ONYX Hospitality Group’s cornerstone brand, Amari, is emerging as a popular choice for meeting and incentives groups in Thailand, with a number of exciting expansion plans set to further cement Amari’s position as a growing MICE brand in the Asia-Pacific region.

M.L. Suravut Thongthaem, Senior Vice President of Sales, ONYX Hospitality Group, will be travelling to Australia for AIME, where he intends to educate the Australian market on the key Amari properties which can offer professional and innovative MICE solutions within today’s competitive market.

“Amari has a number of properties across Thailand, catering to business travellers and MICE groups. From groups of 1,500 to small business meetings, Amari can provide tailored meeting options for Australian business travellers. Furthermore Amari’s properties are also a great option for groups looking to extend their stay in Thailand, with properties in key locations such as Koh Samui, Koh Chang, and Phuket,” states M.L. Suravut Thongthaem.

“ONYX Hospitality Group is continuing to expand throughout Thailand, and the greater Asia-Pacific region. A new property in Hua Hin is set to open this year, and there are also plans to open properties in India and China, ensuring ONYX Hospitality Group is firmly on the radar as a growing MICE and leisure brand in the Asia-Pacific region.”

M.L. Suravut Thongthaem will be travelling to Australia alongside Warakorn Jarusirikul, General Manager, Amari Coral Beach Phuket, and Pierre-Andre Pelletier, General Manager, Amari Watergate Bangkok.

OVERVIEW OF AMARI MICE PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENTS

New developments under construction
Amari is set to open a new property in Hua Hin, by mid-2012. Just two and a half hours drive from Bangkok, Amari Hua Hin will cater to leisure and business travellers and MICE groups, and will feature a 450 sqm. ballroom, two outdoor event spaces, six function and breakout rooms, as well as an internet lounge and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Amari Watergate Bangkok
MICE is the mainstay of the Amari Watergate and the hotel is one of the most popular meeting venues in Bangkok, with a capacity of up to 1,500 guests. There are 20 function rooms, all equipped with a business centre and state-of-the-art facilities, catering for anything from business meetings to banquets and weddings.

Amari Orchid Pattaya
The Amari Orchid Pattaya is set amidst beautifully manicured gardens at the northern end of Pattaya Bay, and is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. The Amari Orchid boasts an array of fantastic meeting facilities, catering for up to 800 guests in the ballroom, as well as smaller function rooms.

Amari Coral Beach Phuket
The Amari Coral Beach Phuket is the perfect option for pre and post tour groups, and for small meeting groups. Sitting on a secluded headland at the southern corner of Patong, Phuket's most popular beach, and surrounded by 68 acres of forest, the resort boasts stunning views of the picturesque bay.

Interview opportunities
During AIME interview opportunities are available with:

• M.L. Suravut Thongthaem, Senior Vice President of Sales, ONYX Hospitality Group
• Warakorn Jarusirikul, General Manager, Amari Coral Beach Phuket
• Pierre-Andre Pelletier, General Manager, Amari Watergate Bangkok