April 8, 2021 - Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, marked a new chapter of expanding its diverse portfolio of hospitality and lifestyle destinations through a new hotel management agreement signing with Marriott International for the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa at Jomtien Beach, establishing a new world-class hotel under the Marriott brand at the Jomtien beachfront, Pattaya to offer a memorable experience for family and business travelers, with a targeted launch in 2023. The agreement signing strengthens the partnership with the world’s largest hotel chain, Marriott International. The collaboration will also support the growth of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development, elevating Thailand’s tourism industry to attract international business and leisure travelers. This enhances the progressive journey of AWC as one of the largest partners of Marriott International in Asia Pacific.

“As we strive to pursue the development of high-quality projects to achieve strong long-term sustainable growth, it’s our great pleasure to announce another remarkable partnership expansion with the world’s largest hotel chain – Marriott International – with a shared vision to create a better future together while strengthening both parties’ pivotal role in elevating the Thai tourism ecosystem and its long-term potentials,” Wallapa Traisorat, CEO and President of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), states.

The new agreement demonstrates Marriott International's confidence in AWC, resulting in a progressive move to break new grounds through the development of new landmark projects that introduce entirely new concepts and uniquely crafted hospitality experiences from global hotel brands, leverage state-of-the-art technology and innovation to create sustainable value for the community, society and the environment and at the same time, lavishly complementing our diversified hotel portfolio.

The design concept for Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa at Jomtien Beach, an Upper Upscale luxury resort and spa derived from sugar palm trees surrounding this area, creating an unrivalled tropical sensation for guests who enjoy beautiful sunsets and the glimmer of the ocean beam through the swaying of palm tree leaves while getting ready to relax yet with all their senses stimulated. Focusing on families, couples, business and long stay travelers, the hotel features 302 well-appointed rooms, fully equipped with high standard hotel facilities including a hotel lounge, bar, restaurants, working space, swimming pool, spa, etc.

“Strengthening our long-standing, well-established partnership with AWC in this unique Pattaya project is a testament of our continue growth strategy across Asia Pacific, including Thailand,” added Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding Greater China, Marriott International. “We share similar values with AWC in attaining the highest standards in hospitality. We are delighted to play a strategic role in AWC’s vision of expanding its diverse portfolio of hospitality and lifestyle projects in Thailand.”

AWC is full of confidence on this long-term partnership with Marriott International with a shared vision in creating a better future together. The collaboration to develop a world-class luxury hotel – Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa at Jomtien Beach – will cater to family and business travelers, support the growth of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development while strengthening and building the brighter future for tourism in Thailand.