Will 2012 Prove to be Yet Another Record Breaking Year for Popular Thai Tourist Resort, Krabi?

KRABI, THAILAND, February 27, 2012 (Press-News.org) The beautiful province of Krabi in south west Thailand enjoyed a remarkable year in 2011, with a record number of tourists visiting the area, despite a devastating flood which severely impacted the Thai tourist trade. Amazingly in 2012, Krabi villas, hotels and resorts are already reporting an improvement on last years impressive performance, even factoring in a traditionally busy period covering Chinese New Year.

Since the very beginning of the year, we have been experiencing our highest occupancy rates ever, Ton Loriers, managing director at Krabi Villas by Ton Company Ltd., a leading provider of fully serviced villas in Krabi. This surprise turn of events, is in stark contrast to a dismal world economy and bodes well for the future of the Krabi tourist industry he goes on to state.

Tourism has been on the increase partly thanks to a sustained advertising campaign by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, to promote the country as a first-rate holiday destination. Krabi has of course directly benefited from this heightened exposure, but its overwhelming success can be mainly attributed to its breathtaking scenery, a high standard of accommodation, a wealth of visitor attractions, an unbeatable range of exciting leisure activities, plus the excellent value for money a holiday in the region represents. In 2011 premier Krabi tourist resort Ao Nang came a well deserved second place in the Australian travelers The Worlds Ten Most Popular Beach Resort Destinations, fueling its desirability as a vacation resort and precipitating significant interest in the region.

To help cope with the insatiable demand for quality holiday accommodation, Krabi has been allowed to develop at a ferocious pace. Local construction companies enjoy a reputation for building world class resorts and exclusive hotels that rank alongside some of the finest on the planet, and yet still remain sympathetic to the environment. Indeed, three developments, the exclusives Thalane Villas in Ao Thalane, the Mercure Krabi Deevena in Ao Nang and the sensational Beyond Resort Krabi both opened their doors last year, whilst the eagerly anticipated Centara Grand Lanta Island resort will begin welcoming its first guests on the magical island of Koh Lanta, later in 2012.

A number of other high profile ventures are destined to attract still more visitors and new business to the area. These include the ambitious Port Takola Marina, planned to become a much needed stopover for the so-called super yachts en-route from Phuket and scheduled to complete at the end of 2012, and the Royal Krabi Marina, a luxury beachfront development intended to create a fresh supply of residential properties and sought after holiday homes. Krabi resorts are already witnessing the knock-on effect from an increased capacity at Krabi International Airport, with a number of new flight routes, including a direct service from Oslo and Munich to Krabi, which began last year. Nearby Phuket International Airport is embarking upon an expansion project too, which is expected to positively impact Krabi villas, resorts and hotels in the years to come.

And Krabi seems to have an incredible knack of remaining attuned to the ever changing needs of todays modern traveler, in what is an extremely volatile market. It is fast becoming a preferred destination for wellness travelers and is luring the new rich from developing nations including India, China, South Korea and Russia. At the same time it has managed to retain its established market from Europe, the US and Australasia, which has remained steadfastly loyal to the resort. It is precisely this flexibility that supports Krabi in going from strength to strength.

Whatever 2012 brings, it is abundantly clear that tourists are determined to escape the incessant barrage of gloomy news with a recession busting and rejuvenating holiday in upwardly mobile Krabi.

KrabiVilla.com is owned by Ton Company Ltd, a Krabi-based operation. We have built our reputation on an intimate understanding of both the luxury villa market and the needs and requirements of our clients be they families, couples or business travelers.

We offer an expanded portfolio of houses and luxurious but affordable pool villas in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi. When you book through KrabiVilla.com, you can expect a smooth and hassle-free process, as well as unerring personal attention to any special needs and requirements your party may have.

Our concept is simple: to offer a stress-free vacation, with all the services of a luxury hotel in your own private villa compound.

Every villa is equipped to a high standard and ready to live in: all bed linen and towels are provided (and changed daily); kitchens are full-size and have a modern set of appliances and tableware; and all homes have LCD televisions with satellite channels, as well as DVD players. Our guests security is our highest priority, so all villas also offer a walled compound and personal digital safes in every bedroom.

Combining western professionalism with warm Thai hospitality, our dedicated staff and more than eleven years of experience in Krabi will ensure you have the Thailand holiday of a lifetime.

The serviced villa concept:
Guests who stay in a property managed by Ton Company Ltd. will experience all the benefits of a holiday villa total privacy, seclusion, enhanced by a full range of hotel style services: daily cleaning; tour and excursion booking; massage and beauty treatments; catering; as well as a personal concierge.

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