Pranjal Walawalkar has been appointed as Commercial Director at Conrad Centennial Singapore
The Conrad Centennial Singapore has appointed Pranjal Walawalkar as Commercial Director.
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Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands Launch $1 Million Hospitality Scholarship Program in Singapore
Las Vegas Sands ( NYSE: LVS) and Marina Bay Sands have established a $1 million scholarship program that will help build a pipeline of new talent for the hospitality industry in Singapore through Sands Cares, the company's community engagement program. The scholarship initiative is designed to advance hospitality careers in Singapore to capitalize on the tremendous tourism growth projected over the coming years.
Su Zie Chew has been appointed as Director of Operations at Conrad Centennial Singapore
The Conrad Centennial Singapore has appointed Su Zie Chew as Director of Operations.
Christian Metzner has been appointed as General Manager at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Moving from one vibrant metropolis to the next, veteran hotelier Christian Metzner crosses the border from Malaysia to join W Singapore - Sentosa Cove as General Manager at the iconic 240-key urban escape, bringing with him close to three decades of luxury hospitality experience and a fresh strategic vision for the property.
Dorsett Rebrands Property in Singapore
Dorsett has rebranded the Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore.
Marcel Li has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is delighted to announce the appointment of Marcel Li as Director of Food and Beverage.
James Koh has been appointed as Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Pacific at Preferred Hotels & Resorts
In his new position as Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Pacific, James Koh - who is based in the company's regional headquarters of Singapore - is tasked with the retention and expansion of the brand's Southeast Asia and Pacific portfolio, which currently encompasses 110 member hotels, resorts, and residences located across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Australia, and New Zealand. A Singaporean Chinese national, Koh joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts with more than 16 years of progressive hotel industry experience in the region, spanning senior leadership roles in sales, revenue optimization, and hotel development. Prior to joining Preferred, Koh held several executive positions for WorldHotels, most recently serving as Regional Vice President of Hotel Development for Asia Pacific where he led regional development efforts as part of the company's hotel development team in Singapore. Earlier on in his career, Koh was based in Shanghai, where he served as the Senior Manager of Performance and Revenue Optimization for Greater China, overseeing the portfolio of hotels across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Prior work experiences include management positions at Raffles Hotels and Grand Hyatt Singapore. James reports directly to Jonathan Newbury, Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific.
Kung Teong Wah has been appointed as General Manager at PARKROYAL on Beach Road
Kung Teong Wah has been appointed as the new General Manager of PARKROYAL on Beach Road. Bringing over 30 years of experience in Asia and Singapore's hospitality scene, Teong Wah will oversee the running of the newly revitalised upscale hotel in the culturally rich precinct of Kampong Glam.
Shengwen Chua has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Shengwen Chua has been appointed Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Familiar with the dynamic energy at the heart of the Garden City, Shengwen is brimming with insights and strategies anchored upon a solid revenue and sales strategy as well as cross-divisional exposure built over the last fourteen years.
Allen Howden has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Singapore
The St. Regis Singapore has announced Mr. Allen Howden as the hotel's new general manager. The British native takes the helm at one of the most prestigious addresses in the city having spent the last 10 years in the region. A charismatic leader with expertise in Asia Pacific, Allen joined Marriott International in 2012 as part of the pre-opening team at W Bangkok, before moving to South Korea in 2017 as General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo. In his most recent role, Allen was General Manager of JW Marriott Seoul since February 2020, where he led the hotel located in the famed Gangnam district through the pandemic.
Novotel Introduces The First ‘Novotel Living’ in Asia to be Launched in Singapore
Novotel, a brand in the world-leading Accor group, has signed a management agreement for the Novotel Living Singapore Orchard. The rebrand from 8 on Claymore Serviced Residences Singapore has been finalised in June 2022 with the 85-key property set to become the very first Novotel Living to operate in Singapore.
Swire Hotels Turns to IDeaS for a Unified Revenue Management Solution Across Properties
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services, announced today that Swire Hotels has selected its G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) to unify its group approach to revenue management across a portfolio of seven hotels globally.
Michiel de Kleer has been appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Michiel is a Dutch national and grew up across Europe, The Caribbean and South America. He started his career in hospitality as a Steward, before specializing in hotel F&B business. As a seasoned hotelier, Michiel brings with him more than 20 years of hospitality experience with a strong background in Food and Beverage, having worked with renowned properties such as Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
Nick Heath has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has recently welcomed Mr. Nick Heath as the new General Manager.
Daniel Quek has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Singapore
A passionate hotelier with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Daniel Quek has recently been appointed as the new Director of Food and Beverage at The Westin Singapore.
Jenny Lim has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Westin Singapore
Bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jenny Lim has recently joined The Westin Singapore as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Brandon Chong has been appointed as Wellbeing Ambassador at voco Orchard Singapore
voco Orchard Singapore has appointed Brandon Chong (@branstands) as its official Wellness Ambassador. The Movement and Mindful Coach, Lululemon Legacy ambassador and all-round wellness expert will host regular sessions at the hotel, with the first taking place on Sunday 29th May 2022.
IHG signs fifth Holiday Inn Express in Singapore
IHG Hotels & Resorts and partner Marlow Hotels & Resorts today announce the signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena.
Singapore mid-market hotel demand to accelerate in 2022
Singapore’s mid-market hotel sector will continue to post healthy post-pandemic growth performance, fueled by increased tourist demand and reflected by heightened investment. According to JLL’s Singapore mid-market hotels outlook 2022, occupancy and investment into the sector will continue to recover in the second half of the year despite broader economic challenges including staffing shortfalls and inflationary-driven supply issues, and more industry-specific requirements such as digital upgrades to properties.
Accelerate Recovery: Attend HSMAI's Asia Pacific Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC)
HSMAI's Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) “The conference comes at a perfect juncture with APAC borders reopening, so now more than ever Hoteliers will benefit from clear data trends, and thought-provoking ideas & actionable insights to guide their strategies” said Jackie Douglas, President HSMAI Asia Pacific.