IHG Expands voco Brand to Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to bring its premium voco hotels brand to Phuket through a partnership with AssetWise Public Company Limited and subsidiary Rhom Bho Property Public Company Limited. Scheduled to open in 2029, the 175-room voco Phuket Bangtao will be located in the upscale lifestyle destination of Bangtao on Phuket’s west coast. It marks voco’s first property in Phuket and third in Thailand, joining a global pipeline of more than 180 hotels since the brand’s launch in 2018.
Bryan Chan, Vice President, Development, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts: “We are delighted to continue the growth momentum of voco hotels in Thailand with the signing of voco Phuket Bangtao in one of the country’s most popular and enduring destinations.”
voco Phuket Bangtao will feature a restaurant, lounge and bar, spa, swimming pool, and fitness centre. Located 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport, it will offer easy access to Bangtao’s white sand beaches, beach clubs, and dining scene.
This signing also represents AssetWise’s first venture into hospitality. “We are thrilled to work with IHG to bring this new hotel to Phuket,” said Paneeta Malaivongs, Deputy CEO, AssetWise. “We believe voco’s distinctive and uplifting experience will make it a leading choice for travellers.”
Thailand remains a key growth market for IHG, with 40 open hotels across nine brands and 41 in the pipeline. voco Phuket Bangtao will follow the brand’s Thailand debut with voco Bangkok Surawong later this year.
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