Soo has worked with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts since 1989 and prior to this assignment in Surabaya, he was with Shangri-La Fuzhou, China for two years.
Jason Kreul named Senior VP of Full Service Operations at White Lodging
Kreul brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to White Lodging. Most recently, he was the Senior VP of operations at Winegardner & Hammons.
Nicholas Blair named Executive Chef at Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai
Originally from Australia, Chef Nicholas has lived and worked in Asia for 10 years in total.
Pasquo King joins Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay as Executive Chef
With more than 17 years of experience in kitchens, this Australian native has most recently worked at high-profile hotels in Shanghai and Dubai.
Four senior appointments announced at Dorsett Hospitality International
Lee Ng GM for Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur; Azrule Aziz Director of Operations for Dorsett Putrajaya; Keith Yeung VP of Information Technology; and David So Director of Technical Services
Alex Billing new General Manager at NEXT Hotels Brisbane
Mr Billing has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and was most recently General Manager of the 340-room Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne.
Bralie Goian new General Manager at Song Saa Private Island
Bradlie is a Canadian national and joins Song Saa from his most recent tenure was with Aman Resorts in Bhutan where he served as Resident Manager since 2011.
Julie Branstrom new Director of Sales and Marketing at Gateway Canyons Resort
Prior to joining the Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa team, Branstrom served as the executive director of sales & travel agencies at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa.
Patrick Dolan appointed to role of Chief Fun Officer (CFO) at Welk Resorts
Dolan will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the INSPIRED program across Welk’s family of resorts in San Diego, Palm Springs, Branson, Lake Tahoe and Cabo San Lucas.
Accor names Marc Sternagel as VP of Operations for Midscale Brands
His new segment encompasses all Novotel hotels in the United States and Canada, as well as Novotel properties in Panama and Mexico, and Mercure Guatemala.
