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TREVOR SHANNON CHEF ANIL SUYASH MANISH VIJAY
MAY CREADO RAWAT KUMAR HEGDE NARWAR KUMAR
Cluster Market Director of Sales Executive Chef Hotel Manager Food & Beverage Director Events Manager
General Manager
& Distribution South
Thailand and
Cluster Director of
Sales & Marketing Could you introduce us to the resort’s Coordinating with multiple vendors—such as
Indian Wedding Team and what role decorators, entertainers, and photographers—
they play in helping wedding dreams on a tight schedule can be a challenge as
come true? well. Despite these complexities, with an
Wedding planners appreciate our collaborative Our dedicated Indian Wedding Team is experienced and dedicated team like ours
approach, flexible and spacious venues, and committed to making every couple’s wedding at Le Méridien Khao Lak, these challenges
convenient parking, which all contribute dreams come true. Vijay Narwar Kumar, our can be overcome to deliver successful and
to seamless event preparation. Moreover, Events Manager, is the main point of contact memorable celebrations.
our ability to offer customisable menus for weddings, ensuring that every detail is
with authentic Indian cuisine, paired with flawlessly executed, allowing couples to enjoy Are there any new features or
stunning beachfront settings and luxurious a stress-free and memorable celebration. Chef additions to the property that will
accommodations, ensures a one-of-a-kind Anil Rawat has over 20 years of experience enhance future celebrations?

experience that leaves a lasting impression leading the culinary team, which includes The beachfront restaurant is undergoing an
on both couples and their guests. many Indian cook assistants, and he provides enhancement, offering an even more refined
How does the resort seamlessly authentic and personalised cuisine to elevate dining experience with stunning views, perfect
facilitate Indian and international every event. Suyash Kumar, our Hotel for pre-wedding dinners and celebrations. The
cuisine for celebratory events? Manager, brings a strong background in F&B pool bar is also being upgraded, providing

We understand that F&B and catering and has handled numerous Indian weddings a fresh and lively space for poolside events
are vital to the success of Indian weddings. across Thailand, ensuring smooth operations and parties.
Our Executive Chef, with over 20 years and impeccable service. Our rooms are consistently undergoing care
of experience in Indian weddings and big Manish Hegde, the Food & Beverage and maintenance, ensuring guests enjoy a
events, leads our culinary team in delivering Director, who has a rich background in comfortable and updated stay. For families,
exceptional, authentic Indian cuisine alongside events, oversees the F&B team, which includes we are introducing additional recreational
a variety of international options. Whether Indian attendants, to deliver a flawless dining activities for kids and families, making the
couples prefer traditional vegetarian dishes or a experience. The team also has Shannon resort a great destination for multi-generational
fusion of Indian and global flavours, we ensure Creado, the Market Director of Sales & celebrations. We are also adding sustainable
that the menus are meticulously crafted to suit Distribution in South Thailand and Cluster activities, including a solar-powered roof,
their preferences, alongside access to the finest Director of Sales & Marketing, with extensive supporting our commitment to eco-conscious
and freshest ingredients. We offer complete experience in sales and a strong presence in practices. These enhancements will elevate
flexibility in menu customisation, allowing us the wedding network. He leads the overall the experience for future celebratory events,
to cater to every aspect of the celebration, from strategy and ensures every couple is supported solidifying Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort &
the mehendi to the grand reception. Spa as a premier choice for Indian weddings.
throughout the planning journey.
Which venues are guests attracted to What are the current challenges of
the most for Indian events? hosting large-scale events such as

We offer a variety of stunning venues: our Indian weddings?
Beach Lawn, which can accommodate up One of the main challenges in organising
to 350 guests and overlooks the Andaman Sea, Indian weddings is coordinating across multiple
is a popular choice for the haldi ceremony, departments, including events, culinary, F&B,
providing a serene and picturesque setting for and guest services, while accommodating the
this vibrant pre-wedding ritual. Additionally, specific cultural and personal preferences of
it becomes a breathtaking backdrop for each family. Managing logistics is also critical,
the wedding ceremony, complete with a particularly with large guest lists, requiring
mandap set against the ocean, ensuring an careful planning for accommodations,
unforgettable celebration. The Pool Bar transportation, and timing to ensure everything
and Le Scoop outdoor areas are ideal for the runs smoothly.
mehendi ceremony, poolside fun, and a lively
al fresco lunch, creating a festive atmosphere. Outdoor events add another layer of complexity Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa
For the sangeet and after-party, the Merlin due to unpredictable weather, making backup 31 Moo 7, Bangmoung, Takuapa District,
Ballroom stands out as the top choice, offering plans essential. Customisation is often a priority, Phang Nga Province, Khao Lak, Thailand
ample space for dancing and entertainment. with families looking for personalised touches
Each venue enhances the beauty and tradition in décor, entertainment, and catering, which Tel: +66 76-429000
of Indian weddings, making the experience requires a high level of flexibility and precision Facebook and Instagram:
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