New GM at Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok (Thailand)
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New GM at Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok (Thailand)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Thailand - Careers -
Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-09-03
Mr. John Westoby, Managing Director – South East Asia of Absolute Hotel Services, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Chutima Kaewta-Fortescue as the new General Manager of its 280-room 4-star property, Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok as of 1st September 2012.
Mrs. Kaewta-Fortescue has extensive hospitality knowledge and experience as General Manager of U Inchantree Kanchanaburi, an award-winning boutique resort in Kanchanaburi, and extensive experience from other leading hotels in Thailand.
Mrs. Kaewta-Fortescue, who has a Bachelor of Arts – Business Management from Bundit Boriharn Thurakit College, began her career at The Regent of Bangkok. She then joined the pre-opening team of the Emerald Hotel Bangkok and was appointed Assistant Executive Housekeeper in 1995. After that, she joined Sofitel Raja Orchid Khon Kaen (currently rebranded as Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid) as Executive Housekeeper, and in 2006 was promoted to Rooms Division Manager and later as Director of Rooms before she made a decision to join U Inchantree Kanchanaburi as General Manager in 2010.
"I am very pleased to welcome Chutima to Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok," said Mr. Westoby. "She brings significant leadership experience in hotel operations and sales & marketing to her new role which will be invaluable for our hotel. I am extremely confident that she will ensure that Eastin Makkasan retains its reputation for value for money combined with high standards of comfort, service and facilities.”
About Eastin Hotel Makkasan, Bangkok
The 280-room Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok features a modern residential interior design reflecting the new brand essence to serve both business and leisure travelers. In-room facilities, the business center and function rooms were upgraded with the latest technology including Wi-Fi internet access. By the end of the second quarter of this year the hotel is also adding family floors with child facilities and services for those travelers with children. For dining and entertainment facilities, The Attica Sky Lounge located on the 23rd floor of the hotel is a true highlight being a place where guests can enjoy fantastic views of the Bangkok skyline. The venue can also be used for product launches or private events. All facilities and services are delivered with value, flexibility and consistency in mind.
The hotel is conveniently located on Makkasan road with easy access to New Petchburi Road or Rachprarob and is close to many well-known shopping centers for local and regional travelers such as Platinum Mall, Central World and Siam Paragon. Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok is currently the city center as well as being convenient for the BTS Sky Train. The hotel provides shuttle transfers for guests to and from the terminal.
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