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Indigo Pearl, a distinctive luxury Cindustrial chic resort inspired by the tin mining history of Phuket, has attracted worldwide acclaim within a year of opening. The million fusion of modern architecture and Thai tin-mining tradition on Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport, was recently named one of the best new hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler (US) in its ÂÂÂÂ�07 Hot List%9 of top new resorts, spas, restaurants and nightclubs. Indigo Pearl was also nominated as Most Stylish Hotel by ELLE magazine, Singapore, and ranked among the TOP 50 Dream Resorts by Honeymoon and Travel magazine. Admitted as a member of HIP Hotels, the distinctive 5-star resort was furthered selected to join the Kiwi Collections exclusive list of the top 1,500 hotels in the world, and partner the world%9s leading private members club and concierge, Quintessentially. As a favoured resort for international MICE organisers, it has also hosted a number of conferences and events for regional and international companies, welcoming corporate groups including large international banks, insurance groups and pharmaceutical companies, along with a number of private high end wedding parties. Targeting discerning travellers seeking a distinctive cultural experience, Indigo Pearl continues to focus on its design culture and vision to pay tribute to the history of tin mining in Phuket. Inspirational art pieces continue to be installed and the resort is a venue for international shows and art exhibitions with three planned for late 2007 and early 2008. Designed by world-renowned architect, interior and landscape designer Bill Bensley, everything down to the finest detail at Indigo Pearl fits in with the theme of tin mining, extending through every facet of the resort, from the names of the restaurants and bars to the staff uniforms. The range of 277 distinctive rooms, villas, pool pavilions and suites all embody the Indigo Pearl resort experience and feature surreal design underscored by deluxe comfort. The resort, where the imaginative, playful atmosphere extends from the architecture itself to a range of unique leisure facilities, both on land and sea, allows guests to sculpt their own holiday activities. Whether relaxation or activity, Indigo Pearl offers something for everyone spa, tennis, golf, diving, surfing, swimming, cooking, crafting, shopping and much more. The eight food and beverage outlets, on this secluded Andaman Sea beachfront resort, range from Thai at Black Ginger and tapas served al fresco in Rebar to modern European fare at Tin Mine. The historic infrastructure also accommodates a large Conference Pavilion for up to 900 delegates -- including a 600sqm Grand Ballroom and twelve adjoining meeting rooms targeting the meetings and incentive (MICE) market.
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