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Robert J. Gerber has been appointed as General Manager at Regal Riverside Hotel

Mr. Gerber has over 30 years in the hospitality industry. His first General Manager’s posting in Hong Kong was at the Victoria Hotel in 1985 which he also held the position as Area Director of Operations of New World Hotels. Mr. Gerber has an extensive know-how in Asia Pacific hospitality industry through his distinguished career in General Manager’s position with a number of renowned international brands such as Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul, Grand Formosa Regent Hotel in Taipei, Manila Hotel in Philippines, Regent Hotel in Ningbo. Prior to joining Regal, Mr. Gerber was the General Manager for the Pre-opening and Grand Opening Project of the New World Hotel, Dalian, China. Mr. Gerber is an active member of the hotel industry and has held in the past the positions of Finance Chairman and Vice Chairman along with Executive Committee Member for the Hong Kong Hotels Association.

Regal
Shatin, Hong Kong (SAR)
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John A. Girard has been appointed as General Manager at Regal Kowloon Hotel

Mr. Girard has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining the Group, he had spent the last 18 years with Marco Polo Hotels, during which he held the positions of General Manager of the Hongkong Hotel, Vice President, Marketing & Operations and Area Director for Marco Polo’s three Hong Kong properties. In the past three decades, he has held positions in various disciplines in hotels all over the world including Rooms Division, Food & Beverage and particularly Sales & Marketing in Malta, Indonesia, Malaysia, England, Switzerland, Italy, Kuwait, Dubai, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Guyana (South America) and Australia for International chains such as Hyatt International, Holiday Inn, Beaufort International, Forte Hotels, Rank Hotels and Sino Hotels. Mr. Girard speaks English, Maltese, Italian and Arabic. He is an active member of the hotel industry and has sat on the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Hotels Association.

Regal
Kowloon, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Adriano Vences has been appointed as Resident Manager at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Adriano Vences as Resident Manager. The move comes following his assignment as Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage, for Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. A Portuguese national, Adriano started his career in hospitality in 1983 as part of the food and beverage team of Hyatt Carlton Tower in London. In 1992, he joined the pre-opening team of The Landmark London, formerly the Regent Four Seasons, where he furthered his experience in food and beverage operations and management until 1998. His ensuing years in the industry took him on key assignments in some of the world’s most exciting destinations, to include Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, New Delhi, and Dubai. Adriano brings with him a wealth of specialized experience working with global hotel brands such as the Grand Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, and Oberoi.

Wharf Hotels
Harbour City, Kowloon, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Dean Winter has been appointed as General Manager at The Upper House

Dean currently oversees the strategic positioning and daily operations of the hotel. Previously he managed the launch of Swire Hotels, overseeing pre-opening preparations for The Opposite House, which opened in Beijing in 2008, as well as The Upper House and EAST, which opens next year in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong. Dean has over 20 years of senior management experience in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. A former director of food and beverage within Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, he was also general manager of Conran Restaurants, London, from 1999-2001. Prior to joining Swire Hotels, Dean was the executive assistant manager at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, responsible for overseeing its renovation prior to re-opening in 2006. Dean is supported at The Upper House by a team of experienced professionals with global hospitality industry experience chosen to enhance Swire Hotels' aim to provide a unique experience for travelers who seek individuality, style and personalized service.

Swire Hotels
Admiralty, Hong Kong (SAR)