Development, Southeast Asia | Hilton signs three new lifestyle properties in Thailand and the Maldives

Hilton announces the signing of three new lifestyle hotels, including the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in the Maldives, along with two new properties in Phuket and Chiang Mai. These signings form part of the Group's ambition to surpass 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific.

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Hilton announces the signing of three new lifestyle properties in Southeast Asia: a Curio Collection by Hilton in Phuket, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Chiang Mai, and the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in the Maldives. These signings strengthen the Group’s lifestyle portfolio in the region, as Hilton accelerates its luxury and lifestyle development across Asia Pacific, with the ambition of surpassing 250 hotels in these segments.

In Phuket, Andamanda Voyage, Curio Collection by Hilton, will open in late 2026 within the Andamanda water park complex, in the Kathu district. The 246-room property marks the Curio Collection brand’s debut in the destination and joins the Group’s growing portfolio on the island, alongside Rawai Phuket, Hilton’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, expected in 2027.

Chiang Mai, meanwhile, will welcome the city’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 65-room property set within a heritage building in the Old Town, a UNESCO-listed district encircled by ancient moats. The property reflects northern Thai architecture, just minutes from historic temples and local markets.

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In the Maldives, Coco de Mer Maldives, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will mark the brand’s debut in the archipelago with a 75-room resort due to open in June 2027. Located 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the property will feature several dining concepts, a wellness centre as well as a watersports centre and pickleball courts.

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Alexandra Murray, Vice President and Head of Southeast Asia at Hilton, noted that Thailand and the Maldives have long been major lifestyle destinations in the region, and that these signings allow the Group to deploy its independent brands there. Maria Ariizumi, Vice President of Development for Southeast Asia, added that these agreements reflect sustained owner demand for lifestyle brands, underpinned by strong market fundamentals.


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Hilton — 3 lifestyle signings, Thailand & Maldives

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Andamanda Voyage, Curio Collection by Hilton: 246 keys, Phuket, expected late 2026 — brand debut in Phuket

NAAN Old Town, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: 65 keys, Chiang Mai — first Tapestry Collection hotel in the city

Coco de Mer Maldives, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: 75 keys, expected June 2027 — brand debut in the Maldives

Regional context: part of Hilton’s push to surpass 250 luxury & lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific

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