Mr MacLean’s career started in 1975 with InterContinental Hotel Group in the UK. He was one of the first hoteliers to work in Myanmar after the first national elections where he spent a further 10 years before working in Kabul and East Timor.
Staywell partners with HMS to expand in Vietnam and Thailand
The newly formed Master Licensing Agreement between the two parties will enable SWHG to significantly grow its Park Regis and Leisure Inn brands within the Vietnam and Thailand markets.
Morgan Ulaganathan named Director of Rooms at Caravelle Saigon
Morgan started his career at the Hilton Singapore and subsequently served at several top establishments in Sydney before taking on management duties at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, and most recently as Front Office Manager at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Darren Watson named new Executive Chef at Caravelle Saigon
Prior to landing his role with Caravelle, Darren served as the Senior Sous Chef at the Langham in Auckland, New Zealand along with time spent in Australian cities such as Melbourne and Sydney.
Luke Benbow appointed GM of Centara Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort Danang
Prior to his arrival at Centara Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Benbow worked as General Manager at Wyndham Sea Pearl Resort Phuket.
Absolute Hotel Services Announces U Mui Ne Vietnam
U Mui Ne is located on the beach front Bin Thuan province and will consist of 108 rooms and villas including deluxe, premier deluxe, executive rooms and beach front pool villas.
Novotel Suites Hanoi first Asia Pacific site for Novotel Suites concept
The debut property, Novotel Suites Hanoi, presents a new option to travellers in Vietnam’s capital who desire the services of a hotel with the amenities and privacy of an apartment, offering a choice of 87 spacious studios and 64 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
John Gardner promoted to General Director of Chains Caravelle Hotel Joint Venture Company Limited
Caravelle Saigon has recently seen a change in its Executive Management team as John Gardner, former General Manager, takes over from Martyn Davies, who has been with the property for nearly twenty years.
Absolute Hotel Services announces Eastin Grand Resort Phu Quoc
Set to open in late 2018, Eastin Grand Resort Phu Quoc will be a mixed used development of 85 hectares, located at Long Beach, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam.
Michael Robinson named General Manager at Caravelle Saigon
Formerly Director of Rooms at the property, Michael Robinson joined the Caravelle team in January 2016 after his most recent post with Park Hyatt Dubai in the UAE.











