Life’s a beach! Especially true with industry rates
Champagne breakfasts, free-flow open bars, spa treatments and watersports can sometimes seem like the stuff of myths and legends when you are stuck behind your desk.
But Centara Hotels & Resorts firmly believes that you’ll sell their products better if you see them for yourself first.
As a result, the hotel group is encouraging agents to escape the humdrum day to day, jump on a plane and find themselves among the pages of the brochures they flick through on a daily basis.
“We believe that experiencing our products first-hand is not only just a reward for booking but will also give travel professionals more confidence to sell the product to customers,” Centara sales and marketing representative Australia and New Zealand Charlie Ridout said.
After all, the hotel group’s philosophy is “seeing is believing”.
And what better way to get you there than to entice you with a range of attractive industry rates, starting from as little as THB 1,100 (AU$44.00).
Check out some of Centara’s spectacular properties, and the amazing industry rates that will get you there.
Blissed out Bali
Head for the intimate Centra Taum Seminyak Bali on the fringe of Seminyak, one of the island’s most vibrant leisure areas, within striking distance of Petitenget Beach and its hot spots like Ku De Ta and Potato Head.
From $95 per night
Sunkissed Sri Lanka
Located on Bentota peninsula Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka enjoys a superb location with the Bentota River on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other, ensuring dreamy views from most areas of the resort, and offering a natural environment along with a wide range of facilities and activities.
From $115 per night
All-inclusive Maldives
This barefoot paradise is the perfect island holiday for everyone. Experience an absolutely carefree holiday, for everything is included at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives.
The Ultimate All-Inclusive program includes a whale shark tour, spa credits, a champagne breakfast, a sunset cruise, an island discovery tour and now also diving.
Or head for Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives – an adults-only retreat ideal for couples and honeymooners that is located less than 20 minutes away from Ibrahim Nassir International Airport by speedboat.
From $420 per night in Maldives
Chilled out Chiang Mai
With interiors fitted out in natural fabrics and teak, roofs made from 80-year-old teak beams, and intricate carvings, this tranquil resort reflects the kingdom’s heritage. Khum Phaya Resort & Spa, Centara Boutique Collection has 85 spacious rooms and villas with jacuzzis and the option of direct pool access or your own plunge pool.
From $75 per night
Bustling Bangkok
Located in the renowned Pratunam area, the brand new Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok offers a new take on the City of Angels. Seamlessly connected to Watergate Pavillion Shopping Mall, the hotel offers 281 rooms and suites designed in a light, modern, and inviting décor with all amenities you require at your fingertips to ensure a comfortable stay.
Or why not try Centara Grand at Central World where you can enjoy a five star ‘resort-style’ holiday right in the heart of Bangkok. Located in the heart of the city’s shopping and business district, the property is ideal for anyone in search of shopping, sightseeing and entertainment.
With spectacular city views from all its guestrooms and restaurants, the hotel also has a complete lifestyle complex to make sure you get all the pampering you deserve on your holiday while Red Sky Bar, one of Bangkok’s most exclusive rooftop venues, keeps that holiday vibe going after the sun has gone down.
From $50 per night in Bangkok
Serene Samui
Indulge in a well-deserved island escape, family holiday or romantic hideaway right on Samui’s finest beach at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui.
From $50 per night in Samui
Picturesque Phuket
Stay in the heart of Phuket’s Karon Town, with dining and entertainment opportunities right on your doorstep and the wide sandy stretch of Karon Beach only moments away. Whether you are longing a fun family holiday on this exciting island or a romantic escape, Centara Karon Resort Phuket makes for a great holiday base from where to enjoy all the many facets of Phuket.
From $50 per night in Phuket
To sell Centara Hotels & Resorts with more confidence refer to the Travel Industry Guide or complete the Centara e-learning modules to become a Centara Ambassador.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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