STR: Preliminary April data for Singapore hotels
STR's preliminary April 2017 data for Singapore indicates lower occupancy levels and room rates. Based on daily data from April, Singapore reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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Anjela Wong has been appointed as Account Director - Singapore/Southeast Asia at Outrigger Resorts
Outrigger Resorts has appointed Anjela Wong as Account Director - Singapore/Southeast Asia. Anjela's main task is to drive MICE business for the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort. Based in Singapore, Anjela will also represent the Outrigger brand at large, including attendance at trade shows. Before joining Outrigger, Anjela a Singaporean national, held key roles in leading corporations and hospitality groups in Singapore. Anjela worked as Director of Global Accounts for HelmsBriscoe 2013-2017 where her main responsibility was event venue sourcing and management. She also worked at Warwick International Hotels as Global Account Sales Director Asia Pacific, and in account management, sales and business development roles for firms such as IDeaS, eRevMax/RateTiger, Hotel Re!, and Far East Hospitality.
Asia Connect - Staying nimble in the age of the empowered consumer – What the travel and hospitality industry must do
When one wrong move drags a company's reputation through the mud, it can either act quickly to repair its image and renew itself, or succumb to more brand-bashing and other damaging consequences. How well organisations navigate in the age of the empowered – and often impatient - consumer, will determine how successful it is.
Park Hotel Farrer park to open its doors in May
The much-anticipated Park Hotel Farrer Park, developed by RB Capital Group, will be opening in May 2017, further enriching the neighbourhood of Farrer Park.
Singapore warehouse revamped to house new hotel
A new 37 room boutique hotel has taken up residence in a former warehouse which overlooks the Singapore River. This heritage site of three dockside warehouses has been beautifully restored and conserved to hark back to Singapore's roots as a major trading port. The three former storage facilities have been connected to create a fluid and bright interior space that retains the character of the old building while sensitively combining and inserting new elements into it.
Christina Spykerman has been appointed as Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific at Worldhotels
Formerly the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific, Christina’s contributions and aptitude have been invaluable to the organisation ever since she joined Worldhotels in 2005 as Senior Director of Sales, Asia Pacific. She was instrumental in growing the Asia Pacific sales team from the initial five sales offices (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo) to the current eight (with the addition of Beijing, India and Melbourne). On top of her sales-related responsibilities, Christina has also played an integral role in championing all marketing and communications effort over the years. Well-respected and highly valued in her field, Christina is also an avid believer of nurturing her team from the get-go, providing opportunities and being an inspiration to her team.
Kanchan Kanwar has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Park Orchard
Park Hotel Group has appointed Kanchan Kanwar as Grand Park Orchard general manger to oversee the daily operations and business performance of the group’s flagship property. Kanwar has 30 years of hospitality experience under her belt, having served in various leadership positions with international hotel groups in Singapore, Malaysia, India and China.
Anasri Onn has been appointed as Director of Sales at Park Hotel Farrer Park
Anasri brings his high-level motivation and keen business insights to the table at Park Hotel Farrer Park, carefully piecing together an enterprising sales strategy that will put the forthcoming hotel at the top of industry players’ lists. Possessing over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Anasri has held directorial positions in the areas of sales and marketing and will drive the expansion of Park Hotel Farrer Park’s clientele and opportunities for it to grow into new networks. In his spare time, Anasri is a passionate photographer who loves travelling the world with a penchant for travel photography – a perfect coalescence of his passions.
Sharmini Moganasundram has been named General Manager at Park Hotel Farrer Park
Sharmini is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of hospitality experience, having worked with a leading international hotel chain for 20 years. Throughout the span of her career, she has held a diverse range of supervisory roles in Housekeeping, Front Office and Rooms Operations at other established hotels. In her current role as General Manager of Park Hotel Farrer Park, Sharmini will oversee the daily operations and lead the team into launching the hotel and maximise guest satisfaction. From a young age when Sharmini went on vacation trips with her family, the hotels they stayed in would provide such exemplary service, with exceptionally kind and welcoming staff that left a deep impression on her. It was these delightful experiences that inspired Sharmini to join the hotel industry – a field which gives her the opportunity to bring a smile to people’s faces by providing impeccable service and genuine hospitality. Sharmini firmly believes that it takes teamwork to build success, and it is working with colleagues who inspire her to give her best that make it such a joy to come to work every day.
Park Hotel Farrer Park Announces Key Management Hires
Park Hotel Farrer Park has announced 11 key appointments to oversee its opening and operations ahead of its launch in mid-May this year. It is the fifth Singapore hotel of Park Hotel Group's rapidly expanding portfolio in Asia-Pacific.
Shigeru Tamura has been appointed as Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events (RB&E) at Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Shigeru Tamura as the Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events (RB&E) with effect from 9 March 2017.
Market Pulse: Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is a metropolitan city-state and island country in Southeast Asia with a total land area of 714.3 square kilometres. It is situated at the southern tip of the Malayan Peninsula, between Malaysia and Indonesia. With an economy supported by its growing population of around 5.8 million, Singapore rose as an Asian Tiger economy and today serves as a global commerce, finance and transportation hub.
STR: Preliminary February data for Singapore hotels
STR's preliminary February 2017 data for Singapore indicates slight occupancy growth and significantly lower rates.Based on daily data from February, Singapore reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
HeBS Digital Opens Singapore Office; Brings ‘Book Direct’ Footprint into Asia Pacific Region
Off the heels of celebrating its 15-year anniversary, HeBS Digital, the firm that helps hoteliers drastically increase direct bookings and lower overall distribution costs by deploying industry best-of-breed digital technology, consulting and marketing, has expanded its Asia Pacific footprint with an office in Singapore.
Mapletree Acquires Oakwood Worldwide
Mapletree Investments, a Singapore-based real estate development, investment and capital management company, has acquired Oakwood Worldwide, a provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions.
Colvent Hu has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales - South East Asia at Deutsche Hospitality
Singapore-based Colvent Hu, will become Regional Director of Sales for South East Asia. Her main emphasis will be to look after the Asian market, and she will concentrate in particular on the countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.
Stephen Burt has been appointed as Chairman at Travelodge Hotels Asia
Singapore's ICP has appointed veteran hotelier Stephen Burt to the role of chairman of Travelodge Hotels Asia. With over 25 years of experience in hotel management, investment and fund management, Burt will be instrumental in growing the Travelodge brand in Asia and furthering ICP’s hotel investment and management ambitions.Prior to this, Burt was managing director, hotels, Asia-Pacific for Colliers International. His earlier roles include CEO of Mirvac Hotel group, managing its hotel fund management platform, as well as CEO of Mirvac Hotels and Resorts, a chain of 45 hotels across Australia and New Zealand. Burt was also a co-founder of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels and Hospitality Group.
STR: Preliminary January data for Singapore hotels
STR's preliminary January 2017 data for Singapore indicates strong supply growth and low occupancy levels.Based on daily data from January, Singapore reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Renato De Oliveira has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
In his capacity as Hotel Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Renato is responsible for the management and operations of the hotel’s 608 guest rooms and suites. He oversees the entire Rooms Division comprising the Front Office, Guest Services, Concierge, Housekeeping and The Ritz-Carlton Club teams, in addition to The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Engineering, and Loss Prevention departments.
Nicolas Bailet has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager for Food & Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Nicolas joins The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore from the Bulgari Hotel London, where he has been the Director of Food & Beverage since 2013. In his new capacity as Executive Assistant Manager for Food and Beverage, Nicolas will oversee the Food and Beverage operations for Colony, Summer Pavilion, Chihuly Lounge, In-room Dining, Banqueting, Restaurant Reservations, and will lead the hotel’s Food and Beverage promotional strategies.