Joseph Karam
Appointed General Manager
At Amari Watergate Bangkok, Thailand

In total, Karam holds over two decades of experience, having honed his skills at hotels and resorts across Thailand and the Middle East. Prior to rejoining Amari, Karam held a managerial role at the InterContinental Hotel & Crowne Plaza Dubai.
Onyx Hospitality Group

Recent Appointments at Onyx![]()

Ethan Cai - Senior Vice President & Head of China
7 September 2020 — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, today announces the appointment of Ethan Cai as Senior Vice President & Head of China, as part of its long-term commitment towards the China market.
read more

Thomas Hain - General Manager
31 August 2020 — In the south of Thailand, Thomas Hain will move from ONYX Hospitality Group properties in Koh Samui to Krabi to take on leadership as General Manager at the newly-renovated Amari Vogue Krabi. Thomas will dedicate his attention towards new opportunities for the revitalised beachfront resort.
read more

Paul Halford - Cluster General Manager
31 August 2020 — Paul Halford will be appointed Cluster General Manager for Amari Koh Samui and OZO Chaweng Samui, after two years as opening GM for OZO Phuket. Joining ONYX in mid-2018 from Radisson Hotel Group where he held senior roles in Australia, Fiji and Thailand, Paul's approachable style of leadership and mentoring were honed by stints as a teacher and tutor in Australia and Japan.
read more