Onyx Hospitality opens 50th property

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Onyx Hospitality has opened its 50th property, the Shama Hongqiao Shanghai.

Located in the booming Hongqiao Business District, Shama Hongqiao Shanghai is minutes away from the National Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hongqiao International Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station.

Onyx Hospitality Group President and CEO Douglas Martell said: “The Greater China region is one of our fastest growing and most important markets, and will continue to play a significant role in our ongoing expansion and quest to be one of the Asia Pacific region’s leading medium-sized hotel operators. Following the formation of our Shanghai-based Greater China team structure, the Onyx Hospitality Group has successfully attracted the best talent in the business. The opening of the 50th regional property right here in China and recognition by the wide range of industry awards is affirmation that our China growth strategy is heading in the right direction.”

The Shama Hongqiao Shanghai features 132 apartments in a variety of layouts from studio to two-bedroom residences. All units come with high ceilings, providing an extra element of space for both travellers as well as longer stay residents. For the enhanced feel of home, each apartment is fitted with a customised Shama Slumber bed with an extra-soft feather mattress topper, fully-equipped kitchenette, ample storage space, dual laundry washer and dryer, LED TV with international channels, Wi-Fi internet access and a work desk.

Based in Thailand, Onyx Hospitality Group has a growing regional portfolio of 50 operating properties across three core brands in eight countries. The group has a robust development pipeline of close to 30 new properties in markets such as Australia and China, and has set a target of having 99 hotels open by 2024.