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Jeff Tisdall has been appointed as Vice President Residential Development International at AccorHotels

Jeff Tisdall joined AccorHotels in 2016 from FHRI (Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel) to the role of Vice President Residential Development International and has now been promoted further to Senior Vice President Development Residential and Extended Stay. Jeff played a key role in integrating the FHRI residential pipeline and using the AccorHotels brand name buying power to increase this pipeline from 24 projects in 2016 to over 50 now.

Denice Lim has been appointed as Director of Marketing Communications at The St. Regis Singapore

The St. Regis Singapore is delighted to welcome Ms. Denice Lim as its new Director of Marketing Communications from September 2018. In this role, Denice will be responsible for the strategic direction of marketing campaigns at The St. Regis Singapore, and will spearhead key initiatives to strengthen the hotel and restaurants' profiles in the local and international markets.

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore opens its doors

Located in Singapore's downtown Civic and Cultural District is the architectural gem, once discretely known as Capitol Building and Stamford House, about which many locals fondly reminisce. Today, after years of meticulous restoration by acclaimed architects and updated with refreshing modern touches by famed interior designers, its glories will be revived as it unveils as a luxury haven - The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

To be named lyf one-north Singapore, the property will offer 324 units. It is slated to achieve Temporary Occupation Permit by 2020 and open in 2021.

Ascott Residence Trust (Ascott Reit) has acquired a prime greenfield site for S$62.4 million for its maiden development project. It will build the first coliving property in Singapore's research and innovation business hub, one-north. Located at Nepal Hill amidst 400 companies, 800 startups and 50,000 professionals, the property is expected to be managed by its sponsor, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) under the coliving brand, lyf, targeted at the rising millennial segment. To be named lyf one-north Singapore, the property will offer 324 units[1]. It is slated to achieve Temporary Occupation Permit by 2020 and open in 2021.

Lee Chee Koon has been named President & Group Chief Executive Officer at CapitaLand Limited

Mr Lee Chee Koon, former Chief Executive Officer of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), will be appointed President & Group Chief Executive Officer of Ascott's parent company, CapitaLand Limited, with effect from 15 September 2018. As President & Group CEO, Mr Lee will lead the top leadership team to scale up CapitaLand's real estate capabilities across asset classes and geographies, to achieve sustainable competitive advantage as it rides the waves of economic and technological changes ahead.

Paolo Campillo has been appointed as General Manager at Parkroyal on Kitchener Road,

Paolo brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with his most recent post being the General Manager of Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour. With a deep passion for the service industry, he started his career in Mandarin Oriental Manila as a Headwaiter and was first appointed General Manager with The Westin Philippine Plaza (currently Sofitel Philippine Plaza) in 2005.

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels opens second property in Singapore’s Kampong Glam

Under its signature CUBE brand, CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam, is part of the expanding portfolio of hospitality real estate in Asia helmed by RB Hospitality. Its location in the Kampong Glam Heritage Trail underscores the group's premise for affordable, restored heritage accommodation located in popular conservation and cultural enclaves targeted at a new group of digitally-inclined, discerning travellers.

Anuradha Venkatachalam has been appointed as Director of Sales a Marketing at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Holiday Inn® Singapore Atrium has appointed Anuradha Venkatachalam, as Director of Sales & Marketing. She will be responsible for growing key corporate accounts and manage all aspects of sales & marketing, including customer relationship management, segmentation marketing, digital marketing, as well as brand & communication strategies. Anuradha has over ~ years of experience in hotel sales & marketing management and has been with IHG for ~ years. Prior to the move, she was Director of Sales & Marketing with Crowne Plaza Sohar in Oman and has championed several successful marketing campaigns that drove incremental revenue. Bringing with her a wealth of experience, Anuradha will identify growth opportunities in the region and reinforce our brand presence as a leading service property in Singapore for business and leisure travellers.

Veronique Augier Nel has been appointed as Director of Communications & CSR Asia Pacific at AccorHotels

AccorHotels has appointed Veronique Augier Nel to the positon of Director of Communications & CSR Asia Pacific. Veronique has been with AccorHotels Asia Pacific for seven years, overseeing Communications for the group's Talent & Culture team. A graduate of the Lausanne Hotel Management School in Switzerland, she has previously worked with Starwood, Hyatt Hotels and Walt Disney World. 

Philip Wong has been appointed as General Manager at Mercure Singapore Bugis

A hotel veteran with over 35 years' operational experience, Mr Wong has held many senior management positions in reputable hotels in Singapore and Asia including the Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Shangri-La International Group and Cairnhill Hotels & Resorts, among others. Mr Wong was most recently the General Manager/Area General Manager of Dorsett Singapore and played an instrumental role in the opening of the hotel. With a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Leicester in United Kingdom, Mr Wong also attended general management courses from University of Cornell in New York.