Meritus Appoints Christoph Szymanski as New Manager for Mandarin Orchard Singapore

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. October 20, 2011

Singapore - 19 October 2011 - Christoph Szymanski has been appointed Manager for Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Meritus Hotels & Resorts' award-winning, flagship hotel on Orchard Road. Christoph will oversee the day to day hotel operations and work hand-in-hand with the hotel teams to bring this premier city hotel, long regarded as the icon of world-class hospitality in Singapore, to greater heights.

Christoph joins Meritus from his previous capacity as General Manager for Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay where his leadership successfully steered profitability and brand presence for the then newly opened hotel, garnering 3 hospitality awards within just over a year of its 2010 opening.

Before taking the helm at Crowne Plaza, Christophe was Resident Manager at The Holiday Inn Golden Mile, Hong Kong, one of InterContinental Hotels Group's most profitable hotels in Greater China. In his capacity, he oversaw an extensive renovation of the hotel and repositioned the Food and Beverage department through viable revenue strategies and action plans.

Christoph holds a strong food and beverage background, having gained valuable experience in Michelin-rated restaurants and proving his food and wine knowledge through his successful participation in several European trade competitions.

A German national, Christoph holds a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, majoring in Tax and Finance, from Heidelberg Management School in Germany. He had been based in Hong Kong since 1992, working with some of Hong Kong's most prestigious hotels including The Peninsula Group's Kowloon Hotel, The Langham Hong Kong, and The Regent, Hong Kong (now the InterContinental Hong Kong). He was also previously with The Harbour Plaza Hotels and Resorts as Group Food and Beverage Director.

Mr Michael Sengol, Chief Executive Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, is delighted to have Christoph leading the team. Says Mr Sengol, “I am confident he will successfully carry on driving more wins for the iconic Mandarin Orchard Singapore in terms of business profitability and brand performance.”

For further press information, please contact:
Janice Azupardo
Regional Vice President, Branding & Communications
Meritus Hotels & Resorts
T (65) 6831 6385
[email protected]

Ruth Soh
Marketing Communications Director
Mandarin Orchard Singapore
T (65) 6831 6118
[email protected]

About Mandarin Orchard Singapore, by Meritus - Home of Asian grace, warmth and care.

Established in 1971, Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a veritable icon in the local hospitality industry, embodying rich Oriental charm. Its prominent location in the heart of the world-renowned shopping belt of Orchard Road makes it the preferred hotel of choice for many visitors. Boasting some 1,051 lavish guest rooms, each a harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary elegance, they are equipped with broadband Internet access, comprehensive amenities and a panoramic view of the city from the higher floors.

A smorgasbord of food and beverage offerings is available throughout the hotel. These include award-winning cuisines from Chatterbox, home of the Mandarin Chicken Rice; Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant; Triple Three, an international buffet restaurant; Coffee & Crust, a cafe serving tempting cakes, pastries and coffee from illy; and Bar on 5, a chill-out bar five floors above Orchard Road. The hotel also offers expansive meeting and function facilities, as well as advanced audio-visual equipment and intelligent lighting systems, making it the ideal choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.

Mandarin Orchard Singapore is part of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that prides itself in offering the finest hospitality for both the business and leisure traveller, with a focus on delivering the brand's signature Asian grace, warmth, and care.

For more information, visit www.meritushotels.com.

Awards and Accolades
Singapore Green Hotel Award 2011 by Singapore Hotel Association
Meritorious Defence Partner Award by Ministry of Defence (Singapore)
Hotel Security Excellence Award 2011 by Singapore Hotel Association
Employee of the Year - Anne Wong by Singapore Hotel Association

About Meritus Hotels & Resorts

Meritus Hotels & Resorts is the hospitality division of Overseas Union Enterprise Limited (OUE:SP) which is amongst the key property players in Asia, and one of the few integrated developers in Singapore boasting a complete portfolio of prime assets across the retail, commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors.

As a hospitality brand, Meritus is synonymous with Asian hospitality and heritage, with luxury properties strategically located in key cities and idyllic resort destinations in Singapore, Malaysia, and Mainland China. Its current portfolio includes the flagship Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Marina Mandarin Singapore, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi, Shanghai JC Mandarin, Meritus Mandarin Haikou, and Meritus Shantou China.

Combining chic contemporary decor, comprehensive meetings, business and leisure facilities, and warm intuitive service, Meritus strives to consistently deliver an impeccable hospitality experience steeped in Asian grace, warmth, and care. For more information, visit www.meritushotels.com.