Bangkok--9 May--Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Kirstein as the new General Manager of Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa, as well as the brand’s Area General Manager with responsibility for overseeing Anantara’s six owned properties across Thailand; namely in Hua Hin, Bophut on Koh Samui, Phuket and the Golden Triangle.
He brings with him 30 years of experience, mainly with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, in 15 locations around the world. As a General Manager for the past 17 years, his proven track record for financial success is accompanied by a focus on delivering superior quality and service through a hands-on management approach. With expertise in hotel openings and refurbishment, together with a strong sales and marketing background, Anantara welcomes such a seasoned industry professional.
Mr Kirstein joins the prestigious Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brand in Thailand from Ligula Hotels in Sweden. Prior to this he held the position Group Director of Projects for Regal Hotels International in Hong Kong and General Manager of Regal Airport Hotel, which was voted “Best Airport Hotel in the World” by the subscribers of Business Traveler UK and by Skytrax.
Mr Kirstein has also worked at five star hotels and resorts in Jordan, Turkey, Cyprus, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Tunisia, the Maldives and Thailand, culminating in a multi-cultural career and a wealth of diverse hospitality expertise.
Jan Kirstein is Swedish, married and has a son and a daughter