Amari to arrive in the Maldives

By Mark Elliott On Nov 4, 2014

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Pictured (from left): Ranjith Gunatilleke, Mevan Gunatilleke and Tahara Yosuke from Sanken Overseas, Armagan Gunaydin of Crystal Plaza, BB Kulupana and Mehen Weerasekara from Sanken Overseas, Peter Henley and Kashyap Vora, both ONYX Hospitality Group

Thailand’s Onyx Hospitality Group has unveiled plans to launch its flagship Amari brand in the Maldives.

The Bangkok-based hotel company has penned an agreement with Crystal Plaza Resorts to manage the Amari Havodda – an upscale resort located in the Southern Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, 400km from the capital Male.

Set to open in the first quarter of 2016, the resort will offer 120 villas: 48 beach villas, 12 beach pool villas, 58 overwater villas and two overwater pool villas.

“Tourism in the Maldives is strong and we see huge potential for an upscale brand like Amari. Our entry into the Maldives with Amari Havodda marks a key step in our international development plan. We look forward to the exciting times ahead as we work closely with our partners to create a contemporary and relaxing haven for future guests,” said Peter Henley, Onyx’s president & CEO.

Onyx currently manages 51 properties and projects throughout the Asia Pacific region, including 14 upscale Amaris. And the Maldives will mark the brand’s second destination in the South Asia region, following the Amari Dhaka in Bangladesh.

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