Amari Bangkok Appoints New General Manager
Bangkok, Thailand, May 3, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Amari Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Michel Scheffers as its new General Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Michel brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence to his new role.
Michel has been a key leader within ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading name in Southeast Asia’s hospitality scene, known for its portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and residences, for nearly four years, most recently serving as Area General Manager Southern Thailand, overseeing Amari Phuket and Amari Vogue Krabi. Earlier in his career, he led teams in major city properties including JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La and Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong where he strengthened commercial performance, team engagement and guest satisfaction in very competitive markets.
Amari Bangkok is confident that under Michel’s leadership, the hotel will continue to uphold the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Michel Scheffers as his new role as General Manager.
About Amari
The Amari collection of hotels and resorts by ONYX Hospitality Group brings to life a contemporary re-imagining of Thailand’s rich cultural roots and the influence of its dynamic creativity to locations both near and far. Each property in the Amari portfolio highlights the textures and flavours of its unique setting through architecture, design, art, cuisine and service complemented by touches of contemporary Thai-ness. Amari’s network of properties spans Thailand and beyond, from scenic seaside locations to vibrant urban settings, Thailand – Amari Bangkok, Amari Phuket, Amari Pattaya, Amari Ko Samui, Amari Hua Hin, Amari Don Muang, Amari Vogue Krabi, Amari Buriram United, and Amari The Tide Bangsaen (Opening 2025), Malaysia – Amari Johor Bahru, Amari Kuala Lumpur, and Amari SPICE Penang, Laos – Amari Vang Vieng and Amari Vientiane, Sri Lanka – Amari Colombo, and Bangladesh – Amari Dhaka. Visit www.amari.com
About ONYX Hospitality Group:
ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.