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Richard Schestak has been appointed as General Manager at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Richard Schestak has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Looking back to 28 years of experience in international hospitality industry, Richard joins this luxurious iconic landmark in the heart of Bangkok from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where he was General Manager at Fairmont Marina Resort and Fairmont Marina Residences.

Kempinski
Bangkok, Thailand
Development Renovation

Centara Begins THB 650 Million Room Upgrade at Flagship Bangkok Hotel

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is launching a much-anticipated renovation programme at its five-star flagship, Centara Grand at CentralWorld Bangkok, beginning this month. The company is investing THB 650 million in the room improvement project, which will see a complete floor-to-ceiling renovation of all 505 guestrooms and suites, an undertaking that will happen two floors at a time to avoid disruption to the guest experience.

Centara Grand
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Appointment

Andrea Orrú has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

Andrea began his fruitful hospitality career in 1999, and has mustered a wealth of international experience during this time for esteemed hotel groups around the globe. With 20 years of experience under his belt, Andrea is a proven passionate and results driven General Manager. In 2013, Andrea joined Anantara and assumed the role of Resort Manager at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and sister property Naladhu Private Island Resort. Following a number of successful years and many industry accolades he moved to Koh Samui where he continued his journey as Resort Manager of Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Vacation Club Bophut Koh Samui. After enjoying 2 years of resort life, he then moved to South Korea where he undertook the role of Task Force General Manager for Avani Central Busan, and soon after assumed the role of Acting General Manager for three resorts in the Maldives, Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Resort.

Anantara
Thailand
Appointment

James Hewitson has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Vacation Club Khao Phuket.

A familiar face to Anantara, British national James Hewitson first joined the brand in 2011. His extensive knowledge and expertise is top-class boasting eight years working with Anantara, and a total of 27 years in the hospitality industry. The tri-linguist who speaks fluent English, French and Arabic has worked across the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia.

Anantara
Phuket, Thailand
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Development Opening

The Opening Of Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central

InterContinental Hotel Groups (IHG) has opened its doors in Thailand'svibrant city Pattaya with the brand-new Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central, allowing smart travellers to experience convenient access to the city on their doorstep. Combining business and comfort, the new property is equipped with 241 rooms just a two-hour drive from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Holiday Inn
20, Thailand
Development Renovation

Renovation completed: Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana

Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana, a Centara Hotels & Resorts property located near Don Mueang International Airport, is the only hotel and convention centre within Thailand's largest Government Complex. Centara has just completed a comprehensive renovation worth more than 100 million baht, spanning guestrooms and suites, the hotel's restaurant, and lobby and public areas. The renovation reflects a modern, elegant and stylish design perfectly attuned to the local art and culture of the Mons community residing in Koh Kred, Th ailand, offering guests a unique visual look and a brand new hospitality experience.

Centara
Bangkok, Thailand
Appointment

Alexander Kellermann has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park Bangkok

Mr. Kellermann started his first career with Marriott in 2004 at the Hotel Imperial and Hotel Bristol in Vienna in Sales & Marketing after earning his degree in hospitality management. From 2013 to 2014, he expanded his experience in operations with St. Regis in New York. In 2015, he moved from New York to Bangkok as Director of Rooms at the W Bangkok and was later promoted to Hotel Manager, his most recent position.

Marriott
Bangkok, Thailand