Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok, the latest addition to the string of properties managed by ONYX Hospitality Group, opens its doors on 1 April 2018. Formerly known as Somerset Lake Point Bangkok operated by Ascott, the property is situated in one of the city"s most prestigious neighbourhoods and is ideal for both long-staying expatriates and travellers visiting Bangkok for business or leisure pursuits.
Thai tourism authorities announced that more than 530,000 foreign tourists are expected in Thailand to enjoy the festivities of Songkran, the Thai New Year, generating an income of 9 billion baht (about $290 million).
Vetchabutsakorn has more than 20 years of experience in their respective areas of expertise.
Sitanggang has more than 20 years of experience in their respective areas of expertise.
Newly hired President of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts Asia Kevin Wallace will lead the division's plans for expansion throughout China, India, Australia and Southeast Asia. As a seasoned international hospitality executive, Kevin Wallace has held many senior positions within the hotel industry as a CEO, CFO and COO in top Asian markets. Prior to joining Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, Wallace was President of Centara Hotels and Resorts, Managing Director-Asia of Plateno Hotel Group and Managing Director-Asia Pacific for Dream Hotel Group.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed seasoned hotelier Simon Dell as General Manager of Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin in Thailand, a new upscale seafront resort set to open this Spring. Simon"s impressive career has seen him work in senior management roles with major regional and international hotel groups for 20 years. He has spent the last decade in Asia Pacific, with several years based in Thailand, making him the perfect choice to lead the team at the new property.
Mr. Vazid Shaikh has been appointed as Director of Operations by Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park Bangkok. Mr. Shaikh has over 15 years of hospitality industry experience from leading international hotels in Thailand, Malaysia and India with a focus on F&B operations and training. Mr. Shaikh began his career with Marriott in 2005 at the JW Marriott Mumbai before moving on to the JW Marriott Pune and Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit. Prior to joining Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park Bangkok, Mr. Shaikh held the position of Food and Beverage Operations Manager at Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
The Akaryn Hotel Group has unveiled plans to become a single-use plastic free hotel company by 2020. The group's newest opening, akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok, scheduled to open in May 2018, is set to lead the charge in this initiative by not having any single-use plastic in its rooms or food and beverage outlets. "Our eco-friendly approach in Bangkok began by sourcing glass bottles and containers, with a commitment to no single-use plastic used in the restaurants or bars. The hotel will extend the initiative for guests on the go with stylish akyra stainless steel water bottles presented on arrival that can be refilled anytime during their stay," said Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Founder and Managing Director of Akaryn Hotel Group.
Thailand's Phang Nga Bay is home to unrivaled natural beauty.A string of limestone cliffs and small islands juts through the azure waters of the Andaman Sea like sleeping giants, creating a stunning visual dance between land and sea.Perhaps the most luxurious way to experience the area is with a stay at the Six Senses Yao Noi, located on a large island between Krabi and Phuket.
The Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) has appointed Muhammad Alan Yuslan as general manager of the newly renovated Cachet Resort Dewa Phuket (Cachet Hotel Group"s second resort property), responsible for the strategic direction, day-to-day operations and guest satisfaction.https://asianhotelandcateringtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2-GM-Cachet-Dewa-Phuket-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianhotelandcateringtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2-GM-Cachet-Dewa-Phuket-280x420.jpg 280w" sizes="(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px">With more than 16 years of international hospitality management experience, Alan has held positions with major international hotel brands, including Le Méridien, Marriott, Starwood, Melia Hotel International and One and Only Resorts. He was an integral member of executive teams for new hotel openings, including the W Maldives, W Bali, and Le Meridian Bali Jimbaran. Previously Yuslan was Hotel Manager at Melia Makassar, Indonesia.
Mr. Chatterjee has over 25 years of international hospitality experience ranging from rooms to food and beverage operations with International hotel chains. Before joining the Le Meridien, Chiang Mai Mr. Chatterjee held several positions at multiple hotels under Marriott International spanning major cities in Asia and Middle East including the JW Marriott, Mumbai, Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, JW Marriott, Bangalore and the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. Prior to moving to his new home at the Le Méridien, Chiang Mai, Mr. Chatterjee spent 3 years in Bangkok as the General Manager of Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit.
CapitaLand"s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) announces the appointment of Mr. Jason Chen as the General Manager of Somerset Ekamai Bangkok.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's foremost hotel and property development companies, has rolled out Alipay at its hotels and resorts in Thailand to cater to Chinese travellers who prefer to make quick and secure payments via mobile.
The luxurious 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok has appointed Mr. Jakri Rujirat as Hotel Manager.
Chef Stefano has developed a career of 25 years in gastronomy, having worked in 4 and 5-star hotels in Canada to a Relais & Châteaux property in Bermuda, and city hotels in Egypt and Indonesia as well as several beach resorts in Africa and Asia.Chef Stefano is a big fan of Thai cuisine. "I love the fact it"s full of flavors and fresh seasonal produce, such as some of my favorites: red and green curry, lemongrass, kaffir lime, the crispy fresh Som Tam with green papaya or green mango and soft-shell crab, as well as fresh seafood," he said
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alexander Pichel as General Manager. Alex has transferred to Bangkok from the Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta in Indonesia where he had worked as General Manager since 2015.
After graduated with Hotel Management Degree from Hotel Institute Montreux Switzerland, Joon K. Park, a young Korean man who was born in South Korea and raised in California, the USA, is falling in love with the beautiful culture of South East Asia. Joon started his career in 1997 as an Assistant Front Office Manager, looked after two properties in Vietnam, including, Sofitel Dalat Palace and Novotel Dalat. Later, he decided to pursue his career in sales department, holding a Sales Manager position at Regional Office of Hilton Worldwide, based in Hanoi, Vietnam. His passion has been deviated to revenue and operation fields; he started his exciting career with Marriott International in 2000 and held a various positions, such as, Front Office Manager, Director of Rooms, Director of Operations, and Director of Revenue Management, total 10 years of experience under Marriott International. In 2011, Joon"s career journey has shifted to Malaysia, where he was an Executive Assistant Manager at The Pacific Sutera Hotel at Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf and Country Club. Joon then joined Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport two years later as Resident Manager. Prior joining the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Joon was a Project Manager and Business Analyst at AccorHotels Thailand.
John Blanco has been appointed as the General Manager of Capella Bangkok, which is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2018. Located along the rejuvenated Chao Phraya River waterfront promenade, Capella Bangkok offers 101 rooms, suites and villas with panoramic views of Thailand"s revered river.
Asia Prestige Management Limited (APM), a driving force of change in property investment and hospitality management, announced the launch of Zazz Urban Bangkok, a 48-room green-inspired urban oasis themed boutique hotel in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
Move over London and New York, here comes the emerging world-class megacity, Bangkok. In five short years, the electric metro across Greater Bangkok will reach a length of 464 kilometers. This will surpass London's 402 km Tube network and New York City's subway, which is 380 km. The great promise of the East, has now become the new West. Important to the success of Bangkok being a world class city, will be the access to the three international interconnected airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao. This latest report by Horwath HTL Thailand and C9 Hotelworks provides great insight into new luxury hotel and hotel residence developments that truly raise the evolving city skyline.