2022
Hotel Business:
Open 4 hotels in Thailand
• Centara Riverside Chiang Mai 526 keys keys
• Centara Korat 218 keys
• Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon 180 keys
• Al Hail Waves Hotel Managed by Centara 64 keys
Signs 3 hotel management contracts in Vietnam 950 keys
Signs 5 hotel management contracts in Thailand 1,247 keys
As of 31 December 2022, we own and operate
• 19 hotels and resorts: 5,983 keys
16 in Thailand, 2 in Maldives and 1 in Dubai.
We also have 4 projects in the pipeline: 1 in Thailand, 2 in Maldives and 1 in Japan.
• For managed business, we operate 31 hotels and resorts: 13,365 keys
25 in Thailand and 3 in Oman, 1 in Vietnam, 1 in Sri Lanka and 1 in Qatar. We also have 38 hotels and resorts in the pipeline including in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, China, Qatar, Oman, the Maldives, and Turkey
Total portfolio 92 hotels and resorts 19,348 keys
Food Business:
In 2022, the company had the following new brands:
• “Shinkanzen Sushi” and “Senma Sushi”. The company held 51% of the shares of The Food Selection Group Co., Ltd which manufactures and sells Japaness food and beverages under the brands in order to add Japanese food brands to CRG portfolio with 44 branches in total as of 31 December 2022.
• “Ramen Kagetsu Arashi”. The company purchased an exclusive right of a top 3 ramen brand from Japan well-known among Thais which is guaranteed for its quality, taste, and service. The company was able to quickly create awareness and opened the first branch on the 4th floor of Siam Square One.
2021
Opened managed hotel, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Mui Ne, Vietnam 984 keys
Opened Joint Venture hotel, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai 607 keys
Opened the 1st our luxury hotel, Centara Reserve Samui 184 keys
Joint venture with Som Tam Nua
Signs 2 hotels management contract
• Signs 1 hotel management contracts in Oman 64 keys
• Signs 1 hotel management contracts in Thailand 224 keys
As of 31 December 2021
Total owned Hotels & Resorts
we own and operate 19 hotels and resorts in Thailand (16), 2 in the Maldives, and 1 in the UAE. We also have four projects in the pipeline; 1 Centara Grand hotel in Japan, 2 Centara resorts in the Maldives and 1 COSI hotel in Thailand 5,050 keys
Total managed Hotels & Resorts
For managed business, we operate 27 hotels and resorts in Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Oman and Qatar. We also have 35 hotels and resorts in the pipeline including in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, China, Qatar, the Maldives, Oman, Vietnam and Turkey. 11,443 keys
2020
Developed Clould Kitchen, GabKitchen by Every Food
Joint Venture with Brown Café, coffee shop
Opened 4 managed hotels
Centra by Centara Cha Am Beach Resort Hua Hin 188 keys
COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach 142 keys
Roukh Kiri Khaoyai 12 keys
Muscat Dunes Hotel, managed by Centara 71 keys
2019
Opened COSI Pattaya Wong Amat Beach, the second own COSI brand
Developed of Aroi Dee Brand, the street fast food with valuable price
Developed of Suki House Brand, the homemade-style suki restaurant with valuable price
Developed of Kowlune Brand, the original and luxurious Chinese restaurant with affordable price from China
Joint Venture with Salad Factory Brand, the salad shop for health
2017
Opened Cosi Samui chaweng Beach, the first own COSI brand
Obtained leasehold right to operate Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Wattana
2014
Central Plaza Hotel Plc has received a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the first hotel company in Thailand to receive this honour.
Became an authorised franchisee of Katsuya, the renowned Tonkatsu and Katsudon restaurant.
2013
Opened the second owned hotel in the Maldives, Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives
Became an authorised franchisee of Tenya, the number 1 tempura and tendon Japanese restaurant from Tokyo.
2011
Became an authorised franchisee of Yoshinoya, the authentic Japanese rice bowl restaurant.
Became an authorised franchisee of the well-known premium Japanese home cooking style restaurant, Ootoya.
2010
Being an authorized franchisee of "Chabuton Ramen", the "TV Champion Chef's Japanese Ramen Restaurant", into the Thai market
Being an authorised franchisee of Cold Stone Creamery from the USA
Opened The Terrace Restaurant, a Thai restaurant.
Opened Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Karon Beach
2009
Opened Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya the first themed hotel in Thailand, a 5-star property on Wong Amat Beach
Opened Centara Grand Island Resort Maldives as being the first overseas property of Centara Hotels & Resorts.
2008
Set up Centara Hotels & Resorts Leasehold Property Fund (CTARAF)
2007
Rebranded from Central Hotels & Resorts to Centara Hotels & Resorts
Opened Bangkok Convention Centre at Centara Grand at CentralWorld
Being an authorized franchisee of "Pepper Lunch", the new Japanese fast-casual restaurant to Thailand.
2006
Capital paid up the increase of THB 450 mn
1998
Entered snack segment in Thailand with the premium soft pretzel brand "Auntie Anne's" from the USA
1995
Opened iconic jewel on Chaweng Beach, now Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui
1991
Capital paid up the increase of THB 500 mn
1990
Listed on Stock Exchange of Thailand
1986
Opened Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, at present renamed as Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin.
1984
Being an authorized franchisee of KFC, the strong and widely accepted international brand.
1983
Officially opened Hyatt Central Plaza Bangkok Convention Centre, at present renamed as Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok
1978
Firstly introduced "Mister Donut" to Thai consumer as a pioneer of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) business in Thailand.