London, 31 October 2019 – Bangkok based ONYX Hospitality Group currently operates 50 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments across its three core brands, Amari, OZO and Shama, reaching close to 8,000 rooms and suites. The ONYX portfolio currently covers seven countries in Asia Pacific including Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, Greater China and Bangladesh. With a total of close to 80 operating properties and projects under construction, ONYX Hospitality Group is committed to being the best medium-sized hospitality player in the Asia-Pacific region, with a strategic aim of having 99 hotels open by 2024.
In 2019, the company showcased new products for all three core brands within Thailand, expanding its OZO presence with the opening of OZO Phuket, as well as the reopening of Amari Pattaya and the unveiling of Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok following one year of extensive renovations. ONYX also signed new management agreements this year with various Thai and international partners to launch three new properties in Pattaya across the Amari, OZO and Shama brands, as well as the first Amari in Japan; Amari Niseko, set to open in 2024.
2020 is set to be a year of significance for ONYX, with 10 properties scheduled to open by the end of the year, including Amari Colombo, Amari SPICE Penang, OZO North Pattaya, OZO George Town Penang, Shama Hub Haikou and Shama Hub New City Changchun, resulting in another 1,500 rooms added to the network.
New Hotels in 2019
OZO Phuket
Officially welcoming guests since June 2019, OZO Phuket is the fifth OZO property in the region and the second in Thailand. Located a short walk away from the Kata beachfront on the western coast of Phuket, the new hotel offers 255 guest rooms and features which deliver the OZO brand’s hallmarks of sleep, connectivity and exploration. The new hotel redefines the midscale hotel landscape in the immediate area.
Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok
ONYX was appointed by JR Kyushu Business Development to manage Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok since April 2018. The property unveiled a fresh new look in April 2019 following an extensive year-long renovation programme, and features 429 studios and apartments which are a true reflection of the Shama brand and its focus on tranquility – bringing in the elements of nature from the nearby park in its interior design and art collection.
Amari Pattaya (re-opened)
Whilst international expansion is a key priority, ONYX Hospitality Group continues to reinvigorate and enhance its existing properties, including a USD100 million investment in the redevelopment of Amari Pattaya and subsequent launch of OZO Pattaya on an adjoiningsite. Since June 2019, guests are offered a choice between two distinct wings, 49 all-new Amari Suites, perfect for families, and a fully rejuvenated Amari Tower with 297 rooms and suites. An all-new outdoor free-form swimming pool with a treehouse themed slide and aqua park, the largest gardens of any resort in the immediate area, as well as a brand-new ballroom for up to 700 guests.
Key openings in 2020
Amari Colombo, Sri Lanka
Set to open in June 2020, Amari Colombo marks the Group’s fifth property in Sri Lanka. The 28-storey high structure will feature a staggering 11 different room and suite categories, as well as an executive lounge and various conference spaces. Amari Colombo will be set in the heart of the city and is a perfect fit for business or leisure travellers.
Amari SPICE Penang, Malaysia
Amari Penang will offer 453 rooms in a tower connected to Setia SPICE, the world’s first hybrid solar powered convention centre. The complex also incorporates a 10,000-seat events arena, aquatic and sports centre, and a lifestyle and retail village. Strategically located in the Bayan Lepas district of Penang island close to multinational corporate offices, Penang Golf Club, shopping malls, entertainment areas and places of interest, the hotel will appeal to both business and leisure travellers.
OZO North Pattaya, Thailand
Complementing Amari Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya will feature a dedicated entrance area and recreational facilities, positioned as a mid-scale hotel with signature beds in sleep-friendly rooms, energising breakfasts and superior connectivity with high-speed wifi and easy plug-and-play integration for personal devices. The hotel will also offer OZO hallmarks such as EAT and EAT2Go dining outlets, a paperless front desk and interactive kiosks featuring destination tips by OZO insiders.
Recent Key Signing
Amari Niseko, Japan
At the beginning of October 2019, ONYX signed a management agreement with Metropoly Holdings Ltd to develop its first hotel in Japan. Scheduled to open in 2024, Amari Niseko will be a year-round resort and the ideal base for skiing in the winter, and hiking and biking in the greener months. The hotel will offer 126 rooms in a variety of studio, one-bedroom suite and two-bedroom suite configurations. Featuring contemporary Thai-inspired design with touches from the locality, Amari Niseko will also offer a concept restaurant that transitions from an all-day restaurant to a destination cocktail bar as night falls.