Release date -15072024
Spanish Hotel Group Melia Hotels International is building its presence in Southeast Asia with two new Thailand hotels, including the launch of the first Paradisus by Melia-branded property in the region. The new hotels will come online as Melia properties through an expanded partnership with Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC).
The addition of Melia Pattaya City and Paradisus Jomtien Resort will further enhance Melia's presence in partnership with AWC, bringing the total number of hotels under their umbrella to six in the country. They first established a presence in the tropical destination with the opening of Melia Koh Samui in 2020. Paradisus Jomtien Resort will be the first Paradisus announced to open in Asia. Melia's luxury all-inclusive brand focuses on memorable local experiences in addition to upscale dining options and is already well-established in South America and Spain.
Melia Pattaya City will start welcoming guests in December 2024 following a full renovation. Situated in the beachside resort town of Pattaya, a popular and convenient weekend getaway from Bangkok, Melia Pattaya City will involve a renovation of the three-star, 234-room Grand Sole Pattaya, which will bring the hotel into alignment with Melia's Spanish ethos and charm. The new property will embrace its coastal location by expanding F&B seafood offerings with an all-day dining restaurant inspired by a local fisherman's village. New bars and MICE spaces will draw their design from local culture. A kids club, fitness facilities and a theatre will also be added.
Paradisus Jomtien Resort will debut in 2028. With its prime oceanfront location, the new-build will make the most of the ocean views with a 43-floor tower and 698 keys. In line with Melia's global eco-ambitions the new hotel will sport a more dynamic and sustainable facade, incorporating vertical tropical greenery into the exterior. Forty-four rooms will feature outdoor plunge pools merging with the skyline from their terrace. The property will also include multiple restaurants, a gym and spa, convention centre and meeting rooms.
The addition of these two hotels to our portfolio marks a major milestone in our long-term relationship with AWC. We will build on the success of Melia Koh Samui, Melia Chiang Mai, and most recently INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thailand with AWC.
Gabriel Escarrer, CEO and Chairman of Melia Hotels International
AWC and Melia share a commitment to sustainable tourism. We are delighted to expand our portfolio and strengthen Pattaya's position as a global luxury lifestyle destination by introducing the flagship Melia Hotels & Resorts brand and Paradisus by Melia all-inclusive luxury brand to this vibrant beachfront city. Pattaya's unique positioning - with its proximity to Bangkok, exciting activities, a variety of attractions, renowned seafood and international cuisine, and vibrant cultural scene - combined with Melia's extensive beachfront resort expertise, creates a special offering for global travellers seeking an unforgettable experience as well as strengthening Pattaya as a global sustainable tourism destination.
The Melia Pattaya City, located within AWC's mega mixed-use Aquatique, will strengthen the area to a new level of luxury with a world-renowned hotel operator and a variety of activities, while Paradisus Jomtien Resort will be one of the first luxury all-inclusive hotels, transforming and enhancing Pattaya into another luxury destination for leisure and MICE groups. This collaboration will create significant value for the surrounding community and contribute to the Thai economy.
Mrs. Wallapa Traisorat, President and CEO of Asset World Corporation (AWC)
Melia Hotels International currently operates four hotels in Thailand and with this signing, the group brings the total number of properties including pipeline to eight across five major tourism destinations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket and Pattaya.
About Melia Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Melia Hotels International has more than 400 hotels open or in the process of opening in more than 40 countries, and a portfolio of nine brands: Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts, ME by Melia, The Melia Collection, Paradisus by Melia, Melia Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Melia, Sol by Melia and Affiliated by Melia. The Company is one of the world's leading hotel chains in the leisure segment and its experience in this area has allowed it to consolidate itself in the growing market of urban hotels inspired by leisure. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led it to be recognised as the most sustainable European hotel company according to S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2024, as well as being a 'Top Employer 2024' brand in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France and Vietnam. Melia Hotels International is also part of the IBEX 35. For more information, please visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com
ASSET WORLD CORP 
