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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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