Bennett Peter has been appointed General Manager at Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil
Hyatt Place proudly announces the appointment of Bennett Peter as the General Manager for the newly opened Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil.
The unveiling of Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Jalil, marks a historic milestone as Malaysia's inaugural Hyatt Place and the first international hotel in the thriving Bukit Jalil district. This achievement underscores the global expansion of the Hyatt Place brand, strategically extending its presence to key markets that resonate with both discerning guests and dedicated World of Hyatt members.
Fondly known as Ben, Mr. Peter has deep roots in Kuala Lumpur, where he grew up before pursuing a Sales Management degree from Western Illinois University in the United States. His journey in the hospitality industry began in 1996, initially navigating sales and marketing at the Buying Guide business directory in Kuala Lumpur. A fortuitous encounter during a sales call with a hotel General Manager steered him towards the hotel industry, setting the stage for his career.
In the year 2000, Ben embarked on his hospitality journey at the Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort, where he assumed the role of Revenue Manager. Over the subsequent 15 years, he moved through various sales, marketing, and management positions at establishments such as the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel in Bali, Crowne Plaza Danang, InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, and The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa.
Entering the Hyatt family in 2015 as the Sales & Marketing Director at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Ben was then promoted to the position of Executive Assistant Manager. He later assumed his first General Manager role at Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur Mont Kiara, subsequently transitioning to the same role at Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil in 2023.
