Prior to joining Raffles Singapore, Jesmine was with The St. Regis Singapore, leading its marketing and communications to deliver brand and property awareness with a key focus to drive revenue to dining and event venues
Industry Icons: The Sarkies Brothers
The Sarkies’ hotels offered a novel mixture of Asian-European hospitality not previously available in South-East Asia. Providing personalised service, as well as fine dining and magnificent surroundings, the Sarkies were perfectionists in an era that sought, and relished, luxury and style above all else.
Cultural immersion, emotional connection and place identity define “the new luxury” in travel
Inaugural Luxury Insights Report from Fairmont reveals global trend in travellers seeking emotional connection to historic and iconic hotel destinations.
Raffles appoints new General Managers in Paris and the Seychelles
Aaron Kaupp joins as General Manger at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris and Joerg Roterberg is now the General Manager at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles.
AccorHotels buys FRHI – parent of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
The deal includes FHRI’s collection of iconic hotel assets with 155 hotels and resorts, of which 40 are under development.
Andreas Wieckenberg named Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage at Raffles Singapore
Prior to his tenure at Raffles Singapore, Andreas worked around the world at notable hotels in Germany, China and the United States.
Emotional luxury at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris
Serge Ethuin, General Manager at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris believes that the hotel’s creative or emotional heart – and the support of this positioning through cuisine, service and décor – is the key to forming lasting memorable moments for their guests.
HSMAI Revenue Optimisation Conference (ROC)
Attendees will learn about the latest trends in this discipline from industry experts and eHotelier members will receive a 10% discount if they book, using their eHotelier profile.
Raffles opens in heart of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle
The 12th hotel in Raffles’ portfolio, its 173 rooms and suites are some of the largest in Jakarta and all feature floor-to-ceiling windows .
Thomas Christiansen named GM of two Raffles Hotels in Cambodia
Christiansen moves to Raffles Hotels & Resorts from Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, Thailand where he has been the general manager since 2009.