Michael Shannon

A hotelier with over 25 years of experience joins the hotel from Hyatt's regional office in Zurich where he held the position of Regional Vice President, Hotel Openings. During the 4 years in the role, he oversaw the openings of several key hotels including the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Andaz Vienna, Andaz Munich, Great Scotland Yard Hotel London, Park Hyatt Doha, rebranding of the Hotel du Palais in Biarritz and many more. Michael, a Canadian national, began his hotel career in Germany and has since worked in several operational roles including Divisional Director and General Manager Assignments across EAME and Australia. In his current role, Michael will be responsible for the hotel's strategic direction, all aspects of the operation and continuing to build on the proud traditions and experiences of the Hyatt Regency Belgrade.