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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)
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Ricky Lam has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel

The Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ricky Lam as Director of Food & Beverage. The move comes following a successful two-year stint in the same capacity with Prince Hotel. In his new role with the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Ricky will be responsible for the overall management of food and beverage operations, focused on maintaining optimum levels of product and service standards to ensure guest satisfaction. He will also be driving business profitability for the hotel’s banquet facilities and award-winning restaurants and bars.

Wharf Hotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Simon Lee has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Prince Hotel

Since first joining Marco Polo Hotels in 1985, Simon has held key positions in food and beverage operations for the Group’s hotels in Hong Kong. Prior to his appointment with Prince Hotel, Simon was Food and Beverage Manager for Gateway Hotel. In his current role, Simon will be leading and training his team towards delivering a superb experience to guests of Prince Hotel’s renowned restaurants and bars, on top of overseeing the daily operations of his department.

Wharf Hotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Amanda Scott has been appointed as General Manager at The Excelsior

Ms Scott’s most recent position was General Manager of The Waldorf, London, a post she has held for the past five years. Prior to this she worked with Copthorne Hotels in the UK, and was General Manager of both The Copthorne Hotel, Aberdeen and The Copthorne Hotel, Glasgow. She then moved to London, taking on the General Manger role for The Millennium Hotel, Knightsbridge. Ms. Scott graduated from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow with a BA Hons in Hotel & Catering Management. She is a Master Innholder and was appointed Vice Chairman and President of La Reunion des Gastronomes in 2006. She has been a Fellow of the Hotel & Catering International Management Association since 2003 when she was awarded Freedom of the City of London.

Mandarin Oriental
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)