The first thing you notice is her smile. Bright, warm, and genuinely heartfelt, it is the kind of smile that makes even a bustling Bangkok afternoon feel lighter. Sawayama Ayame is a Japanese mother living far from her native Tokyo, and her life at Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok tells a story of family, discovery, and […]

When Janette and Brian Beveridge walk through Amari Bangkok’s Club Siraa, they do so with the easy confidence of long-time guests returning to a place they know well. They exchange warm smiles with the staff, nod at familiar corners, and slip seamlessly into a rhythm shaped by fifteen years of visits. Five times a year, […]

Marco Piras smiles before he finishes his sentences.  It’s the smile of someone who truly understands hospitality. A father, a husband, and a hospitality professional, Marco travels the world with his wife Cristiana and their six-year-old son, Francesco.   The family comes from Olbia, a seaside town in northeastern Sardinia, right at the gateway to Italy’s famous Costa Smeralda “the Emerald Coast” […]

For David and Johanna Hall, coming to Thailand is no longer about novelty. It is about return. Each year, they leave behind the long grey winters of London and come back to a place that feels deeply familiar: Oriental Residence Bangkok. Their relationship with the residence began more than a decade ago, when the building […]

At the first light of dawn, when the sea is calm and the sand still cool underfoot, Chaweng Beach reveals its graceful beauty. For Harry and Debra Mrocki, a couple from Melbourne whose bright smiles seem to borrow some of that morning radiance, it is a moment they never miss during their stays at Amari […]

For Rattakan “Kong” Chumanee, joy is not just a personality trait, it is the heart of his service philosophy. A proud Hua Hin native and lifelong Arsenal fan, Kong brings warmth, humour, and genuine care to his role as Team Leader of Recreation, Fitness and Kids Club at Amari Hua Hin.  “I’ve been working here for 2.5 years,” he says with […]

How Sudjai “Jai” Buasan turned inexperience into purpose at Shama Ekamai Bangkok  When Sudjai Buasan, or “Jai” as everyone calls her, first walked into Shama Ekamai Bangkok in 2018, she had never worked in a hotel, never used a computer, and could barely speak English. Yet today, she is the property’s Assistant Operations Manager, the steady heartbeat of a residence filled […]

When Pong first stepped into the lobby of Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok six years ago, he did not yet know what a concierge really did. Pong, or Suparuek Pimpunroong, is now a concierge at Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok. But when he first joined the hotel as a fresh English graduate from the Faculty […]

ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Southeast Asian hospitality management company specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, is proud to announce its new partnership with Yee Fung Group to operate Y Hotel Nanshan in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China.   ONYX Hospitality Group oversees renowned brands including Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence […]

Few moments are as meaningful as time spent with loved ones – whether shared with close friends or family. From relaxed escapes to joyful celebrations, these occasions create lasting memories. ONYX Hospitality Group invites guests to savour destinations that combine restorative stays with outstanding culinary experiences. More than simply dining, each venue offers exceptional flavours, […]