Poomiphat Navanukroh, Cape & Kantary Hotels Group Director, Travel Industry, has announced the appointment of Timo Kuenzli as General Manager of Cape Fahn Hotel, Koh Samui with immediate effect.
Villa de Pranakorn, the elegant new boutique hotel in old Bangkok's Sam Yot district, has announced the appointment of Erik Lannge as its new General Manager, as Unicorn Hospitality's latest upscale property prepares to open its doors end of December 2019. A highly-skilled management professional with 12 years of experience, Erik turned his attention to the hospitality sector eight years ago - a life-changing decision that allowed his talent to shine. Having joined Oakwood as a management trainee, specialising in food & beverage, Erik then moved to the landmark Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, where he reported directly to the GM and quickly became accomplished in all departments. His ability was identified by AccorHotels, where he became Director of Food & Beverage at the popular Novotel Bangkok Siam Square. Erik's rapid ascent to the top of the career path then took a major leap forward in 2017, when he was appointed General Manager of X2 Koh Samui, Cross Hotels & Resorts' upscale boutique resort. He was then promoted to the role of Cluster General Manager for three properties: X2 Kui Buri, X2 Le Bayburi, and Away Pranburi Beach Resort. Throughout his working life, Erik has demonstrated a passion for guest relations, an ability to motivate his teams and a proven track record of delivering excellent results. Last year, he also completed his Master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Bangkok University. Now, as part of the Unicorn Hospitality team, Erik is tasked with the pre-opening of Villa de Pranakorn. With 47 rooms and suites and exceptional amenities for discerning guests, all set in Sam Yot in Bangkok's old city, this new hotel will allow visitors to experience a new era of upscale comfort in an exquisite part of the Thai capital. The newly-opened Sam Yot MRT subway station also puts the rest of the city within easy reach.
Swiss-Belgian national Serge is no stranger to Asia's City of Angels, having previously worked in food and beverage management roles at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and COMO Metropolitan Bangkok.
The former Commissioned Lieutenant in the Swedish Army reserves who served as a Battalion Quartermaster has three decades of luxury hospitality experience under his belt, having worked with prestigious hotel brands and cruise ships around the globe.
French-born Gauderic is promoted to his first General Manager role from the position of Resort Manager.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed agreements with Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to introduce three of its global hospitality brands to Thailand. The agreement would fuel the company's expansion in Thailand with the addition of three hotels comprised of nearly 1,550 rooms expected to open between late 2020 and 2024. Under the agreements, AWC is expected to open a 248-room Courtyard by Marriott in late 2020 in Phuket, as well as a 900-room Marriott Marquis hotel and a 398-room JW Marriott hotel both in Pattaya.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has celebrated the opening of Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi, a brand new upscale resort and the first branded beachfront property in Ao Nang, the popular tourism gateway in southern Thailand.
Suthathip joined Absolute Hotel Services in March 2019 as the Director of Catering at U Nimman Chiang Mai, our modern city hotel with a Lanna-style twist, and she has since shown formidable skills across a range of hospitality di sciplines.With her 20-year career in the hospitality industry she has built up extensive knowledge and experience of international and luxury brands with her work at properties such as Amari Rincome Hotel, Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai and Holiday Inn Chiang Mai.
Suchitra joined Absolute Hotel Services in April 2015 as the Public Relations Manager at U Sathorn Bangkok, our flagship 5-star hotel, and she has since shown extremely strong professional skills in both communications and in hospitality management. In 2018 she was promoted to General Manager of U Chiang Mai due to her dedication and proficiency.
Tabatha Ramsay, an Australian national with more than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, has joined the company as Vice President Commercial, overseeing sales, revenue and distribution. Prior to joining Centara, Ms. Ramsay held a number of management positions with leading hotel groups, including: Area Director, Sales & Marketing at Intercontinental Hotels Group; VP Sales at Minor Group's Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas; VP Sales, Marketing & Revenue at Oakwood Worldwide; and, more recently, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Vinpearl Hospitality Ltd.
The two hotels are located around 100 metres from the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain station, making it easy for travellers to get around the city.
The newly renovated 441-room JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok has appointed Dongwoon Kim (DK) as Director of Sales & Marketing.
Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans to make its debut in Thailand, as the company's impressive expansion plans continue to gather pace. The Hong Kong-based hospitality company, which recently celebrated its 32nd anniversary, currently has a collection of 145 hotels and resorts in 22 countries, either operating or in the pipeline. This includes properties in five of the ten ASEAN member states: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
The Holiday Inn Resort Phuket today announced its grand re-opening after undergoing a USD$4.6 million renovation process in the last 7 months. An oasis of tranquility in bustling Patong, the refurbished resort successfully combines the established reputation of Thai hospitality with a calm, relaxed and luxurious ambience.
Bangkok - Best Western Hotels & Resorts recently embarked on an important social mission, aimed at improving the lives of local children in eastern Thailand's Chanthaburi province.
Part innovative design hub, part progressive philanthropic enterprise: Iniala Beach House is an ultra-luxe beachside property that challenges preconceptions at every turn. Comprising three villas, a penthouse, Kids Hotel, and a superlative fine dining restaurant, the hotel is the vision of owner and Original Mark Weingard, who commissioned ten leading figures in the world of international design to realize his vision of an iconoclastic Thai retreat. The result is a paean to imagination, innovation, and craftsmanship set amid an idyllic, palm-shaded landscape where the powder-white sands of Natai Beach embrace the sea-foam green and sky-blue colors of the Andaman Sea.
Kata Rocks is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Aeria as its new General Manager. Gordon brings with him over 30 years of diverse international hotelier experience and 15 years of General Manager experience in seven different countries in Asia Pacific.A Singaporean with deep roots in Thailand, Gordon is a global citizen who has worked and lived in leading destinations around the world. For the past three decades Gordon was single-minded in his pursuit of luxury hospitality with an impressive track record withi n the Accor hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and more recently Dusit Thani in addition to many award-winning independent hotels.Gordon is passionate about enhancing guest experiences and nurturing his talented team. He will further drive the resort's critical business requirements, with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue management, while delivering unique guest experiences.
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office today announced the winners among the 10 innovative startups from across the Mekong Region, which competed in the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) competition on 9 October 2019.
Blair Fowler has been appointed general manager of Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, bringing more than 15 years of operational experience in the US, the UK, Australia and South-east Asia to his new role.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will re-open its River Wing on 11 November 2019, concluding the most extensive restoration in the hotel's 143-year history.