Tommy Lai has been named Vice President of ONYX North Asia at ONYX Hospitality Group

Tommy Lai
Based in Hong Kong, Lai holds the role as head of North Asia, and is responsible in leading the operations and business development of all brands in the region. The North Asia region comprises China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. At the same time, Mael Vastine will take up the role of Area General Manager, Hong Kong. In this capacity, Vastine will oversee all brands, including new projects in Hong Kong, and continue to lead OZO Wesley Hong Kong. Lai has close to 20 years of experience in the financial, real estate and hospitality industries. He joined ONYX in 2012 as Vice President, Development of ONYX North Asia. In the past years, he expanded the Shama and OZO portfolios in Hong Kong and China, as well as secured new Amari deals for the region. Before joining ONYX, Lai managed the Investment and Business Division of a multi-billion, cross-border joint-venture project, between the governments of Singapore and China.
General Management Asia Pacific Hong Kong (SAR) Hong Kong

Having been in the industry for over 45 years, Onyx is one of Asia-Pacific’s leading hospitality management companies, with a portfolio that includes over 18 operational properties across Asia and more new properties rapidly being developed in the next few years. Whether it is the “Colours and Rhythms” of Amari Hotels & Resorts, the “Sleep. Dream” promise of OZO, or the rarefied luxury exemplified by Saffron, Onyx brings a unique point of...