Pattaya, Thailand, April 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Cross Hotels and Resorts, Asia's leading hotel operator, recently signed a significant hotel management agreement with Kasetsinn Co., Ltd. for the opening of the Cross Pattaya Phratamnak. Amid the ongoing pandemic, Cross Hotels & Resorts continues to build on its leadership in the hospitality industry, demonstrating once again that flexibility pays off in the market.

The Cross Pattaya Phratamnak is the first hotel since the luxury brand's rebranding from X2 (Cross To) to Cross. Cross, synonymous with travel and transcending oceans, continents, and countries, is based on the following core values: inspiration from nature, distinctive design, and uncompromising service. The brand's signature hotels set new standards in luxury, combining it with a strong sense of community to create a boundless experience for discerning and financially independent travelers.

“I am pleased to announce that our agreement with Kasetsinn Co., Ltd. opens up numerous new opportunities for us. Our lean and resilient business model currently allows us to act quickly. I firmly believe that our clear brand profile and global distribution model have enabled us to maximize the benefits for all parties involved,” said Harry Thaliwal, CEO of Cross Hotels & Resorts.

The Cross Pattaya Phratamnak sits majestically on a strategically advantageous promontory overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and is surrounded by lush forests. Scheduled to open in August 2021, the hotel will offer 78 elegantly furnished rooms and suites, as well as a wellness spa, fitness center, kids' club, swimming pool, beach house, gourmet restaurant with bar, and state-of-the-art meeting facilities.

“We view this agreement with Cross Hotels & Resorts as an important step, as this is the first time we are developing a project of this kind. The hotel industry is based on trust, and we are convinced that in Cross Hotels & Resorts we have found the ideal partner with the strongest brand presence to successfully position this exceptional hotel both domestically and internationally. Cross Hotels & Resorts has an impressive portfolio of existing hotels, and I am honored to be part of this family,” said Thop Chandraprasert, Managing Director of Kasetsinn Co., Ltd.

Cross Hotels & Resorts currently operates 21 hotels under three different brands – Cross, Cross Vibe and Away – in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

About Cross Hotels & Resorts: Cross Hotels & Resorts is an international hotel management company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the ASX-listed Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). FCTG is one of the world's largest and most advanced travel companies, offering hotel management solutions as well as diverse global distribution channels for travel experiences such as transportation and excursions. Cross Hotels & Resorts provides owners with comprehensive services – from initial project development and technical support during the construction phase to pre-opening services and professional, ongoing hotel management.