OZO Penang marks the first ONYX property in Malaysia
Dubai, 12 August 2013 -
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has announced a new project under
its OZO brand in Penang, Malaysia. OZO is a new hotel brand created
around a core concept, offering less frills and more control, it
provides guests with quality services that count and amenities they
actually want, enabling them to maximise their time on the road.
Located
on the edge of the UNESCO heritage site in the centre of Georgetown,
OZO Penang will be the first OZO property in Malaysia. Scheduled to
welcome its first guests in 2016, the property will offer 132 sleep
inducing guest rooms and all the other signatures for which the quirky
select service brand is gaining its reputation, including ‘Talk’
meetings rooms, an ‘O2Go’ grab and go outlet, ‘Eat’, the place to go for
breakfast and grazing all day and fitness centre ‘Tone’.
OZO
is the latest brand from ONYX Hospitality Group, known for its upscale
Amari brand in Thailand and the Middle East. OZO’s philosophy is all
about delivering restful nights, energising mornings, and all the tools
to offer on-the-go guests a quality experience without all the fuss.
Practical yet stylish accommodation exceeds mid-market expectations
offering value and comfort for travellers looking for insider
experiences, combined with good connectivity and a great sleep,
revitalising the idea of smart travel.
Commenting on the new deal, President and CEO of ONYX Hospitality Group, Peter Henley said:
“Our
entry into Malaysia with OZO Penang marks a key step in our development
for the OZO brand, and indeed the overall ONYX expansion. 2015 marks an
important year in the ASEAN region, with the AEC set to take centre
stage through the free flow of business, tourism and investment across
AEC borders. As a Thai company we are excited to be launching our first
property in Malaysia, our direct neighbour. We acknowledge the
importance of expansion within the AEC region and we look forward to
developing further ONYX branded projects in Malaysia in the very near
future.”
Since
the OZO brand was launched in 2009, a number of key projects have been
announced. The first ever OZO property opened in Hong Kong in May 2013
and further management agreements have been signed for projects in
Thailand and Sri Lanka.
