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Scott Walton has been named Area General Manager for Thailand at Wyndham Hotel Group

Wyndham Hotel Group South East Asia and Pacific Rim has appointed Scott Walton as Area General Manager, Thailand. Mr Walton will be based in Phuket and responsible for Wyndham’s portfolio of mixed-use hotels in the country which includes Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay and Wyndham Sea Pearl Resort Phuket, where he will take on the additional role as General Manager managing the day-to-day operations of the resort. Both resorts are managed by Wyndham Hotel Group in partnership with Club Wyndham Asaid, a points-based vacation ownership product.

Muhammad Alan Yuslan has been named General Manager at Cachet Resort Dewa Phuket

The Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced the appointment of Muhammad Alan Yuslan to the position of General Manager at Cachet Resort Dewa Phuket. Alan will be responsible for the strategic direction, day to day operations and guest satisfaction of the newly renovated resort. With more than 16 years of international hospitality management experience, Alan has held positions with major international hotel brands, including Le Méridien, Marriott, Starwood, Melia Hotel International and One and Only Resorts. He was an integral member of executive teams for new hotel openings, including the W Maldives, W Bali, and Le Meridian Bali Jimbaran. Previously Yuslan was Hotel Manager at Melia Makassar, Indonesia.Beginning his hospitality career in guest services at the JW Marriott Jakarta, Alan displayed natural leadership ability and an easy adeptness in customer service. He quickly rose through the ranks, gaining experience in key departments, including front office, butler, housekeeping and sales. A National Hotel Institute graduate in Bandung, Indonesia, Alan specialized in room division management. He completed additional study in marketing management and strategic planning at the London School of Public Relations Jakarta.

Alison Stone has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at Amanpuri

Aman is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alison Stone, Director of Spa & Wellness at Amanpuri, the collection’s peaceful, beach resort in Phuket. Alison’s role is a first for the resort and emphasizes the brand’s ongoing commitment to wellness. Having recently completed a PhD Degree in Metaphysical Science, Alison brings over 20 years of experience as a wellness consultant, holistic practitioner and detox specialist to the role. Alison will manage and supervise every aspect of Amanpuri’s spa and wellness operations, managing all recruitment and training of spa staff, and supporting Aman’s Global Director of Spa & Wellness, Nichola Roche.

Pierre-Andre Pelletier has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Operations for South Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives at ONYX Hospitality Group

As part of its continued expansion across the Asia-Pacific, ONYX Hospitality Group has named Pierre-Andre Pelletier as Regional Vice President of Operations for South Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives. Previously the Vice President and Area General Manager for South Thailand, Pierre-Andre takes on added leadership responsibilities in the Maldives and Vietnam. ONYX currently operates Amari Havodda Maldives and is preparing for the early 2018 opening of OZO Hoi An. The company is in active negotiations with partners on potential new developments in both destinations.

Anayara Resorts Reveals First Thailand Retreat

Anayara Resorts, owned by Pacific Media Management Group Limited and Anayara Resorts Holding Limited , a Hong Kong based adult-only ultimate luxury retreats and luxury boutique resorts brand revealing its first property Anayara Luxury Retreat Panwa Resort, a beachfront retreat estate schedule for soft opening by December 2017 and follow by its second property Anayara Luxx Panwa, a luxury boutique resort by 1st Quarter 2019.

Cachet Hospitality group accelerates growth of portfolio in Thailand with Cachet Resort Phuket

Cachet Hospitality Group today announced the signing of a management agreement for Cachet Resort Dewa Phuket, a conversion property owned by R&B Partners Co., Ltd. Located on Thailand's largest island, the hotel marks the company"s second resort property and adds to Cachet"s expanding portfolio in Southeast Asia, following on the heels of the recently announced SAVANT Vela Hotel – Bangkok. Operations as a CHG managed property will begin May 2017, with interior renovations to be completed November 2017, helmed by Cachet Interior Design (CID).

Julian Lowry has been promoted to General Manager at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

Karl Hudson, Marriott International Area Vice President for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar recently announced the appointment of Julian Lowry as General Manager of Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort. Prior to his appointment, Julian was the Executive Assistant Manager of the Resort from October 2015. He joined Le Méridien Phuket in December 2008 as Director of Food & Beverage. Julian oversees operations at the stunning property that is next to a secluded beach and features 470 rooms and suites, 10 restaurants and bars, spa, and an onsite conference centre that was completely renovated in May last year. The Resort is set to renovate its free-form pool – one of two oversized outdoor pools overlooking the Andaman sea – from 22 April to 31 July, in line with its 30th Anniversary celebration in November this year.

Manuel Lang has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Banyan Tree Phuket

Banyan Tree Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Lang as Hotel Manager, effective March 27th 2017. He will be reporting to the Area General Manager, Sriram Kailasam, and will support the team to achieve greater success. Bringing over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Lang joins the well-known Phuket golf resort with a wealth of regional knowledge from his years of managing luxury hotels in Thailand and across Asia. A German native, Mr. Lang is also fluent in both English and French. His journey into the world of luxury hotels started in 1993 and has brought him to Europe, America and finally Asia, 7 years ago. Mr. Lang was appointed General Manager at Cham’s House on Koh Kood island, where he oversaw the operations for pre-opening. He then became the successful General Manager of the Putahracsa Hua Hin, directing all operations including a full renovation and expansion of the resort.

Sumontha Urvois has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Novotel Phuket Phokeethra

Novotel Phuket Phokeethra has appointed Sumontha Urvois in the role of executive assistant manager. Most recently, she held the position of executive assistant manager at Grand Mercure Phuket Patong. Urvois has been with AccorHotels for the past 16 years, working in various capacities across its hotels including Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Novotel Ipswich and Sofitel Hua Hin.

Daniel Steinke has been named Cluster GM at AKARYN Hotel Group (AHG)

AKARYN Hotel Group (AHG) has appointed Daniel Steinke as cluster general manager for the group’s two beachfront properties in Phuket and Phang Nga – the Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa and the akyra Beach Club Phuket. During his 25 years in hotel management, Mr Steinke has held numerous executive positions in Asia, Europe and most recently Russia, opening and managing a cluster of hotels for IHG (Holiday Inn) and as Managing Director of InterContinental Hotel in Prague. Prior to this, Mr Steinke opened and ran operations for Shangri-la, Mandarin Oriental, Kempinski and InterContinental hotels in China, Indonesia, Germany, and Russia.

Michael Kratz has been appointed as Executive Chef at Angsana Laguna Phuket

Angsana Laguna Phuket has announced the arrival of Executive Chef Michael Kratz. Chef Michael brings over 30 years of knowledge and experience in the food and hospitality industry to the resort. With his passion for classical French, and modern Western cuisine as well as a profound love of Thai cooking, Chef Michael will enhance the menu offerings for all four restaurants in Angsana Laguna Phuket and develop new signature food & wine pairings.