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Bangkok, Thailand – [April 2025] – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) proudly announces its expansion into the luxury sector with the launch of The Moment, a premier curation and consultancy service specialising in bespoke luxury travel and event experiences across select European destinations for clients from Asia.

Mumbai, India (April 2025) -- Absolute Hotel Services introduces, through its Absolute Collection Brand, another Resort in the fast-emerging wildlife space: Tiger Claws Resort in Tadoba, the oldest and largest tiger reserve in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.

Bangkok, Thailand – [March 2025] – Absolute Hotel Services Group (AHS) is proud to announce its expansion into Malaysia by signing a management agreement under the Absolute Collection with Country Heights Holdings Berhad. This marks a significant milestone for AHS as it enters a key regional market.

Bangkok, Thailand – (March 2025) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) proudly celebrates its remarkable achievement in the Traveller Review Awards 2025, an annual recognition by Booking.com that honours top-performing hospitality partners worldwide.

Bangkok, Thailand (February 10, 2025) – Absolute Golf Services (AGS) are delighted to announce the signing to our management portfolio of The Mines Resort & Golf Club, Malaysia. The agreement, including strategic oversight of the significant renovation and redevelopment plans of the world renowned golf facility, that has hosted multiple PGA Tour Events, including the CIMB Asia Classic, Asian Tour events, along with both the Men’s and Ladies World Cup of Golf, which in 1999 saw Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara crowned World Champions.

BANGKOK, Thailand (December 13, 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services Group (AHS), a leading international hospitality management group, proudly announces its commitment to sustainability. By 2025, all properties under the U Hotels & Resorts and Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences brands will be Green Globe™ certified, reflecting the Group’s dedication to eco-conscious hospitality and responsible tourism.

BANGKOK, Thailand (November 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) Group is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with Oracle, the global leader in cutting-edge hospitality systems and technology. This landmark collaboration underscores AHS’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality sector.

The 2024 AHS Leadership Conference, themed "It's Show Time," brought together participants in an inspiring and engaging annual event. Hosted at the Eastin Thana City Golf Resort Bangkok, the conference set the stage for a dynamic gathering of leaders. The vibrant atmosphere reflected the conference's core message of stepping up and shining brighter in all aspects of leadership and performance.

Bangkok, Thailand (November 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services Group is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Manignom Auto Group Company Limited, bringing their fourth property to the breathtaking landscapes of Laos. Set along the banks of the picturesque Song River, the upcoming U Vang Vieng hotel promises to be a serene, luxurious retreat right in the heart of Vang Vieng’s natural beauty.

BANGKOK, Thailand (October 2024) –Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) Senior Vice President of Operations – Asia, Mr. Wayne Wood, is delighted to announce the appointment of two General Managers to its portfolio of resorts and hotels. AHS welcomes Mr Puthapong Purushahansa, widely known as Moo Yen, as the new General Manager of U Pattaya and Mr Guillermo Bastarrica as the new General Manager of U Luang Prabang.

BANGKOK, Thailand (August 2024) – Mr Jonathan Wigley, CEO & Founder of Absolute Hotel Services, is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Absolute Collection portfolio with the inclusion of "Villa Maroc, Pranburi" in the Portillo. This iconic Moroccan-themed boutique beach resort, comprising 15 luxurious villas, has been a beloved destination since its opening over 20 years ago.

BANGKOK, Thailand (July 2024) — Absolute Hotel Services, a premier hospitality management and branding powerhouse in Asia, is excited to announce the launch of two stunning properties on Thailand’s eastern seaboard: U Sriracha and T Hotel Sriracha. These remarkable additions reinforce the company's leadership in the hotel management industry.

BANGKOK, Thailand (July 2024)—Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services, is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Woods as Senior Vice President of Operations in Asia. Wayne will start on July 1, 2024, and will be based in Bangkok at our corporate headquarters. He will oversee operations and property performance in Southeast Asia and East Asia.

BANGKOK, Thailand (June 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services, a hospitality management and branding company in Asia, is thrilled to announce the addition of a new property in Rayong: U Rayong. This exciting development comes as the Absolute Hotel Services Group signs a hotel management agreement with Thongchai Real Estate Company Ltd. Set to welcome its first guests in 2027, this new resort marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion.

BANGKOK, Thailand (May 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services, a leading hospitality management and branding company in Asia, is delighted to announce its latest venture in Laos with the unveiling of U Luang Prabang. The Absolute Hotel Services Group has signed a hotel management agreement with Khamhong Xaychaleun Steel Industry Factory Sole Limited to expand to a new location in the Luang Prabang UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set to welcome its first guests in early 2025, this new resort represents a significant milestone in the company's continued growth.

BANGKOK, Thailand (April 22, 2024) – International hospitality management group Absolute Hotel Services Group (AHS), in partnership with UAE-based industry veterans Dex Squared Hotel Management, has established a joint venture to sign and operate new AHS branded properties, namely Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, Eastin Estates, U Hotels & Resorts and Absolute Collection brands in the dynamic Middle Eastern and African markets.

BANGKOK, Thailand (April 2024) - Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) proudly announces significant changes within its leadership team, reflecting its commitment to excellence and growth. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Mr Jonathan Wigley, these changes are poised to propel AHS to new heights in the hospitality industry.

MUMBAI, India (February 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services India announced signing a Management Agreement through its Absolute Collections Model with M/S Sacchai Agro Tourism.

BANGKOK, Thailand (February 2024) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) Senior Vice President of Operations – Asia, Mr Frank Clovyn, is delighted to announce the appointment of four General Managers and one Hotel Manager to its portfolio of resorts and hotels. AHS welcomes its new members to properties across Thailand, including Rayong, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi and Bangkok, as well as in Canggu Bali, Indonesia.

BANGKOK, Thailand (September 6, 2023) – Absolute Hotel Services, a leading hospitality management and branding company in Asia, is proud to announce the establishment of a significant strategic alliance with Artotel Group, a leading Indonesia-based hospitality management company with a creative lifestyle and community at its core, aimed at ushering in a new era of collaborative growth and expansion. This landmark agreement will see the merging of strengths between the two industry leaders, with a shared vision to venture into fresh markets and destinations. The alliance will amplify their respective brand reach and foster an exchange of expertise and innovation.