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ONYX 60th Anniversary

ONYX 60th Anniversary

Effectiveness and agility. World-class standards and the warmth of Asian hospitality, perfected over five decades. ONYX prides itself on an approachable and flexible style of hospitality management, recognising that the needs of owners are the core to a true partnership.

ONYX 60th Anniversary

Experience the Beauty

Discovering Elegance

Experience

60th Anniversary Celebrations Kick-Off

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Heritage and Milestones

1955
1965
1973
1975
1983
1991
2010
2014
2018
2020
2022

1955

Founding of Italthai Group

The Italthai Group was founded in 1955 by Dr. Chaijudh Karnasuta and Mr. Georgio Berlingieri. Since then, Italthai has pioneered a variety of businesses throughout the country growing steadily into one of Thailand’s leading conglomerates.

Founding of Italthai Group

1965

The first hotel in Pattaya

Nipa Lodge Hotel Pattaya established. When Dr. Chaiyudh Karnasuta purchased the Nipa Lodge Hotel Pattaya, the family embarked on a journey into the world of hospitality.

The first hotel in Pattaya

1973

Orchid Lodge Hotel Pattaya

The Orchid Lodge Hotel officially opens with 172 rooms on 10th February 1973, eventually to become one of the longest established hotels in the city accommodating distinguished guests including members of the Thai Royal Family. The property is now Amari Pattaya

Orchid Lodge Hotel Pattaya

1975

Siam Lodge Group of Hotels

Siam Lodge Group of Hotels is formed as the company grows stronger within the Kingdom of Thailand. 17 years later, it is officially rebranded as Amari Hotels and Resorts on 1 October 1992.

Siam Lodge Group of Hotels

1983

Airport Hotel Bangkok (Don Muang) opens

Airport Hotel Bangkok (Don Muang) opens in September with a Sky Bridge linking directly to airport extension, making Amari’s presence in the capital city. Today ONYX operates the property as Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok

Airport Hotel Bangkok (Don Muang) opens

1991

Palm Reef Hotel Koh Samui launches

Management contract signed to operate Palm Reef Resort, Koh Samui. it opens with 84 rooms, a coffee shop, Thai restaurant, pool, tennis and squash courts. Now Amari Koh Samui, the resort was the first chained hotel to be established on the island.

Palm Reef Hotel Koh Samui launches

2010

ONYX Hospitality Group is formed

ONYX Hospitality Group corporate office is founded and announced at ITB in Germany. ONYX also completes the acquisition of Shama - one of Southeast Asia's leading serviced apartment brands.

ONYX Hospitality Group is formed

2014

The first OZO property in Thailand

OZO Chaweng Samui opens to a resounding success, marking this the first ever OZO property to open in Thailand

The first OZO property in Thailand

2018

Introducing the Saffron Collection

ONYX Hospitality Group launches the Saffron Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels that have their own unique character with Oriental Residence Bangkok in Bangkok’s embassy district the flagship.

Introducing the Saffron Collection

2020

Amari – Brighten Your World

Amari brand evolves and undergoes rebranding, launching under the constructs of Brighten Your World

Amari – Brighten Your World

2022

Expansion in Malaysia

ONYX strengthens its presence in Malaysia with the openings of Amari Kuala Lumpur and Amari SPICE Penang increasing the footprint to 4 operating properties.

Expansion in Malaysia
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