Meritus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Melvin Lim General Manager of Marina Mandarin Singapore
SINGAPORE, AS. June 27, 2016 - Meritus Hotels & Resorts recently appointed Melvin Lim as General Manager of internationally acclaimed Marina Mandarin Singapore -- an upscale, 575-room business hotel that enjoys an excellent location in the heart of the Marina Bay financial district.
Melvin brings with him over 20 years of industry expertise gained from key operations and leadership roles he has held across Southeast Asia with major hospitality companies that include the InterContinental Hotels Group, Millennium & Copthorne International, The Ascott Limited, Park Hotel Group, and Far East Hospitality.
He joins Meritus following a successful two years as Area General Manager for Far East Hospitality, where he was responsible for the operations and profitability of Far East Organisation's three key hotels in Singapore -- Orchard Parade Hotel; The Elizabeth Singapore; and The Quincy Hotel.
Prior to that, he was Vice President for Park Hotel Group overseeing the performance of hotels within the Group's Greater China portfolio. Concurrent to his role, he was also Chairperson of the Group's Product Innovation Committee spearheading the development and implementation of new product and service standards for the brand.
Melvin was with Millennium & Copthorne International from 2005 to 2012, during which time he successively held the General Manager post for M Hotel Singapore, Orchard Hotel Singapore, and Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur.
As he takes the helm at Marina Mandarin Singapore, Melvin looks forward to driving greater levels of competitiveness and business performance for the hotel. With his proven strength in developing people and implementing industry-leading product and service standards, Melvin is uniquely qualified to steer Marina Mandarin Singapore in the right direction for strategic growth.
About Meritus Hotels & Resorts
Meritus Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning hospitality brand inspired by the richness of its Asian heritage, providing guests its signature Asian grace, warmth, and care for over 40 years. With hotels and resorts currently located in gateway cities and idyllic destinations in Singapore and Malaysia, Meritus aims to extend its footprint in more locations around the region. Meritus Hotels & Resorts is a proud recipient of the SPBA Heritage Brand in 2011, 2012, and 2013. The brand was also cited Global Winner - Luxury Hotel Chain at the World Luxury Travel Awards 2012 and 2013. For more information on Meritus Hotels & Resorts, visit www.meritushotels.com.
Contact:
Janice Azupardo
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+65-6831-6385
Patricia Yong
Marketing Communications- Marina Mandarin Singapore
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+65-6845-1239
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