Renaissance Dubai Hotel ties up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Virgin Atlantic

The promotion is in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Virgin Atlantic and Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in London.

"We are proud to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Virgin Atlantic for our Red Hot Summer Promotion as well as our sister hotel, Grosvenor House London, a JW Marriott hotel. This summer, a lucky Spice Island guest will have the opportunity to win 2 tickets to London on Virgin Atlantic and a stay in our wonderful Grosvenor House Hotel for three nights. Spice Island always aims to give a special dining experience to our guests. With our Chocolate promotion this July 1-14 and our Amazing Thai promotion this August 1-14, we are sure that this summer will be memorable at Spice Island."

The recent press gathering also launched the July and August promotions at Spice Island. A 'Loco for Choco' dessert buffet promotion which will highlight the creations of the award winning Pastry Chef Acahala who won the Best Pastry Chef at the Salon Culinaire 2009 as well as live demonstrations of his team nightly from July 1-14th.

This August marks the Amazing Thai Promotion which will feature all time Thai favorites reflecting the variety of flavours and tastes of the Thai cuisine this August 1-14. Food lovers will get to sample Thai specialties such as Prawn Soup with Lily Buds, Green Curry of Duck or the Fish with Tamarind sauce. Spice Island will also offer traditional favorites like the pan fried Pad Thai (pan fried rice noodles combined with chicken), Red Beef Curry and Tom Kha Gai (hot sweet soup with chicken and coconut milk).

The Thai station is one of the most popular among the 6 international stations at Spice Island, an international buffet restaurant at the Renaissance Dubai Hotel. Commenting on this, Executive Chef Andreas Kurfurst remarked, "The hotel management decided to organize the Amazing Thai promotion this August due to the overwhelming feedback we receive from guests who like Thai food for its' colourful presentations and flavourful offerings thar are blended with fresh herbs like lemongrass, ginger and chilies.

H.E. Consul General of Thailand, Pasan Teparak added that the Amazing Thai Food Promotion at Spice Island is a very good way of also highlighting the health benefits of eating Thai cuisine and said, "I'm very happy to see that Thai Food is gaining popularity here in Dubai. The varieties of taste, the herbs and spices, and the art of preparing our national dishes makes for an excellent tasty option for people who enjoy fresh, healthy and well balanced cuisine."

Tourism Authority of Thailand's Assistant Director Yangyong Nopphakhun during the press launch also added, "Thailand is not only popular as a tourist destination, but also as a culinerary destination. Many who visit Thailand want to learn more about our «Thai-ness» and a popular way of including such an educational and entertaining experience is to visit one of our many Thai cooking schools specifically created for international visitors. "

Commenting on Virgin Atlantic's involvement, Marketing Communications Manager for UAE, Thumendrika Ekanayake said, "This summer, starting from the 1st of July until 22 of August, every guest at Spice Island get a chance to win a two roundtrip tickets to London as well as other exciting prizes such as a buffet or dinner once a week for two persons for six months through a raffle draw.