DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru has announced the appointment of Freddie Coleman as Director of Operations and Amarinder Sadana as Director of Business Development, for the second DoubleTree by Hilton property in Malaysia.
Both Coleman and Sadana carry with them extensive experience in the hospitality and hotel industry to the new DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru which is scheduled to open in July 2014. DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru widens the brand’s footprint in Malaysia, bringing it closer to the heart of the Malaysia’s second largest business district after Kuala Lumpur where the brand also has presence.
About Freddie Coleman
Originating from Sabah, Coleman has more than 20 years of hotel management experience under his belt. He was the Director of Operations and Director of Food & Beverage at Thistle Johor Bahru prior to his appointment at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, where he is tasked with leading and strategizing various operational activities and will also focus on new business development opportunities.
“This is a great opportunity for me to helm the Operations team and will strive to achieve the highest possible guest satisfaction and brand image,” said Freddie, who holds Master Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management in 2012 from Gibaran Graduate School of Business in Australia.
About Amarinder Sadana
Having worked in Malaysia since 2012, Sadana draws from more than 11 years of international Hospitality experience across hotel operations, revenue management and sales in notable companies, including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Lemontree Hotels & Resorts and The Carlson Group of Hotels.
As Director of Business Development at Doubletree by Hilton, he is responsible for building the DoubleTree by Hilton marque through the brand’s latest venture into Johor Bahru, Malaysia, while ensuring guests’ experience are at the utmost levels. He is also tasked with forging and maintaining effective partnerships between the brand and entities in and around Johor Bahru, such as Legoland and Iskandar Malaysia.
DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, which is located in Johor’s Central Business District, features 335 guest rooms and apartment-style suites, and is the ideal hotel for business and leisure travellers.
