• AWC has signed a hotel management agreement with Marriott International to launch 'Moxy Pattaya The Aquatique', adding the fourth Marriott Bonvoy brand to the flagship mixed-use mega project Aquatique Pattaya, expanding its hotel portfolio to over 1,400 rooms, ranging from upper-midscale lifestyle hotels to ultra-luxury accommodations.
  • This collaboration aligns with AWC's Sustainable Growth-led strategy and reflects a shared vision through the development of projects that leverage the unique potential of each destination, catering to the needs of quality travelers from around the world and fostering long-term sustainable growth.

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), a leading real estate developer in Thailand focused on creating comprehensive lifestyle destinations, has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Marriott International by signing a management agreement for Moxy Pattaya The Aquatique, strengthening its hotel and service business network within the flagship Aquatique Pattaya project and propelling Pattaya towards becoming a global tourist destination.

Enhancing the Beach Lifestyle Experience in Pattaya

Moxy Pattaya The Aquatique is set to open in the first quarter of 2023, featuring approximately 400 rooms. This hotel, under Marriott International's unique lifestyle brand, is designed to meet the needs of modern travelers with an accessible service concept, vibrant communal spaces, and an atmosphere that promotes connections among guests. The hotel aims to offer a distinct, enjoyable, and creative stay experience.

Strengthening the Hotel Group within the Aquatique Hospitality Cluster

Aquatique will serve as the flagship project under AWC's Integrated Destination concept, developed in partnership with Marriott International as a key strategic ally. This includes the introduction of the global brand, The Ritz-Carlton, in Pattaya, creating a world-class hotel business cluster that currently offers over 1,400 rooms, ranging from premium lifestyle hotels to ultra-luxury accommodations. The project's portfolio includes Aquatique Pattaya, Autograph Collection, and JW Marriott Pattaya Resort and Spa Aquatique, designed to cater to diverse traveler needs, covering a total hotel gross floor area of over 154,000 square meters.

Naowalapa Traisorat, CEO and Managing Director of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), stated:

“The collaboration between AWC and Marriott International continues our long-term commitment to jointly develop flagship projects in prime locations, emphasizing quality, sustainability, and the unique characteristics of each area. The introduction of a global brand like The Ritz-Carlton as a highlight of Aquatique, along with the lifestyle concept of Moxy Pattaya The Aquatique, will further enhance Pattaya's unique potential. This project is a key foundation of AWC's Sustainable Growth-led Strategy, aimed at meeting the demands of the global quality tourism market while creating sustainable value for the community, the environment, and all stakeholders, in line with our mission of Building Better Future.”

Brad Edman, Vice President for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar at Marriott International, added:

“Marriott International is pleased to continue our partnership with AWC through the launch of Moxy Pattaya The Aquatique, which reflects our shared vision for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and promotes Thailand's potential as a global tourist destination. The Aquatique project stands out for its diverse experience design, seamlessly integrating relaxation, lifestyle, entertainment, and tourism into a single destination. Moxy Pattaya The Aquatique will add vibrancy to the project with its distinctive brand identity, modern design, lively atmosphere, and spaces that encourage connections and interactions among visitors.

Creating memorable experiences, we are confident that this collaboration with AWC will enhance Pattaya's potential as a global tourist destination while delivering unique experiences and sustainable value to tourists and the community in the long term.”

Vision of Aquatique: Driven by Sustainable Growth-Led Strategy

The Aquatique project is developed under the concept of “Destination-led” to support the growth of both domestic and international tourism markets in the long term. The collaboration with Marriott International reflects AWC's Sustainable Growth-led Strategy through a development model that aims to enhance the unique potential of each destination and meet the needs of quality global travelers. The project is located in the heart of Pattaya within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), benefiting from national infrastructure investments such as high-speed rail connecting three airports and U-Tapao International Airport. Key components of the project include:

  • A world-class lifestyle destination featuring over 110,000 square meters of beachfront retail space offering entertainment experiences driven by globally recognized intellectual property (IP), sports destinations, beachfront dining and drinking options, and experiential living along Pattaya's coastline.
  • A large-scale international entertainment hub featuring an indoor and outdoor water park larger than 16,000 square meters, operated by leading global partners in entertainment and new experience formats.
  • Comprehensive wellness services including holistic health care through international water therapy, integrating preventive health care, anti-aging and rehabilitation medicine, luxury wellness, fitness, body recovery, and physical enhancement to meet the growing demand for holistic health.