Thumbs up to the joyous opening of M Social Phuket, fondly abbreviated ‘MSP’. (L-R): M Social Phuket General Manager Mr Pjey Mayandi; CDL Board Members Mr Chong Yoon Chou and Mr Philip Lee; CDL Group General Manager Mr Chia Ngiang Hong and CDL Group COO Mr Kwek Eik Sheng; special guest Mrs Cecilia Kwek; CDL Group CEO Mr Sherman Kwek; CDL Group CFO Ms Yiong Yim Ming; CDL Board Members Mr Tan Kian Seng and Mr Colin Ong.
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The joint opening celebrations of Jungceylon Shopping Centre and M Social Phuket.
Jungceylon Shopping Center, one of Phuket’s largest shopping malls, officially unveiled its new look with a massive opening ceremony following an extensive revamp that began in 2022.
Located in Patong, the transformed mall has been repositioned as “The Oasis of Shopping in Patong”. The AEI is in line with CDL’s asset rejuvenation strategy, which focuses on enhancing its assets to drive performance.
With 80% of the mall’s shoppers being international tourists, Jungceylon has curated targeted marketing strategies to attract this key segment, including the growing Free Independent Travelers (FIT) group. For the second half of 2024, a marketing budget of over THB 60 million has been allocated for exciting promotions and initiatives, which aim to enhance the vibrancy of the mall by offering compelling experiences for all shoppers.
The official relaunch of Jungceylon's new look was graced by Phuket Governor Mr Sophon Suwannarat (centre right) and special guest Mrs Cecilia Kwek (centre left). First row, from left to right: CDL's Group CEO Mr Sherman Kwek, Phuket Square's CEO Mr Prawit Janyasittikul, Patong City's Mayor Mr Chalermsak Maneesri, Phuket Square's Executive Board of Director Mr Suchad Chiaranussati, Mai-Davika Hoorne, Phuket Province Vice Governor Mr Norasak Suksomboon. Second row, from left to right: Kathu District Chief Mr Theeraphong Chuaychu, Patong City Deputy Mayors Mrs Lalita Maneesri and Mr Sanakorn Keesin.
Boasting over 300 stores across four distinct zones – The Jungle Zone, The Botanica Zone, The Bay Zone, and The Garden Zone – Jungceylon is a one-stop shopping paradise that caters to all ages and needs of locals and tourists.
M Social Phuket introduces a new era in hospitality
M Social Phuket, formerly Millennium Resort Patong Phuket, has also undergone a rebranding and complete makeover. Located adjacent to Jungceylon, the 418-room trendy hotel features the inclusion of an AI-voice-controlled assistant in all rooms and suites, allowing all guests to effortlessly control IoT-enabled lighting, air conditioning and smart TVs in their room by simply using their voice. M Social Phuket is the first M Social hotel in Thailand, and the sixth worldwide.
(L-R): Ms Yiong; Mr Chia; MHR Global HR Director Ms Zeng Shujuan; MHR SVP of Global Partnerships Mr Andy Tan; CDL SVP Hospitality Asset Management Mr Ng Chee Theam; Mr Kwek Eik Sheng (also MHR Executive Director); MHR Owner's Representative Mr Benedict Ng; MHR VP Finance Mr Yam Kit Sung; MHR Design Director Mr Frederick Chan; and Mr Sherman Kwek.
Mrs Kwek smiling brightly as she celebrated the festivities at M Social Phuket that included a lion dance and acrobatic performances.
M Social Phuket also offers a diverse culinary journey with two restaurants and two pool bars. Guests can savour delectable boat-to-table seafood, exquisite fine wines, and tropical tiki cocktails at Beast & Butterflies, or enjoy fresh sushi, artisan cocktails, and premium sake at Bincho Izakaya.
The hotel's enchanting pool bars, Sun-Kissed and After Glow, offer stunning views over the Andaman Sea and are the perfect place to relax and enjoy cocktails in a tropical paradise. As daylight fades into evening, the pool bars transform into lively hubs of entertainment with pulsating DJ parties.
Highlights at Jungceylon's festivities included "The Blooming Oasis", a spectacular show of sounds and lights (left photo), and a high-energy dance performance by Thailand's Queen of Dance, KT Kratae (right photo).
Check out some highlights from Jungceylon's grand opening celebrations.
The festivities of M Social Phuket's opening party is also captured in this video.
