ONYX Hospitality Group, a management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 to showcase new openings in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Laos, along with its future expansion plans.
Guided by the vision
of becoming The Best Medium-Sized Hospitality Management Company in
Southeast Asia, ONYX, a regional player with a robust growth strategy,
plans to manage over 50 hotels and residences by the end of 2025, with
ambitions to expand to over 75 properties by 2030. The Group currently
manages 49 properties under its renowned brands - Amari, OZO, Shama, and
Oriental Residence.
Recent highly
anticipated openings showcased at WTM further solidify the Group’s presence in
key Southeast Asian markets:
Amari Bangsaen – Nestled in a serene, under-the-radar
destination just a short drive from Bangkok, close to Pattaya, and near popular
destinations in Chonburi province. This new beachfront property offers a
tranquil escape for leisure and business travellers as well as large-scale
events.
Amari Colombo, Sri
Lanka – An ideally located in
the heart of Colombo, a city that perfectly blends rich heritage with modern
vibrancy. With spacious rooms that combine contemporary comfort and traditional
Sri Lankan charm, the hotel offers an upscale experience while allowing guests
to connect with the island’s cultural roots. Its prime position provides easy
access to both the city's business and leisure attractions, making it an ideal
base for exploring Sri Lanka’s diverse culture, stunning landscapes, and hidden
gems.
Amari Vientiane,
Laos – In the heart of Laos’
culturally rich capital, the hotel is situated along the serene banks of the
Mekong River, offering easy access to popular tourist attractions and located
just 4.8 kilometres from Wattay International Airport. The hotel offers a full
range of facilities catering to both business and leisure travellers. With
refined service standards and the distinctive warmth of the Amari brand, it
provides guests with an exceptional and memorable stay.
The UK market remains
a key focus, particularly with new flight connections to ONYX’s destinations
including Thailand. Norse Atlantic Airways launched direct flights from London
Gatwick to Bangkok on 26th October 2025 and a new route from Manchester to Bangkok
will launch on 26th November 2025, enhancing accessibility and opening new
opportunities for UK travellers to experience Thailand.
At WTM, ONYX
Hospitality Group will showcase its diverse brand portfolio across Southeast
Asia:
Amari properties,
including Amari Phuket, Amari Vogue Krabi, and Amari Koh Samui, offer luxury beachfront escapes,
wellness-focused experiences, and versatile event spaces for leisure and MICE
travellers, whilst Amari Bangkok provides refined urban luxury, meeting
and event facilities, and a range of dining options for business and high-end
leisure guests.
OZO properties,
such as OZO Phuket and OZO Chaweng Samui, cater to modern, experience-driven travellers seeking stylish,
contemporary accommodations in vibrant locations.
Oriental Residence
Bangkok delivers sophisticated
urban luxury with thoughtfully designed residences, attentive guest services,
world-class dining options at Café Claire, and the newly introduced Prestige
room category. A proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Oriental
Residence Bangkok has also retained One MICHELIN Key for 2025, marking two
consecutive years of recognition and reaffirming its commitment to excellence
in luxury hospitality.
The Shama brand,
including Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok, provides contemporary serviced apartments ideal for long-stay guests
seeking comfort, convenience, and flexibility, with new properties continuing
to expand the brand’s presence.
ONYX’s growing
portfolio in Malaysia will also be showcased, highlighting the Group’s
expanding footprint, diverse offerings, and commitment to delivering a tailored
approach to hospitality across Southeast Asia.
Looking ahead, Shama
continues to strengthen its leadership in the serviced apartment sector,
highlighting ONYX Hospitality Group’s commitment to developing its brands and
delivering trusted, high-quality experiences for both domestic and
international guests.
Key projects include Shama
Rayong (opening 2027), positioned for both business and family travellers
and offering long-term stay solutions in one of Thailand’s most important
economic hubs
“WTM London is a key platform
to reconnect with partners and showcase our expanding portfolio across
Southeast Asia,” said Yuthachai Charanachitta, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX
Hospitality Group. “With new property openings, enhanced facilities, and a
comprehensive suite of leisure and business offerings, we aim to provide travel
planners with our signature ‘tailored approach to hospitality’, combining
flexibility, convenience, and personalised service. Sustainability, local
engagement, and meaningful guest experiences remain at the core of everything
we do, ensuring every stay and event leaves a positive impact.” -TradeArabia News Service