpaiboon (2nd left) and Hardy Wine Company Business Development Manager Mr. James Wilson (2nd right) with Royal Cliff Beach Resort General Manager Mr. Alexander Haeusler (1st left) and the Resort’s Deputy General Manager and Royal Cliff Wine Club President Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri (1st right) at the Australian Winemaker’s Gala Dinner.
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN WINEMAKER’S GALA DINNER
