Taking over from Gino Tan as General Manager of PARKROYAL on Pickering is Tina Sim, who has almost three decades of operations and hotel management experience with leading global luxury brands such as Shangri-la, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, Conrad Centennial and Fullerton.
Safemark Systems, the leading provider of guest room safes to the global hospitality industry, is pleased to appoint Philip Toh as vice president sales Asia Pacific. Toh will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leading the company in its drive to service one of the fasting growing regions in hospitality. Prior to Safemark, Toh held management positions for respected technology and service providers in the hospitality industry. His impressive resume spans more than 20 years with intense focus in the Asia Pacific market where he established trusted relationships with top hotel brands and procurement companies. Toh holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Westminster, London and is fluent in English, Simple Chinese and Dialect Hokkien. He will be based in Safemark's new Singapore office and can be reached at [email protected] or Mobile +(65) 9618-7728.
As Regional Vice President, Dang will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the company’s growth and development across countries in Southeast Asia which includes Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. He will also oversee the operations and financial performance of Starwood hotels in the region as well as further build relationships with key stakeholders.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with M+S Pte. Ltd for an Andaz hotel in Singapore's up-and-coming Ophir-Rochor district. Expected to open in 2017 in the DUO development, Andaz Singapore will be the brand's first hotel in Southeast Asia's gateway city.
Getting a step closer to achieving the highest mid annual sales target, Dorsett Singapore is proud to appoint Ms. Sue Ann Ong to be Director of Sales with immediate effect. Prior to joining Dorsett Singapore, Sue Ann was the Director, South East Asia (Corporate and Agency Account Management) for Pegasus Solutions. Her portfolio includes solicitation of corporate accounts and facilitation of RPF process that would be a valuable asset to the business travel segment of the hotel’s business in line with one of the Key Performance Objectives (KPO) for Dorsett Singapore. On the hospitality front, she has also held senior sales positions in several worldwide luxury hotel brands, focusing primarily in the Business Travel and MICE segments. In addition, she started her career with a travel agent in Events Management after graduating from SHATEC with a Diploma in Tourism Studies. Sue Ann will report to Mr. Philip Wong directly.
Mr. Jovian Hun, previously Executive Assistant Manager of Furama City Centre, has been promoted to Hotel Manager of the 445-room property. A hospitality veteran with 24 years of experience in the industry, Hun ascended through the ranks over the years, starting out as Front Office Manager for Furama RiverFront before being promoted to Executive Assistant Manager for Furama City Centre in 2012. In his new appointment as Hotel Manager, he will continue to lead the formulation and implementation of strategies to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency within the business hotel. As a highly passionate and goal-driven individual, Hun believes that the best way to bring the best out of his team is through extensive knowledge-sharing and training programmes. His personal mantra embodies his success: “Be passionate with your work and have a strong sense of purpose in life.” - See more at: http://ehotelier.com/news/2015/01/14/furama-announces-new-appointments-in-management-team-for-singapore-hotels#sthash.iIVE4Dli.dpuf
After a successful tenure as General Manager of Furama City Centre, Mr. Kwan Hun Fah has assumed the position of General Manager at Furama RiverFront, the flagship of FHI, a five-time TTG Awards Mid-Range Hotel winner. Kwan, a seasoned hospitality industry professional with over two decades of experience under his belt, has been with the Furama group since 2006, when he joined Furama RiverFront as an Assistant Director of Sales. His first stint into the hotel industry began in his teens as a waiter, after which he worked through the ranks across various functions building his existing depth and breadth. As Kwan leads the management team in Furama RiverFront, he will continue to ensure an enhancement in guest experience and improve operational efficiency within the premier business hotel. The hotelier continues to inspire his team with his knowledge and charisma as he derives great satisfaction from the successful development and progression of his staff. - See more at: http://ehotelier.com/news/2015/01/14/furama-announces-new-appointments-in-management-team-for-singapore-hotels#sthash.iIVE4Dli.dpuf
InterContinental Singapore announces the return of Tash Tobias to InterContinental Singapore as General Manager, while taking on an expanded role as Regional General Manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Batam.
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), recently announced the appointment of Jonathan Mills to the position of managing director of its Asia Pacific region.
Conrad Centennial Singapore is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Frankel as Director of Business Development. He replaces Theresa Choo, Director of Sales and Marketing who has retired from her position after 18 years of service with at the Hotel. Leo started his career with Hilton Worldwide in 2000, through the Hilton Worldwide Elevator Graduate General Manager Fast-Track Program. He brings almost 14 years of experience in hospitality in a number of Hilton Worldwide properties including Hilton Sydney, Hilton Singapore, Hilton Shanghai and DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, where he was part of the opening team for the launch of the first DoubleTree by Hilton in Southeast Asia. In recognition of his contribution to the commercial success of the property, Leo was awarded DoubleTree by Hilton Director of Business Development of the year in 2011.
With 20 years of experience in the region, Jonathan is an authority on the Asian media and advertising industry, recognized for his deep knowledge and background in sales. In his co-leadership role with Vijay, Jonathan will lead ADARA’s sales strategy and operations in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining ADARA, Jonathan served as Microsoft’s sales strategy lead in Asia, where he was responsible for developing multi-channel advertising sales strategies across several platforms and applications. Before his tenure with Microsoft, Jonathan was based in Hong Kong, where he founded the regional sales agency, Energy Media Networks. Additionally, he served as managing director at Dow Jones International Marketing Services where he led regional sales and marketing teams for The Wall Street Journal and wsj.com.
Vijay has a proven entrepreneurial track record of nurturing new ideas and growing large-scale businesses in complex and dynamic markets. In his new role, Vijay will provide strategic leadership to help grow ADARA’s business in Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for developing and managing data partnerships to drive ADARA’s growth strategy in the region. Most recently, he was the founder and CEO of PAYBACK, India’s largest multi-brand consumer loyalty program. At PAYBACK, Vijay pioneered the concept, launched India’s leading consumer loyalty brand, established more than 80 strategic partnerships, led the company to a market leadership position and its eventual acquisition by Loyalty Partner, an American Express company. Previously, he was a partner at the McKenna Group in Silicon Valley, where he consulted for startups and large global businesses on creating new markets for leading-edge technologies.
Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world’s most-recognizable and iconic brand, announces the hiring of Daniel Cheng as SVP of Business Development, Asia-Pacific. Cheng’s appointment is a strategic move designed to accelerate momentum behind the brand’s global gaming growth plans. Cheng will be responsible for identifying the appropriate casino investment and development partners within key countries, such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C), has announced the appointment of Mr. Richard Ong in a newly-created position of General Manager, Operations, Asia. Mr. Ong will assist the Senior Vice President, Asia, based in Singapore, to oversee the operations of M&C’s 13 regional hotels to drive and optimise operational excellence, improve cost efficiency, and enhance guest satisfaction. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has more than three decades of hospitality experience across countries such as Singapore, Australia, China, Japan and Korea. Mr. Ong held several key leadership appointments with international brands like Raffles International Limited, Ascott International Management, Carlton Hotel Singapore and The Westin Stamford & Westin Plaza, Singapore. During the course of his career, Mr. Ong has led large teams covering Operations, Sales & Marketing, F&B, hotel renovations and pre-opening of hotels. Prior to joining M&C, Mr. Ong was the General Manager of ANA/Crowne Plaza Osaka, Japan.
In his new role, Mr. Mayandi will lead and drive the overall performance of Studio M Singapore, the first fully loft-inspired hotel in Singapore. With its convenient location near the city’s main business and shopping attractions, the hip and avant-garde style hotel makes it a great stay for business or leisure. He joins Studio M Singapore with more than 20 years of experience including 8 in the international hospitality industry. He has worked in countries such as Dubai, Qatar, Oman and Singapore.
Ms. Grier has a proven record of successfully growing businesses in the regional hospitality and travel sectors across a range of established and emerging markets in Asia. Of critical importance to IDeaS is her balance of hotel industry sales and regional business operation experience along with her proven track record in bringing high-ROI software solutions to bear on the industry's largest challenges.
The fifth annual Hotel Technology Conference (HotelTech), which recently concluded at Marina Bay Sands, brought hotel CIOs, CTOs, information officers and e-commerce directors together to explore how existing and emerging technologies can support and help grow new revenue sources, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer service standards.
The recent Hotel Management Singapore Summit, organized by Questex LLC, welcomed 160 attendees from nine countries and regions and featured keynote speeches, panel discussions and exhibitor displays encompassing human resources, service culture and delivery, yield management, food & beverage services, design, business planning and forecasting.
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and E-Tourism Frontiers announced today the launch of a new initiative to improve the way destinations use digital tools and content created by travellers. Known as DATA (Destination Academy with TripAdvisor), these regional events will bring together invited destinations to discuss the growing importance of digital platforms, tools and user-generated content in travel planning. With more and more consumers relying on content from 'fellow travellers' to plan their trips, it is vital for destinations to understand how this can be incorporated into their marketing strategies. DATA events will include training sessions, guided discussions, best digital practices, as well as analysis and trends from TripAdvisor.
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore have more in common than close proximity and easy flight connections, they're also renowned for their distinctive culinary flavours which attract foodie-loving travellers from right around the world.