Choo Chong Ngen (#1402)
I'm 100% hands on, not 99%.
- $ 3 B
- Hotels
- Singapore
- M
- 73 Years
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About Me
Hotel tycoon Choo Chong Ngen made his fortune in textiles before launching his Hotel 81 budget chain in Geylang, Singapore's red-light district. He has expanded into the mid-tier market, introducing five more hotel brands since 2009. His privately held hotel empire, now called Worldwide Hotels, which daughter Carolyn has been helping him run since 2002, has 41 hotels across the island. Since 2017, he has expanded into Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand, with eleven hotels managed by brands like Travelodge and Holiday Inn. In 2024, Worldwide Hotels opened the world's largest Mercure hotel with 989 rooms at Singapore's trendy Club Street in the central business district.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Choo Chong Ngen’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Choo Chong Ngen’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $3.0B
(May 4, 2026)
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