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Manish Jha

Cluster General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort
Cluster General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort
Cluster General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort
and AVANI Hua Hin Resort & Villas

Manish Jha was introduced to the hospitality industry
when he joined the Institute of Hotel Management in
India. He later went on to work for The Oberoi Group
at Agra and Maldives. His desire for the best stable
career opportunity was fulfilled when he was employed
career opportunity was fulfi lled when he was employed

for Minor Hotels in 2006, as the company kept him
constantly excited with inherent challenges. In 2010, he
constantly excited with inherent challenges. In 2010, he
was appointed as GM for Anantara Bophut Koh Samui
was appointed as GM for Anantara Bophut Koh Samui
Resort, and has since gone on to helm a number of
prominent Minor Hotels, including AVANI Seychelles
Barbarons Resort & Spa. Today under his current
position, Manish is mostly involved in openings,
renovations and the rebranding of Anantara Hua Hin
Resort and AVANI Hua Hin Resort & Villas.

Undoubtedly Hua Hin is the most popular Indian
wedding destination venue in Thailand. How does
newly-opened AVANI Hua Hin Resort & Villas
intend to make its mark?
Recently launched, AVANI Hua Hin Resort & Villas
has many unique selling points. We offer one of
the largest ballrooms in Hua Hin with over 900
square metres of space, which can easily accommodate up
square metres of space, which can easily accommodate up
to 800 guests. We also have a huge ocean-front lawn that
to 800 guests. We also have a huge ocean-front lawn that “ “ W e create memories, as Indian
We create memories, as Indian
caters to 800 guests, two main swimming pools perfect for
pool parties, private one bedroom pool villas, as well as an weddings are very important
Indian culinary team. to every Indian family. “

How well-equipped are you to successfully organise an
Indian wedding? expectations, in the best possible way, is a challenge.
We offer flexibility with our rooms, set-up and venue options. Every event must be perfect!

We have 196 accommodations and we encourage buy-outs,
so we can definitely cater to a large group successfully. What limitations does your hotel have when compared to

other properties in Hua Hin?
How capable is your team in coping with the We try to cater to every requirement, and limitations only
huge demands? arise when the requirement can’t be carried out within
We comprehend the magnitude and nature of Indian our facilities. But every problem has a solution, so we do
weddings; therefore we hire experts, and train our staff to everything possible to give our clients their dream wedding.
ensure excellent delivery of services that meet all our clients’
requirements and expectations. Plus, we get better with What are you doing to increase your market share?
every wedding, as each event teaches us something new. We are working with many wedding planners and
showcasing the hotel whenever we can. I believe many
What have been the biggest challenges so far? couples choose our properties because they hear about us
We create memories, as Indian weddings are very important through family and friends. Our job is to ensure that every
to every Indian family. And so having to meet all their Indian wedding is done to the best of our capabilities.

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