Melia Koh Samui Implements Host of Health and Safety Standards in Response to COVID-19

KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 28, 2020) Melia Koh Samui is launching a raft of stringent health, safety and hygiene measures in the wake of COVID-19, including the appointment of an executive to take charge of the emotional wellbeing of guests.

The 159-room and 41-suite luxury beachfront resort and the first property in Thailand launched under Spanish hotel group Melia Hotels International has reopened after closing in April due to the spread of Covid-19, and is introducing the sweeping new measures under a global program called Stay Safe With Melia.

Developed in collaboration with certification, inspection and testing company Bureau Veritas, the programs rigorous standards are based on World Health Organization recommendations and are being implemented across all of Melia Hotels Internationals properties upon reopening.

The 360 degree program entails a strict cleaning and disinfection plan endorsed by supplier Diversey and uses technological solutions to minimize physical contact between guests and staff, utilizing occupational health measures to identify people at risk and management of possible cases of infection. The program also includes post-COVID-19 standards to ensure the safety of food and beverage, wellness, entertainment and in-room experiences as well as operational guides targeting staff procedures, training and maintenance of facilities.

In addition to Bureau Veritas auditing Melia Hotels Internationals management of the preventative measures to combat COVID-19, Melia Koh Samui will appoint a person responsible for the emotional wellbeing of guests and to verify compliance with the program.

We are studiously training our staff in these crucial new operating procedures and standards to ensure only the highest levels of health, safety and hygiene for all of our guests, our staff and our community in this brave new world, said the resorts general manager Ernesto Osuna.

Melia Koh Samui has also obtained Amazing Thailand Safety and Health: SHA certification, developed by Thailand's Ministry for Tourism in collaboration with public and private sector partners to mitigate the threat of COVID-19 and elevate the country's tourism industry standards. Under the certification, Melia Koh Samui must follow strict COVID-19 control guidelines by Thailand's Department of Disease Control and Ministry of Public Health regarding sanitation and social distancing.

Overlooking Choeng Mon Beach, on Koh Samuis north-eastern coastline in the Gulf of Thailand, Melia Koh Samui celebrated its grand opening on January 10, unveiling world-class facilities including two restaurants, a swim-up bar, a lagoon pool that loops through its grounds like a river, a two-level infinity pool, an executive lounge, spa, fitness centre, ballroom and conference facilities and, for families, a kids club, outdoor playground and mini water park.

To contact Melia Koh Samui or to make a booking, please call +66 (0) 89 184 0725 or emailreservation.kohsamui@melia.com

About Melia Hotels Resorts

Melia Hotels Resorts is the best-known international brand in the portfolio of the Melia Hotels International Company; it has more than 100 city and resort hotels in the main leisure and business destinations of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The brand offers exemplary meetings and events facilities in all important business cities as well as in exotic locations, catering to the ever-expanding conference and incentive travel market. As part of its innovation philosophy and new positioning, Melia Hotels Resorts has reinvented itself to cater to every aspect of the guests wellbeing. Unique experiences are created for guests and are defined by relaxation, quality time and personalised services. For a balanced lifestyle, Melia Hotels Resorts instinctively understands the guests needs and lifestyle expectations, which is an integral part of its redefined identity. Follow Melia Hotels Resorts on Twitter@MeliaHtlResorts, Facebook@Melia.Hotelsand Instagram@meliahtlresorts.www.melia.com.

About Melia Hotels International

Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Melia Hotels International operates more than 390 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Melia Hotels Resorts, Paradisus by Melia, ME by Melia, Melia Hotels Resorts, INNSiDE by Melia, Sol by Melia and TRYP by Wyndham. The Company is the global leader in resort hotels, while also leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in the world in 2019, according to SAM, the sustainable investment company. Melia Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market index and it is the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco Ranking). Follow Melia Hotels International on Weibo@MeliaHotelslnt, WeChat official account@MeliaHotelslnt, Twitter@MeliaHotelsInt, Facebookmeliahotelsinternational and official websitewww.melia.com.

About Asset World Corporation

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) is Thailands leading integrated lifestyle real estate group under TCC Group, with a sustainable diversified development pipeline for future growth as well as the potential for long-term capital appreciation. AWCs business operations are organized into two principal segments: (i) Hospitality, comprising hotels managed and operated by the worlds leading hotel chains (ii) Retail and Commercial Building, comprising Retail and Wholesale group which includes world-class tourist lifestyle destination, community shopping mall, community market and wholesale space, with such well-known projects as Asiatique the Riverfront, Gateway at Bangsue, Pantip Plaza Pratunam and Tawanna Bangkapi; and Office Building group with prominent projects located in highly sought-after, central business district in Bangkok like Empire Tower, Athenee Tower, etc. Recently on October 10, 2019, Asset World Corporation succeeded in listing the company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the real estate and construction industry under the property development category. AWCs market capitalization was highest in the history of the SET (According to Bloomberg Database).