INDIGO PEARL APPOINTS SPORTS SPECIALIST TO ESTABLISH WORLD-CLASS RECREATION PROGRAM

(Hong Kong, November 12, 2008) – Qualified sports coach and karate master Darren Brinkman has been appointed Recreation Manager at Phuket’s distinctive lifestyle resort, Indigo Pearl.

“Indigo Pearl already offers an exceptional range of recreation activities catering for a wide range of interests and I intend to take that to a new level with original, world class activities and facilities,” he said.

The 4th Dan black belt karate teacher is heading up a new world-class recreation programme at the award winning resort, where Thai heritage and contemporary style meet in a strikingly different resort experience enabling guests to create holiday activities to suit any interest and activity level and all within the spacious, creative surroundings that is Indigo Pearl.

With its range of sports from Muay Thai boxing and diving to biking adventures, jungle walks and yoga, Indigo Pearl offers an activity for everyone. Recent promotions featuring deep sea fishing cruises and golf further enhance Indigo Pearl’s recreation programme.

Creative pursuits include Thai cooking classes in Moo’s kitchen, tropical flower arranging and art workshops with local Thai artists.

“I aim to enhance the recreation programme by offering activities that are both fun and educational, that exceed the expectations of our guests and remain part of a lasting memory of their Indigo Pearl experience,” said Darren.

He brings with him a sound foundation in sport science, personal training, track and field coaching and badminton, squash and basketball.

In karate, he studied under one of the world’s leading masters, Bernard Creton and took part in both the European full contact (knockdown) championships and Karate World Knockdown Championships in Tokyo.

He also has 15 years of blue chip corporate experience with British Airways, where various roles included Cargo Sales & Customer Service Manager for Russia & Ukraine, and IT executive for Northern and Eastern Europe.

On the new addition to the team, Mr. Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of Indigo Pearl says, “Indigo Pearl holds strong in its position to be a leading destination resort within the popular holiday destination of Phuket. It not only prides itself on distinctive accommodation, F&B and facilities, but also by delivering superior recreation activities for our guests – across all areas of interest and activity levels. To hold and further boost this leading position we are delighted to welcome Darren Brinkman to Indigo Pearl in the position of Recreation Manager.”


About Indigo Pearl:
The distinctive Indigo Pearl resort is a fusion of modern architecture and Thai tin-mining heritage next to Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

Recently Indigo Pearl, was voted among Asia’s Top 25 Best Leisure Hotels and Resorts in the Smart Travel Asia ‘Best in Travel Poll 2008’.
Last year it was named one of the best new hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler (US) in its ‘2007 Hot List’ of top new resorts, spas, restaurants and nightclubs, after only 6 months of operation.

Indigo Pearl was nominated as “Most Stylish Hotel” by ELLE magazine, Singapore, and ranked among the “TOP 50 Dream Resorts” by Honeymoon and Travel magazine.

It was also named as one of Asia’s best new hotels in a newly released book, “Tablet 10 Top Ten New Hotels: Asia & Africa”, highlighting Asia and Africa’s ten most unique and exciting new hotels. Indigo Pearl is the only hotel featured in Thailand and is one of only two beach resorts in the entire book.

Admitted as a member of HIP Hotels, the distinctive 5-star resort was furthered selected to join the Kiwi Collection’s exclusive list of the top 1,500 hotels in the world, and partner the world’s leading private members’ club and concierge, Quintessentially.

For more information on Indigo Pearl, please visit www.indigo-pearl.com.

For reservations, please email\info@indigo-pearl.com.