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Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok New General Mananger
Carlson Rezidor Hotels Group announces the appointment of Peter Feran as General Manager of Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok, effective from 13 April 2015. Australian native Peter Feran brings to the position extensive hospitality industry experience gained in his home country as well is in the U.K and Asia. Peter began his career in 1997 soon […]

New General Manager at Conrad Bangkok
Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Herman J. Ehrlichas general manager of Conrad Bangkok with effect from 24 February 2015. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations and lead the team in delivering quality guest experiences of flawless service. “Conrad Bangkok presents guest with the Luxury of Being Yourself and strives to deliver […]

New Cluster GM of Mercure Pattaya Hotel and Hotel Baraquda Pattaya MGallery Collection
Accor Asia Pacific is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Gerald Hougardy as Cluster General Manager of Mercure Pattaya Hotel and Hotel Baraquda Pattaya MGallery Collection in Thailand. Belgian national Gerald is a long-term team member of Accor with a career in hospitality spanning over 20 years in senior managerial positions within the group […]

Appointment News from Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Keith Hardie, General Manager of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominik Trimborn as Director of Sales & Marketing at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, effective February 9, 2015. Dominik is already familiar with the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, as he was previously Cluster […]

WELCOMING CHEF SEBASTIAN REISCHER TO FIREPLACE GRILL AT INTERCONTINENTAL BANGKOK
Fireplace Grill has been a Bangkok dining institution now for nearly half a century. Over the decades the restaurant has maintained its iconic reputation by offering the finest prime beef and freshest seafood, complemented by an outstanding wine list. With menus changing seasonally the team use only the freshest of produce to enhance your dining […]

KEVIN JEAN FAWKES, EXECUTIVE CHEF SWISSÔTEL NAI LERT PARK BANGKOK
Mr. Eric Piatti, General Manager of Swissôtel Nai Lert Park Bangkok is very pleased to announce the appointment of its new internationally experienced Executive Chef Kevin Jean Fawkes, with effect from now on. Kevin brings to the hotel’s renowned restaurants and bars extensive Michelin-star restaurant and 5-star deluxe hotel experience. Expert in several cuisines, among […]

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok appoints Marco Metge as GM
Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Marco Metge as general manager for Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok. Marco is a German national and has extensive knowledge and experience in international luxury hotel chains in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He started his hotelier apprenticeship […]

IMPACT Exhibition Management appoints new Executive Chef
IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ng Wai Meng or Chef Roy as Executive Chef of Kitchen Department. Chef Roy is ready to lead IMPACT chefs to success and help the company to gain a leading position in food and beverage services as well as maintain the quality […]

New Hotel Manager, Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 A Chatrium Collection
Chatrium Hotels & Residences is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tanasak Vanichavit (John) as the Hotel Manager of Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 – A Chatrium Collection effective immediately. Prior to joining Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18, Mr. Tanasak honed his hospitality skills with the Ascott Group, first as Guest Service Manager. Subsequently he earned […]

Ms Chulada Manpuen New Appointment at MBK
MBK Hotel and Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Chulada Manpuen as the Assistant Vice President, Public Relations and Media Communications. Ms. Manpuen has been promoted from her most recent tenure as Senior Marketing Communications Manager of Pathumwan Princess Hotel, MBK-HT Group. In her new role she will be the driving force […]

Luxury Paresa Resort Appoints New General Manager
Exclusive five-star Phuket hideaway, Paresa, has appointed South African hotelier Dawid Koegelenberg as General Manager. A graduate of the prestigious Cape Town Hotel Schooland formerly Resort Manager at Six Senses Koh Samui, Dawidbrings over two decades of Michelin-Star restaurant and resort management experience toPhuket’s most sought-after address along “Millionaire’s Mile”above Kamala Bay. He was a […]

Phongsak Mikhunthong Executive Sous Chef GLOW Pratunam
Phongsak Mikhunthong has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef of GLOW Pratunam. With the strong passion for cooking and excellent cooking skills, Phongsak has over 16-year culinary experience from many famous hotels and resorts including Juldis Khao Yai Resort and Spa, Central Samui Village, Central Wong Amat Beach Resort (Pattaya) and Kirimaya (Khao-Yai). Prior to this […]

ONYX Hospitality restructure key hotel and corporate operations roles
ONYX Hospitality Group continues to strengthen the group’s operations through the promotion of talented hospitality professionals Pierre-Andre Pelletier and David Cumming to Vice President Area General Manager South Thailand and Bangkok respectively. Both veterans in the hospitality industry, Pelletier has been part of the ONYX family for over 20 years and this year will mark […]

Soneva Kiri Announces New General Manager
The Soneva Group is delighted to welcome Graham Grant as the new General Manager of Soneva Kiri. Graham succeeds Frank Grassman who managed the iconic resort since 2012. Graham’s preceding post was General Manager at one of India’s legends of luxury, The Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan, where he focused not only on operations and customer […]

Steve Chong appointed general manager of Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort Da Nang Vietnam, Managed by Centara
Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Steve Chong as general manager of Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort Da Nang Vietnam, Managed by Centara. Steve is a Singaporean national. He has had over 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked with leading hotels […]

ONYX Hospitality Appoints Douglas Martell as COO
Prior to joining ONYX, Martell’s professional experience included a 13 year tenure with IHG where he was Vice President of Operations – South West Asia. There, he was responsible for hotel operations in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Martell brings with him a wealth of operational experience, especially […]