Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa Appoints Roland G. Svensson as GM
Singapore - January 23, 2013 - Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa announced the appointment of Roland G. Svensson as its General Manager.
In his role, he will strategically drive the management team to expand and achieve the hotel's local and regional goals. In addition, Roland will ensure that the quality at Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa is consistently maintained at high levels.
Roland, a Swedish national, has been with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for two and a half years working in a variety of positions across properties in Thailand. Having held positions in Asia with several leading hotel companies for most of his career, Svensson has built up a strong understanding and insight into the tourism industry regionally. In his most recent position as the General Manager of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Mae Nam Beach in Koh Samui, and Mövenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai, Thailand, Svensson had been instrumental in planning for the opening and rebranding of these properties.
“Roland's wide-ranging and in-depth experience in hospitality management will be an asset as Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa makes its mark on the regional tourist map. His strong leadership will be valuable in bringing to life the Mövenpick promise of Swiss quality throughout the hotel's service and operations,” said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief Operating Officer Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.
With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry within Asia Pacific, Roland brings with him extensive experience in hotel management and a wealth of knowledge in hospitality consulting.
About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16'000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 77 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including 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.
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