Swiss-Belhotel International Opens Regional Office In Europe
HONG KONG, CHINA. - May 26, 2015. Leading global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has taken another step in its expansion worldwide with the opening of a regional office for Europe in Athens.
The award-winning group's Chairman and President Mr. Gavin M. Faull said negotiations were under way on a number of management opportunities in Europe, with three hotels expected to be in place late this year.
"We have long been looking at investing in Europe and the new regional office will provide us with a springboard into the market," he said. "We have achieved success in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and we feel the time is now right to take our nine international brands into Europe."
To head the expansion, Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Mr. John Lagos Vice President - Operations and Development Europe and The Balkans. He is based in Athens, Greece.
"John's experience in international operations and corporate hotel management will assist us drive our growth forward," Mr. Faull said.
Mr. Lagos is an Australian national with more than 40 years of international hotel management experience in New Zealand, Australia, the US, Vietnam, Russia, the Middle East, Greece and Egypt.
About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 125 hotels, resorts and projects located in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Greece, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain for five consecutive years and Most Favourite 4-Star Hotel, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world's fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Shanghai - China, Sydney - Australia, Hanoi - Vietnam, Jakarta - Indonesia, Bali - Indonesia, Athens - Greece and Auckland - New Zealand.
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