Fagel has been with Centara since 2012. At the beginning of 2015, he joined the team at the corporate offices of Centara Hotels&Resorts in Bangkok, where he continued as the Area GM Indonesia while also supporting many operational activities.
Shilla Stay opens fifth location in Ulsan, Korea
The hotel has 335 guestrooms, designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni to create a cozy living space through a neutral palette and deluxe furnishings.
Room Mate Hotels set to launch flagship in New York City
The 139-room Room Mate Grace, located on the edge of Times Square, is the European boutique hotel group’s newly restyled property that is set to reopen in fall 2015.
Leeu Collection acquires Le Quartier Français in South Africa
This latest acquisition expands the Leeu Collection, the manifestation of owner Analjit Singh’s vision for sophisticated escapes and unique wineland experiences.
Hyatt Place Melbourne to open in 2017
The eight-story, upscale select service hotel be Australia’s first Hyatt Place hotel.
Dusit Fudu signs new resort in Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province
The 150-room international mid-scale resort, set to open in late 2016. includes 112 well-appointed rooms with beautiful outdoor gardens.
Fiona Lowe named Director of Human Resources for Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort
A 30-year hospitality industry veteran, Fiona Lowe was most recently director of human resources for the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino.
Thiti Thammanatr new Exec Chef at 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai
Chef Thiti has extensive international experience from a career spanning more than 30 years, including Corporate Executive Chef roles in Canada, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
RevPAR sizzling this summer for North American hoteliers
According to the latest hotel booking data by TravelClick, RevPAR growth, up 7.0% across all segments.
Iran: the next tourism gold rush?
Hotel experts believe the coming years will bring a strong increase in tourism to Iran, yet there are currently only five new hotels in the pipeline there.