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What types of wedding groups have you hosted so far?
The wedding groups which we have hosted are about
70 percent Non-resident Indians (NRI), with 200 to 300
guests hailing from various parts of the world. The major
countries of residence are Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia,
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates,
England, Kenya, Tanzania and the USA.

How does your team manage all of the demands that
come with Indian weddings?
It is all about the right attitude and mindset. The team of
Angsana Laguna Phuket has had a wealth of experience
with the successful preparation, management and delivery
of Indian weddings. Because our experience curve is high
and our commitment is strong, we are able to deliver
exceptional memories and experiences. Our familiarity with
Indian weddings therefore transforms the ‘demands’ into
opportunities to excel and deliver to the highest possible
standards. We do understand that the wedding is a once-in-
a-lifetime experience for the couple. Our team shares the
same perspective as the couple and pairs it with experience
to turn their dream wedding into a reality.

What makes Angsana Laguna Phuket a desirable
Michal Zitek wedding destination?
Location, food and people. We have venues in the beautiful
garden and beachfront area with a variety of indoor and
Area General Manager for Angsana Laguna Phuket outdoor spaces for the sangeet, mehendi, pool party,
sundowner, and most important of all, a stunning wedding
Michal Zitek’s 25-year career in the hospitality industry ceremony, where we can offer couples an East-facing
started with part-time catering work in high school in mandap with a sunset background. The choice of spaces
Sydney. From this humble beginning, he has worked at include our variety of restaurants and bars which truly sets
the Park Royal Hotel in New Zealand, the Holiday Inn on Angsana Laguna Phuket apart from other competitors
the vastly popular Phi Phi Island, the luxurious Regent and even other destinations. Having the Xana Beach Club
Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Pan Pacific Singapore, Crowne with a capacity of up to 1,100 people for an event is also
Plaza Bangkok and Laguna Lăng Cô in Vietnam. He was an advantage. By October 2019, we will launch our new
appointed by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts as the Area 1,400 sqm air-conditioned, soundproof convention space
General Manager for Angsana Laguna Phuket in 2017, which will make us the perfect venue for destination Indian
which includes overseeing Angsana Villas Resort Phuket weddings of all sizes, from 100 guests to 1,500 guests.
and Angsana Vacation Club.

How important are Indian weddings to your hotel?
The Indian wedding sector is an important segment for "Because our experience curve
Angsana Laguna Phuket’s overall business planning. is high and our commitment is
We already have a specialised wedding team in place to
manage the many venues within the resort, especially for strong, we are able to
weddings on the beach. The wedding industry has shown
tremendous growth in the hospitality market, averaging deliver exceptional memories
25 to 30 percent a year. The contribution of the wedding and experiences."
sector has enabled the hospitality industry to focus more
towards this area, which will continue to flourish in

Phuket and at Angsana Laguna Phuket.

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