Released on: June 14, 2008, 12:19 am

Press Release Author: Astudo Hotel & Resort management

Industry: Management

Press Release Summary: Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, one of Asia's leading hotel
developers and operators, announces the appointment of Jirattikran Duangdow as
Resort Manager.

Press Release Body: Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, one of Asia's leading hotel
developers and operators, announces the appointment of Jirattikran Duangdow as
Resort Manager. Jirattikran, a Thai national, will oversee the entire operation of
X2 Samui, including food and beverage, rooms operations, engineering, human
resources and spa; to orchestrate and maintain X2 design service and operational
standards and to promote unity and teamwork amongst all areas.

Throughout her career, Jirattikran has held a myriad of executive positions in many
luxury hotels and resorts in Thailand including Evason Phuket Resort & Spa, Novotel
Phuket Resort, Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach Resort and Ambassador City Jomtien
Pattaya. Prior to her present appointment at X2 Samui, she worked as the Resident
Manager at Arayaburi Samui Boutique Resort.

Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager of Astudo Hotel & Resort Management commented
\"We are truly delighted to have Jirattikran as part of our executive management
team. With her talent and passion for the industry, the X2 Resorts brand will
continue to develop and achieve success in its relative sectors.\"

Scheduled to open in June 2008 on the southeast coast of Samui Island, X2 Samui
encompasses 27 casually elegant beachfront villas decorated by famed architect and
designer Be Gray. The resort is situated on 5-acres of pristine beachfront land in
Hua Thanon village, overlooking The Gulf of Thailand and only 30 minute drive from
Samui Airport.


Web Site: http://www.astudo.com

Contact Details: Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Phone: +66 2696 8239
E-mail: pr@astudo.com
Web: www.astudo.com