Manish Puri Named as General Manager of Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain in China
Qing CHENG MOUNTAIN, China - December 23, 2015 - Manish Puri has been appointed General Manager of Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain which is located at the gateway to the majestic Qing Cheng Mountains.
Manish has been part of the Six Senses family since 2008. He began his Six Senses career as General Manager for the opening of Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa in the Kingdom of Jordan. This was followed by five years in Thailand where he served as General Manager of the award-winning Six Senses Yao Noi.
Manish brings a varied 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He started his hotel career as a management trainee in the Oberoi School of Hotel Management and worked in various positions in food and beverage with the Oberoi group. His second appointment was opening the legendary Burj Al Arab in Dubai as Private Dining Manager where he established dining standards for all suites guests which included royalty, entertainment personalities and world leaders. Manish returned to India and accepted the invitation to open The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore. He was mainly involved in concept designs for restaurants, bars and banqueting and was soon promoted to Food and Beverage Manager. Next he joined the opening team at one of the largest hotels in the country, Grand Hyatt Mumbai. Following the successful posting in Mumbai, he headed north to New Delhi and took on the role of Executive Assistant Manager Food and Beverage at The Imperial. He moved on to higher responsibilities at the Taj Hotels, Palaces and Resorts as Executive Assistant Manager.
"We are delighted to see Manish take on his third role with Six Senses and lead the team at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain," said Bernhard Bohnenberger, President of Six Senses. "His experience and intimate knowledge of the Six Senses ethos and the focus we place on responsibility wedded to exceptional guest experiences will be a great asset in positioning our first resort in China."
Supporting his practical work experience, Manish is an alumni of Said Business School, Oxford University and Cornell University in New York.
In his spare time Manish finds balance by sampling wines, he is a certified sommelier, and enjoys riding horses and reading.
About Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain is superbly set at the picturesque gateway to China's majestic Qing Cheng Mountains, Six Senses has created a resort to compliment the UNESCO World Heritage & Natural Cultural site at nearby Dujangan. 113 guest accommodations ranging from semi-detached suites in duplex villas with balconies and verandas to courtyard suites, garden and pool villas. Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain offers several dining outlets, renowned Six Senses Spa and an array of interesting outdoor activities.
About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is a hotel and spa management company comprised of 11 resorts and 31 spas under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas. Six Senses operates resorts in far-flung locations of incredible natural beauty known for their distinctive and diverse design personalities. Each of the eight properties is supported by a leadership commitment to community, sustainability and wellness.
Six Senses Spas offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spas operates 20 standalone spas in prestigious hotels and resorts as well as located aboard a ship and the premier class lounges of two major airports.
Evason introduces a collection of three unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also provide a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services and personal attention.