Greg Liddell will succeed Anthony Costa as General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong with effect from 27 August, 2012. Mr Liddell joined Mandarin Oriental in 2009 as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, during which time the property has been named as one of the ‘Best Hotels in Asia’ for service in the recent Travel + Leisure, ‘World’s Best Service’ listing.
An international hotel veteran with more than 25 years’ work experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Timothy Wright has been appointed general manager of the deluxe harbour-front Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong. Prior to this, he was general manager of Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.
Nicholas’s first exposure to Accor began in 2006, working in Headland Hotel Hong Kong. Nicholas has more than eighteen years hospitality experience holding various senior managerial positions in Hong Kong, Australia, Maldives and China. Nicholas has worked for such prestigious hotel groups as Mandarin Oriental, Langham, Oberoi, Marco Polo and Swire Hotels.
With a major in hotel management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tang has worked in the industry for over 20 years, particularly in banqueting and catering services. Prior to joining Eaton Smart, Hong Kong, she was the director of catering of Langham Place, Hong Kong, and has been working with the hotel since its pre-opening. She also held managerial positions for various five-star hotels, including Furama Hotel and Regal Airport Hotel in Hong Kong. In her new role as the director of food and beverage at Eaton Smart, Tang will assist Shane Pateman, GM of Eaton Smart, Hong Kong, in overseeing the hotel’s food and beverage division, which consists of banqueting service and seven restaurants and bar including Yat Tung Heen, the outpost of the Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant at Great Eagle Centre.
Timothy Wright, general manager of Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Medaglia to the position of chef at Angelini Italian Restaurant. Chef Marco is not new to the Hong Kong dining scene as he joins the hotel from the Aqua Restaurant Group, where he served as Italian executive chef for three years. Angelini delivers authentic Italian cuisine using only the finest ingredients of the season, accompanied with an extensive wine list of over 100 Italian wines. Guests are welcome to enquire for wine suggestions to complement their dishes. Situated on the mezzanine floor with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline, Angelini combines a comfortable and inviting ambience with stylish, contemporary decor.
As Area General Manager, he will continue to drive Regal’s international business development. With a thorough understanding of operations and marketing of world class hotels, Mr. Girard aims to further strengthen the Regal Airport Hotel’s position as the best Airport Hotel in the world.
Eaton Smart, Hong Kong is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Kitty Tang as Director of Food and Beverage. Majored in Hotel Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Ms. Tang is passionate about hospitality industry and especially in Food and Beverage Division.
Dominique Berhouet has been appointed as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East and Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Kowloon East to spearhead the opening of two hotels in 4th quarter of 2012. Having joined the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 1999 and previously responsible for launching and rebranding a number of properties. He most recently was the opening General Manager of Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre.
Eaton Smart, Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Mr. Simon Kwok as Financial Controller. Mr. Kwok has over 15 years’ experience in auditing and accounting in hospitality sector. He obtained his Master Degree of Science in Finance at Chinese University of Hong Kong, and he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Hong Kong.
Eaton Smart, Hong Kong is pleased to welcome a new Director of Sales & Marketing, Gary Ma to the team. With over 15-year extensive working experience, Mr. Ma is no stranger to the hospitality industry. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Ma was the Director of Sales & Marketing for the 5-star Caravelle Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City; he also held senior sales positions at various Hong Kong hotels previously including InterContinental Hotels Group, InterContinental Grand Standford and Crowne Plaza Beijing.
Swire Hotels is pleased to announce the following management appointments to its regional hotel and operations team in Hong Kong. Marcel Thoma, previously Director of Guest Experience at The Upper House now becomes Hotel Manager, The Upper House.
Marco Polo Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Fritz Sommerau as General Manager of the Prince Hotel, Hong Kong, effective Sept 1, 2011. A Swiss national and graduate of Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Fritz is a veteran of the Asian hospitality industry, having held Executive positions at Moevenpick Hotels International, The Peninsula Group in Hong Kong, Manila and Beijing and for the past 23 years, Head of Hospitality Services at The Hong Kong Jockey Club. He has actively served for many years on the Advisory Board of The School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.Mr. Sommerau was honoured by the French Government as Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite Agricole.
Macau casino owner and operator Sands China has named Edward M. Tracy as its new president and CEO. He was formerly president and chief operating officer of the company.
ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Asian hotel management company based in Thailand, has been appointed by Methodist Centre Limited (MCL) to manage the Wesley in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong commencing 1 February 2012. The 250-room property is strategically located on Hennessy Road, a prime business and commercial area on Hong Kong Island, just minutes’ walk from Pacific Place.
Mazy brings to the flagship Sheraton in Hong Kong with her 15 years of experience in Human Resources. She first started her career in the hospitality industry in 1996 as Assistant Human Resources Manager at Hotel Nikko Hong Kong. She then moved to InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong as Director of Human Resources in 2001.
With just under 10 days to go until this fantastic Conference takes place on May 12th and 13th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, below is an updated list of our International Speakers, Panelists and Moderators.
A German national, Martin brings with him more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Besides managing the operations of the hotel and responsible for the continued success of Sheraton as the leading hotel providing luxurious comfort in Hong Kong, Charles also oversees Starwood’s footprints in Hong Kong and Macau, including W Hong Kong, Le Méridien Cyberport and The Westin Resort, Macau.
Dan Voellm has been promoted to partner and managing director of HVS Hong Kong’s Consulting and Valuation service. Voellm began his HVS career in New York in 2005 where he successfully performed numerous consulting and valuation assignments throughout the United States and Canada. Since moving to Hong Kong, he has provided advice in major markets, including China, South Korea, the Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Voellm has been an active participant at major industry conferences, having served as speaker at the China Hotel Investment Summit, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the Hong Kong International Hotel Investment Forum. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Young Leader Group and a graduate of the Lausanne Hotel School. He enjoys snowboarding, an eclectic cuisine, reading, and traveling.
Mr Gnaegi is an experienced hotel operator and has held several senior management positions at Kempinski Hotel Group. Prior to joining Marco Polo Hotels, he was the Hotel Manager of Kempinski Hotel Baltschug Moscow in Russia. In his new position as Hotel Manager of the Gateway Hotel, he will oversees the overall operations and management of the centrally located Gateway Hotel on Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong.