Nawonglapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Asset World Corporation Public Company Limited (AWC), revealed that the company has announced a strategic partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences to launch Thailand’s first DreamWorks Animation-themed hotel at the Aquatique Pattaya project, the company’s new flagship waterfront lifestyle and entertainment development.
This project marks a significant step for AWC in integrating world-class intellectual property with lifestyle destination development to elevate Pattaya’s tourism potential and meet the demands of both Thai and international family travelers.
The new luxury hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2033, offering about 300 rooms that showcase beloved stories and characters from DreamWorks Animation through design, activities, and throughout the guest experience.
A key highlight is the connection between pool-access rooms and both indoor and outdoor water parks, creating a leisure model that combines premium service, entertainment, and lifestyle within a single destination.
This collaboration builds on Universal’s global experience brought to the Asiatique The Riverfront destination and expands to Aquatique Pattaya under the concept of linking “from the river to the sea.”
"Introducing Thailand’s first DreamWorks Animation-themed hotel to complement Aquatique is not merely combining unique elements but designing a fully integrated experience—from water parks connected to guest rooms, beachfront dining, wellness, to activity spaces—to leave a lasting impression throughout the stay," Nawonglapa said.
Additionally, AWC plans to expand the DreamWorks Animation experience to Asiatique The Riverfront destination through a DreamWorks-themed hotel and DreamWorks Water Play Experience activities to attract families worldwide to Bangkok, alongside creating the AWC Riverside Journey tourism route linking riverfront destinations on the Chao Phraya River with Pattaya beaches.
Gerald Reins, Deputy Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Universal Destinations & Experiences, stated that DreamWorks Animation’s stories and characters are beloved by families worldwide. The partnership with AWC opens new opportunities to bring the DreamWorks world to life—from water parks to hotels that deliver a continuous storytelling experience throughout the stay.
Aquatique Pattaya is developed under a “Destination-led” concept, blending Universal Destinations & Experiences’ expertise in world-class creative and entertainment with AWC’s capabilities in lifestyle destination development.
The project is located in the heart of Pattaya within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), an area poised to benefit from key infrastructure connections including a high-speed rail linking three airports and U-Tapao International Airport. AWC sees the project contributing to raising tourism standards, stimulating the local economy, and generating long-term value for communities and Thailand’s tourism industry.
Previously, the company announced a long-term investment plan to develop Aquatique and six hotel properties totaling more than 30 billion baht.