Bruno Cristol has been appointed General Manager at Shangri-La’s Golden Sands Resort in Penang
Previously, he was the Resident Manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, where he was actively involved in the renovation and re-branding of the hotel, which subsequently earned the hotel awards such as the “Best Luxury Accommodation” from the New South Wales Tourism Award and “Best Deluxe Hotel of the Year 2006” from the Australian Hotel Association (AHA). Mr Cristol first joined the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group in 2001 as the Director of Food and Beverage a key role in the hotel’s upgrading and renovation programme. A native of France and a national of Australia, Mr Cristol brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. His extensive knowledge and experience includes opening new hotels and restaurants, mainly in Australia and Asia. His career began after graduating from the Hotel Management School in Bordeaux, France. He started his Chef training at Michelin Restaurant in Biarritz, France before moving to London for three years.
