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Explorar Hotels & Resorts Announces Winner of ‘Best Job In The World’ Competition

Explorar Hotels & Resorts Announces Winner of ‘Best Job In The World’ Competition

[Thailand, 20 June 2023] – Explorar Hotels & Resorts, the pioneering and authentic hospitality brand revolutionising the way we travel, is thrilled to announce two winners of its highly coveted ‘Best Job In The World’ competition. After an extensive search, Aleksandra, also known as @agontsarova on Instagram, and Marta, also known as martasielska.pl have emerged as victors, securing a two-month collaboration with Explorar Hotels & Resorts.

Aleksandra, a seasoned content manager renowned for her expertise in the travel industry, has successfully managed iconic travel pages such as @luxuryworldtraveler, @thesunsecretioncollection, and @accessitaly. Her exceptional storytelling skills and eye for captivating visuals have made her a sought-after influencer in the travel community.

Marta, drawing on her extensive experience in digital marketing, has shifted her professional interests to become a passionate travel content creator. She fostered a robust presence on digital platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, dedicating a significant portion of her recent years to specialising in the stunning portrayal of Thailand’s enchanting landscapes. Her endeavours involve guiding her followers with valuable travel advice, suggesting hotel options, and exposing them to the local culture – a commitment that has culminated in her co-authoring an e-book guide about Thailand.

As the winners of the ‘Best Job In The World’ competition, Aleksandra and Marta will have the unique opportunity to live in-house at Explorar Hotels & Resorts and indulge in all that the enchanting Koh Samui and Koh Phangan islands have to offer. With a blend of leisure, remote working facilities, relaxation, and discovery, Explorar Hotels & Resorts provides a modern cultural getaway for friends, couples, and digital nomads seeking to Experience, Exchange, and Exhale.

“We are delighted to have Aleksandra and Marta as the winners of our ‘Best Job In The World’ competition,” said Tim Sargeant, Co-founder & CMO of Explorar Hotels & Resorts. “We were seeking influencers who were keen on staying in a destination for a little longer than usual! Their passion for travel, coupled with their exceptional content creation skills, perfectly align with our vision of redefining the travel experience. We look forward to showcasing the wonders of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan through their unique perspectives.”

During their two-month collaboration, Aleksandra and Marta will document their immersive experiences, providing their followers with an authentic glimpse into the hidden gems, cultural richness, and unparalleled beauty of the islands. From tranquil beaches to vibrant local markets, they will capture the essence of these destinations, sharing their adventures with a global audience.

“I am incredibly grateful to have been chosen for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” expressed Aleksandra. “Explorar Hotels & Resorts has created an innovative concept that encompasses everything I am passionate about: travel, exploration, and meaningful experiences. I am excited to embark on this journey with Marta and share the magic of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan with the world.”

Marta echoed the sentiment, saying, “Joining Aleksandra on this adventure is a dream come true. We share a deep love for travel and a commitment to showcasing the beauty and authenticity of different destinations. Together, we aim to inspire and guide our audience, offering them a truly immersive experience through our content.”

Follow the story by following @Explorarkohsamui, @Explorarkohphangan, @agontsarova, and @martasielskaon Instagram for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Aleksandra and Marta’s exploration of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan islands in collaboration with Explorar Hotels & Resorts.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts Influencer Competition: ‘Best Job In The World’

Explorar Hotels & Resorts Influencer Competition: ‘Best Job In The World’

Explorar Hotels & Resorts today announced the official launch of their “Best Job in the World” competition in search of a full-time social media influencer to develop content and videos for their social media channels. The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to live in the hotel full-time for two months, creating content for the brand while travelling to different locations showcasing the destination, culture, and experiencing the finest of the hospitality industry.

The competition is open to both individual and pair influencers that are passionate about travel, hospitality, and creating engaging content. Applicants must have a strong social media presence and be able to demonstrate their ability to generate high-quality content that resonates with a wide audience, as well as be ready to live the Explorar Hotels & Resorts lifestyle for two months or longer on Thailand’s legendary Koh Samui or Koh Phangan islands.

“Being such a digitally forward-thinking and content-driven brand, we’re excited to launch this competition and find the best social media influencer to join our team,” said Tim Sargeant, Co-founder & CMO of Explorar Hotels & Resorts. “Our goal is to show the world our hotels and destination through the eyes of a creative content creator, while also providing them with an incredible opportunity to live and work in our properties and experience the best of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, Thailand.”

The competition will last one month, from May 5 to June 5, 2023, and entrants must submit a short video displaying their unique content-creating skills in line with the Explorar Hotels & Resorts concept and distinctive offering to guests. To be eligible, the entry must include the hashtags @explorarhotels and #BestJobInTheWorld. Explorar Hotels & Resorts representatives will judge the videos. The winner will be revealed at the conclusion of the competition and will begin their new full-time position as a social media influencer.

The winner of the competition will be a full-time influencer for Explorar Hotels & Resorts creating engaging content for the hotel’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. They will be in charge of creating high-quality movies, images, and textual content that represent the hotels, the destination, and the region’s culture. The winner will live in the hotel full-board (food, drink, and laundry included), as well as have access to all of the hotel’s daily activities, services, and facilities, as well as travel to various spots in the region to capture the essence of the destination.

“This is truly the best job in the world,” Tim Sargeant exclaimed. “We can’t wait to see the incredible content that our new social media influencer will create, and we are thrilled to have them on board.”

For more information about the “Best Job in the World” competition and to apply, please visit the Explorar Hotels & Resorts website.

Explorar Koh Phangan And Koh Samui Officially Open Doors.

Two exciting Adults Only (16+) resorts open on Thailand’s stunning famed islands.

Explorar Koh Phangan and Explorar Koh Samui have officially opened doors after significant refurbishments. Both properties have undergone extensive renovations and upgrades that introduce a range of new exciting facilities and services. The hotels are part of a portfolio of properties across Thailand and the Philippines.

The new Explorar Koh Phangan, located on Haad Rin beach in the heart of Koh Phangan’s famous full moon party area which opened on 01 October, boasts a bright and fresh design that is inspired by the lush greenery, deep blue waters and radiant sunsets of Koh Phangan. The hotel’s newly remodelled infinity pool, which lies directly on the beach with majestic views of Koh Phangan’s famed sunset, offers the perfect place for guests to relax and enjoy the view, with the signature Exchange co-working space providing air-conditioned working spaces.

Explorar Koh Samui is a new, completely refurbished property located on the renowned Mae Nam beach, a quiet stretch of coast in the north of Koh Samui. The property has been given a complete makeover, with a new swimming pool area around the famous 50m long basin, a new canopy awning over the swim-up bar,  a replanted and serene hummingbird garden and in-door or alfresco ‘Exchange’ co-working spaces, the first of its kind in the Bophut/Mae Nam area.

Explorar’s signature ‘Exchange’ co-working areas have been developed to allow digital nomads and long-term stay travellers to work remotely in an air-coned space equipped with all office amenities, snacks and high-speed internet.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with well-being and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around. Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including dynamic co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts currently comprise of three locations, with Explorar Treehouses El Nido joining the two open resorts. Explorar Treehouses El Nido are designed by the award-winning design team, Underwood Phuket and features 69 tree-house villas with private plunge pools surrounded by 360-degree untouched, lush mountain terrain overlooking shimmering sea views. The resort will also feature a permaculture farm and garden, a bar and guest area in ‘The Exchange’,  and ‘Exhale’ Spa and wellness utilising local and natural products.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts’ management team continues the group’s growth by strategically establishing hotels in key destinations throughout Asia, offering four destination-based themes and unique experiences. Beach, eco, cultural and urban unite the brand and provide the digital social traveller with clear choices for their individual experiences.


About Explorar Hotels & Resorts

Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with wellbeing and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around, Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including vibrant co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises: 

Explorar Koh Phangan

Explorar Koh Samui

Explorar Treehouses El Nido opening 2024

For more information about Explorar Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.explorarhotels.com and connect with us on Facebook, & Instagram 

Explorar Hotels & Resorts Ready To Open Two Locations 

Two Relaxing Adults Only 16 + Resorts Get Ready to Welcome Guests.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to confirm the opening of its two flagship hotels in Q4 2022. After undergoing a significant renovation and refurbishment, Explorar Koh Phangan is slated to open on October 01, 2022 with Explorar Koh Samui to follow, opening on November 01, 2022.

The newly refreshed Explorar Koh Phangan will feature a remodelled infinity pool lying directly on the beach with majestic views of Koh Phangan’s famed sunset as well as signature ‘Exchange’ co-working area, developed to allow digital nomads and long-term stay travellers to work remotely in an air-coned space equipped with all office amenities and high-speed internet.

“Training of our teams is ongoing, and we are working on a daily basis with our contractors to ensure timely completion of our exciting and ambitious renovation program that will provide a totally new experience for our guests” says Adam Boulton, General Manager, Explorar.

“We’re proud to be working on these renovations with an ambitious while achievable timeline. Explorar Koh Phangan opens on October 01 2022 and will be an exciting new option for island visitors, a modern cultural getaway for friends, couples and digital nomads seeking to Explore, Exchange and Exhale.” explains Tim Sargeant, Co-founder, CMO, Explorar Hotels & Resorts.

At Explorar Koh Samui, new and returning guests will find on November 01 a completely refurbished property with a new swimming pool area around the famous 50 meters long basin, a replanted and serene hummingbird garden and signature ‘Exchange’ co-working spaces, the first of its kind in the Bophut/Mae Nam area.

Both properties will focus on a peaceful escape with an adult-only (16+) environment.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with wellbeing and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around, Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including vibrant co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts’ management team continues the groups growth by strategically establishing hotels in key destinations throughout Asia, offering four destination-based themes and unique experiences. Beach, eco, cultural and urban unite the brand and offer the social travellers clear choices for their individual experiences. 

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About Explorar Hotels & Resorts

Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with wellbeing and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around, Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including vibrant co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises: 

Explorar Koh Phangan

Explorar Koh Samui

Explorar Treehouses El Nido opening 2024

For more information about Explorar Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.explorarhotels.com and connect with us on Facebook, & Instagram 

Explorar To Open On Koh Samui And Koh Phangan Islands In Q4 2022. 

Explorar Hotels & Resorts expand its Asia portfolio with two exciting new resorts opening in Thailand. 

THAILAND JUNE 16, 2022 The expansion into the popular island destination of Koh Samui and cultural island experience of Koh Phangan, is part of the hotel group’s ongoing rapid growth strategy in Asia and paves the way as one of the region’s fastest-growing hotel brands based in Thailand.

Explorar Koh Samui features 125 beachfront rooms, suites, and pool villas, located in the vibrant backdrop of Mae Nam Beach in Bo Phut, home to one of Samui’s most stunning sea views and the famed Fisherman’s Village. The resort features an incredible infinity pool that overlooks the sea with a swim-up bar, The Market, an all-day dining restaurant that focuses on being local, authentic and healthy, with fun lively events, festivals and market nights for guests.

Explorar Koh Phangan is situated on the golden sands of Haad Rin Nai Beach and offers 75 contemporary guest rooms, suites and villas, with a mixture of sea views and lush gardens with terraces or balcony’s. Regional cuisine sourced from local farmers, fishermen and markets at The Market, vibrant events throughout the year aligned with the popular Full Moon party, with one of Thailand’s most ‘Instagramable’ sunset vistas at the guests’ doorstep. Both properties will focus on a peaceful escape with an adult-only (16+) environment.

Unique to the Explorar Hotels & Resorts brand is ‘The Exchange’, a social co-working space for the digital nomad, with fast connectivity, charging facilities and premium Starbucks Coffee. The Exchange also serve as a vibrant meeting place to exchange information, quickly grab something to eat, a local snack or something more, and to talk about tales of adventures over a cocktail or local brew with other guests or one of Explorars’ crew members during the ‘social hour’.

“This continued growth and exciting development shows that Explorar Hotels & Resorts ‘experience-driven’ and ‘social travel’ ethos are gaining momentum in this new travel era. We’re thrilled to open both Explorar Koh Samui and Explorar Koh Phangan in the coming months. We are excited in the positive interest we are receiving for growth in the South East Asia region.” Explains Niels Huby, Co-Founder & Head of Development Explorar Hotels & Resorts.

Tim Sargeant, Co-Founder & CMO Explorar Hotels & Resorts, looks forward to creating an online buzz among travellers with Explorar’s unique online community forum called ‘The Exchange’. “Social travellers seek to share their experiences with others. We took this opportunity to develop The Exchange Community. This online forum features on our website where guests can post and share their stories about the best places to find local shops, excursions or ‘off the beating track’ experiences so that researching guests can plan their trips even before arriving. Tim explains.

He further adds that targeting the millennial traveller via strong social media presence is key to the success of both new Explorar locations, “we know that 75% of millennials want to travel abroad versus 50% of other generations, US millennials take approximately 5.6 trips per year versus 4.0 for Gen X, 4.4 for Gen Z, and 3.5 for boomers. Our Marketing team’s key focus is to communicate with this demographic using the channels they trust and imbibe in the latest travel trends.

“We are very excited to join the Explorar Hotels & Resorts brand and bring two exciting hotel properties back to life in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; both islands are incredibly unique, raw and experience driven destinations, a perfect fit and pairing to the brand.” Gordon Oldham, Owner Explorar Koh Samui, Explorar Koh Phangan.

These exciting signings join Explorar Treehouses El Nido, designed by Underwood Art Factory’s award-winning design team. An experience like no other awaits where design meets nature with spectacular treehouses with private pools set in the lush tropical forest of El Nido, Palawan Island in the Philippines. 

Explorar Hotels & Resorts’ management team continues the group’s growth by strategically establishing hotels in key destinations throughout Asia, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean regions, offering four destination-based themes and unique experiences. Beach, eco, cultural and urban unite the brand and offer the social traveller clear choices for their individual experience.


About Explorar Hotels & Resorts

A hotel brand that makes travel authentic and social for the intrepid explorer. Explorar Hotels & Resorts creates a space for travellers to explore and experience each destination from a vibrant, comfortable and fun base, with a team that makes traversing and enjoying the destination easy whilst utilising their local knowledge of the area with everything being available at the guests’ fingertips.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises: 

Explorar Koh Phangan

Explorar Koh Samui

Explorar Treehouses El Nido opening 2024

For more information about Explorar Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.explorarhotels.com and connect with us on Facebook, & Instagram 

Announcing: Strategic Master Franchise Partnership with Stand Out Hotels For Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

12.10.21 Hong Kong –

Exciting new resort and hotel brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, have signed an exclusive master franchise agreement with Stand Out Hotel Group. The new master franchise agreement will see the targeted growth of the group in the new region of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean over the next five years.

 

Stand Out Hotels is a full-service third-party hotel management company offering customised services to owners and developers in the region. The group has strong experience and knowledge in hotel and resort management across a variety of lifestyle, residential and holiday properties, ensuring higher returns for owners. Partnering with Explorar Hotels & Resorts will allow Stand Out Hotels to offer a new and unique international brand to the regions travellers and hotel owners.

 

“This continued growth and exciting development shows that Explorar Hotels & Resorts experience-driven and social travel ethos really is gaining momentum in this new travel era we are in. We’re delighted to partner with Stand Out Hotels with a master franchise arrangement to develop further into these beautiful and experience driven locations, of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.” explained Scot Toon, COO of Explorar Hotels & Resorts.

 

“This alliance includes several business initiatives focused on strategically combining Explorar Hotels & Resorts ́ knowledge of the Asian & European markets with the experience in sales, marketing and distribution that STAND OUT HOTELS GROUP has in the Canadian, American and Caribbean markets.

 

The V.P of Brand & Implementation of STAND OUT HOTELS GROUP, George Moreno, highlighted the relevance of the alliance due to the importance of growth for both companies in the region after the challenging months during the pandemic.” 

 

Explorar Hotels & Resorts launched earlier this year with its first property, Explorar Pawapi Koh Mook, located in Southern Thailand on a genuinely untouched, pure island paradise, followed soon after by the announcement of Explorar Treehouses El Nido, designed by award-winning designer and artist, John Underwood and slated to open in 2024.

 

Explorar Hotels & Resorts seeks to grow in exciting destinations around our globe, offering four innovative themes depending on the hotels’ location and unique experiences. Beach, Eco, Cultural and Urban themes create spaces for the exploring traveller to socialise and connect with local experiences in a fun, easy and memorable way

 

About Explorar Hotels & Resorts

A hotel brand that makes travel authentic and social for the intrepid explorer. Explorar Hotels & Resorts offers travellers the opportunity to explore and experience each destination from a vibrant, comfortable and fun base, with a team that makes traversing and enjoying the destination easy whilst utilising their local knowledge of the area with everything being available at the guests’ fingertips.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises: 

Explorar Treehouses El Nido

For more information about Explorar Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.explorarhotels.com and connect with us on FacebookInstagram & Tik Tok.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts Announce New Exciting Treehouses in El Nido, Palawan Island.

12.10.21 Hong Kong – Explorar Hotels & Resorts proudly announce latest signing, Explorar Treehouses El Nido, in the Philippines, becoming the second property to join Explorar Hotels & Resorts in the last five months, paving the way as one of the region’s fastest-growing and exciting new hotel brands.

Award-winning artist and designer John Underwood and his son Zac, from Underwood Phuket, lead the design team for Explorar Treehouses El Nido. Renowned for their spectacular collaborations of The Slate, Phuket, Four Seasons Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Chiang Rai, to name a few. Their sustainable and upcycled material policy unites with the ethos of the Explorar brand.

Slated to open in 2024, Explorar Treehouses El Nido will feature 69 tree-house villas with private plunge pools surrounded by 360-degree untouched, lush mountain terrain overlooking shimmering sea views. The resort will also feature a permaculture farm and garden, a bar and guest area in ‘The Exchange’, a social space for guests to connect which is unique to the Explorar brand along with Spa and wellness utilising local and natural products.

Explorar Treehouses El Nido is conveniently nestled beside The Pavilions El Nido Palawan Island resort, where guests will be able to utilise amazing facilities including an adventure park, water sports centre, waterfalls and adventure walks, and unique dining experiences.

Recently voted the ‘Best Island in the World’ in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020, Palawan island is the largest island of the province in the Philippines. It features a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the New7Wonders of the World, The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Explorar Hotels & Resorts seeks to develop within Asia and Europe, offering four innovative themes depending on the hotels’ location and unique experiences. Beach, Eco, Cultural and Urban themes unite the brand and offer the traveller clear choices for their individual experience.

 

About Explorar Hotels & Resorts

A hotel brand that makes travel authentic and social for the intrepid explorer. Explorar Hotels & Resorts offers travellers the opportunity to explore and experience each destination from a vibrant, comfortable and fun base, with a team that makes traversing and enjoying the destination easy whilst utilising their local knowledge of the area with everything being available at the guests’ fingertips.

For more information about Explorar Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.explorarhotels.com and connect with us on FacebookInstagram & Tik Tok.