The CEO of Absolute Hotel Services (AHS), Mr. Jonathan Wigley, is pleased to announce 4 promotions within the Sales, Marketing & Revenue and Business Development teams as well as the introduction of 2 new roles on the Quality Assurance team.
Ms. Napan Khumbute (Air) Named as Deputy Vice President Business Development
Ms. Napan Khumbute (Air) will be elevated to Deputy Vice President Business Development to continue the growth of AHS's brands, Absolute Collection, Absolute Golf Services, Design and Consulting products in Thailand and regionally with a particular focus on Laos, Cambodia and other international destinations. Air joined AHS in 2011 and has always demonstrated a strong ability to source quality deals and build client relationships. She flies the AHS flag with skill, determination and a resolute character. Air has had a fantastic 2022 with AHS, signing three U branded hotel management contracts to date and sourcing more than 15 strong leads in Thailand.
Ms. Karn Supatrabutra Promoted to Business Development & Technical Services Manager
Ms. Karn Supatrabutra joined AHS after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University, USA. Karn is a crucial support for both the Business Development and Corporate Technical Services teams. Her duties include preparing client presentations, ongoing weekly reporting, updating Technical Services manuals, coordinating monthly newsletter content, planning market research, coordinating handover files, communicating with suppliers and many other functions. This flexibility, Karn's multi-skilling and organization is an invaluable help to AHS.
Ms. Sasipimon Singsuksawat Named as Vice President Sales Asia
With over 10 years of experience, Sasipimon is an industry veteran and an inspirational leader who has worked in highly competitive environments across multiple cities in Asia. She is seasoned in building strong organizational structures to increase efficiency that is critical to business. Sasipimon is known for her leadership, motivation skills and for her ability to build long term relationships with partners.
Yasin Shaikh Joins as Regional Sales, Revenue Distribution Director for AHS India Region
Yasin Shaikh is an accomplished professional with over 14 years of experience in sales and revenue of the hotel and hospitality industry. Based in India, Yasin has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, developing and managing key relationships and aligning sales and marketing initiatives with business objectives. Prior to starting his current role with AHS India Region, he worked as the Associate Director of Revenue at Fariyas Resort Lonavala, Mumbai/Lonavala and Director of Revenue at Radisson Resort and Spa Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Ms. Natasha Wigley Welcomed as Director Quality Assurance
Ms. Natasha Wigley has been working with AHS and Vienna House in Austria for the past few years after working with AHS in Bangkok previously. Natasha's responsibilities will include identifying, implementing, and managing an effective quality assurance management framework and ensuring that all pre-opening and operating properties are in full compliance with a sustainable delivery of the related brand's standards. In her new role, she will work towards creating a positive working environment on a corporate and property level and will develop long-range learning strategies to enhance the guest experience.
Mr. Kris Widell Introduced as Market Intelligence & Consumer Interaction Manager
AHS is pleased to welcome Mr. Kris Widell to the team as the new Market Intelligence & Consumer Interaction Manager. Before joining the team, Kris was working in freelance research and development positions in Austria. In this new role, Kris's responsibilities will include providing market intelligence on various projects and plans. He will also be working closely with the Quality Assurance team on the application and implementation of new systems at property level and developing new initiatives.
About Absolute Hotel Services (AHS)
www.absolutehotelservices.net
AHS is one of Asia's fastest-growing hospitality management and branding companies, with an ever-expanding geographic portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced residences.
Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, with regional offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India and now Europe with more expansions planned, AHS and its brands have resonated with investors and consumers, contributing value to all stakeholders.
Covering the luxury to economy segments through its brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, Eastin Easy, Eastin Estates, Travelodge, Vienna House, and Absolute Collection. AHS is also interested in the golf industry through Absolute Golf Services and is the exclusive operator of the Travelodge brand in Thailand through Travelodge Thailand and Vienna House brand under Vienna House Asia. AHS has developed and continues to evolve relevant hospitality solutions which work.