Kicking off the New Year with my first GM interview, featuring Kevin Cheah, General Manager of Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. 1. What do you do at Iconic Marjorie Hotel? I am the General Manager. 2. Tell us about your journey, how did it all start? When Read more…
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou is situated on a private island within the scenic Jinji Lake Mr. Michael Branham German-born hotel executive Michael Branham has been with the Four Seasons since 1997 and held management positions all around the region including Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and Thailand and China. His first Four Read more…
Fairmont Beijing is located in Chaoyang Central Business District, less than 300 meters is six-minute walk from Metro Line 1. Mr. Carl Duggan Englishman Carl Duggan has been with Fairmont Beijing since December 2023. Carl first ventured into Hong Kong’s hospitality scene in 1991, progressed through F&B management in different Read more…
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing_Exterior Mr. Alfonso Orona, the hotel general manager While on a trip in Beijing, I took the opportunity to interview Mr. Orona. I thanked him for his time. What do you do at the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing? I am the hotel general manager since 2021. Tell us about your Read more…
The Sanchaya on Bintan Island Vanda Villa (aerial view), a four-bedroom private beachfront residence set amidst tropical gardens within The Estate. Mr. Greg Williams, the general manager The Sanchaya is located on Indonesia’s Bintan Island, a 50-minute ferry ride from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The taxi ride from the Read more…
Growing up on the south side of Berlin in Germany Stephan went through an apprenticeship to become a Chef. At 19 years old he began his career working abroad. A highflyer he moved into management when he was 24. Promotion followed swiftly to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage working Read more…
Regent Hong Kong_night Regent Hong Kong_day Andy Yeung, Executive Pastry Chef, Regent Hong Kong Andy Yeung, a skilled craftsman of exquisite confections with modern flair and creativity, has refined his craft, working up the ranks in the pastry kitchens at the Excelsior Hotel, Venetian Macau and Marriott Hotels in Hong Read more…
Surrounded by tropical forests, mythical gardens, crystal clear blue ocean water and pristine white sand beach. Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui is located at Chaweng Noi Beach. “Being part of Marriott enables me to drive excellence in service, create memorable experiences for guests, and contribute to a Read more…
Reserve Exterior_overall. The Reserve expresses a strong local connection in the selection of materials, colors, finishes, accessories and antiques. “What we created at Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is truly a new level of hospitality in China and will help others to pursue higher standards in luxury and guest experience.” Read more…
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