Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman
I have now joined Minor Hotels & Resorts to open the Luxury Brand Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences in Oman. This integrated complex is tentatively set to open in Q1 2026, this project will deliver a new dimension elevated hospitality in Oman with a number of branded value propositions such as LA VIE Golf Club (already open and operational), Anantara SPA, the First Tivoli Hotel in Oman, SEEN Restaurant & Bar and selected Lifestyle Concept Restaurants. The Team and I are working closely with the ownership, Minor Hotels HQ and the Project Team to deliver an exceptional integrated experience. In my last working experience as the Pre-Opening Complex General Manager at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites & PARKROYAL COLLECTION, the Team and I worked closely with HQ Pre-opening Team and Project Management leading the set-up, the launch, the marketing positioning, the commercial and operation stabilisation of two luxury properties in a prime location of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur. With over 35 years of experience in the hotel industry, I have a proven track record of delivering quality and results in various markets and segments, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. My core competencies include both set up and restructuring business models, driving top and bottom line, building collaborative partnerships, and leading high-performing teams in both commercial and quality driven. I am passionate about hospitality and customer service, and I aim to create memorable experiences for the guests and stakeholders. During the course of my career I have experienced and managed city hotels, Resorts, at five stars luxury and Lifestyle quality levels. I have also experience in managing integrated business models such as the Shangri-La & Traders Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, Grosvenor House in London and the recent PARKROYAL COLLECTION and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites. Each diversified business model included Hotel and Service Apartment. I am always eager to learn new skills and venture into new experiences adapting to changes of the trends and demands in the hospitality industry. Personality wise, I adjust to change and to new cultures easily. Working with International Brands throughout my career has given me the invaluable experience to travel and to live in 3 different parts of the world. I will always be grateful for each opportunity and the support received from my employers and respective owners.
- Pre-Opening project of the Luxury Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences located in “LA VIE” Golf & Wellness Residential Complex in the capital of Oman. - Operated by Minor Hotels Group - Featuring 80 rooms & suites and 100 Service Residences - 18 holes Championship Golf Course LA VIE Club - The sister Brand Anantara Spa - "SEEN" Roof Top Restaurant & Bar in the world. This is the 6th "SEEN" in the world after Sao Paolo, Lisbon, Nice, Rome and Bangkok. - “La Galleria” featuring 8 Lifestyle Concept Restaurants. - The opening is tentatively planned for Q1 2026. Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman is often referred to as “The Jewel of the Arabian Sea”. An amazing destination with plenty of Cultural Heritage and Leisure activities to discover. Especially for travel Golf and Scuba diving enthusiasts, you will find some of the most fascinating and well curated sites. From a landmark of hospitality established in Lisbon in 1933 to a constellation of icons shining across Europe, Brazil, China, and Qatar, each Tivoli Hotel or Resort offers a distinctive blend of exquisite luxury, local authenticity, and timeless experiences.
Connect PRKL is an exclusive and dedicated premium lifestyle management and consultancy service for networking connections and bespoken hospitality services. We provide personalized and value driven quality offerings to a multi-tiers customers base at different engagement levels. We curate small to large size of events. We assist clients to forge strategic business partnerships promoting their value propositions. With the background in hospitality , we provide consultancy for hospitality related business restructuring, restaurant conceptualizations and feasibility studies for hotel projects and other hospitality business ventures.
- Asset owned by UOL and managed by PPHG - Two Hotels integrated in the same Complex, two brands, two business models - I lead the set-up, the launch, the marketing positioning, the commercial and operation stabilisation of the two luxury properties - Successfully opened and positioned with the Team a total of 737 keys combined, 1 Restaurant Thyme, 1 Bar (The Botanist), leased all available spaces to external F&B concepts operators, 1 SPA (St Gregory), two Executive Lounges and one extensive conference centre, which includes two ultra modern Ballrooms - Managing a team of over 450 permanent and contract associates. Headcount building up.
- Asset owned and managed by Shangri-La - Luxury 5 Stars Resort located in Mactan Island,8kms from Cebu City and 1 hour flight from Manila - 530 luxurious rooms and suites over the Main wing and the Ocean wing. Facilities include: 1 Club Lounge, 1 ADD Restaurant, 1 Chinese, 1 Italian, 1 Seafood Restaurant, 2 Pool Bars, 1 Lobby Lounge, 1 SPA with 12 Villas and large Conference Facilities including extended spaces along the beach for weddings and outdoor events - To lead and manage the entire business model with over 800 permanent and contract associates
- 100% Hotel Management Agreement, owners relations - Upscale Lifestyle Brand of Shangri-La - 571 rooms and suites hotel integrated with the 33650sqm size Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. The hotel facilities include 1 ADD Restaurant, 1 Specialty Western Restaurant, 1 Club Lounge, 1 SPA (6 rooms) and the well renowned Skybar , a roof top entertainment with breathtaking views over the Petronas Twin Towers - To lead and manage the entire business model with over 400 permanent and contract associates - Key projects include the re-positioning of the Skybar as the Premier Entertainment venue in KL in 2015. The Opening of the On the Go 2.0 cafe' as external business venture in KL in 2019. Renovation plans in 2019.