Jirarat Ninpadub has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Ms. Jirarat Ninpadub as General Manager. This chic new seafront retreat is set to open its doors in September 2023, nestled directly on Phuket's sunset coast.
A highly accomplished hospitality professional with 15 years of experience, Ms. Jirarat has a strong track record that has included hotel renovations, rebrandings and pre-openings. As GM of the previous Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach, she is the perfect person to guide this reimagined resort into an exciting new era.
One of the rising stars of the Thai hospitality scene, Ms. Jirarat achieved a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality at Les Roches, the prestigious Swiss hotel management school, before embarking on a successful career that has encompassed some of the world's most sought-after destinations, such as Shanghai, Dubai, Bangkok, Koh Samui and Phuket, and leading brands such as InterContinental, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Anantara and Swissôtel. Now, she is leading the transformation of the new Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which is set to immerse guests in a world of natural and cultural wonders.
Ms. Jirarat has made it her mission to incorporate eco-friendly solutions into every aspect of the hotel's operations, from green energy supplied by rooftop solar panels to waste reduction measures. She also aims to highlight local craftsmanship through the resort's design philosophy and showcase local traditions and heritage through a collection of curated guest experiences.