BB Phuket launches with release of 2,000 butterflies to mark extravagant Grand Opening weekend

          BB Phuket, South-east Asia’s new high-profile resort and the region’s most incredible island destination, marked its grand opening weekend with the release of 2,000 butterflies, the symbol of BB Phuket’s “Stay Unordinary” resort concept. The butterfly release was a culmination of two days packed full of excitement, glamour, performance art, live music, drinks, great cuisine, revelry and poolside fun at BB – the shape of more good things to come at this brand new and luxurious Phuket East Coast resort destination.
          The Grand Opening weekend began with a press conference, welcoming media guests to BB Phuket and its “Stay Unordinary” fun vibe. Guests enjoyed a menu of foie gras, snowfish and other delectable dishes for lunch at BB’s Jo’Ha’ Restaurant before taking a tour of BB and its expansive grounds, mangrove forest, boutique retail facilities and forthcoming artistic appointments.
          BB’s exquisitely manicured garden welcomed the guests to the evening Grand Opening party on Saturday night, at which hundreds of exquisitely dressed guests enjoyed a selection of BB’s signature cocktails and live music by The Lady Circus (NYC) band and Christophe Hetier and Angela McCluskey (Stars of Telepopmusik from Paris). The night was set off by performance arts including contortionist Natasha King and a massive fireworks display, raising a standing ovation from guests.
          The next day after a la carte brunch, BB Phuket’s courtyard garden was selected for the release of 2,000 butterflies, poignantly marking the finale of an incredible two days. Johan Hansen, President and CEO of Beach Projects Development Co., Ltd., the investment group behind BB Phuket, lead the butterfly release, and was joined by Belgian artist Arne Quinze and senior members of the Beach Projects board.
          Johan spoke of his delight at the grand opening occasion, saying, “BB Phuket is the result of the inspiration I found when I came to this magical area for the very first time. The tree in front of the resort was my original muse, my stimulus for creating this beautiful resort; I genuinely believe my passionate and dedicated creative team has delivered the most incredible island destination in the region, and it’s still growing, still metamorphosizing. Thank you to the amazing people who have made this vision a reality.”
          BB Phuket trail-blazes an entirely new destination on the world luxury traveller’s map. Just like its location at a rural spot on Phuket’s East Coast opposite Maprao Island, the story of BB is anything but ordinary, bringing together art, cuisine and entertainment in a unique destination created through an artistic vision, embracing nature and fun and aims to be, and stay – unordinary.
          For reservations, please email BB Phuket at reservations@bbphuket.com, or call +66 (0) 76 380 100. For more information on BB Resorts, please visit www.bbphuket.com