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New General Manager for Raffles Hotels in Cambodia
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01 Feb 2009
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SINGAPORE, 19 January 2009 – Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Mr Alex Kassatly as General Manager of Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ lengendary hotels in Cambodia - Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap and Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh.
Mr Kassatly brings to his new role a wealth of international experience having spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry and more than 14 years as a General Manager. His previous postings include senior and general management positions at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning properties in Montreal, Quebec City as well as the landmark The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Prior to joining Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Mr Kassatly was General Manager of Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, Cairo, where he led the hotel through its grand opening in 2007.
Mr Pierre Jochem, Regional Vice President of Operations for Asia Pacific, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, said, "We are delighted to welcome Alex Kassatly to Raffles Hotels & Resorts. With a veteran hotelier at the helm, residents at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Hotel Le Royal can be assured of the service excellence and exceptional experiences that are associated with our historic hotels in Cambodia."
Mr Kassatly is a Canadian national and a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and L'Amicale des Sommeliers.
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About Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, and Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh
The elegant French period Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is a sophisticated retreat only steps away from Siem Reap’s bustling market and a mere eight kilometers from the magnificent temples of Angkor. Originally built in 1932, the Grand Hotel d’Angkor provided accommodation during the golden age of travel. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Ankgor features 120 guest rooms including four individually designed Personality Suites, six Cabana Suites and two Villa Suites set within the hotel gardens.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal features 170 rooms and suites elegantly appointed with art deco furnishings and Cambodian folk objets d’art. Established in 1929, the hotel maintain its inspired blend of Khmer and French colonial architecture and enjoys a location in the heart of Phnom Penh within easy access of the city’s attractions including the Royal Palace, Russian Market and National Museum of Cambodia.
About Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world.
Raffles’ relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards. Its flagship Raffles Hotel Singapore was voted Best Hotel in Asia in 2007 and 2008 by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily Telegraph while Raffles Beijing Hotel was named Best Luxury Hotel in Beijing by Travel Trade Gazette China in 2008. Raffles Dubai, the latest addition to its portfolio, is recognised among the world’s best new hotels by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Hot List, and was named Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East at the 2008 Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 hotel brands in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 91 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information, please visit www.raffles.com.
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes: 1. Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
3. Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
4. Raffles Beijing Hotel, People’s Republic of China
5. Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, United States
6. Raffles Canouan, The Grenadines
7. Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8. Le Royal Monceau – A Raffles Hotel, Paris, France (2009)
9. Raffles Konottaa, Maldives (2009)
10. Raffles Tianjin, China (2009)
11. Raffles Marrakech, Morocco (2010)
12. Raffles Macao, Cotai Strip (2010)
13. Raffles Makati, Philippines (2010)
14. Raffles Jimbaran, Bali (2010)
15. Raffles St Lucia, West Indies (2011)
16. Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands (2011)
17. Raffles Da Nang, Vietnam (2011)
18. Raffles Praslin, Seychelles (2011)
19. Raffles Jakarta, Indonesia (2011)
20. Raffles Moscow, Russia (2011)
21. Raffles Cabo San Cristobal, Los Cabos, Mexico (2011)
22. Raffles Olympia, Greece (2011)
23. Raffles Sanya, Qingshui Bay, China (2011)
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