Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kew Green Hotels, one of the UK's leading hotel management companies with over 55 hotels in its portfolio, continues its global expansion with the signing of contracts for three hotels in Bangkok, to be operated by Siamese and Kew Green Management Company Thailand: Crowne Plaza Rama 9, Cassia by Banyan Tree Rama 9, and Cassia by Banyan Tree Ram Intra. Contracts have also been signed for four Wyndham Hotels & Resorts branded hotels, scheduled to open in Bangkok from the end of 2021, bringing the total number of hotels in Thailand to seven.

As part of its growing global presence, Kew Green Hotels has entered into a global partnership with the award-winning Light Human Hotels and announced the first hotel openings: The Light Human Hotel Vila Real Porto in Portugal will open in 2022, followed by the Light Human Hotel Curitiba in Brazil from 2023. Future Light Human Hotels, exclusively managed by Kew Green Hotels, will be located in cities including Paris, Porto Marina in Portugal, Miami, Corsica, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Chris Dexter, CEO of Kew Green Hotels, expressed confidence in Thailand's position as a premier travel destination, stating, with regard to the country's imminent opening to international guests outside the Phuket Sandbox area: "We are very excited to continue our global expansion, both in Southeast Asia and in the Americas and Europe. This announcement underscores Kew Green Hotels' growing expertise in the international hotel market and our reputation for operational excellence, strong commercial acumen, and industry-leading profitability."

Expansion of Siamese and Kew Green Management Company in Thailand

Siamese and Kew Green Management Company Thailand will open a total of seven hotels in the heart of Bangkok starting in late 2021: the Wyndham Queen Convention Centre, the Wyndham Garden Sukhumvit 42, the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sukhumvit 48, the Ramada by Wyndham Sukhumvit 87, the Cassia by Banyan Tree Group Rama 9, the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9, and the Cassia by Banyan Tree Group Ram Intra. In parallel with the opening of these seven hotels, Kew Green Hotels will open a Southeast Asia business center in Bangkok to support the region.

Cassia by Banyan Tree Rama 9 will open in 2023 with 300 rooms as part of the mixed-use Siamese Rama 9 complex, which also includes luxury apartments, office space, and a shopping mall. Located in close proximity to the new central business district of the Thai capital, the property is situated on the vibrant Rama 9 and offers excellent access to the world-class Central Plaza Grand shopping mall, as well as convenient connections to the rest of Bangkok via a nearby MRT station.

The 285-room Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 is scheduled to open in 2023 and is also located within the mixed-use Siamese Rama 9 complex. This marks IHG's first franchise agreement in Thailand, further strengthening its relationship with long-standing partner Kew Green Hotels through a joint venture with experienced Thai property developer Siamese Asset.

The Cassia by Banyan Tree Ram Intra is a home away from home for leisure and business travelers in northeast Bangkok, offering excellent access to the central business district and leisure attractions of the Thai capital. The hotel has 220 rooms and is scheduled to open in 2024.

Kew Green Hotels announce global partnership with Light Human Hotels

The Light Human Hotels Vila Real Porto, opening in the last quarter of 2022, offers 124 rooms and suites and is nestled within a residential complex with exclusive shops, just a five-minute drive from the center of Vila Real and an hour east of Porto International Airport. The resort is ideally located for exploring the verdant surroundings, including the lush valleys and imposing mountains of the Serra do Álvão Natural Park. The Douro Valley, world-renowned for its vineyards and breathtaking scenery, is also just 20 minutes away.

Opening in 2023, Light Human Hotels Curitiba offers 180 rooms and suites and is located in the upscale Batel district. From here, the business and leisure center of Curitiba, Brazil's "green capital" (The Guardian) and the "most innovative city in the world," is easily accessible. Curitiba, which perfectly blends work, travel, and leisure, is considered a model for sustainable urban planning. The resort is less than 20 kilometers from Afonso Peña International Airport.

Each Light Human Hotel offers the brand's signature amenities, including cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Baptiste Danieul, spa treatments by L'Occitane, a state-of-the-art swimming pool, event and wedding spaces, a family play area, and a children's bar. Creativity is at the heart of the Light Human Hotels concept: the hotel showcases art curated by Muzéo and architecture by the multi-award-winning Atelier Arcau.

As a hotel management partner, Kew Green Hotels distinguishes itself by combining years of experience with innovative ideas, offering outstanding hotel services and exceptional returns for hotel owners and partners worldwide. By linking market-leading technology with expert knowledge, their Commercial Hub integrates proactive and reactive sales, marketing, analytics, and revenue management to support the growing hotel portfolio and ensure a holistic approach to sustainable growth.

About Kew Green Hotels: Founded in 2001 with a single hotel, Kew Green Hotels is now a leading UK and international hotel management company with a portfolio of over 55 hotels and more than 1,400 employees. Operating across the full spectrum of hotel services – from limited-service to full-service luxury – Kew Green Hotels differentiates itself from the competition by owning and developing its own hotels as well as managing hotels on behalf of others. Kew Green Hotels is expanding internationally, including the opening of seven hotels in Bangkok, Thailand. These are being developed through a new joint venture with Siamese Asset, known as Siamese and Kew Green Management Company, Thailand. Alongside the opening of these seven hotels in late 2021, Kew Green Hotels will open a Southeast Asia commercial hub in Bangkok to support the region. Kew Green Hotels is the exclusive hotel management provider for Light Human Hotels' international portfolio.

About Siamese Asset Public Company Limited: Founded in 2010 by the management group of Ritta Co. Ltd., Siamese Asset is a multi-award-winning construction company in Thailand that leverages its expertise in the real estate sector to create high-quality residential properties and offer shareholders investment opportunities with sustainable value growth.

About Light Human Hotels: Inspired by French founders Julien Veyron and Jean-Pierre Bandeira, London-based Light Human Hotels is a pioneer in hotel innovation. Their new, flexible concept will soon feature elegant, stylish, and eco-friendly hotels. Winner of the Most Innovative Boutique Hotel award at the 2019 UK Enterprise Awards, Light Human Hotels, which translates to "the shape of the future," is designed to foster human connection and deliver unforgettable experiences. Developed with the mindset of millennials in mind, the intergenerational, non-binary concept welcomes everyone and is inspired by local culture and innovative services.