Carmen YuMandarin Oriental, Macau has announced the appointment of Carmen Yu as Director of The Residences & Apartments at Mandarin Oriental, Macau. Ms Yu will be responsible for the overall operation of The Residences and Apartments once the project is launched. Ms Yu joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2000, where she held a variety of managerial positions at The Excelsior, Hong Kong. Most recently Ms Yu was Front Office Manager for the hotel prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Macau. With a planned opening in 2011, The Residences & Apartments in Macau will be the first branded Mandarin Oriental residential concept to open in Asia, and the individual units have been designed as the most exclusive private accommodation in the enclave. Owners will be offered an exclusive extension to the brand’s luxury hotel experience with bespoke services and amenities to complement their lifestyles. In addition, owners will have private access to the One Central Residences’ Clubhouse.