Originally from Germany, Chef Ansgar has over twenty two years’ of culinary experience and joins from Jumeirah Beach Hotel where he worked for five years.
Kempinski signs multi-use property development in Kuala Lumpur
The 260-key Kempinski hotel and the Kempinski Residences with 403 units will anchor the development in the hotel tower, together with up to 1,092 units of 8 Conlay Residences serviced by Kempinski in two adjoining towers, all linked via a central retail podium.
Dynasty 8 at Conrad Macao appoints Mak Kip Fu as Executive Chef
In addition to overseeing Dynasty 8, Mak will also look after the Chinese banqueting kitchens for Sands Cotai Central an integrated resort located on Macao’s Cotai Strip.
International College students wind down as G20 wrapped up
A handful of top students from the International College of Hotel Management worked with accommodation coordinators at the G20 in Brisbane, helping bed down world leaders.
Think beyond the compset
By Jean Francois Mourier: Drop the compset as the basis for your pricing strategy and start considering every property available in a destination within your category and similar star rating.
The new Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach now open
Every guest room and suite opens to large terraces that take in panoramic views of the open sea and Dubai’s glittering skyline
Hilton announces the opening of Hilton Haikou Meilan
The resort features 453 spacious and stylish ocean and garden view guest rooms, including 29 elegant suites ranging from 38 to 506 square meters.
Mercedes Ireland new Sales Exec at Peppers Airlie Beach
Mercedes previously worked with Whitsundays Marketing and Development RTO as the Domestic Tourism Manager for 4 years.
New York Marriott Marquis sells outdoor signage as well as rooms
The eight-story digital LED screen on the hotel’s east facade is set to become a new Times Square attraction.
JW Marriott opens in Houston Downtown
Located at 806 Main St., the hotel features 328 guest rooms, more than 16,000 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant and full-service bar, a spa, health club, and an executive lounge.


