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11 Feb 2026
Absolute Hotel Services India Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Mumbai, India (February 2026) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) India announces the appointment of two senior hospitality professionals, Ms Priya Mokal as Deputy VP Marketing Communications and Mr Shailesh Dani as Senior Director of Finance, reinforcing the company’s marketing and financial leadership as it continues to expand across India and South Asia.
9 Feb 2026
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES INDIA SIGNS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE WHITE RESORT & SPA PAWNA
Mumbai, India (February 2026) - Absolute Hotel Services India (AHS India), a subsidiary of Absolute Hotel Services Group led by Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director, is pleased to announce the signing of a Hotel Management Consultancy Services Agreement with Moksh Organic and Wellness Retreat LLP for The White Resort & Spa, Pawna, located in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The resort is targeted to reopen in February 2026 following handover and operational transition activities.
2 Feb 2026
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS ACROSS THREE U HOTELS IN THAILAND
BANGKOK, Thailand (February 2026) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) Senior Vice President of Operations – Asia, Wayne Woods, is delighted to announce the appointment of three accomplished hospitality leaders to key management positions within the U Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Their proven dedication, service passion, and long-standing contributions to the industry underline AHS’s commitment to excellence across all properties.
2 Feb 2026
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR U PHU QUOC, A 5-STAR BEACHFRONT RESORT SET TO OPEN IN 2029
BANGKOK, Thailand (February 2, 2026) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) is pleased to announce the official signing with North Trade In Cement Corporation for the development and management of U Phu Quoc, an international 5‑star beachfront resort scheduled to open in 2029.
13 Jan 2026
ABSOLUTE GOLF SERVICES APPOINTS SIMON MEES AS GENERAL MANAGER, STRENGTHENING AGS LEADERSHIP TEAM TO SUPPORT MANAGED CLUBS AND REGIONAL EXPANSION
BANGKOK, Thailand (January 2026) - Absolute Golf Services (AGS), Asia’s specialist golf and leisure management company, today proudly announced the appointment of Simon Mees as General Manager, joining the AGS leadership team to support AGS managed clubs across the region and contribute to the company’s ongoing business development and growth strategy.
22 Dec 2025
TRAVELODGE PATTAYA APPOINTS SUKHUMNANDA SUKUDOM AS HOTEL MANAGER
PATTAYA, Thailand (December 22, 2025) – Travelodge Pattaya is pleased to announce the appointment of Sukhumnanda Sukudom as Hotel Manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in hotel operations and sales leadership to the property.
3 Dec 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES LAUNCHES ABSOLUTE CULINARY COLLECTIVE TO TRANSFORM HOTEL DINING
Bangkok, Thailand – [3 December 2025] – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) proudly announces the launch of Absolute Culinary Collective (ACC), an innovative platform designed to transform hotel dining by partnering with leading independent culinary brands.
24 Nov 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES HOSTS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2025 AT U SATHORN BANGKOK
Bangkok, Thailand – November 23, 2025 – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) successfully concluded its Global Leadership Conference 2025, held from 17–20 November at U Sathorn Bangkok under the theme “AHS Makeover – Do It Differently.”
7 Nov 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW AREA GENERAL MANAGER AND AREA FINANCIAL CONTROLLER FOR THAILAND'S EASTERN SEABOARD
BANGKOK, Thailand (November 2025) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) continues to expand its portfolio, the company is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening operational support across Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard—one of AHS’s fastest-growing regions.
1 Nov 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES APPOINTS JAREE SOMSANG AS VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Bangkok, Thailand (November 1, 2025) - Absolute Hotel Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Jaree Somsang as Vice President of Finance Asia. With over 25 years of experience in hospitality finance and accounting management, Jaree brings a wealth of expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and team leadership.
10 Oct 2025
ABSOLUTE GOLF SERVICES APPOINTED TO MANAGE SILVERLAKE LINKS GOLF CLUB, BANGKOK'S NEW PREMIER DAY & NIGHT GOLF DESTINATION
Bangkok, Thailand (October 10, 2025) — Absolute Golf Services (AGS) is delighted to announce its appointment as the management company for Silverlake Links Golf Club, an exciting new golfing destination soon to light up the golfing scene of Bangkok, Thailand.
29 Sept 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES SIGNS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AKAM AL RAJHI DEVELOPMENT FOR U HOTELS & RESORTS-BRANDED RESORT LOCATED AT THE NORTH COAST RESORT IN EGYPT
Dubai, Bangkok (September 29, 2025) – Absolute Hotel Services Middle East & Africa is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi Development for additional exclusive beachfront units under the U Hotels & Resorts brand, set to open in 2026 on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.
4 Sept 2025
EASTIN GRAND HOTEL SATHORN APPOINTS CHULEEKORN MUNGSUNTI AS THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Bangkok, Thailand (September 4, 2025) – Absolute Hotel Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Chuleekorn Mungsunti as the new General Manager of Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, effective September 1, 2025.
1 Sept 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES (AHS) APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT PEOPLE & CULTURE
Bangkok, Thailand – (September 1, 2025) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS), led by Founder/CEO Mr. Jonathan Wigley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Darika Chaloeithoi as Vice President People & Culture, a strategic leadership role focused on evolving the company’s organizational culture and driving people-centric initiatives across its corporate, regional, and property levels.
19 Aug 2025
AHS STRENGTHENS GUJARAT PORTFOLIO WITH SECOND VADODARA PROPERTY - INTRODUCING PRESIDENCY CLUB & RESORT
Mumbai - (August 19, 2025) – Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) is pleased to announce the signing of a landmark hotel management agreement for its newest upscale property in Vadodara, Gujarat—Presidency Club & Resort—which will operate under the distinguished Absolute Collection brand.
18 Aug 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES APPOINTS NEW HOTEL MANAGERS IN CHIANG MAI
Bangkok, Thailand – August 18, 2025 – Absolute Hotel Services is proud to announce the appointment of two experienced professionals to lead properties in Chiang Mai. Ms.Uthairat Namkaew has been appointed as Hotel Manager of U Chiang Mai, and Noppadon Rungsawang has been appointed Hotel Manager of Travelodge Nimman.
4 Aug 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES APPOINTS TWO KEY LEADERS TO HEAD CHIANG MAI PROPERTIES AND TRAVELODGE SUKHUMVIT BANGKOK
BANGKOK, Thailand (August 2025) – Wayne Woods, Senior Vice President Operations – Asia, is pleased to announce the appointments of two key executives to strengthen the leadership team of Absolute Hotel Services. Ms. Darunee Sarimarun has been appointed as General Manager of Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok, effective July 29, 2025. K. Orathai Thong-ngam has been appointed as Area General Manager – Chiang Mai, overseeing U Nimman Chiang Mai, U Chiang Mai, Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai, G Nimman and Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai, effective August 4, 2025.
17 Jul 2025
ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES INDIA EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH NEW ABSOLUTE HOTEL COLLECTION IN AJMER, RAJASTHAN
Mumbai, India – [July 17, 2025] Absolute Hotel Services India is proud to announce the signing of a new management agreement for an exciting addition to its Absolute Hotel Collection portfolio — a 92-key upscale hotel located in the historic city of Ajmer, Rajasthan. With construction already in advanced stages, the hotel is slated to open its doors in early 2026.
25 Jun 2025
AHS MEA SIGNS HOTEL & BRANDED RESIDENCES MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR U HOTELS AT MASAYA NORTH COAST, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt – June 2025 – Absolute Hotel Services Middle East & Africa (AHS MEA) is proud to announce the signing of a landmark hotel and branded residences management agreement with EGYGAB Developments for its lifestyle resort project Masaya, located in Sidi Abdelrahman on Egypt’s North Coast. The agreement introduces U Hotels, one of AHS’s signature lifestyle brands, to one of the region’s fastest-growing resort destinations.
16 Jun 2025
ABSOLUTE GOLF SERVICES APPOINTED TO MANAGE THE ICONIC BLUE CANYON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB IN PHUKET
Bangkok, Thailand – [June 2025) Absolute Golf Services (AGS) a leading provider of golf course management and consultancy across Asia, is proud to announce its latest partnership with one of Thailand’s most Iconic golfing landmarks – Blue Canyon Golf & Country Club, located in the heart of Phuket’s tropical paradise.
