AMARI ANNOUNCES NEW HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY:

‘ONYX HOSPITALITY GROUP’

Mr. Yuthachai Charanachitta, Owner and Director of ONYX Hospitality Group (2nd from right) and Mr. Peter Henley, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group (2nd from left) together with the executive team held a press conference announcing the formation of a new corporate structure with the creation of ONYX Hospitality Group, a new management company. In addition of Amari brand, ONYX Hospitality Group also announced the launch of two new hotel brands: a luxury brand, Saffron and a select services offering named Ozo.

This strategic development allows the company to move beyond Thailand to pursue hospitality management opportunities in the Asia Pacific and Arabian Gulf regions. The press conference was held at Amari Watergate Bangkok recently

Picture from left:

M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Senior Vice President - Sales of ONYX  Hospitality Group
Mr. Peter Henley, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX  Hospitality Group
Mr. Yuthachai Charanachitta, Owner and Director of ONYX  Hospitality Group 
Mr. Thorsten Ries, Chief Operations Officer of ONYX  Hospitality Group

About ONYX:

ONYX Hospitality Group operates three diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari 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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For more information please contact:
Shamini Murugan
Director, Communications
ONYX Hospitality Group    T  +66 (0) 2255 3767
847 Petchburi Road           F  +66 (0) 2255 3718
Bangkok 10400                 E send an enquiry
Thailand                            W www.onyx-hospitality.com

Amari joins hands with BMA and Thai Beverage to Clean up the Community in Celebration of World Environment Day

 
Khun Yuthachai Charanachitta, Owner of ONYX Hospitality Group together with Mr. Peter Henley, CEO led a team on a community to the clean-up activity of New Petchburi Road in co-operation with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Thai Beverage.
Comprising staffs from Amari Atrium Bangkok, Amari Boulevard Bangkok, Amari Don Muang Bangkok, Amari Watergate Bangkok  as well as from Amari Estates and Italthai Development,  moved along New Petchburi Road and Pratunam to remove debris and litter from the streets using cleaning equipment  provided by the Rajthevi  and Huaykwang District  Administrations. This volunteer community-service activity was organised to coincide with World Environment Day 2010.

Front row from left:
1. Khun Suphot Prakitjanuruk, GM of Amari Donmuang Bangkok
2. Mr. Pierre-Andre Pelletier, GM of Amari Watergate Bangkok
3. Mr. Peter Henley, CEO of ONYX Hospitality Group
4. Khun Yuthachai Charanachitta, Ower of ONYX Hospitality Group 
5. Khun Busaba Srirattanakorn, Marketing Manager, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
6. Khun Kittithep Devahastin Na Ayudhaya

Back row from left:
1. Mr. Manuel Reymondin, Executive Assistant Manager of Amari Boulevard Bangkok
2. M.L. Suravut Thongtham , SVP - Sales of ONYX Hospitality Group
3. Mr. Thorsten Ries, COO of ONYX  Hospitality Group
4. Mr. Suresh Menon, Chief Personnel Officer, ONYX Hospitality Group
5. Khun Viranat Silananda, GM of Amari Atrium Bangkok
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Amari. The Colours and Rhythms of Modern Asian Hospitality

About Amari
A force in Thailand’s hospitality industry since 1965, Amari’s network of 11 properties spans the country, from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings. Amari is a vision of contemporary Asia, a brand that embodies Asian flair, modern perspective, desire and a down-to-earth vibe. The brand caters to both business and leisure travellers, with each property featuring superior quality rooms, facilities and services.

For more information about this release or to request high-resolution photography, please contact:

Shamini Murugan
Director, Communications
ONYX Hospitality Group    T  +66 (0) 2255 3767
847 Petchburi Road           F  +66 (0) 2255 3718
Bangkok 10400                 W www.onyx-hospitality.com

Thailand                            

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on 22 April 2010, ONYX Hospitality Group in co-operation with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Education, has launched ‘Arts For the Planet’. This two-month long painting competition will provide a total of 12 scholarships to students in primary and secondary schools in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration system.
Speaking at the project’s launch, Mr. Peter Henley (second from right), President and Chief Executive Officer, ONYX Hospitality Group stated “Through ‘Arts For the Planet’ we hope to instill awareness of the environmental issues that have impacted all of us. The project aims to engage the younger generation through arts to foster critical thinking about the world we live in and the key environmental issues.”

Ms. Masvimol Rakbankerd (far left), Deputy Director, Department of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration added, “The students will benefit greatly from this project. Not only will they be able to display their artistic creativity, but they will also be able to incorporate their knowledge of environmental conservation into their paintings as well.” 

The unveiling of the ‘Arts For the Planet’ logo was held at Amari Watergate Bangkok. This project will be held from 17 May - 20 July 2010.
Students interested to join the program can contact their schools directly.

Photo: from left to right
• Ms. Masvimol Rakbankerd, Deputy Director, Department of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
• Associate Professor Nawin Biadklang, Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University
• Mr. Peter Henley, President and Chief Executive Officer, ONYX Hospitality Group
• Ms. Lisa Thomas, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, ONYX Hospitality Group

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About ONYX:

ONYX Hospitality Group operates three diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari 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.

For more information please contact:
Shamini Murugan
Director, Communications
ONYX Hospitality Group    T  +66 (0) 2255 3767, +66 (0) 2255 4588
847 Petchburi Road           F  +66 (0) 2255 3718
Bangkok 10400                 E  Send and enquiry
Thailand                            W www.onyx-hospitality.com