Conrad Macao, Cotai Central has appointed Emmanuel Souliere as Executive Chef. Originally from France, Chef Souliere comes to Conrad Macao with more than 24 years’ experience in both the hospitality and restaurant industries and will be overseeing all of the hotel’s food and beverage operations including western banquet kitchens, in-room dining kitchen, Dynasty 8 and Grand Orbit restaurants.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Dominique Berhouet (below) as general manager of Crowne Plaza Macau, an IHG property to be finished in the fourth quarter this year.
Prior to joining Banyan Tree Macau, Jerry held the position of General Manager at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand since 2011. Under his stewardship, Angsana Laguna Phuket underwent a full renovation and successful re-branding, which is now the flagship of the group’s Angsana brand.
Mark McWhinnie, senior vice president of development and shared services and director of Sands Cotai Central has announced the appointment of Bede Barry as general manager, Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, effective immediately.
When David Beckham was spotted in the Macau crowd at last weekend's Manny Pacquio vs. Brandon Rio fight -- his handsome mug given a nice share of screen time -- most of us assumed he was there just as a boxing fan. Turns out there was a little deal in the works as well. Global resort developer Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Beckham Ventures just announced a partnership that will have the retired footballer team up with the brand's integrated resort properties in Macao and Singapore.
Originally hailing from Israel, Yonatan was drawn to the hospitality industry from an early age. As a child, he and his parents would visit the same hotel for vacation each year. Yonatan recalls sitting in the lobby, watching the affable front desk staff interact with guests during check-in. From this positive memory, Yonatan’s interest in hospitality and its complete service mandate grew into a passion. At age 10, he knew that he wanted to become an hotelier, and pursued his higher education in hospitality at the same university where Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, had studied.
Sands China Ltd. (HKSE: 1928), a majority-held subsidiary of global integrated resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), has announced September 20, 2012 as the opening day for the second phase of its Sands® Cotai Central integrated resort.
According to the information released by the hotel, the appointed commenced his career as apprentice chef at a small family hotel in Germany in 1988. He spent three years developing his skill before joining the international hotel company, Steinberger Hotel Axemannstein Bad Reichenhall, to expand his culinary experience. A few years later, Chef Klaus left his home country and the company with his last position of Chef Saucier at the Hamburg property. In May 1997, he moved to London to explore the culinary scene there by taking up the position of Senior Chef de Partie at the Landmark Hotel London. After two and a half years, he moved onto Australia to continue his culinary voyage by joining Hyatt International as a Sous Chef, and was promptly promoted to Chef de Cuisine. During his two years tenure with Hyatt, he was awarded as Manager of the Year in 2001. His culinary journey took him to United Arab Emirates when he joined Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai in March 2002. Having held several strategic roles in the international hotel chains for over 16 years, Chef Klaus began his relations with Four Seasons in January 2004, taking up the position of Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane London, before he expanded his horizon to Asia in March 2006, when he was transferred to Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbarran Bay, and was promoted to Executive Chef, overseeing the Resort’s five food and beverage operations and the kitchen team including the Resort’s Cooking School. Invited by Four Seasons Hotel, Chef Klaus stepped forward to Macau in July 2012.
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today unveiled the world"s largest Holiday Inn, the 1,224-room Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central, with the opening of Sands Cotai Central, the latest Sands China Ltd. integrated resort on Macao"s Cotai Strip. "Holiday Inn is proud to offer a truly unique experience in Macao," said Keith Barr, Chief Executive Officer of IHG Greater China. "With three people checking into a Holiday Inn every second globally, we"ve established ourselves as one of the world"s most well-known hotel brands, and have the expertise to provide business and leisure guests with an unforgettable experience, and the comfort to sit back, relax and be themselves, at Sands Cotai Central."
Hickox has over 18 years of international experience honed from management roles, and in particular pre-opening positions, with various luxury hotel brands such as The Peninsula Hotels, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Design Hotels.
"Banyan Tree Macau, designed to be the city's first five-star urban resort, is proud to be a part of the world-class Galaxy Macau integrated destination resort," said Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings.
The cylinder-shaped hotel tower housing the Casino Lisboa was what defined gambling for decades in this 17-square-mile former Portuguese colony parked on the shore of the South China Sea. Lacking amenities, flash and class, it lived in Las Vegas’ shadow. But all that changed over the past decade after Las Vegas got a piece of the action. Steve Wynn built Wynn Macau across the street from Casino Lisboa. MGM Grand Macau moved in just down the block from Wynn.
John T. A. Vanderslice, global head, luxury and lifestyle brands, Hilton Worldwide, said, "Adding a Conrad in an exciting location like Macao reflects the brand's intent to have a presence in the world's gateway cities and most sought-after resort destinations. Offering a world of style, service, and connection, Conrad Hotels & Resorts are designed for today's affluent traveler. On five continents, Conrad Hotels & Resorts offers stylish, sophisticated global guests the ultimate luxury - The Luxury of Being Yourself."
The Hotel Okura Macau, Okura Hotels' seventh property outside Japan and second hotel in China (after Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai), has 488 generously-sized and luxurious rooms, including 59 sumptuous suites. All guests are offered complimentary use of the hotel's fitness facilities and swimming pool, and of the huge rooftop Sky Wave Pool, complete with sandy beach, in Galaxy Macau™. In the lobby and other public spaces, modern, comfortable and functional styling blends with lattice windows and other traditional Japanese design touches. The hotel conveys the spirit of Japanese hospitality for which Okura Hotels are famous through unobtrusive yet highly attentive service.
CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract from China Overseas Property Limited to manage the first international brand of serviced residence in Macau SAR. The premier serviced residence, slated to open in 2014, is to be named Ascott Paragon Macau. It is not only Ascott’s first entry into Macau but it also strengthens Ascott’s leadership position as the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in China and in the world. Globally, Ascott has more than 27,000 apartment units in over 70 cities across 20 countries. In China, Ascott has about 6,600 apartment units in 36 properties across 16 cities.
Award-winning Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is opening Macau’s first 5-star all suite urban resort in the heart of Cotai City, just 15 minutes from Macau International Airport. Banyan Tree Macau opens on May 15 2011 at Macau’s newest landmark, the US$1.9 billion integrated resort Galaxy Macau™, where the focus is on luxurious world-class hospitality, offering the city’s widest and most diverse choice of Asian and international dining options.
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Okura Hotels & Resorts marked their fifth year of successful partnership today in an event held in Singapore at Fullerton Hotel. In celebration of the milestone, both hotel groups organised an event showcasing a selection of their properties, attended by over a hundred clients and partners in Singapore.
Although I technically live in Hong Kong, which is adjacent to what's now often referred to as the Gaming Capital of The World - Macau, I still need a compelling reason to hop on a ferry and take the one-hour ride over. That opportunity came up recently when HTNG's Asia-Pacific Member's Meeting was held at The Four Seasons Hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, Macau has announced the appointment of Carmen Yu as Director of The Residences & Apartments at Mandarin Oriental, Macau. Ms Yu will be responsible for the overall operation of The Residences and Apartments once the project is launched.
CLEVELAND -- July 13, 2010 -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Melco Crown Entertainment Limited ("Melco Crown Entertainment", Nasdaq: MPEL), a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities focused on the Macau market, has selected the Stratton Warren System inventory and procurement solution for its gaming properties in Macau. The solution will be implemented at Altira Macau, an upscale casino hotel located in Taipa; City of Dreams, an integrated urban resort located in Cotai that includes hotels, casinos, restaurants, retail shops and entertainment; and the Mocha Clubs, which feature approximately 1,500 gaming machines in eight locations, comprising the largest non-casino based operation of electronic gaming machines in Macau.