Marriott has signed an agreement with Asset
World Corp (AWC) to expand the luxury Ritz-Carlton brand to Phuket,
Thailand.
The deal covers the
renovation and rebranding of the existing Westin Siray Bay Resort
& Spa, Phuket on the island’s east coast, a short distance from
Phuket’s old town, with its vibrant markets, shophouse restaurants and elegant Sino-Portuguese
architecture.
Expected to open in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket
is expected to offer 182 guestrooms, suites and private villas
ranging in size from 50 to 196 sqm.
Guests will be able to dine and socialize at a
choice of eight restaurants, bars, and lounges; work out at the
well-equipped fitness center; and cool off in three swimming pools.
Plans also call for a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa with eight
treatment rooms, whirlpools, plunge pools, steam rooms, a sauna
and a salon.
Meeting
planners will be able to take advantage of four function rooms
with 544 sqm of indoor space, plus a 168 sqm pre-function area and
elegant alfresco spaces.
“We are pleased to strengthen our long-term
collaboration with Asset World Corporation to rebrand and
reposition an existing Marriott International property with
today’s signing,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific
(Excluding China), Marriott International. “We are confident that
The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket, once opened, will be well-positioned to
meet the increased demand of luxury travel to the destination, in
line with the Thailand Government’s goal of attracting more
discerning travelers to the Thai Kingdom.”
In Phuket, Marriott currently operates
nine hotels across seven brands, including Marriott Hotels, JW
Marriott, Renaissance, Le Méridien, Four Points by Sheraton,
Courtyard by Marriott, and The Luxury Collection.
“The launch
of The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket will add to AWC’s portfolio of hotels
in Phuket which meet the needs of a diverse range of travelers, including the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, for those who
love to explore the rich culture of the old town area, Phuket
Marriott Resort and Spa Nai Yang Beach, a beachfront resort with a
modern touch for family and friends, and Westin Phuket Resort and
Spa, which will now be transformed into The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket,
to capture the luxury and MICE demand of travelers across the
globe,” said Khun Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and
President, AWC.
AWC has indicated that it will work to ensure that The Ritz-Carlton,
Phuket meets LEED and WELL green building standards that
prioritize energy saving and circular economy on waste management.
