Ascott grows The Crest Collection in East Asia and the Middle East

ASAP Operator Member The Ascott Limited ( Ascott ) has added new locations in Japan, China, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, including the brand’s first resort.

La Clef Bangkok by The Crest Collection is set to open soon, bringing the brand’s operating properties in Southeast Asia to four alongside those in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (all 2023).

Alongside the new properties in Tokyo, Haikou, Wuhan, Ras Al Khaimah and Riyadh, the brand’s remaining seven properties are located in Europe, where The Crest Collection was first established in 2016.

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