A luxury hospitality veteran whose international leadership role include ope ning Resident Manager at the ultra-luxe Cheval Blanc LVMH, Randheli, Maldives, and General Manager at Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, Morocco, the first all-pool-villa resort in Morocco. Throughout his career, Karim played leading roles to successfully develop teams of caring hospitality professionals who exceed the highest expectations of luxury travelers daily.
Kata Rocks is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Aeria as its new General Manager. Gordon brings with him over 30 years of diverse international hotelier experience and 15 years of General Manager experience in seven different countries in Asia Pacific.A Singaporean with deep roots in Thailand, Gordon is a global citizen who has worked and lived in leading destinations around the world. For the past three decades Gordon was single-minded in his pursuit of luxury hospitality with an impressive track record withi n the Accor hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and more recently Dusit Thani in addition to many award-winning independent hotels.Gordon is passionate about enhancing guest experiences and nurturing his talented team. He will further drive the resort's critical business requirements, with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue management, while delivering unique guest experiences.
Asia's largest travel and tourism sustainability event, opened in Phuket yesterday, as Southeast Asia's hospitality industry came together in a spirit of collaboration to tackle the critical environmental issues facing resort destinations across the region. A year on from the inaugural edition of PHIST, the event is catching fire. A record attendance of 1,000 delegates attended this year's full-day event, which is being held Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. PHIST is the brainchild of the Phuket Hotels Association, C9 Hotelworks and Greenview.Dedicated to generating fresh ideas and fostering a spirit of cooperation, the action-packed forum included a series of expert panels and discussions covering a range of vital topics, including destination management, development, ocean health, over-tourism, hotel operations and community tourism. There was also a series of practical workshops for green champions, hotel developers and social enterprises and more, plus an exhibition area showcasing green solutions, allowing hoteliers to interact with eco-suppliers. Speakers included local and international experts, including Raini Hamdi, Asia Editor, Skift; Sharry Sun, Global Head of Brand, Travelzoo; Jesper Palmqvist, STR's Area Director for Asia Pacific; Ang Choo Pin, Expedia's Senior Director of Government & Corporate Affairs; Guy Heywood, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas; and Franck Droin, Hotel Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.This year's PHIST also celebrated the launch of the Great Big Green Hotel Guide, an important collaboration between the 74 members of the Phuket Hotels Association. Featuring real-life examples of environmental best practices and case studies, this guide serves as a practical user manual for hotels in resort destinations all across Asia. Download here: https://www.phukethotelsassociation.com/great-big-green-hotel-guide/
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality group, has signed hotel management agreements for three new hotels in Phuket's Mai Khao Beach area owned by Maikhao Dream Company Limited. Two properties are already in operation and fall under Centara management from 11th September, while the third property is in development. The new agreements expand Centara's presence across the island to a total of nine hotels and resorts, with eight in operation.
A familiar face to Anantara, British national James Hewitson first joined the brand in 2011. His extensive knowledge and expertise is top-class boasting eight years working with Anantara, and a total of 27 years in the hospitality industry. The tri-linguist who speaks fluent English, French and Arabic has worked across the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia.
Radisson Hotel Group today announced the signing of a new upscale Radisson property in Thailand, located on Phuket's sunset coast, in partnership with Thai-Chinese Property Holdings.
Phuket Hotels Association is inviting groups to stage their special occasions on the sun-kissed shores of Phuket, with a new collaborative campaign and an enticing promotion designed to drive more business events to Thailand's largest island. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the "Business Meets Beach" initiative will see the association's 70 member hotels join forces to promote Phuket as the premier destination for the MICE industry. Building on the island's world-class facilities and spectacular natural scenery, the campaign will aim to show how Phuket's captivating culture sets it apart from the competition. Whether guests are planning a large-scale corporate conference, a creative team-building retreat, an intimate incentive or any other kind of get-together, Phuket has a unique ability to inspire guests. Groups can also add locally-inspired experiences, such as cultural discoveries, shopping trips, CSR activities, sightseeing excursions and offshore adventures, to ensure that every event lives long in the memory. Most importantly, the hotels' world-class accommodation, professional services and extensive event spaces, including vast ballrooms and beachfront venues, will guarantee that even the largest functions run smoothly and seamlessly, taking the stress out of the planning process. "With its rare combination of stunning scenery and outstanding indoor and alfresco MICE venues, Phuket has everything that professional planners could wish for. But the island is more than simply a venue for meetings and events; it is a giant canvas on which guests can paint their own stories, themed on Phuket's rich local culture and heritage. This is what makes our island truly special," said Anthony Lark, President of the Phuket Hotels Association. "Phuket is home to many outstanding hotels, each of which has its own distinct selling points for the MICE sector. It is also worth remembering that every meeting delegate is also a potential FIT guest who could return with their own family. So by working together and showcasing Phuket's many attractions, we can create a prosperous future not only for the MICE sector, but for the island's wider tourism industry," he added.
Poomiphat Navanukroh, Cape & Kantary Hotels Group Director, Travel Industry, has announced the appointment of Simon Hoekstra as General Manager of Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket.
MontAzure has revealed the latest phase of its development, MontAzure Lakeside, which will become the first MGallery Residences in Thailand, situated on Phuket's Kamala Beach. Managed by Accor, MontAzure Lakeside will offer a unique living opportunity in which residents can benefit from a range of hotel amenities and services. The "M" in MGallery stands for "memorable" and "magical" experiences, as every resident journey is a voyage of discovery from bustling streets, historic neighbourhoods to far-flung spots deep in nature. Nestled between the mountains and sea on Phuket's west coast, MGallery Residences MontAzure Lakeside features a stylish, low-density residential resort community with lush greenery and waters. The residences will boast 16,000 sqm of gardens and lakes with elegant water features cascading through its grounds.Featuring contemporary design and modern amenities, the 236 spacious studios and one-bedroom residences overlook panoramic views of the lake, mountain and sea. Purchasers also have the option of combining units to create larger spaces. All residents will enjoy premium services and additional privileges from Accor including VIP offerings across its global collection of hotels and resorts. Outdoor facilities include a relaxation pavilion, jogging track, yoga platform and nature trail. Families with small children can enjoy leisure facilities that include a fun club, a lap pool and a free-form pool with a kid's pool. The residences also boast an all-day dining restaurant, pool bar, fitness centre and clubhouse. Purchasers will benefit from a unique private ownership opportunity with their resort home integrated into a vibrant MGallery Hotel.
With over two decades of international Japanese culinary experience, Mr. Takahiro is set to bring a new dimension of tradition and versatility to Taihei's exquisite offerings.
A German national and highly experienced hospitality professional, Gerd moves to Phuket from Bangkok, where currently holds the position of Area Director of Sales & Distribution for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Absolute Hotel Services Group has appointed Yaowanarth Phothiprom as General Manager of the U Zenmaya Phuket hotel in Thailand.Yaowanarth joined AHS in 2017 as General Manager of the Eastin Residences Muscat in Oman.With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Yaowanarth has worked with Dusit Thani Maldives, Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa, The Sukhothai Bangkok, Chikusenso Mt. Zao Resort & Spa Miyagi-Prefecture, Japan and most recently as Assistant Vice President - Asset Controlling Management at Asset World Company Limited.
The start of the New Year marked yet another milestone for BHMA, a rapidly-evolving international hotel management company, as it announced its latest hotel management agreement with BYD Apartments Co., Ltd and A And H Modern Living Co., Ltd. in Phuket. The newly inked deal will see the property rebranded as BYD Lofts by X2, making it the second BHMA hotel in Phuket after X2 Vibe launched in the autumn of 2018.
Banyan Tree Phuket is proud to announce the arrival of Mr. Shannon Creado as the new Area Director of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Creado's successful career spans across 24 years, including 20 years in sales and marketing. He brings strong leadership and public relations skills, combined with extensive experience across Asia and a deep cultural awareness that will benefit the resort's marketing efforts.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed a landmark agreement to introduce its prestigious BW Premier Collection® by Best Western soft brand to Phuket.
Langham Hospitality Group adds Splash Beach Resort, Mai Khao Phuket to its growing portfolio of hotels and resorts.
With over 18-years' hospitality experience and a comprehensive background in sales and marketing, Mr Ganguly commenced his career with Hyatt in 2002, progressing through various sales roles before holding positions as Director of Convention Sales at Hyatt Regency Dubai and Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Kolkata. A tenure with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group followed as Director of Marketing at their flagship New Delhi property, The Radisson Blu Plaza.
With his promotion to regional vice president, Mr. Andrew Turner will support existing Rosewood properties including Luang Prabang and Phnom Penh, as well as providing guidance to upcoming Rosewood openings in Bangkok and Yangon. Mr. Turner joined Rosewood in 2016 as managing director of Rosewood Phuket, overseeing the successful opening of Rosewood's first resort in Southeast Asia and the brand's first property in Thailand. An Australian native, Mr. Turner has 22 years' experience managing both city hotels and resorts across Asia, Middle East, Europe and the United States, most recently at Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York.
Award - winning chef Chandra Mohan Arunasalam is bringing his magnificent culinary talent to Banyan Tree Phuket as Executive Chef. The Malaysian - born chef h as prepared dishes for several 2 - star and 3 - star Michelin restaurants worldwide, wh ere his remarkable gi ft for food presentation has won him the World Golden Chef award.
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa today announced the appointment of Ranjeet Viswanathan as Commercial Director. Ranjeet most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Anantara Mai Khao, Phuket. A 17-year veteran in the h ospitality industry, Ranjeet began his 6-year career with Hilton Worldwide as Senior Cluster Revenue Manager at RMCC, based out of the Shanghai office where he developed a strong revenue background. In 2016, he was Director of Business Development at the Conrad Rangali Island, Maldives where he developed expertise in resort business.