U.S., Sept. 11 -- Centara Hotels & Resorts , Thailand's leading hospitality group, has signed hotel management agreements for three new hotels in Phuket's Mai Khao Beach area owned by Maikhao Dream Company Limited . Two properties are already in operation and fall under Centara management from 11th September, while the third property is in development. The new agreements expand Centara's presence across the island to a total of nine hotels and resorts, with eight in operation.

"We are very happy to be adding these three resorts to our growing portfolio. They offer a diverse range of accommodation along one of Phuket's finest beaches, giving guests travelling to Phuket an even greater variety of Centara resorts to suit their needs and pre...