EAST Beijing has appointed Dany Lützel as General Manager, with the Swiss national taking responsibility for the hotel’s operations and team. Lützel has more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience across the Chinese Mainland and Europe. He has spent more than a decade in the Chinese Mainland and has
Minor Hotels has appointed Judd Rabbidge as General Manager of Avani Singapore Hotel, the group’s first property in Singapore, which is scheduled to open in Q2 2027. Rabbidge joins the Singapore project from Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. He has served as General Manager of the Maldives property since joining Minor
Jean-Pascal Bernet, General Manager of Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok, is overseeing the repositioning and relaunch of a Bangkok hotel with more than three decades of history. Located in the Ploenchit neighborhood, the contemporary upscale city hotel combines Thai cultural touches with a more contemporary interpretation of the property’s established
Sébastien Pisano, General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, discusses Bangkok’s changing luxury market, personalised service, Chinese travellers, food and beverage, technology and the importance of discovering the city beyond its obvious landmarks. Sébastien Pisano has returned to Bangkok with an international hospitality career that has taken him through different markets,
Alexander Kellermann has a long history with W Bangkok. After spending more than seven years with the hotel, progressing from Director of Rooms to Hotel Manager, he returned as General Manager in 2023. Since then, Kellermann has focused on keeping the established W property relevant in Bangkok’s increasingly competitive luxury-hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has appointed Paul Jones as General Manager, bringing him back to the hotel where he first joined Mandarin Oriental more than two decades ago. Jones previously served as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok from 2005 to 2008. Meanwhile, his return comes as the hotel marks its
Park Hyatt Sydney has appointed Bastian Germer as its new general manager. Germer brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the Sydney hotel. His career includes senior leadership positions at Four Seasons Resort Maldives, Raffles Hotel Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, The Ritz-Carlton Toronto and The New York EDITION.
Metropole Monte-Carlo has appointed Laurent Herschbach as General Manager, effective October 1, 2026. Herschbach joins the Monaco hotel after 30 years at the Ritz Paris, bringing experience across hotel operations and senior management. He will lead Metropole Monte-Carlo as the property enters its next chapter while maintaining its Monegasque identity.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai announces the appointment of Ivan Giles as General Manager, marking a new chapter for the resort amid the rice fields and mountains of Northern Thailand. With more than 20 years of international hospitality experience across the Americas and Asia, Ivan arrives in Chiang Mai from
Anders Dimblad has been appointed General Manager of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Returning to lead both iconic properties, Anders brings back the visionary leader who originally guided their openings and helped establish their market positions. With more than 25 years of international luxury hotel experience,
The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan General Manager Marcel Damen discusses his remarkable hospitality career, opening a hotel from the ground up, leadership, guest experience, AI and the future of luxury hospitality. Opening a luxury hotel is never simply about opening its doors. For Marcel Damen, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, the
JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Vivek Gomes Pereira as General Manager, following his leadership of the resort through its pre-opening phase and milestone launch. As Marriott International’s landmark 10,000th property globally, the resort represents a defining moment in the company’s history. Vivek and his
As Wuhan’s luxury hotel landscape enters a new era of competition, Fuat Koroglu, General Manager of InterContinental Wuhan, believes the key to staying ahead is not simply managing a hotel, but understanding the people behind it. From challenging his own convictions and embracing situational leadership to using AI, developing young
As one of Shanghai’s most distinctive lifestyle luxury hotels, The Shanghai EDITION has successfully blended historic architecture with contemporary design since opening in 2018. Located at the north end of the Bund, the hotel has established itself as a destination not only for international travelers but also for Shanghai’s vibrant
Park Hyatt London River Thames has appointed Eike Clausen as General Manager, effective immediately. Clausen brings nearly two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the role. His background spans hotel operations, commercial leadership and employee development. Throughout his career, Clausen has lived and worked across four continents, eight countries
Minor Hotels appoints experienced luxury hotelier to lead one of Thailand’s premier island resorts. Minor Hotels has appointed Erik Billgren as General Manager of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, reinforcing the group’s leadership team at one of its flagship luxury resorts in southern Thailand. The appointment brings more
Minor Hotels has appointed Kanruethai Roongruang as General Manager of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. She brings more than 25 years of hospitality leadership experience across Thailand, the Maldives, and international resort operations, with a strong background in wellness, commercial strategy, and luxury hospitality management. Minor Hotels, a global
As luxury hotel brands continue expanding across Southeast Asia, leadership appointments are increasingly becoming a signal of broader market ambitions. Conrad Kuala Lumpur has appointed Paola Caciolli as General Manager ahead of the hotel’s highly anticipated opening in late 2026, reinforcing Hilton’s long-term commitment to Malaysia’s growing luxury hospitality sector.
Disclosure: This page contains affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Parmelia Hilton Perth Continues Experience-Led Hospitality Strategy At a time when experience-led hospitality is reshaping Australia’s hotel sector, Parmelia Hilton Perth has appointed seasoned hotelier Oliver Schwartz as its new General Manager,
Conrad Dubai Adrian Stoppe leadership begins a new chapter for the luxury hotel, following the appointment of the experienced hospitality executive as General Manager effective 1 April 2026. With more than two decades of international hospitality experience, Adrian Stoppe has built a reputation for leading luxury hotels and resorts across
The Nautilus Maldives appointment of Philippe Cavory as General Manager marks a leadership transition at the ultra-luxury private island resort in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. The appointment strengthens The Nautilus Maldives’ operational and guest experience leadership as it continues to position itself among the world’s most exclusive
Pullman Hotels & Resorts has appointed David Stanley De Brito as General Manager of Pullman Ninh Binh, the first internationally branded hotel in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. The property is scheduled to open on 1 May 2026. Check Room Availability (Opening May 2026) Travelers interested in staying at Pullman Ninh Binh can check
With more than three decades of experience in luxury hospitality across Europe and Asia, Edward E. Snoeks brings a deeply personal and people-centric approach to his role as General Manager of The Hari Hong Kong. From his early beginnings in a family-run guesthouse in the Netherlands to leading a design-led
At the helm of HUALUXE Shenzhen Bao’an, General Manager Angie Chen brings more than two decades of international hospitality experience across IHG and Marriott to one of Shenzhen’s most distinctive luxury hotels. In this interview, she reflects on her career journey, leadership philosophy, the challenges of opening a new hotel
General Manager Gottfried Bogensperger Guides Iconic Resort to Record-Breaking Success In a groundbreaking achievement, Grand Hyatt Bali has announced the highest revenue in its 34-year history, a remarkable feat under the leadership of General Manager Gottfried Bogensperger. Since taking the helm in early 2024, Mr. Bogensperger has guided the luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Dalian marked its first anniversary last year. During a visit to Dalian, Red Bird Travel News had the opportunity to speak with Wayne Tan, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Dalian, about the hotel’s first year of operations, service, local culinary culture, sustainability and the future of
InterContinental Dalian is located in the heart of the city, near Zhongshan Square and several of Dalian’s established commercial and tourism districts. The hotel has also expanded its meetings and events capacity with a new conference center completed at the end of 2025. In this interview, Sharon Wang, General Manager
German-born hotel executive Michael Branham has been with Four Seasons since 1997, holding management positions across Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and China. His first Four Seasons assignment was as Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. In 2007, he took on his first General Manager position at
“Our industry is very diverse and can offer various career paths for everyone. Take the time to experiment as much as possible early on; all those experiences will contribute to build you stronger.” The following interview was conducted during Penicaud’s tenure as General Manager of Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport.
Mentor/Coach Leadership Style Recently I interviewed Manuel Lang, the General Manager at Garrya Tong Sai Bay Samui, Thailand. Manuel tells me about his approach to hospitality and motivating staff. 1. Can you tell me about your first job in the hospitality industry? I was a Porter (Bellman) in one of