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Millennium Hilton Bangkok Unveils New Executive Chef, Matthias Mittnacht to Elevate Dining Experience
A New Culinary Maestro at Millennium Hilton Bangkok! Get ready to indulge in an elevated dining journey along the enchanting riverside, as Chef Matthias brings his exceptional expertise to our iconic riverside hotel. Chef Matthias Mittnacht’s Journey Hailing from Bavaria, Germany, Chef Matt’s culinary voyage commenced within the nurturing ambiance of his family’s hospitality […]

Holiday Inn & Suites Siracha Laemchabang Announces New General Manager Preecha Yarangwong
Holiday Inn and Suites Siracha Laemchabang in Siracha part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the appointment of Preecha Yarangwong as General Manager. Khun Preecha will take up his new position and become a General Manager of this urban, exquisite, and versatile Siracha hotel with effect from […]

Banyan Tree Bangkok announces the appointment of Christoph Trocker as the new Executive Chef
In his role as Executive Chef, Chef Christoph oversees the culinary excellence throughout the hotel. From the range of gourmet restaurants offering everything from Thai fine dining, international and Asian gastronomic experiences to Bangkok’s iconic roof top bar and restaurant, as well as banqueting facilities and the two dining cruises Apsara and Saffron Cruise. At Banyan […]

Seasoned Hospitality Professional Christian O. H. Zunk appointed as Group General Manager of MUU Hotels
MUU Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Christian O. H. Zunk, a seasoned hospitality professional, has taken over as the Group General Manager of MUU Hotels, a hospitality company committed to providing a truly special and personalised experience for guests. With a demonstrated history of working in the luxury hotel industry around the […]

Richard Schestak appointed Managing Director of 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 the 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 […]

Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse appoints Blair Fowler as new General Manager
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is delighted to announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Blair Fowler, who officially joined the hotel on 2nd September 2019. Blair is a highly-skilled hotel professional with more than 15 years of operational experience in the USA, UK, Australia and South East Asia. He is no stranger to […]

Anantara Announces New General Manager Appointments Across Thailand
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces a number of new General Managers to properties across Thailand. From the palm fringed shores of Hua Hin, Phuket, and Koh Phangan, responsibilities for all General Managers include managing daily operations, developing key business strategies and establishing the properties as leaders of quintessential Thai hospitality. James Hewitson newly appointed […]

Alexander Kellermann Appointed General Manager of MEA Sukhumvit Park Bangkok
Marriott International recently announced the appointment of Mr. Alexander Kellermann as the new General Manager of Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok. Mr. Kellermann brings with him over 15 years of extensive experience within Marriott group. Mr. Kellermann started his first career with Marriott in 2004 at the Hotel Imperial and Hotel Bristol in Vienna […]

The Okura Prestige Bangkok Welcomes New General Manager
Leading luxury hotel The Okura Prestige Bangkok has the pleasure of announcing the appointment of Dutch native Niek Hammer as the hotel’s new General Manager, effective 15 August 2019. The 42-year-old hospitality professional from Enschede in The Netherlands holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and a Master’s diploma in International Service Management, both from […]

WEERAKET (JOE) NILAYON EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE HOUSE ON SATHORN
Weeraket Nilayon or Chef Joe was first graduated from Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Dhurakij Pundit University. After his graduation, he worked in marketing field for quite a while, then he decided to leave to Gold Coast, Australia where his culinary dream began. In 2004, he attended school of Culinary Arts at TAFE Queensland whilst […]

Hilton Pattaya Press Release: Mr. Jean Baptiste Papin Named Commercial Director of Hilton Pattaya
Hilton Pattaya has appointed commercial director of its unique by design hotel. Jean-Baptiste Papin most recently served as senior cluster revenue manager of the Hilton Revenue Management Consolidated Center, Asia Pacific. “We are excited to welcome Jean-Baptiste Papin to our unique hotel. I am confident that Jean Baptiste’s wealth of knowledge will help bring our […]

Gerd Kotlorz GM of Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has announced the appointment of Gerd Kotlorz as its new General Manager, effective 25 February 2019.A German national and highly experienced hospitality professional, Gerd moves to Phuket from Bangkok, where currently holds the position of Area Director of Sales & Distribution for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. […]

Conrad Koh Samui appoints Ruben Gabino as General Manager
Conrad Koh Samui has appointed Ruben Dario Gabino as General Manager. Mr Gabino, 42, moves to Thailand from South Korea where he has been working as Hotel Manager of the 434 – room Conrad Seoul, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, since July 2015. His previous experience includes the role of Director of Operations for […]

Dusit appoints new heads of GSOs in Europe and India, opens new sales office in Germany
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the appointment of new sales directors to head its Global Sales Offices in India and Europe, including a new office in Germany. Recently appointed to take over the reins of Dusit’s GSO in Mumbai, India, is Ms Snehal Koli. An accomplished tourism […]

NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT 137 PILLARS BANGKOK
The luxury boutique hotel brand 137 Pillars Suites & Residences is excited to announce the appointment of Maxim Baile as the Executive Chef at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences. With 15 years of experience, he brings a dynamic, innovative energy to the dining experience, ushering in a new era of gastronomy at their properties. Originally […]

NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, CHRISTOPHER MILLER, APPOINTED AT THE ST. REGIS BANGKOK
The St. Regis Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Miller as Executive Chef. An award-winning chef, he brings more than 20 years of food and beverage excellence from the finest restaurants and five-star hotels and resorts throughout Australia, Central America, Singapore, Indonesia, The Maldives and Thailand. “We are delighted to welcome Chef […]