Centara Reveals Final Three Teams in The Running to Win Inaugural Start-up Competition — Photo by Centara

Bangkok, Thailand - Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the three finalist teams in the running to win the first ever Centara x Startup Sandbox by True Digital Park competition.

Following a hotly contested application stage, PMPO, Roam-mitr, and Porters were selected by a team comprising top executives from Centara Hotels & Resorts and True Digital Park based on their proposals for the problem statement: “How might we help clients experience their preferred destination or any hospitality offering while still providing them with a more exclusive and memorable services”. The winning proposals for the three finalist teams all comprise innovative platforms or applications aimed at revolutionising Centara’s customer experience through technology.

“We were blown away by the quality of proposals for the Startup Sandbox project. It is very exciting to see the ideas of the younger generation, and we are honoured to be working closely with the finalist teams and True Digital Park in the coming months to help them fine-tune their proposals and make them a reality,” said Markland Blaiklock, Deputy CEO, Centara Hotels & Resorts.

The three finalist teams completed an online orientation day on 15th September 2021 and were all awarded a complimentary three-month co-working space membership at True Digital Park. For the following round of the competition, the teams will have the chance to refine their proposals through weekly high-level consultations with mentors from startup and hospitality industries.

In December 2021, PMPO, Roam-mitr, and Porters will all have an opportunity to present their final business proposal for the problem statement for a chance to win THB 400,000 worth of prizes.

For more information and update about Centara x Startup Sandbox by True Digital Park competition, please visit https://www.facebook.com/TrueDigitalPark/.

About Centara Hotels & Resorts

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand's leading hotel operator. Its 95 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey and the UAE. Centara's portfolio comprises six brands – Centara Reserve, Centara Boutique Collection, Centara Grand, Centara, Centara Life and COSI Hotels – ranging from luxury island retreats and upscale family resorts to affordable lifestyle concepts supported by innovative technology. The group's newest Centara Reserve brand was unveiled in 2020 as an experiential luxury collection, inviting guests to discover a new era of story-driven hospitality starting with Centara Reserve Samui.

Centara also operates state-of-the-art convention centres and has its own award-winning spa brand, Cenvaree. Throughout the collection, Centara delivers and celebrates the hospitality and values Thailand is famous for including gracious service, exceptional food, pampering spas and the importance of families. Centara's distinctive culture and diversity of formats allow it to serve and satisfy travellers of nearly every age and lifestyle.

Centara aims to become a top 100 global hotel group, while spreading its footprint into new continents and market niches. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will find the company's unique style of hospitality in more locations. Centara's global loyalty programme, Centara The 1, reinforces their loyalty with rewards, privileges and special member pricing.

Find out more about Centara at www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com
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Pornchanok Thongrungrot (Pao)
Corporate Assistant Manager of Public Relations – International, Centara Hotels & Resorts
+66 2769 1234 Ext. 6733
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