“Origin Day” collaborates with “EnCo” under PTT Group to enhance the EEC and add vibrancy to the smart city “Origin Smart City Rayong.” The new hotel “Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut,” a renowned brand from the IHG group, emphasizes the concept of Simple, Smart Travel, catering to relaxation and conference needs with modernly designed rooms and complete amenities, targeting both tourists and business organizations, enhancing confidence with a world-class hotel brand and boosting the potential of the location, completing the tourism experience in Rayong.

Mr. Kamthorn Wehan, Deputy Governor of Rayong Province, stated that Rayong is a province with high potential, having the highest GDP and per capita income in the country, as it is one of the important industrial port cities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and a tourist destination with beautiful natural attractions, including beaches, islands, and national parks, attracting tourists, investors, and expatriates working in Thailand. By the end of 2023, the province is expected to welcome over 4.9 million tourists, reflecting a 78% increase (YOY), indicating a continuous rise in tourism demand in Rayong. The province has implemented plans to stimulate travel for both Thai and foreign tourists, such as Rayong Weekday Special, Rayong Workcation, Sabay Sabay Style Rayong (Gen Y), and Rayong Staycation for Sport Lovers, with increased running events, kayaking, and marine activities to attract health-conscious tourists. We are pleased to see private sector investment in developing new hotels, driving the smart city in Rayong to flourish and meet the needs of tourists and business organizations.

Mr. Piti Jarukamjorn, CEO of Origin Day Company Limited (Public) or ONEO, a developer and operator in the hospitality and recurring income real estate sector, revealed that Origin Day has opened its fifth hotel under the IHG brand, Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut, in December 2023, with full operations expected in April 2024. This collaboration with a long-established partner in Rayong, EnCo, a comprehensive real estate development and management company under PTT Group, marks the first hotel development by the company. They believe that the opening of this internationally branded hotel will enhance the tourism experience in Rayong for both Thai and foreign visitors.

Dr. Buranin Rattanasaeb, Chief Operating Officer of New Business and Infrastructure at PTT Public Company Limited, (PTT) stated that EnCo is a company under PTT's new business and infrastructure group, focusing on real estate development and comprehensive facility management services, with over 20 years of experience in managing properties both within and outside the PTT Group. This year, EnCo has expanded its investment into the hotel and service sector in collaboration with Origin Day and IHG to launch the Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut, recognizing Rayong as a province with high potential and a developing economic area with various industries, located in the EEC, which is developing the country's new S-Curve industries. Therefore, this opening will meet the needs of target customers, including business travelers, tourists, and the general public. Additionally, the hotel is located near the Phan Phaksa Exhibition Building, showcasing cold-weather plants and flowers using LNG production cooling processes, open to the public free of charge.

Ms. Kate Gerrits, Operations Director for Thailand at IHG, expressed that IHG is delighted and proud to continue its partnership with Origin Day to open the Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut to meet the accommodation needs of families, couples, and business travelers in Rayong. IHG has played a strategic role with Origin Day in expanding its hotel and service portfolio, creating and delivering the best relaxation experiences for guests to strengthen the hotel and tourism industry in Thailand.

The Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut is a hotel brand from the IHG group, a global hotel giant focused on enhancing the travel experience for guests at accessible prices with the concept of Simple, Smart Travel. It caters to both business travelers and leisure tourists. The 8-story building offers a total of 204 rooms, including single (Queen bed) and twin bed options, ranging from 19 to 24 square meters, equipped with modern amenities such as an international restaurant, self-service laundry, a 24-hour gym, limousine service, electric vehicle charging stations, and business services to support guests' work needs. The meeting rooms can accommodate up to 200 people, suitable for banquets, meetings, events, and special activities, meeting the needs of business clients and organizations.

The Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut is the latest completed project on over 24 rai of land within the mega project “Origin Smart City Rayong” by Origin Property, with a total investment of over 10 billion baht, comprising condominiums, serviced apartments, hotels, community malls, and future projects under development, transforming the Nern Samli intersection into a New CBD of Rayong, capable of meeting comprehensive living needs.

The Holiday Inn Express Rayong Map Ta Phut is offering special deals for corporate clients who book rooms from today until February 28, 2024, for stays until March 31, 2024, starting at just 1,699 baht per night (including VAT and service charge). Interested parties can inquire for more information or book accommodations at: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress