Amari Hotels News

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.

Leonhard to lead Amari Havodda Maldives
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Christoph Leonhard to the position of general manager at Amari Havodda Maldives. With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Leonhard started his career with ONYX Hospitality Group in 2000 as executive assistant manager at Amari Watergate Bangkok.

Amari Koh Samui reopens following extensive overhaul
A favourite among holidaymakers since it opened 25 years ago, Amari Koh Samui has unveil its brand-new look. Following a 12-month refurbishment period, the resort reopens with freshly revamped guest rooms, public and outdoor areas, spa and restaurants.

Amari Havodda Maldives opens to guests
Amari Havodda Maldives, a 120-villa private island hideaway located in the pristine Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, has opened to guests. A lush tropical paradise in a secluded part of the Indian Ocean, Amari Havodda Maldives is situated within one of the largest atolls in the world, enveloped by stunning nature with tropical greenery, turquoise lagoons and white sandy beaches.

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.

Agacan set for leadership role with Amari Havodda Maldives
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed accomplished hospitality professional Zafer Agacan as general manager of the soon-to-open Amari Havodda Maldives. Agacan has extensive experience in the hospitality industry with a career spanning over 20 years, of which nearly a decade was spent in the Maldives.

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.

Bounce Back spa package on offer from Amari Phuket
Get 2015 off to a flying start with the ‘Bounce Back Spa Package’ from Amari Phuket. The special package offers a three nights’ stay with splendid ocean views and revitalising spa treatments to ensure a real sense of well-being for the start of the New Year. With the middle of winter upon us, it’s time to look ahead in search of some winter sun, beach and spa.

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.

ONYX to open Amari property in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Thailand-based, ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to operate a 134-room property in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Amari Dhaka is owned by Karishma Services and will be managed by ONYX under their upscale Amari brand. Located in the Business District of Gulshan, Amari Dhaka is scheduled to open in 2014.Amari Dhaka will feature 134 guest rooms and suites with room sizes of 33-75m2, three restaurants and bars, including a destination rooftop bar, a function hall suitable for weddings and meeting rooms.

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.

ONYX brings Amari brand to Doha
Amari Doha became the first Amari hotel in the Middle East when it opened its doors to the public in the Qatari capital earlier. Amari Doha is owned by Sharaka Holdings, formerly known as GTG, and managed by Thailand based ONYX Hospitality group’s leading upscale brand, Amari.