ONYX Hospitality Group has unveiled plans to strengthen its serviced apartment brand, Shama. Aiming to lead the serviced apartment segment, Shama is planning to open nine new properties in Thailand, and one in Malaysia, boosting its portfolio with 10 new properties by the end of 2025.
JLL (NYSE: JLL) Hotels & Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Rathawat Kuvijitrsuwan as Senior Vice President, Advisory & Asset Management, Thailand. Based in Bangkok, he assumes this leadership role as Thailand's hospitality industry continues to rebound strongly following the Covid-19 pandemic. JLL will further expand its role as market leading hotel advisor in Thailand, with a team of 12 hotel sector experts covering every key market in Thailand.
Millennium Hilton Bangkok has welcomed Tim Tate as its new General Manager which is set to continue his extensive career as an integral part of the iconic luxury hotel brand.
Jasjit Assi's career of nearly two decades, including more than 15 years at Four Seasons, takes a fresh new turn as he brings a wealth of international experience as the General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Well known for his compelling personality and particular work ethic, Jasjit has long been regarded as a leader within Four Seasons. JJ - as he is fondly known - grew up through a life of discipline and regimen, having been raised in an armed forces background.
Located in a private residential area in Sukhumvit Road, in the heart of the Thai capital, this 148-room hotel offers modern, bright rooms with a residential look and feel. Each room comes with a rain shower and bathtub, flat screen LED smart IPTV, plus a range of kitchen appliances.
Newly launched on 15 November 2022, PARKROYAL Suites Bangkok is strategically located at Sukhumvit Soi 6, the epicentre of Bangkok's commercial district. Its vibrant colours and modern furnishings capture the youthful energy of Thailand's capital city, and the property's prime address provides easy access to upscale shopping malls including Central Embassy and Terminal 21.
On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with balconies, including 32 inter-connecting pairs of rooms designed for families and small groups of friends. With the full opening of the resort in Koh Samui, Outrigger Thailand now has a total of three resorts operational in the region: at Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket.
Marking the final phase of its opening journey, InterContinental Khao Yai Resort unveils 19 Suites and Villas, housed within repurposed heritage railcars. A spa, French bistro, and cocktail bar - also situated in repurposed railcars, sourced from across the country - have also been revealed.
Centara Hotels & Resorts (SET: CENTEL), Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has been awarded Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) status for the fifth consecutive year by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in recognition of its outstanding performance across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects.
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating the expansion of its portfolio in Thailand with the signing of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, an upscale beachfront resort with Destination Group, which is anticipated to open in February 2023. This marks the expansion of RHG's partnership with the Bangkok-based private equity real estate investment company, following the recent signing and opening of the Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket in September 2022.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has confirmed the signing of a new contract agreement with Dr. Pornsak Thantapakul, CEO and Managing Director of Anda Beach Resort Co. Ltd. and owner of Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa Krabi, to continue managing this hugely popular property for a period of 10 more years.
Minor Hotels is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Phuket Boat Lagoon Co. Ltd to rebrand the existing Boat Lagoon Resort in Phuket to NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, marking the arrival of NH Hotels to Thailand and the brand's Asia debut on 1 November 2022. The official signing was presided over by William E Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, owning company of Minor Hotels. The rebranding process will be completed in phases.
Jono Hotels, the new player in the hotel industry dedicated to the young generation of digital nomads, is making its debut in Bangkok with the launch of Jono Bangkok Asok, a stylish select-service lifestyle hotel that promises everything travellers may need to stay connected, without any unnecessary fuss or frills. Perfectly positioned at the epicentre of Sukhumvit, the Thai capital's most dynamic commercial district, Jono Bangkok Asok puts its visitors at the heart of the action. Shoppers can easily access the city's most iconic retail malls, such as Terminal 21, EmQuartier and Emporium; business executives are surrounded by multi-national offices and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, while Asok BTS Skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT subway stations put the entire city within easy reach.
The locally inspired Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort launches its Ocean Wing on Laem Mae Phim Cape.
Luxury & Lifestyle brand accelerates growth with Dinso Resort Co., Ltd collaboration.
Bringing world-class culinary and pastry arts classes to all who love cooking, Nai Lert Group introduces École Ducasse - Nai Lert Bangkok Studio to the Thai capital, opening on 14 December 2022. The new venue combining a training centre for enthusiasts and professionals alike, an exclusive event space as well as a café open to the public is set to be the hot-spot for World Gastronomy in the Thai Capital.
As the first hotel to open as part of a strategic partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC), InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping will start welcoming travellers from mid- 2023.
Radisson Hotel Group has reached an important milestone in its expansion strategy in Thailand with the signing of Lewit Hotel Pattaya, a member of Radisson Individuals, which marks the brand's launch in Pattaya, a vibrant beachfront destination on the country's rapidly emerging Eastern Seaboard.
Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the inaugural edition of Chatrium Hospitality's enhanced luxury collection, has announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel Kerr as its General Manager, as it prepares to embark on a new era of Thai heritage-inspired hospitality from November 2022. A British national, Daniel has enjoyed a far reaching international career in the hospitality industry, including senior leadership roles with major companies in a wide spectrum of sectors and countries. Over the last 24 years, he has led the opening of properties all across Asia Pacific, including Starbucks Reserve Dewata in Bali, the world's first Starbucks concept store and the largest Starbucks Reserve in the Asia Pacific.Ever since he entered the hospitality industry in 1998, Daniel's career has been on an upward trajectory. Having gained experience with Hyatt in Australia and Langham Hotels International in Hong Kong, Daniel has taken several progressive career steps that expanded the depth of his knowledge. Rather than remaining solely in the hotel sector, he has held directorial roles with Regus (now IWG plc), the serviced office giant, where he was responsible for business centres in over 140 locations across 16 countries, and Ovolo Hotels Group, where as Group Director of Operations he oversaw a portfolio of eight hotel properties and two serviced apartments. Having moved to Sanctuary Retreats in Myanmar, he successfully launched an ultra-luxury river cruise ship and laid the foundations for the company's future expansion. This paved the way for Daniel to join Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours as Group General Manager with global responsibility for four reservation centres and 200 agents on three continents. He then successfully led the 99-suite U Paasha Seminyak, before being appointed by Starbucks, the global coffee giant, as General Manager for Indonesia, which included the launch of Starbucks Reserve Dewata in Bali. Daniel now brings his expertise to Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the spectacular new twin-tower five-star hotel in the heart of the Thai capital. Blending Chatrium Hospitality's timeless Thai heritage with the highest standards of hospitality, this landmark hotel will immerse guests in an ambience of grace and grandeur. Guests will be able to "Feel the Remarkable", in line with Chatrium's brand promise, with lavish accommodation that ranges from spacious 46sqm rooms to a spectacular 321sqm penthouse, dramatic dining destinations, a 40-metre swimming pool, the soothing spa by THANN Wellness Sanctuary, a bright kids' club, fully-equipped fitness centre and world-class conference and banqueting facilities, including the Grand Ballroom with its striking LED wall.
BLINK Design Group has taken on a unique challenge to bring a grand dame of resorts gently into the future with a stunning, timeless renovation of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, as well creating interior design magic for the adjoining JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, a new all-suite family-oriented luxury retreat sharing the serene beachside setting on southern Thailand's Andaman coast.