Arts for the Planet

ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s leading hotel management company has announced plans for the second annual ‘Arts for The Planet’ painting competition. All winning paintings will be available for sale at the exhibition which is open to the public at the Amari Watergate Bangkok from June 15-30, and at Amari Coral Beach Phuket from June 1-20.

2011’s event is aimed at engaging the younger generation with art to foster critical thinking about environmental issues by using the theme, “Colours of Nature”. All proceeds will go to support the education of underprivileged children in Thailand.

All students in primary schools (P1 – P6 for students aged 7-12 years) and secondary schools (M1 – M3 for students aged 12-15 years) in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration system and Phuket were invited to take part in this year’s painting contest.

Peter Henley, President and Chief Executive Officer, ONYX Hospitality Group, said, “We at ONYX Hospitality Group are very proud to take this project into its second year as part of our extensive CSR program, to demonstrate our dedication to the environment and the education of Thai children. We were extremely impressed by the students’ creativity last year, and are very excited to see how they respond to this year’s theme; Colours of Nature.”

“Besides increasing environmental awareness and spurring student’s creative talents, all winning paintings will be available for sale at an exhibition open to the public at the Amari Watergate Bangkok with all proceeds going to the ‘Baht for a Better Life’ project, which supports the education of underprivileged children in Thailand,” said Lisa Thomas, CSR Director of the ONYX Hospitality Group.

‘Arts for The Planet’ was first initiated in April 2010 by ONYX Hospitality Group in co-operation with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Education to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day. Materials for the project have been kindly supported by Sakura Products (Thailand), with AC Fresh Fruit Juice providing refreshment for all of the students.

About ONYX Hospitality Group

ONYX Hospitality Group is a leading hospitality management company that combines the expertise of a truly global executive team with the hospitality excellence for which Asia is renowned. ONYX operates four diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari, Shama and Ozo - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

April 27, 2011