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Kate Gerits has been appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn Pattaya

Holiday Inn Pattaya is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Gerits as General Manager, where she brings with her over 19 years of experience in the InterContinental Hotels Group. Kate commenced her career in hotel operations in 1995 at Holiday Inn Old Sydney before being accepted into the Corporate Traineeship Program. Since then, she has worked across various properties including Landmark Parkroyal Sydney, Holiday Inn Brisbane, Crowne Plaza Newcastle, and Holiday Inn Darwin. At present, Kate is also the current brand advocate for Holiday Inn Australasia, and is well-recognised as the driving force in the successful IHG Rewards Clu b program.

IHG
Pattaya, Thailand
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Robert Lohrmann has been appointed as General Manager at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

Mr Lohrmann is an American national and holds a bachelor degree in psychology from William Paterson State University in New Jersey, USA. He has over 35 years of experience in hotel management and has worked many years Internationally for Marriott Hotels. With Marriott, he has held General Manager and VP positions in notable properties such as JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Beijing, Ritz Carlton Hotel Beijing, JW Marriott Seoul, Korea and the Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa Hainan, China.

Centara
Pattaya, Thailand
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Thanagon “Pete” Poungbubpchart has been appointed as Public Relations and Marketing Communications Manager at Holiday Inn Pattaya

General Manager Garth Solly recently appointed Thanagon “Pete” Poungbubpchart to the role of Public Relations and Marketing Communications Manager. Having joined the company on 11th March 2013, Thanagon takes responsibility for the hotel’s marketing and communication strategies, brand awareness and reinforcing Holiday Inn’s market positioning.

IHG
Pattaya, Thailand
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Brendan Daly has been appointed as General Manager at Amari Orchid Pattaya

For Daly’s first appointment with the Amari brand he will oversee the 523 room property situated on the picturesque northern crescent of vibrant Pattaya Bay. Brendan brings to his new role over 12 years of experience in successful hotel operations management from across Thailand and Australia with Sheraton, Accor, Darling Harbour Hotels, and Sofitel. Before joining ONYX, he directed the pre-opening and the opening of the first Aloft Hotel in South East Asia as General Manager.

Onyx
Pattaya, Thailand
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Philippe Kronberg has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Pattaya

Holding dual citizenship of France and Australia, Philippe is well versed in hotel management, having gained rich experience in the hospitality industry, over 10 years of which has been spent with Hilton Worldwide. His climb into the industry began with the Ritz London Ltd which was his ascendance right after his professional education from 'Les Roches' Switzerland. He had also worked in a number of Hilton Worldwide properties in China, Japan, Australia and Europe. Philippe's investment into the industry has culminated in his completion of his Hotel management MBA awarded by the University of New South Wales and University of Sydney.

Hilton
Pattaya, Thailand
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Sophon Vongchatchainont has been appointed as General Manager at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G

Not a new face to Pattaya, Sophon was the general manager of this same property starting in 2003, until it was rebranded to Pullman Pattaya Aisawan in 2009 when he decided move to China to pursue new career ventures in the booming hotel industry.Sophon’s successful career began in 1979 in Bangkok and extended into various managerial positions in hotels throughout Thailand and China, working with different international hotel chains. During his tenure here, he has made a significant contribution to elevate the property’s standards, and rejuvenated the hotel performances to deliver optimum success. With extensive experience in the hotel industry and in-depth understanding of the domestic and international market, the return of Sophon to Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is poised to enhance this renowned beach resort to another level.

Accor Asia
Pattaya, Thailand
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Austin Robinson has been appointed as General Manager at Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya, Centara Boutique Collection and Centra Pattaya Resort

Mr. Austin Robinson, an Australian national who has versatile background of experience in the hotel industry as General Manager in many leading hotels in Australia such as Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort and as Director of Sales & Marketing of Couran Cove Island Resort. He also has been Area General Manager for ten hotels in Port Douglas and Magnetic Island.

Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya, Centara Boutique Collection and Centra Pattaya Resort
Pattaya, Thailand
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Carlson Brings Fast-Growing Radisson Brand to Pattaya, Thailand

Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of its vibrant Radisson® brand in one of the world’s top beach resort destinations, Pattaya, Thailand. A hotel management agreement has been signed for the conversion of the Garden Cliff Resort & Spa to the upscale, full-service Radisson Resort & Spa Pattaya Bay property. The hotel will undergo a meaningful renovation and repositioning, and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. The resort located in North Pattaya is within a short drive to downtown Pattaya and about 90 minutes from Bangkok.

Pattaya, Thailand
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Rachta Udomdech has been appointed as General Manager at Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya

Mr. Rachta Udomdech, a Thai national, joins Best Western International with 15 years experience covering all the essential aspects of hotel operations. His particular areas of expertise range from Sales & Marketing to Financial Management and Food & Beverage. He also has extensive pre-opening and rebranding experience and has grown familiar with international hotel management standards through working with the likes of Accor Asia Pacific, the Westin Banyan Tree Bangkok and Furama Hotels International Management Pte.LTD. Prior to joining Best Western International he was group general manager of FuramaXclusive in Bangkok, managing three hotels.

BWH Hotels
Pattaya, Thailand
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David Cumming has been appointed as General Manager at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower

Before joining Amari, Mr Cumming, a British national and graduate in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Administration, accumulated a wealth of experience in international hospitality management in Great Britain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Oman and in Bangkok. In 2004, he joined Amari Hotels and Resorts, as Executive Assistant Manager Food & Beverage Division and then Resident Manager in 2006 at the 5-star Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. Mr Cumming now oversees the smooth running of the very popular 5-star Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya. Amari Hotels and Resorts is one of Thailand’s leading and most dynamic hotel groups, operating eleven first class properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Samui, Phuket and Krabi, as well as six associate hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Loei and Doi Angkhang.

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
Pattaya, Thailand
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Seksan Sukcharoen has been appointed as General Manager at Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya

Sukcharoen brings 18 years of hospitality experience to the position, having served in managerial posts at a number of hotels and resorts in some of Thailand’s top tourist destinations, including Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Samed Island. He started his hospitality career in 1990 as front office manager for the Grand Garden Resort & Golf Club and later moved to work in the same position for the Green World Hot Spring Hotel Resort & Golf Club, Kanchanaburi, and Welcome Jomtien Beach Hotel. Sukcharoen also has extensive experience in city center properties such as the Siam Heritage Boutique Suites in Bangkok and resort operations, including Mantra Pura Resort and Spa in Pattaya, where he was general manager. Before joining Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya, he headed the pre-opening team of Best Western Chiang Mai and, as general manager, provided direction for the hotel’s business goals and operations. With his new appointment, Sukcharoen takes on the responsibility of implementing international operations standards and revenue maximization as well as the establishment of the hotel’s operational and financial goals.

Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand