Manuel LangBanyan Tree Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Lang as Hotel Manager, effective March 27th 2017. He will be reporting to the Area General Manager, Sriram Kailasam, and will support the team to achieve greater success. Bringing over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Lang joins the well-known Phuket golf resort with a wealth of regional knowledge from his years of managing luxury hotels in Thailand and across Asia. A German native, Mr. Lang is also fluent in both English and French. His journey into the world of luxury hotels started in 1993 and has brought him to Europe, America and finally Asia, 7 years ago. Mr. Lang was appointed General Manager at Cham’s House on Koh Kood island, where he oversaw the operations for pre-opening. He then became the successful General Manager of the Putahracsa Hua Hin, directing all operations including a full renovation and expansion of the resort.