Darren Darwin has been appointed as General Manager at Avani+ Khao Lak Resort
Minor Hotels has appointed Darren Darwin as General Manager of the upcoming Avani+ Khao Lak Resort in southern Thailand.
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Frans Westraadt has been appointed as Resort Manager at Six Senses Yao Noi
Frans is no stranger to the brand as he brings his extensive experience in top-tier resorts and team management from Six Senses Laamu to Six Senses Yao Noi, where he will be in charge of the resort's overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive exceptional and out-of-the-ordinary experiences.Throughout his career he has been overseeing premium lodges and resorts in the Maldives, Namibia, and the Seychelles, and has developed a great passion for hospitality and guest experiences. Prior to joining the Six Senses family, Frans served as the executive assistant manager of Constance Ephelia in the Seychelles where, among his other responsibilities, he dedicated himself to the sustainability practices of the resort.At Six Senses Laamu, his passion and knowledge for sustainability and wellness were evident.Originally from Namibia, Frans is passionate about horseback riding, white water rafting and diving, but as a true South African his biggest love is rugby. In his spare time, he likes to be close to nature - something he is very much looking forward to with his move to the little island paradise.
Manish Puri has been appointed as General Manager at Six Senses Yao Noi
Manish joined Six Senses two years ago, in the role of General Manager at the dramatic Evason Ma’in Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa in the Kingdom of Jordan. During that time, the Evason Ma’in won awards for architectural design and was frequently featured in the ‘hot lists’ of international magazines, such as Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure, most recently having been nominated for a prestigious Virtuoso Best of Best Award. The resort became popular as a luxury escape for Royalty, government and business elite as well as the leisure market.