The Six Secrets of MICE Success at JW Marriott Khao Lak

For those new to the destination, Khao Lak is situated in the South of Thailand, only an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport in Phang Nga Province, a location with its own unique identity, culture and breathtaking natural scenery. Arriving by air, you will fly over the world famous Phang Nga Bay, home to 42 striking limestone karsts, cliffs and caves, including James Bond Island, made infamous in the 1974 classic “The Man with the Golden Gun”. The province is blessed with multiple national parks, marine sanctuaries, as well as a rich and fascinating local history, and in the heart of Khao Lak lies the JW Marriott complex, with two stunning resorts and world-class facilities just waiting to be discovered.

1. Southern Thailand’s Ultimate Luxury MICE Destination

Introducing the first purpose built MICE hub in Khao Lak offering a flexible and dynamic combination of artful and inspired spaces that suit every type of business and social event - from conferences and meetings to large-scale weddings and more intimate social celebrations. The newly-opened JW Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests in comfort, style, and luxury with 476 guest rooms, suites and villas offering brand new or freshly renovated accommodation. A plethora of meeting spaces support the JW Grand Ballroom, ranging from board rooms and break outs to a second ballroom and imaginative outdoor meeting venues designed to let creativity flourish.

2. Unique and Meaningful Resort Experiences

There’s so much to see, do and experience at JW Marriott Khao Lak, here are few highlights recommended in testimonials from recent corporate clients and groups. The resort’s flagship Bamboo Shark Nursery and Conservation Center, in partnership with the Oceans for All Foundation, is leading theway in repopulating the waters around the property with critically threatened Bamboo Sharks. The center is featuring heavily in CSR and team building initiatives for multiple groups, with funds being raised for the project, and clients sponsoring their very own shark release from the hotels beach during their stay. Groups can discover all 2.4 KM’s of South East Asia’s longest swimming pool and the incredible implications this has for team building, or embrace mindful moments, holistic wellbeing and reconnecting with nature on our stunning semi-private beach and lush tropical gardens as they craft and customize their own signature JW experiences with our dedicated team.

3. Food and Beverage in a League of its Own

So good it requires a dedicated section. We proudly present a food and beverage offering that cannot be rivalled in the South of Thailand. The property features 11 exceptional outlets, showcasing a wide range of cuisines from around the world along with a truly internationalculinary brigade from across Asia, Europe and the Middle East ensuring the authenticity of each and every dish we serve. This translates into show stopping banqueting functions, from elegant Gala Dinners to creative floating market coffee breaks from the JW Garden,and everything in between. Both our JW Garden and Farm enable groups to think outside of the box for culinary adventures, with olive oil degustation’s, wine discovery sessions and interactive chef led masterclasses in multiple cuisines. Groups can come together and experience a wide variety of workshops with highlights including zero waste coconuts, crafting bespoke cocktails, MasterChef meets treasure hunt, and so much more.

4. The HQ of Tropical Island Adventures

Unparalleled by any other destination in Thailand for the sheer variety, beauty and offerings available to groups of all sizes, there is no better hub from which to embark on the most quintessential of Thai experiences, the tropical island adventure. For world-class diving and snorkeling, the Similan and Surin Islands offer a once in a lifetime wildlife adventure with turtles, manta rays and even whale sharks in these protected marine sanctuaries. The iconic Phang Nga Bay is as exciting as it is awe-inspiring, with opportunities for boating, canoeing into ancient caves and discovering unique communities of sea gypsies on their own manmade islands. For those seeking something extra-ordinary, the opportunity to take over an uninhabited island for a gala dinner or even a beach party awaits and the sky is the limit for crafting something truly unique.

5. Wet and Wild Jungle Expeditions

Surrounded on all sides by some of Thailand’s oldest, wildest and most captivating national parks, there is nothing more exhilarating than getting off the beaten track and experiencing theuntamed nature of a tropical rain forest. Khao SokNational Park, the world’s oldest evergreen rainforest, is a must visit for any group with a passion for adventure. White water rafting, jungle trekking and floating lake houses are just some of the incredible experiences available in this protected sanctuary. The national park is one of the most biodiverse habitats you can explore in Asia, and rumor has it this is the last stronghold of wild tigers in the South of Thailand.

6. Khao Lak, the Undiscovered Jewel of the South

An unmissable opportunity to discover a destination that showcases the very best of Thailand’s authentic culture, spectacular scenery and remarkable people. In Khao Lak itself, you can embark on bamboo rafting adventures, visit and support elephant and turtle sanctuaries, explore traditional local markets and relics of the regions tin mining heritage. There are opportunities to engage in blessing and alms giving ceremonies at local shrines, or even recreate a temple fair or street market with the help of our dedicated event team for a welcome or gala dinner. Elevating the experience to the next level, we have a roster of local partners and vendors who can showcase the best of the destination in remarkable offsite events, from full cultural immersion to spectacular beach parties, Khao Lak has something for every group of every size.

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For enquiries please contact:

Oliver Wells
Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing
Oliver.Wells@marriott.com
+6665.121.5855

Chuennapa Adithipyangkul (Pub)
Cluster Director of Sales – MICE
Chuennapa.A@marriott.com
+6680.429.4464

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