Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) will debut SAVANT Vela Hotel, its affordable lifestyle brand, in Bangkok, Thailand later this year. Cachet is partnering with real estate owner and developer Vela Hotels Co., Ltd. to develop the hotel, which will open near Siam Square in Bangkok. The SAVANT Vela will be located in close proximity to major tourist destinations in the city including Siam Center, MBK Shopping Mall and Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World.
The opening of the SAVANT Vela-Bangkok represents one of the first steps in Cachet Hotel Group’s plans for rapid expansion in Southeast Asia. The hotel is CHG’s second property in Bangkok and the first SAVANT brand hotel in the Southeast Asia region.
Designed to be a stylish and affordable space for travelers in one of the world’s highest ranked travel destinations, the SAVANT is set to open in November 2017 and will feature 72 guest rooms, a bar with an array of affordable wine tasting options, a lounge and a workout studio.
Following the announcement of SAVANT’s debut, Cachet Hospitality Group also announced the appointment of new leaders that will oversee the brand’s growth in Southeast Asia. Kimy Chen was promoted to President of Southeast Asia, Pauline Choo was promoted to CHG’s Bangkok- based Cachet Global Interior Design Division, Jitsak Lim-Pakornkul joined CHG Southeast Asia as Director of Brand Marketing, and Sorachai Rojanasuwan joined the team as Director of Business Development, Southeast Asia.
Alex Mirza, CHG’s President and CEO, stated that the appointment of new leadership and the signing of the SAVANT Bangkok represented the company’s commitment to expansion in the region.
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