https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/onyx/ Onyx News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:36:59+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/halford-appointed-general-member-at-soon-to-open-ozo-phuket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/halford-appointed-general-member-at-soon-to-open-ozo-phuket/ Paul Halford joins Onyx with close to 20 years of hospitality industry experience at hotels and resorts in Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji and Thailand, including a ten-year tenure across multiple Radisson Hotel Group locations. Wed, 22 May 2019 07:54:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-signs-few-new-laos-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-signs-few-new-laos-property/ Onyx Hospitality Group has a signed an agreement with Laos-based Asia Investment, Development & Construction to develop a new-build Amari hotel in the city centre of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:57:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-announces-second-maldives-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-announces-second-maldives-resort/ Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2020, the 200-villa private island resort will occupy a secluded island in the Raa Atoll, located north-west of the Maldivian capital of Male. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:47:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phan-ing-pai-takes-up-onyx-leadership-role-in-china1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phan-ing-pai-takes-up-onyx-leadership-role-in-china1/ Phan will be responsible for leading the operations team in the Greater China region, providing support to all operational properties across the region and ensuring all properties are in line with the group’s established operational standards. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:50:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shama-zijingang-hangzhou-china-to-open-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shama-zijingang-hangzhou-china-to-open-in-2019/ Onyx Hospitality Group has continued the expansion of its Shama brand with the signing of another new project, Shama Zijingang Hangzhou. The deal marks the fourth Shama signing this January. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:10:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-with-sincere-holdings-for-shama-expansion-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-with-sincere-holdings-for-shama-expansion-in-china/ Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group today announced the formation of a strategic partnership, aiming to boost the serviced apartments market across key Chinese cities. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:44:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-announces-two-senior-promotions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-announces-two-senior-promotions/ As part of its continued expansion across the Asia-Pacific, Onyx Hospitality Group has announced two senior promotions. David Cumming has been named regional vice president of operations for Bangkok, Malaysia and Laos, while and Pierre-Andre Pelletier has moved up to regional vice president of operations for south Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:56:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-takes-amari-brand-in-sri-lanka-with-galle-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-takes-amari-brand-in-sri-lanka-with-galle-property/ Onyx Hospitality Group has launched a brand-new Amari property in Sri Lanka’s historic southwest coastal city of Galle. The 172-room Amari Galle, located a short distance from the Unesco World Heritage Galle Fort, is Onyx’s third hotel in Sri Lanka. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:02:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-gives-go-ahead-for-100-million-ozo-pattaya-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-gives-go-ahead-for-100-million-ozo-pattaya-project/ Onyx Hospitality Group has announced plans to open a new 406-room Ozo hotel on a site adjacent to the existing Ocean Tower of Amari Pattaya. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:54:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martell-appointed-chief-executive-at-onyx-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martell-appointed-chief-executive-at-onyx-hospitality/ Onyx Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Douglas Martell as chief executive officer. Previously the executive vice president of the hotel company, Martell succeeds Peter Henley who will retire after successfully leading the company’s multi-brand and pan-regional expansion over a period of nine years. Mon, 22 May 2017 13:52:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-signs-three-properties-in-laos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-signs-three-properties-in-laos/ ONYX Hospitality Group has signed a partnership agreement with Tang Charoen Group to manage three Amari hotels in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. This agreement will mark ONYX’s market entry into Laos with the first property set to begin operations in 2017. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 07:43:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/altamirano-takes-up-sales-role-with-onyx-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/altamirano-takes-up-sales-role-with-onyx-hospitality/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Sophia Altamirano as vice president, sales. She will be based at the Bangkok headquarters. Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group, working with Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel and Sofitel properties in the Philippines and Vietnam as director of sales and marketing before moving to her first corporate role as regional director of sales responsible for Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore hotels. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:44:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wiwitwanit-takes-up-leadership-role-with-onyx-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wiwitwanit-takes-up-leadership-role-with-onyx-hospitality/ ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Suganya Wiwitwanit as senior vice president of human resources. Wiwitwanit will report to Anand Rao, executive vice president and chief people officer, and is based at ONYX Hospitality Group’s headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:29:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-onyx-hospitality-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-onyx-hospitality-in-sri-lanka/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Simon Dell to the role of vice president and area general manager for Sri Lanka. In his new role, Dell will oversee ONYX’s growing presence in Sri Lanka, and will be responsible for the operations of the three hotels managed by ONYX in Sri Lanka, including OZO Colombo, OZO Kandy, and Amari Galle, opening late 2016. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:17:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-to-bring-mosaic-brand-to-hong-kong-in-late-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-to-bring-mosaic-brand-to-hong-kong-in-late-2016/ International hospitality provider ONYX Hospitality Group has announced a new management agreement for a project in Hong Kong, paving the way for the first Mosaic Collection property in this dynamic city. Located at 108 Soy Street in Mongkok, Hotel 108 will be surrounded by a variety of hip and trendy dining and entertainment options. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:29:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-to-pattaya-leadership-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-to-pattaya-leadership-role/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Robert Rijnders as its senior vice president and area general manager for Pattaya. Rijnders started working with Amari Hotels & Resorts since the early 1980s; the very beginning when Amari was still known as Siam Lodge Group of Hotels. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:03:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-expands-chinese-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-expands-chinese-portfolio/ Leading international hospitality provider ONYX Hospitality Group has announced two additions to its China hotel development pipeline with the recent signing of Amari Yangshou Guilin and Shama Daqing Heilongjiang. These two new properties are part of the group’s current pipeline of nine new properties under development in various parts of China. Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:31:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-moves-into-vietnam-with-new-ozo-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-moves-into-vietnam-with-new-ozo-property/ The Thailand-based international hotel company ONYX Hospitality Group announces its entry into Vietnam, with the signing of a partnership agreement with HB Group to manage OZO Hoi An, a 364-room beachfront resort in c area. The hotel is scheduled to open in late 2016. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:06:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-signs-on-for-latest-chinese-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-signs-on-for-latest-chinese-expansion/ Asian hospitality provider ONYX Hospitality Group has announced two new management contracts to operate properties in China, culminating in seven new properties to be completed on the mainland by 2018 in addition to the existing 11 properties.Two properties are ideally and strategically located in Shanghai and Xiamen. Mon, 18 May 2015 09:26:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-two-ozo-properties-in-malaysia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-two-ozo-properties-in-malaysia/ Thai-based Onyx Hospitality Group has signed management agreements for two new projects under select-service brand OZO and serviced apartment brand Shama in Iskandar, Malaysia. Located within the burgeoning township of Medini in Iskandar, the two new developments, OZO Medini and Shama Medini will be part of the multi-purpose UMCity Medini Lakeside complex from leading lifestyle developer United Malayan Land. Fri, 08 May 2015 12:13:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-outlines-indian-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-outlines-indian-expansion-plans/ Leading Asian hospitality provider, Onyx Hospitality Group has announced its plan to operate at least ten properties in India by 2022. Three key developments will form the strategy for the Onyx India expansion. Firstly, the first full service Amari hotel has been confirmed in the National Capital Region. Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:54:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amari-galle-breaks-ground-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amari-galle-breaks-ground-in-sri-lanka/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group marked a key development in the expansion of its Amari brand with a ground breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the third ONYX project in Sri Lanka; Amari Galle. The hospitality group’s savvy hotel brand OZO, has already made an indelible footprint in Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape, with OZO Colombo which opened in June 2014 and OZO Kandy which is due to open in April. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:57:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-reveals-latest-maldives-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-reveals-latest-maldives-project/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has announced a new Maldives project under its core brand, Amari. Located 400 kilometres from the capital Male in the Southern Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, guests will be able to arrive via a short 55-minute domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer. Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:15:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/peter-henley-president-ceo-onyx-hospitality-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/peter-henley-president-ceo-onyx-hospitality-group/ Peter Henley, president & CEO, ONYX Hospitality Group talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 3 at World Travel Market 2014. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:37:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ozo-pattaya-expands-thai-portfolio-for-brand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ozo-pattaya-expands-thai-portfolio-for-brand/ Thailand’s second OZO property has opened in the bustling seaside town of Pattaya. Developed by Boutique Group of Companies and located within walking distance of the city’s attractions and beaches, OZO Pattaya is ideal for travellers seeking connectivity combined with a great night’s sleep. Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:20:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-appoints-new-ozo-leadership-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-appoints-new-ozo-leadership-in-sri-lanka/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed hospitality professional Damian Ball as regional general manager to oversee soon-to-be launched OZO Hotels in Sri Lanka, which includes OZO Colombo, OZO Kandy and OZO Galle. As a tourism and hospitality graduate from TAFE NSW, Ball has an extensive background in the hospitality industry spanning over 21 years in the Asia-Pacific region. Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:27:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-to-open-new-amari-hotel-in-malaysia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-to-open-new-amari-hotel-in-malaysia/ Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has been appointed to operate a 207-room property in the Malaysian town of Johor Bahru. Amari Johor Bahru is owned by Exquisite Mode (a subsidiary of United Malayan Land) and will be managed by Onyx under their upscale Amari brand. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:24:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amari-plans-two-new-resorts-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amari-plans-two-new-resorts-in-china/ Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group will open two Amari resorts in China by 2016.  Amari Huidong in Guangdong and Amari Dali in Yunnan will both offer resort style accommodation in key destinations in China. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:44:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-opens-first-ozo-hotel-in-hong-kong/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-opens-first-ozo-hotel-in-hong-kong/ OZO Wesley Hong Kong has opened its doors in Wanchai. OZO is a new hotel brand created around a core concept of less frills and more control, it offers guests quality services that count and amenities they actually want, enabling them to maximise their time on the road. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-ozo-hotel-opens-in-hong-kong/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-ozo-hotel-opens-in-hong-kong/ OZO Wesley Hong Kong has opened its doors in Wanchai. OZO is a new hotel brand created around a core concept of less frills and more control, it offers guests quality services that count and amenities they actually want, enabling them to maximise their time on the road. Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gta-signs-deal-with-onyx-hospitality-group-to-increase-asian-presence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gta-signs-deal-with-onyx-hospitality-group-to-increase-asian-presence/ As Asia’s popularity as a destination continues to grow, GTA the global wholesaler for fully independent travel (FIT), has signed a new partnership with Onyx Hospitality Group to offer 34 hotels in Thailand, as well as Hong Kong and Qatar. The deal will help ensure that GTA meets increasing global demand for Thailand as a destination. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-to-operate-the-first-football-themed-hotel-in-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-to-operate-the-first-football-themed-hotel-in-thailand/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to operate a 60-room football themed hotel in Thailand’s North Eastern province, Buriram. Amari Buriram United is owned by Buriram United Sport Hotel Co., Ltd. It will be operated by ONYX Hospitality Group under the Amari brand. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-xreates-a-buzz-with-plan-bee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-xreates-a-buzz-with-plan-bee/ The latest CSR programme from ONYX Hospitality Group focuses on the conservation of natural biodiversity in a bid to save the Asian honeybee (Apis cerana) from extinction. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-brings-amari-brand-to-indonesia-with-bali-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-brings-amari-brand-to-indonesia-with-bali-property/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to operate a 435-room property on the Indonesian island of Bali. Amari Pecatu is a joint venture between STA Group Property Division and PR Bali Pecatu Graha. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:40:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-peter-henley-chief-executive-onyx-hospitalit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-peter-henley-chief-executive-onyx-hospitalit/ As the group continues its aggressive expansion across Asia and the wider world, Breaking Travel News here sits down with ONYX Hospitality chief executive Peter Henley to see just what it is that separates the group’s brands from their competitors. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:19:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-launches-pattaya-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-group-launches-pattaya-project/ Thailand-based hotel management company ONYX Hospitality Group has announced a new OZO resort in the coastal town of Pattaya, Thailand. The new project will bring the total number of new OZO projects under development to seven. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:48:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onxy-breaks-ground-on-second-ozo-project-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onxy-breaks-ground-on-second-ozo-project-in-sri-lanka/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group marked a key development in its expansion of the OZO brand in Sri Lanka with a ‘ground breaking’ ceremony to mark the start of construction at the project site of OZO Kandy, the second OZO project underway in Sri Lanka. The project is a joint venture between Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings, headed by Bob Kundanmal and The Kandy Hotels Co - owning company of the Queen’s Hotel and Hotel Suisse, headed by Sanjeev Gardiner. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:37:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-expands-amari-brand-into-middle-east-with-doha-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-expands-amari-brand-into-middle-east-with-doha-property/ Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed by Gulf Trading and Contracting Company to operate a 120-room hotel in the Qatari capital, Doha. This is ONYX’s first step for expansion in the Middle East for the Amari brand. The property is scheduled to open in September 2012. Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-deal-with-sino-lanka-hotels-for-sri-lanka-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-deal-with-sino-lanka-hotels-for-sri-lanka-properties/ ONYX Hospitality Group, the Thailand-based hotel management company, has signed management agreements with Sino Lanka Hotels for the development of two properties in the key Sri Lankan cities of Colombo and Galle. “Sri Lanka is one of the most vibrant destinations in the Asia Pacific and one that is experiencing dynamic growth in tourism,” said Peter Henley, ONYX Hospitality Group president. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:58:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oriental-residence-bangkok-opens-its-doors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oriental-residence-bangkok-opens-its-doors/ Oriental Residence Bangkok has opened its doors, setting news 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. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-up-for-amari-ludhiana-hotel-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-signs-up-for-amari-ludhiana-hotel-deal/ ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed by Apna Punjab Resorts to operate a 127-suite hotel in Ludhiana, the business capital of the Punjab, under its cornerstone mid to upscale Amari brand. The hotel, expected to open in the second half of 2012, will be known as Amari Ludhiana. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:27:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-unveils-new-spa-brands-to-asian-hotel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-unveils-new-spa-brands-to-asian-hotel-market/ Thailand-based hotel management company ONYX Hospitality Group has introduced two new spa brands as part of its strategic growth plans - Breeze Spa and Maai Spa. ONYX corporate director of spa, Kirsty MacCormick explained: “We felt that we needed a mid-range brand to replace the existing spa concept in the Amari properties.” Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:23:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oriental-residence-bangkok-prepares-for-grand-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oriental-residence-bangkok-prepares-for-grand-opening/ Opening its doors in early 2012, Oriental Residence Bangkok will set 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. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:57:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-to-manage-amari-residences-pattaya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-hospitality-to-manage-amari-residences-pattaya/ ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage a landmark 135-room mixed-use development project in Pattaya under its cornerstone, mid to upscale Amari brand. Currently known as The Legend, the distinctive 35-storey property has been renamed Amari Residences Pattaya. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:48:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-links-up-with-methodist-centre-in-wesley-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/onyx-links-up-with-methodist-centre-in-wesley-deal/ ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed by Methodist Centre Limited to manage the Wesley in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong from February 1st 2012. The 250-room property is strategically located on Hennessy Road, a prime business and commercial area on Hong Kong Island, just minutes’ walk from Pacific Place. Tue, 31 May 2011 14:38:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-yuthachai-charanachitta-owner-onyx-hospitality-hotels-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-yuthachai-charanachitta-owner-onyx-hospitality-hotels-thailand/ Yuthachai Charanachitta, Owner, Onyx Hospitality & Hotels, Thailand interviewed at ITB, Berlin 2010 by Breaking Travel News Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:34:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amari-launches-onyx-management-company-at-itb-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amari-launches-onyx-management-company-at-itb-berlin/ Amari Hotels has launched a new management company at this year’s ITB which will encompass its three new brands. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:13:26 +0000