President & CEO of Mövenpick Awarded TTG Asia's Travel Personality of the Year

Jean Gabriel Perès honoured for his inspirational success story and outstanding achievements.

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. October 08, 2012

Zurich, Switzerland - 8 October 2012 - Jean Gabriel Perès, the President and CEO of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, has been chosen as 'Travel Personality of the Year 2012' in the influential TTG Asia Travel Awards.

The award is recognised as one of the 'Oscars' of the travel industry in Asia and Mr Perès was selected for his “outstanding achievement in transforming Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts into an inspiring success story”.

“Together with his team, he has set an industry example of what having true passion and dedication to the industry, integrity to the brand and respect for people can do,” said the TTG Asia editorial team that chose Mr Perès for the prestigious award. “One of the most inspiring aspects of this success story is Mr Perès's ability to find the right talent and motivate them to real breakthroughs.”

When Mr Perès joined Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in 1999 he inherited a portfolio of 36 hotels. Now there are 76. By 2015 he aims to have 100 properties open worldwide with more than half of the company's 30 new hotels in development opening in Asia.

The Swiss upscale hospitality company currently manages two properties in Thailand, two in Vietnam and one each in the Philippines, India and Singapore, but in 2013 alone it will open new resorts in Pattaya, Thailand; Sanya, China; and the private island resort Huma Island Palawan in the Philippines. The renovated Mövenpick Resort & Spa Cebu and the historic Heritage Wing with 62 suites at the Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa are to open later this year.

“I wish to share this award with our Middle East and Asia team, headed by Chief Operating Officer Andreas Mattmüller.” said Mr Perès. “It is wonderful motivation for everyone as we expand throughout Asia.”

Mr Perès has contributed significantly to the hospitality industry in Asia. Before leading Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, he was Le Meridien's Managing Director for Asia Pacific where he played a key role establishing the group in the region.

“The TTG editorial team could not have picked a more deserving leader than Jean Gabriel Perès for this award,” said Darren Ng, managing director, TTG Asia Media.

Mr Perès added: “The award means a lot to me because I started my hospitality career in Asia and spent 12 very happy years here. I am looking forward to deepening my relationship with the region through the continued expansion of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.”

About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16'000 staff members, is represented in 23 countries with 76 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Paris (France), Soma Bay (Egypt), Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE), Sanya (Hainan Island, China), Djerba and Tozeur (Tunisia).

Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in Zurich, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment - all with a personal touch. Committed to sustainable environments, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe certified hotel company in the world.

The hotel company is owned by the Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information please visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.