Hospitality Awards 2024

42 | LUXlife Magazine private luxury micro-resort, ANAIA first welcomed its guests in March 2022 in response to a noticeable gap within the hospitality market. ANAIA found that most rental villas provide guests with privacy but have little in the way of amenities and services, whilst most luxury resorts provide an array of facilities and services, but limited privacy due to other guests residing on the property. As a result, ANAIA was born. The villa provides guests with the unique opportunity to relax in total privacy, whilst making full use of amenities and services on hand. The stunning villa contains facilities that rival a luxury resort, featuring a steam room, yoga shala, calisthenics gym with weights made from natural materials, and a cinema room with a cocktail bar. Outside, guests are provided with expansive gardens in which they can freely roam, two swimming pools, one of which being a plunge pool complete with a waterfall, family-friendly green areas, and a private viewpoint to watch the spectacular sun setting over the tranquil sea. This is exactly what makes ANAIA stand out in the market, providing clients with key offerings unmatched by similar properties. This has proven successful, too; over two-and-a-half years, ANAIA has serviced a diverse client base hailing from 42 countries, varying from couples seeking privacy, wellness retreats, groups of friends, and multigenerational family stays and reunions. “For us, each guest is unique, with different intentions for the trip, different hobbies, preferences, and needs and we approach it this way,” says Michal. “Prior to the arrival of the guests, we try to find out as much as possible about our guests – their motivations to visit our property, the island, and if there is an occasion to the trip, such as a family trip, birthday, honeymoon, or a reunion.” ANAIA’s dedication to delivering a personalised service does not just end there; the team goes above and beyond to understand each guest’s preferences, including activities, dietary preferences and restrictions, and tastes. This ensures that ANAIA is ready prior to their arrival, providing a high quality service that is uniquely tailored to each guest’s specific needs. This approach requires a close attention to detail and a well-coordinated team who share the same vision of excellence. Besides the villa’s dedicated team of six full-time employees, ANAIA works with a wide range of professionals on the island who help the team to deliver many exceptional experiences at the villa. This includes a selection of chefs, spa and massage therapists, yoga and fitness instructors, ayurveda practitioners, meditation experts, musicians, art and dance performers, scuba diving and water sport instructors, among many others. Best Family Style Villa 2024 – Thailand Koh Phangan is a beautiful island in Thailand, renowned for the famous Full Moon Party thrown each month. Beyond the festivities, there is so much more to the idyllic island. With breathtaking beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a vibrant local culture, Koh Phangan is the ideal destination for those looking to kick back, unwind, and immerse themselves in a tropical paradise. Join us below as we speak with Michal Paulen, Co-Founder and General Manager of ANAIA, a luxury villa located just a five minute drive from the coast. A Aug24404 “As we also operate with the help of many external people, organisations, and the local community, I would say that our culture and activities expand beyond our core team,” Michal tells us. “We like to support our local community and events, for example the annual Phangan Trail Race is something we are passionate about. It is a beautiful event that not only brings the local community together, but also attracts sports enthusiasts from around the world to come here.” The Phangan Trail Race takes participants across Koh Phangan, highlighting some of the most magnificent trails and views across the island. ANAIA has sponsored the event since its inception and will continue to do so in the coming years, empowering its community and driving tourism to Koh Phangan. Looking ahead, Michal tells us that the ANAIA team has exciting plans for the future. ANAIA is currently preparing to begin works on its second ANAIA project on Koh Phangan. Construction is to begin at the end of 2024, with the project expected to be completed in 2026. “Our second project is built on the same foundations of privacy, personalised service, modern tropical contemporary design, and unique experiences,” Michal says. “It will include three individual properties – a four-bedroom villa, five-bedroom villa, and a seven-bedroom villa. This will be a much larger development, and we are excited to bring new unique spaces and amenities to this project that will allow us to further expand the range of experiences we can offer to our guests.” Contact: Michal Paulen Company: ANAIA Web Address: https://www.ANAIAvilla.com/

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