Paul Sun has been appointed as General Manager at Annapurna Mountain Resort, The Centara Collection

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is proud to announce the appointment of a seasoned hospitality professional to lead a key properties in Nepal. Paul Sun will assume the role of General Manager at Annapurna Mountain Resort, The Centara Collection, Centara's debut property in Nepal. This strategic appointment supports Centara's expanding international portfolio and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences around the world.

Paul Sun

As Centara prepares to enter the Nepalese market, the company welcomes Paul Sun as General Manager of Annapurna Mountain Resort, The Centara Collection, slated to open in August 2025. With over 20 years of international hotel management experience, Sun has a proven track record for enhancing guest satisfaction and financial performance, and is well-versed in pre-opening strategy, operational oversight, and driving innovation—key strengths for launching Centara's new venture. His recent roles include the pre-opening General Manager for InterContinental Colombo and the opening and successful post-pandemic relaunch of Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort in Sri Lanka.

This appointment highlights Centara's strategic focus on cultivating high-impact leadership to support growth in emerging and established destinations. With deep regional expertise and a shared dedication to guest satisfaction, Sun will play a pivotal role in shaping operations, building team culture, and creating meaningful guest experiences in their respective market.

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The development of the core four-star brand, Centara, began in the late 1990s with the opening of hotels at several destinations across Thailand. Enjoying premium settings in city-centre locations and beach and island destinations, the properties are smaller in size to the Grand brand and offer leisure facilities that depend on the local market conditions.

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 90 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Vietnam, Laos, Japan, Nepal, Oman, Qatar and the UAE. Centara’s portfolio comprises six brands – Centara Reserve, The Centara Collection, Centara Grand, Centara, Centara Life and COSI Hotels – ranging from luxury island retreats and upscale family resorts to affordable lifestyle concepts supported by...