Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Appoints New F&B Director-Sandeep Jinarajan

The soon-to-open Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is already elevating its culinary appeal with the appointment of Sandeep Jinarajan as the hotel’s director of food and beverage. Located within walking distance to some of the city’s biggest attractions including the Royal Palace and the Mekong River, the 247-room hotel is scheduled to open in the Cambodian capital on Jan. 6, 2021.

With more than 20 years of food and beverage operation experience, Jinarajan will be fully in charge of the hotel’s five dining outlets and bars, including Market Café Restaurant & Lounge, FiveFive Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, The Attic, Metropole Underground as well as the Poolside Bar. Additionally, Sandeep will oversee the hotel’s in-room dining and banquet service.

“I’m excited to be bringing a unique rooftop venue to Phnom Penh in the form of FiveFive Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant will focus on fresh, sustainable seafood, local produce, and hand-crafted cocktails while boasting the best views in the city,” said Jinarajan. “Our executive chef, Richard Bias, and his team have developed a unique Asian fusion menu, with some interesting twists on traditional Cambodian favorites. We can’t wait for travelers and locals to experience it.”

Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, Jinarajan worked as the food and beverage director at The St. Regis Astana in Kazakhstan as well as the assistant director of food and beverage at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi for four years.

Originally from Bangalore in India, Jinarajan began his career at Grand Hyatt Dubai in 2003, where he worked as assistant manager (all-day dining and à la carte) during the hotel’s pre-opening and post-opening phase. Over the next 12 years, Jinarajan held various managerial roles within the F&B department, before working his way up to food and beverage manager, where he managed the property’s 13 award-winning restaurants and bar from 2013 to 2015.

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Alma Promotes Chefs Despite COVID-19’s Impact on Tourism

CAM RANH, Vietnam (December 18, 2020) – The Alma resort has appointed two executive sous chefs who bring more than two decades of hospitality experience to 14 restaurants and bars at the new 30-hectare beachfront property.

 Alma’s general manager Herbert Laubichler-Pichler this month named Mai Ly Huong and Francesco Conzattu as executive sous chefs at the five-star family resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula.

 Born and bred in nearby Nha Trang, Huong received a Certificate of Cooking from Nha Trang’s Huong Duong Vocational Centre and started her career at Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel and Spa in 2012. She worked at Sheraton Seoul D Cube Hotel in South Korea, Aloft Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, JW Marriott Phu Quoc and Sun Aqua Iru Veli at the Maldives before joining Alma as a sous chef in September 2019.

Describing herself as “able to not only operate but thrive in a high-pressure and high-volume environment”, she said a priority in her new role was to continue developing her leadership skills to help her kitchen staff develop and realise their full potential. 

 Francesco, who was born in Sassari, Italy, decided he wanted to be a chef at a young age when he started helping his grandmother and mother cook. He completed a six-year full-time hospitality course with the Professional Institute for Hotel and Tourism IPSAR Sassari before launching a career in 2007 that has seen him steadily climb the ladder at leading hotels and restaurants in Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Dubai. 

 He has worked for the likes of both Starwood’s Hotel Cervo in Porto Cervo and Leading Hotel of the World Hotel La Perla in Corvara, both in his native Italy, as well as the Cavalli Club, Restaurant and Lounge in Dubai. He was chef de cuisine at Italian restaurant Armani Deli at Armani Hotel, housed in the world’s tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa, before his appointment at Alma as chef de cuisine at Alma in September 2019. 

 Francesco, who describes himself as “self-motivated, hands-on team player”, said he wished to “keep learning and growing” in his new role, including learning everything required to oversee the culinary operation of the resort and support the entire F&B team.

 Bold, spacious and emblematic of Vietnam’s maturation as a destination, the independently owned and operated Alma features 580 oversized suites and pavilions, 14 food and beverage outlets, and a cascade of 12 beachfront swimming pools. Other drawing cards include a science museum, 6000 square metre waterpark, 13-treatment room spa, art gallery, cinema, convention centre, amphitheatre, youth centre with virtual games, kid’s club, water sports centre, gymnasium and yoga room and an 18-hole putting green.

Alma is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. To contact Alma or to make a booking, please visit www.alma-resort.com or email info@alma-resort.com

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About Alma 

Situated on Vietnam’s emerging Cam Ranh peninsula fronting Long Beach, Alma resort commands some 30 hectares of inspiring ground. Emblematic of Vietnam's maturation as a destination, the bold and spacious integrated resort offers 580 oversized suites and pavilions that all afford sweeping vistas of the ocean, including contemporary three bedroom oceanfront pavilions each totalling 224sqm with a living room, four bathrooms and a private pool. Alma features a broad spectrum of restaurants helmed by top chefs, a food court with an array of local and international cuisine, as well as a sports bar, pool bar and beach bar. Other highlights include 12 swimming pools cascading down to the beach, a waterpark, 13-treatment room spa, 70-seat cinema, convention centre, amphitheater, art gallery, science museum, gymnasium and yoga room, 18-hole mini golf course, a youth centre with virtual reality games, a kid’s club, water sports centre and even an 'Alma Mart' mini supermarket

Jan Vanhaelewyn Appointed General Manager

Jan's hospitality career with Marriott International began in 2008 serving as Resident Manager of two of the most unique The Luxury Collection Hotels in Mexico: Hacienda San Jose, as well as Hacienda Temozon, located in the Peninsula of the Yucatan. Thereafter, he moved over to Spain at Le Meridien RA Beach Resort & Spa, before returning to Mexico to open The Westin Guadalajara as the Food & Beverage Director. Shortly after, he joined the pre-opening team of the W Bogota in Colombia where he was promoted to Director of Operations. In 2017, Jan's expertise brought him to The St. Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico, where months after starting as Hotel Manager, the hotel was forced to close as a result of Hurricane Maria. Jan led the team through a successful closure, renovation, and reopening of this beautiful flagship resort in December 2018. Most recently, he served as General Manager of The Ocean Club, A Luxury Collection Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Raeshawna Scott Appointed General Manager At Kimpton Banneker Hotel

The Kimpton Banneker Hotel, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced today the appointment of Raeshawna Scott as General Manager.

As general manager, Scott will lead day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and team development for The Banneker. A seasoned hospitality leader, Scott brings 18 years of hospitality experience to her position, along with a passion for heart-felt guest interactions and developing future hospitality leaders. Scott has been with the Kimpton Hotel family for 10 years and has held various leadership roles, including director of housekeeping, front office manager, assistant general manager and general manager, later becoming part of the Valor Hospitality Partners team in September 2019.

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Jean-Francois Fortin Appointed Executive Chef At Fairmont Dallas

Fairmont Dallas is proud to introduce Jean-Francois Fortin as the hotel's new Executive Chef.

Chef Fortin has a wealth of culinary management experience from over twenty two years in the industry, most of which served at Fairmont hotels across North America. After earning his professional culinary diploma and completing Chef Training at Trait-Carre Professional Center in Quebec City, his career began in 1998 as Chef de partie at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. He progressed through various positions of increasing responsibility, including Sous Chef, Chef, Manager and Consultant for different restaurants.

Chef Fortin served as Sous and Executive Chef for a variety of Fairmont hotels from 2005 to 2016 including Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Algonquin St. Andrews, Fairmont Chateau Montebello and finally at the infamous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada.

Serving as the Executive Chef of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for since 2016, Chef Fortin is excited for the opportunity to get to know Texas cuisine. He and his team have already launched La Taqueria at the Lobby Bar, a new pop up concept at the Fairmont Dallas featuring Tex-Mex classics including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

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Arsen Khodosov Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing At Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in Tampa

Arsen Khodosov, Director of Sales and Marketing, brings over 10 years in the hospitality industry to Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Tampa. Prior to joining HRI Lodging, he served as Task Force Director of Sales with Crescent Hotels & Resorts, working with brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG. His previously held positions include Regional Director of Sales and Marketing with Chesapeake Hospitality, Director of Sales and Marketing with Westmont Hospitality Group, and leadership roles with McKibbon Hotel Management. Khodosov graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

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Srinivas MJ joins Prestige Garden Estate Club and Resort as Front Office Manager

Srinivas MJ has been appointed as the Front Office Manager at Prestige Garden Estate Club and Resort, with effect from 20th July 2020.

He brings with him 7 years of experience in the domain. His last assignment was with Ramada Bengaluru Yelahanka within the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, where he worked as the Front Office Supervisor.

Besides this, he was also associated with The Garden Asia Resort as Front Office Associate. Later he joined Hotel Jamaica wherein he was working under the capacity of Front Office Assistant.

Speaking on the ocassion, Sunil D, General Manager of Prestige Garden Estate Club & Resort said, "We welcome Srinivas to our family and extend our support as he settles down in his new role at the property."

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Deep Preet Bindra joins Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad (Ramdevnagar) as General Manager

Marriott International has appointed Deep Preet Bindra, as the General Manager for Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad (Ramdevnagar). With his rich and diverse experience panning over 17 years in the hospitality and services sector, Bindra will lead the team at the hotel to strengthen its position in the value-driven market of Ahmedabad.

Having started out as a management trainee at the financial services corporation, American Express, Bindra took a leap into the hospitality sector since 2008, when he joined The Oberoi Hotels and Resort. Two years later, in 2010, he joined Westin Gurgaon and Westin Sohna Resort and Spa as a part of the pre-opening team and was further promoted to Director of Sales for complex properties. He later joined Marriott International’s flagship hotel JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi - Aerocity and has been serving the company since, in various roles.

Bindra has worked in different capacities at different hospitality brands including some of Marriott’s premium properties such as JW Marriott at Aerocity in New Delhi and Marriott Whitefield in Bengaluru. His multi-dimensional experience in different roles in Marriott International and other brands, has helped him carve a niche in bringing about operational excellence.

Under his leadership, Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield has seen revenue growth across various channels contributing to it becoming a market leader in ADR, OCC and overall guest experience.

Sharing his views about his upcoming journey with Courtyard by Marriott in Ahmedabad, Bindra said, “Ahmedabad as a market is unique and promising. It is an eclectic blend of centuries old culture and traditions being India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City and a gateway to the modern world being an emerging global business hub located in close to the country’s first international financial services centre -GIFT City. Continuing my journey with Marriott International, I look forward to the opportunity of strengthening the position of this hotel in the city’s growing hospitality sector.”

"Through Marriott's promise of hospitality, we will put our best foot forward to continue offering specially curated experiences for our new and existing guests. The focus will be on improving processes and bring about innovations in our services to best cater to the diverse requirements of our esteemed customers," Bindra further went on to say. A firm believer in collaborative approach in achieving operational efficiency, Bindra is known for his well-thought out business strategies and keeping his team dynamic and motivated.

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New Appointment Announcement at Eastin Easy Vita, First International Hotel, in Vita Sangli District

Arun Sharma

Satish Mishra

Mr. Kabir Mehra is delighted to announce new appointments at Eastin Easy Vita, namely Mr. Arun Sharma as Food and Beverage Manager and Mr. Satish Mishra as Accounts Manager.

Academically qualified with a degree in Hotel Management Catering Technology & Tourism, Arun Sharma brings along, diverse experience of over 10 years with in-depth knowledge, experience, and training in all aspects of food and beverage operations.

With over 12 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, Satish Mishra started his hospitality career with Sayaji Hotels in 2008

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Holiday Inn Express Appoint Kiran Challoju As Portfolio Director of Sales and Marketing

Kiran Challoju has been appointed as the Portfolio Director of Sales & Marketing for a portfolio of 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels under the SAMHI ownership effective 23rd Nov 2020.      

Kiran comes with around 17 years of rich experience in spearheading Sales and Marketing operations with expertise in Luxury, mid-scale, and value segments of the hotel industry. He has worked with well-established brands like IHCL, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, and ITC Hotels.

His last assignment was with Ginger Hotels within the IHCL, where he was the Corporate Director of Sales for Key Markets and Travel Trade.

Kiran has completed his Bachelor’s Degree in economics from Nizam’s College in Hyderabad and has completed his Executive Program in Management from Shailesh J Mehta School of Management at IIT-Bombay.

Kiran is happily married to Parvathi for 13 years now and has a 2-year-old daughter, Mira. In his spare time, he likes reading and listening to Carnatic Classical music. He also actively volunteers for organizations committed to creating a social impact on women's empowerment and child welfare.

Please join me in welcoming Kiran to our IHG family and extend your support as he settles down in his new role at IHG.

Derek J. Downing Appointed General Manager of Restaurants and Bars At Radisson Blu Anaheim

General Manager of Restaurants and Bars Derek J. Downing has a strong background in the Orange County market, allowing him to blend local flavors and experiences with Radisson Blu's upper-upscale philosophy under his management of the property's food and beverage outlets. A certified Cicerone, he has curated the beverage program with a strong emphasis on showcasing Southern California's homegrown breweries. In 2015 as general manager of Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, CA he developed a live music program and a beverage program that help lead to a 28% increase in sales. During his tenure as assistant manager of TAPS Fish House and Brewery from 2017-2019 he worked alongside the brewery team and implemented standardized operations procedures across all TAPs locations. In 2019 Downing was brought on as Restaurant General Manager at South Coast Winery where he curated a new beverage program with an emphasis on local craft beers and introduced a revamped bar design.

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Courtyard By Marriott, Ahmedabad appoints Saptarshi Biswas as their Hotel Manager

ringing to Marriott International’s recently opened second Courtyard by Marriott in Ahmedabad his 15 years of experience, Saptarshi Biswas recently joined as the Hotel Manager. The property, located along Sindhu Bhawan Road (SBR), was inaugurated in November 2020, soon after Diwali.

An alumnus of Institute of Hotel Management in Kolkata, Biswas brings along a diverse experience panning over 15 years during, which he worked with various internationally renowned brands in various capacities.

He started his career as a management trainee in the rooms division in 2005 at the Park Hotel in Delhi and later at The Imperial and The Leela, both in Delhi too. Saptarshi joined Marriott International in 2014, at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, followed by operational assignments at Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield, Westin Chennai as Director of Operations and most recently at Westin Hyderabad as Hotel Manager.

Throughout his tenure, Biswas’work has been recognised and rewarded: He represented India on the coveted APAC Rooms Division Advisory Board to lead key initiatives from 2017 to 2019. That apart, he bagged the Best Arrival Experience Award while at JW Marriott in Asia in 2015 and was also the Lead Trainer for the pre-openings of JW Marriott Singapore, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru and Sheraton Grand Chennai.

His role at Courtyard by Marriott – SBR, will primarily focus on pre-opening and positioning the hotel in the local market as Marriott International strengthens its brand portfolio in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Ahmedabad, which is also an emerging business hub.

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Fairmont Jaipur elevates Amit Sangwan to Director of Operations

Fairmont Jaipur has promoted Amit Sangwan from Director of Food & Beverage to Director of Operations, with all four verticals of Food & Beverage, Culinary, Front Office and Housekeeping reporting directly to him. He will also be responsible to maintain and enhance guest satisfaction.

Prior to joining Fairmont Jaipur in August 2019 as Director of F&B, Sangwan was previously associated with renowned hotels like Pullman, Novotel and Leela amongst others.

He has won various accolades and appreciation from the hospitality industry such as Best F&B Manager of the year 2020 at IHE Excellence Awards, Best F&B Professional, Finalist for Stelliers Asia & South Asia 2019 and many more.

General Manager of Fairmont Jaipur, Rajiv Kapoor applauded Sangwan’s performance during the last year and especially his efforts to optimize resources and keep the team motivated during the uncertain times of the lockdown. His commitment and dedication to the hotel’s mission is seen through his constant efforts to further enhance the product and processes of this award-winning hotel.

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Samuele Baudoino promoted to executive chef at Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Samuele Baudoino has been promoted to executive chef at Rosewood Abu Dhabi after a successful two-year stint as executive sous chef.

Speaking of his promotion, the Italian said, “I love to travel and properly experience new cultures, and I’ve been fortunate to have worked all over the world during my career, which has definitely added to my flair in the kitchen, although I can never forget my Italian roots.

“I’m extremely happy to have reached this new and important milestone here in Rosewood Abu Dhabi, and I look forward to taking the city’s dining experiences to new heights with my exceptional team.”

Before entering a professional kitchen, Baudoino earned his culinary stripes under the tutelage of chef Sergio Mei, also from Italy. Some of his earliest jobs in hotels were in London, during 2006 where he sous chef for Four Seasons.

Over 22 years, he has jumped between Syria, Bali, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UAE in a range of F&B jobs in hotels. Speaking about his appointment, Rosewood Abu Dhabi said, “With his ‘out of the box’ thinking and continuously strong innovation, in this new role Samuele will continue to spearhead development of Abu Dhabi’s culinary scene with fantastic new food and beverage concepts and enticing menu options across the nine individual Rosewood Abu Dhabi restaurants and lounges.”

The hotel’s eight F&B venues include Dai Pai Dong serving Cantonese cuisine; Dragon’s Tooth Bar; Glo; Hidden Bar; the La Cava wine cellar and cigar room; Lebanese-focused Sambusek; Majlis Lobby Lounge and Aqua.

Address Beach Resort general manager on opening a JBR icon

Expected to open this month, Address Beach Resort is set to be another showstopper in Emaar’s impressive portfolio, with a record-breaking infinity pool that seems to defy the laws of physics.

Entrusted to oversee that incredible top floor 310 m infinity pool, as well as the 76 luxurious floors below it, is Marianne Fitzgerald. The general manager has big plans to make the hotel a leisure hot spot. Her method? As the former GM of Emaar’s Palace Downtown, she’s looking to bring the atmosphere of Downtown Dubai to the sunny shores of JBR.

“The Address brand is well known in the emirate and the region. It’s very elegant, fashionable and chic, and draws in guests who embody all of those things. What makes this JBR resort so special is that it brings the urban feel you can find in Dubai Downtown, to this more leisure-orientated part of the city.

“It’s a combination of the high fashion culture in Downtown with the leisure component found across the emirate’s beach destinations. The resort has four pools, one of which is an amazing infinity pool with fabulous views.”

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Paramount Hotel Dubai welcomes new executive producer of culinary

Paramount Hotel Dubai has rolled out the red carpet for chef Manuel Caicedo, bringing him in as the new executive producer of culinary.

Caicedo will help lead operations at the seven F&B venues found within the glitzy Hollywood-themed hotels. Outlets include a hidden Speakeasy and Californian fine dining restaurant Pacific Groove where the chef will utilize his diverse culinary background to elevate standards and keep the venues popular within the busy Business Bay area.

Caicedo has a post-graduate degree in Cuisine and Kitchen Management from the University Culinary school of Girona, Spain, as well as a Level 4 award in HACCP management. His professional career dates back to 2002 where he was a line cook in Argentina.

Since that point, he has risen through the ranks, dealing with Spanish, Latin American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines across a range of Michelin-Star restaurants.

He moved to Dubai in 2012 as an executive banquet chef for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, a post where he had a hand in generating more than $6.6 million in revenue from banqueting. After several successful years with the group, he moved to the Jumeirah Group, working at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

From 2018 to 2020 he was executive chef at the five-star beachfront hotel, before swapping his apron for one at the new Paramount Hotel Dubai instead.

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New F&B director appointed at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi

airmont Bab Al Bahr has named Mohamed Abdallah its new director of F&B.

The Egyptian brings 16 years of know-how to the job, having started out in InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi, where he was quickly elevated to banquet operations manager. In 2011 he joined Fairmont Bab al Bahr as banquet operations director, later being promoted to conference services and catering director.

“I’m excited to be part of the team and to continue the ongoing success of this property and to lead the award-winning food and beverage team of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr,” explained Abdulla.

The Abu Dhabi hotel features nine F&B venues, including CuiScene, Café Sushi, Maison Beiruit, Chameleon Terrace, Bridges Bar and two Marco Pierre White venues. In his new capacity, Abdallah will lead them all.

As of last year, the beachfront hotel became home to a second Marco Pierre White restaurant – Marco’s New York Italian. A venue its eponymous creator was confident would be a success from the start.

Commenting on the venue, White said: “Marco’s New York Italian, is all about creating an environment where people can sit and enjoy some great food whatever the occasion and we’ve made sure that the menu and the ambience reflects just that.

“The idea is that the restaurant isn’t just about selling a meal. It’s a great place to share and socialise whether it’s a night out with friends, a family lunch, or somewhere for parents to take children out for a meal,” he added.

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Accor appoints Patrick Mendes as Group Chief Commercial Officer

As part of its new organization, in line with its asset-light model and its strategic priorities "Focus, Simplify & Expand", the Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Loyalty expertise is the responsibility of Patrick Mendes, appointed to the role of Group Chief Commercial Officer.

He will be in charge of increasing revenues and accelerating the development of innovative services and powerful solutions.

After working in consultancy and the tourism industry in the United Kingdom and then Southern Europe, Patrick was involved in the development of Edenred before joining Accor Group in 2005 to head Global Sales. Promoted to COO Luxury and Midscale Brands in South America in 2011, he was promoted to CEO South America in 2015, and joined the Executive Committee in early 2017.

With his international experience in both operational and managerial roles, Patrick will also draw on his expertise in order to develop new services and ever more powerful solutions.

Patrick Mendes said, “Accor is continuing its transformation with the aim of becoming ever more agile, despite the disruption that our industry is currently experiencing. I am honored to be able to contribute to the Group’s growth targets and address the major challenges we are faced with. We will continue to develop our brands and innovative solutions to meet the new expectations of both consumers and our B2B clients. Focusing on the recovery, my teams and I are committed to guaranteeing exceptional quality of service to our hotels and our owners, while simultaneously developing our commercial activities globally.”

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Devina Thapliyal joins The St. Regis Mumbai as Director of Housekeeping

The St. Regis Mumbai has appointed Devina Thapliyal as Director of Housekeeping. Having commenced her career with one of the leading luxury hotel chains of India, Thapliyal brings with her a decade of housekeeping experience. She has ably led a large housekeeping taskforce in her past roles and will take on the mantle to lead the dynamic team of The St. Regis Mumbai.

Thapliyal’s skill and detail to attention over the years garnered through her roles with varied luxury properties has seen her rise through the ranks to her current leadership position. Her most recent role as part of the pre-opening team of one of the largest JW Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, added many feathers in her cap.

At The St. Regis Mumbai, Thapliyal will helm the department with one of the largest workforces of her career to offer exemplary and exceptional service standards to the discerning guests. She will continue her prowess of offering the highest standards of guest experience and service befitting a luxury brand. Her focus will be ensuring high Guest Voice scores which will surely keep her and her team on their toes.

She led her team to be among the top 5 in Guest Voice, achieved 82% in cleanliness - placing her hotel among the top 10 J W Hotels over the last 4 years, contributed to Marriott’s Spirit to serve by providing employment for the specially abled and doing her bit for the carbon footprint by ably recycling waste.

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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas Announces Five New General Manager Appointments

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announced several executive appointments across its portfolio luxury of properties in Asia and North Africa.

Sarah Moya Joins Anantara Quy Nhon Villas as GM

Taking the helm at Anantara Quy Nhon Villas and sister property Avani Quy Nhon Resort, both in central Vietnam, is Sarah Moya, a well versed international hotelier with more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Sarah’s career started in her native Philippines where she climbed the sales and marketing ladder to lead teams for Hyatt both in Manila and then on to Siem Reap in Cambodia.

Sarah’s journey continued at the Bill Bensley-designed Shinta Mani Luang Prabang hotel before joining Anantara in 2018 as General Manager of Anantara Angkor Resort in Cambodia. A passionate traveller with an affinity for mountainous regions, Moya considers her career an integral part of this passion. Among the finest beach resorts in Vietnam, surrounded by mountain on three sides and overlooking the Bay of Quy Nhon, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas offers beachfront basking and adventurous discoveries.

Pitak Norathepkitti is Appointed GM of Anantara Angkor Resort

Pitak “Chin” Norathepkitti, the Thai-born Master of Arts in Tourism alumnus and former university lecturer, joins Anantara Angkor Resort in Cambodia from Sofitel Luang Prabang and 3 Nagas Luang Prabang, Laos, where he rose through the ranks to become Cluster General Manager. Prior to moving to Anantara Angkor, Chin held various executive management positions in sales and business development at some of the most famous and storied luxury hotels in his hometown of Bangkok.

With a penchant for tourism education, Chin remains active as a part-time university lecturer and programme conductor. Anantara Angkor Resort is an all-suite hotel in Siem Reap, and the closest to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. Appealing to discerning travellers with a passion for true discovery, Anantara Angkor offers boutique luxury and a gateway into the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. 

Emanuel Grosch Newly Appointed GM of Anantara Lawana Samui Resort

Emanuel Grosch’s journey with Anantara began in 2019 as Resort Manager of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in the Thai capital, before travelling south to the island haven of Anantara Bophut Samui Resort. Nestled on the quieter north end of Koh Samui’s most famous beach, Emanuel’s new role at Anantara Lawana Samui Resort will utilise his strong operations background and understanding of revenue management.

An international hospitality professional with 15 years’ experience in upscale and luxury hotels and resorts, Emanuel brings with him polished skills and know-how from some of the finest properties around the globe. Having learned the ropes under Capella Group, Emanuel possesses an energetic leadership style that focuses on achieving results, as well as encouraging creativity and vibrant engagement in the workplace.

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort Appoints Stephan Moonen as GM

Stephan Moonen will oversee the award-winning, flagship resort Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka in his appointment as General Manager. Stephan’s 15-year career commenced in food and beverage in his native country, the Netherlands, and has since seen him take on leadership roles for global brands in rooms and food & beverage, gaining experience in Europe, China and the Middle East.

Located on the country’s southern coastline, Stephan joins Anantara Tangalle after a 10-year journey with Marriott Hotels in the United Kingdom. Stephan's new appointment will help ensure the resort continues to provide travellers with extraordinary, authentic and indigenous experiences, allowing them to immerse in Sri Lanka’s rich culture, heritage and natural beauty.

Jesus Juan Arnedo Welcomed as GM at Anantara Tozeur Sahara Resort & Villas

With an extensive international career spanning almost 30 years, Jesus Juan Arnedo boasts an all-encompassing knowledge of central service commercial launchings and hotel openings. Since joining NH Hotel Group in 2012, Jesus has spent time as Cluster General Manager and Regional Operations Manager for numerous properties across Spain, Mexico and Cuba and is adept at implementing the highest standards for discerning guests and inspiring enthusiasm among his team.

As the recently appointed General Manager of Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas, Jesus will be a committed ambassador for the Anantara brand, the property and the unique destination of Tozeur itself. Situated at the edge of the Sahara Desert in the southwest of Tunisia, the resort offers a gateway to ancient cultural and desert wonders from an exquisite setting influenced by its Arabian and North African surroundings.

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