New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- As the world enters a new decade, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is accelerating its global expansion with plans to open new hotels and resorts in some of the world's most dynamic destinations.

In 2020, Centara expects to open eight new properties, adding four countries to the company's world map and enhancing its leadership position in Thailand. This will increase the group's worldwide inventory by almost 2,000 rooms and suites, in line with a strategic plan to make Centara a top 100 global hotel operator within five years.

As part of this expansion, Centara's highly anticipated first resort of its new luxury brand will be unveiled at the end of 2020, following the refurbishment and r...