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  CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF ORIENTAL RESIDENCE BANGKOK

Opening its doors on 23 January 2012, Oriental Residence Bangkok sets new standards for luxury residences offering contemporary interiors, bespoke amenities and exceptional, personalised services. The property is managed by ONYX Hospitality Group, whose management portfolio includes the hotel group Amari, amongst other brands.

Oriental Residence Bangkok is located on Wireless Road, a well-known, uniquely landscaped central area of the Thai capital. Set within an iconic 32 storey building, the property comprises 46 private ownership units and 145 serviced residence ranging from 41 Executive Deluxe, 70 One-Bedroom Suites, 30 Two-Bedrooms Suites and 4 Three-Bedroom Suites.

A sense of understated elegance permeates the stylishly appointed residences, ranging from executive deluxe and one-bedroom through three bedroom residences, each showcasing distinctive residential décor, artistically directed by Chanintr Living, Thailand’s leading retailer of luxury home furnishings. Ranging from 45sqm to 188sqm in size, the residences feature polished hardwood floors, stylish imported furnishings and fixtures with expansive vistas of the city.

“We are very excited to be able to fully showcase our property for the first time”, said Patrick Schaub, General Manager. “Oriental Residence Bangkok aims to become one of the leading properties in the city and our exemplary standards of personalised service will enhance Thailand’s world renowned reputation for warm hospitality.”

To mark its opening, Oriental Residence Bangkok is offering an exciting selection of special promotions featured on www.oriental-residence.com.

Dining options at Oriental Residence Bangkok include Café Claire – an all-day dining restaurant that provides boutique dining experience and offering gourmet comfort food made with premium ingredients, and Mandopop, an innovative Chinese dining venue showcasing modern presentations of traditional Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hakka dishes. The signature restaurant combines authentic Chinese cuisine against a stylish modern-day Chinese pop culture setting.

The Play Deck on the 4th floor of Oriental Residence Bangkok offers an elegantly inviting open area for exclusive relaxation and recreation. Facilities include a Fitness Room with state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment, a 20 metre swimming pool and a multi-purpose Play Room along with the Deck Bar.

Three meeting rooms ranging from 16 – 145 sqm with a capacity to accommodate up to 100 participants are located on the third floor with most boasting natural daylight, featuring the latest technology and business services.

Every aspect of Oriental Residence Bangkok speaks to style: a landmark location, unrivalled views over expansive gardens and modernist interiors with nostalgic homage to turn of the century Thailand in its finer details. Residents will enjoy convenient access to the heart of Bangkok’s bustling central business district with a selection of prime shopping centres and the efficient Bangkok Transit System (BTS Skytrain) close by.

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About ONYX:
ONYX Hospitality Group operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama  and Ozo - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. The Thailand-based hotel management company also manages a portfolio of independently owned or franchised properties throughout Thailand (www.oamhotels.com). ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

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Shama, ONYX Hospitality Group’s luxury serviced apartment provider, has secured management contracts for two new developments in China in the cities of Hangzhou and Shanghai, thereby strengthening the brand’s position as a leading provider of luxurious serviced apartments in Asia.

The first project, Shama HEDA Hangzhou is scheduled to open late 2013 in Hangzhou, the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China.

Located within the Hangzhou Economic & Technological Development Area (HEDA), the city’s national-grade development zone, the residential project will comprise 101 luxuriously appointed one and two bedroom units. An ideal choice for business travellers, it features a fully equipped business centre, a state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool. Other facilities include a children’s play area and tenants lounge. 

Set to open in early 2014, Shama Luxe Bundside East Shanghai will be the brand’s fifth project in the city. Conveniently located on Tung Shan Street in the Pudong district, the 168–stylishly furnished serviced apartments will feature a range of studios, one to four bedroom apartments and a 300 square-metre Presidential Suite. Each residence features a fully equipped kitchen with cooking stove, a dedicated work area and separate living and dining areas. The property also offers an onsite health club, saunas, rooftop garden and residents lounge.

Peter Henley, ONYX’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented: ”We firmly believe that Shama offers an unmatched level of style and luxury combined with warm, personalised service, thereby differentiating it strongly from other serviced apartment providers. These two new developments in Shanghai and Hangzhou will be destinations in their own right and strengthen Shama’s positioning as a market leader in Greater China whilst propelling our growth in the Asian region.”

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About Shama

Shama is ONYX’s luxury serviced apartment provider that epitomises comfort, style and luxury. Shama was established in 2001. The brand operates two tiers of serviced apartments, consisting of Shama and a premiere tier called Shama Luxe. It currently operates 12 properties in prime commercial and residential districts in gateway cities including Bangkok, Dalian, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Visit www.shama.com

ONYX Hospitality Group operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama  and OZO - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. The Thailand-based hotel management company also manages a portfolio of independently owned or franchised properties throughout Thailand (www.oamhotels.com). ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

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Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Mr. Simon Dell as General Manager of its newest resort, Amari Hua Hin, set to open in March 2012. 

Located in the popular Thai seaside town of Hua Hin, the property is part of an exciting 7.5-acre mixed use development project which includes privately owned condominiums, and will be the 13thAmari property in Thailand for this leading domestic hotel brand.

In his new role, Mr. Dell will be overseeing all aspects of the pre-opening period of the hotel, and will take overall responsibility for the smooth running of the hotel after it opens. His primary focus will be to ensure that this new development is able to fully deliver in terms of customer expectation, occupancy rate and revenue generation. 

Fluent in 3 languages and able to speak 3 more, Mr. Dell, a British national who grew up in Switzerland and graduated in Business and Hospitality Administration from Johnson & Wales University, USA. He also holds a diploma in Hotel Administration from the Institute Hotelier-César Ritz in Switzerland. Before joining Amari, he accumulated a wealth of experience in international hospitality management in Hong Kong, Russia, Germany, Israel, UK and Switzerland.

Mr. Dell has been with Amari since 2008 having begun his career with the group as Executive Assistant Manager at Amari Orchid Pattaya, before being appointed General Manager of Amari Vogue Krabi, a property he joined in August 2009.

Simon Dell and his team will manage the 223-room resort, which offers a range of room types, from Superior and Deluxe rooms to expansive Suites and Family suites. Catering to both leisure and business guests, Amari Hua Hin will also offer state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities and a range of exciting dining experiences, a Beach Club, a Kids’ club, and  the vibrant Breeze Spa.

Amari Hua Hin is ideally situated next to a popular stretch of beach called Khao Takiab, just off Phetchakasem Road and just few minutes away from the popular Cicada market. The resort is poised to become one of the town’s leading destinations under the direction of its new General Manager.

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Amari. The Colours and Rhythms of Modern Asian Hospitality

About Amari
Amari is the centrepiece of the ONYX portfolio of hotel brands reflecting modern Asian hospitality, a down to earth vibe and embodying Asian flair.

ONYX Hospitality Group operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama and OZO - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers.

ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

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ONYX Hospitality Group recently announced the appointment of Stefan Wolf as Vice President, Revenue Management to oversee global revenue strategies for the group.

Wolf is a German native graduate in hotel management. He started his hotel career in operations at a leading hotel in Korea before joining Marriott International in 1996 in reservations and revenue management at the Marriott Hotel in Hamburg. He then continued for more than 15 years in key revenue management positions for several leading hotel groups including InterContinental Hotels Group, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and the Jumeirah Group.

Prior to joining ONYX, Wolf set up the revenue management infrastructure for Rocco Forte Hotels as their Group Director of Revenue Management & Distribution.

At ONYX, Wolf will use his expertise to build a revenue management culture and to ensure the success of revenue management for ONYX and the properties under the group’s portfolio of brands; Saffron, Amari, Shama and OZO.

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About ONYX:
ONYX Hospitality Group operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama  and OZO - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. The Thailand-based hotel management company also manages a portfolio of independently owned or franchised properties throughout Thailand (www.oamhotels.com). ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com. 

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Commencing on 1 October 2011, Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group will assume the management of a 105-room hotel on Hainan island, China’s leading leisure destination. Owned by leading local developer, Sanya Daxing Group, the existing landmark property will continue to operate as an upscale boutique offering whilst it undergoes a phase of re-branding before debuting as the Amari Sanya Bay on 1 March 2012.

The centrepiece of the ONYX portfolio of brands, Amari properties reflect modern Asian hospitality, embodying Asian flair, modern perspective and a down-to-earth vibe.

ONYX President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Henley, said: “We are delighted to be working with Sanya Daxing Group which has considerable experience in property development on Hainan island. We believe that Sanya is a vibrant place with an impressive array of commercial and leisure attractions and will develop into a major tourist destination in Asia.”

“This inaugural Amari-branded hotel in China is a significant milestone in ONYX’s strategic development,” Henley added. “With our international experience, a proven management track record, and depth of resources, we believe that Amari Sanya Bay will bring a vibrant, Thai-style level of service to Sanya, thereby differentiating it strongly from the large-scale developments elsewhere on the island allowing it to reach its full potential.”

Chairman Zhang Hai Lin of Sanya Daxing Group noted: “We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with ONYX Hospitality Group. We are also delighted that ours will be the very first hotel in China to carry the highly regarded Amari brand and are very confident that the high standards of service excellence and distinctive Thai ambience will hold strong appeal for all leisure travellers coming to Sanya.”

Located just 20 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the 11-storey property features well-appointed rooms with balconies, all offering panoramic views of Sanya Bay. Facilities will include an elegant below-ground Chinese restaurant, a Thai restaurant with two dining salas, a clubhouse on the waterfront, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool with poolside bars.

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About ONYX:
ONYX Hospitality Group operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama  and OZO - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. The Thailand-based hotel management company also manages a portfolio of independently owned or franchised properties throughout Thailand (www.oamhotels.com). ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

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Photo (From left to right): Thorsten Ries, Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President, ONYX Hospitality Group, Sukamal Mondal, Shama Sukhumvit General Manager, Wisan Khunwisan, Shama Sukhumvit owner,  Peter Henley, Chief Executive Officer, ONYX Hospitality Group, ML. Suravut Thongthaem, Senior Vice President- Sales, ONYX Hospitality Group.

Shama Sukhumvit recently marked its 1st year of successful operations with an anniversary event. The auspicious occasion took place at the property, where Sukamal Mondal, General Manager, welcomed esteemed members of ONYX Hospitality Group. Shama is a strong brand concentrated solely in the serviced apartment market and was acquired by ONYX Hospitality Group last year.

Located in Sukhumvit Soi 2, Shama Sukhumvit sets a new standard for serviced living in Bangkok with a wealth of mid range, long and short term lease, serviced living options. The property offers superior accommodation complete with state of the art facilities and 90, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Tenants benefit from a range of facilities at Shama Sukhumvit including the Shama Rooftop - an outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool, a well equipped children’s play area, a fitness centre, a tenant lounge and a business centre. It also offers short and long term leases (1 day – 12 months) which will appeal to both tourists to Bangkok, and long term corporate tenants.

About ONYX:
ONYX Hospitality Group operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama  and Ozo - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. The Thailand-based hotel management company also manages a portfolio of independently owned or franchised properties throughout Thailand (www.oamhotels.com). ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

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Peter Tangl, Director of Operations – China, (second from left) accepts the ‘Most Popular International Hotel Brand in Southeast Asia’ Award on behalf of ONYX Hospitality Group.

Amari, the centrepiece of the ONYX Hospitality Group’s portfolio of hotel brands was recently recognised as the Most Popular International Hotel Brand of Southeast Asia in one of China’s leading hospitality industry awards.

The annual Golden Pillow Award of China Hotels, organised by China’s top financial medium 21st Century Business Herald, began in 2004 with the aim of providing guidance and analysis for China’s hospitality industry in line with the increased demand for a more rigorous evaluation of business and luxury hotels. Currently, the Golden Pillow Awards are amongst the top 5 awards for the hotel industry in China with as many as 500 five-star hotels applying for the evaluation every year.

2011 marked the first year that hotels outside the Greater China region were involved in the awards. The recipients of the 8th Golden Pillow Awards were selected following a four-month evaluation process during which feedback was sought from a panel of judges comprising hotel investors, business experts and the media, in addition to millions of votes from netizens.

Peter Tangl, ONYX North Asia’s Director of Operations, China represented the Amari brand during the award ceremony, held in Sanya on 15 June 2011. A fluent Mandarin speaker, Peter also participated in a panel discussion on service innovation during an industry summit that preceded the awards ceremony.

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Editors’ Note:
Amari is the centrepiece of the ONYX portfolio of hotel brands reflecting modern Asian hospitality, a down to earth vibe and embodying Asian flair. Amari’s network of hotels, resorts and residences spans Thailand from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi. Visit www.amari.com

ONYX Hospitality Group is a leading hospitality management company that combines the expertise of a truly global executive team with the hospitality excellence for which Asia is renowned. ONYX operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama and Ozo - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

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