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Konstantin Elser Appointed Executive Chef
at the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (August 20) --- Executive Chef Konstantin Elser�s timing in joining the team at Mövenpick Hotel Saigon could hardly be better suited to his creative instincts � and vice versa: The hotel recently undertook a phased but comprehensive renovation, including refurbishment of all its dining facilities and their menus. Having begun his culinary career at age 16, Elser�s youth belies a depth of expertise built on far-flung adventures in sophisticated cooking and menu planning. It began with a solid foundation in traditional German cuisine in his native country. He refined his skills at the Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport, followed by a stint at the Intercontinental Hyde Park in London. Elser expanded his repertoire during a world cruise on board the MV Europa, and further burnished his reputation by becoming one of the youngest executive chefs in Thailand. �Konstantin�s passion and enthusiasm would be desirable in any setting,� noted Dominik Stamm, general manager of the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon. �But the opportunity to really remake our dining options makes him the perfect man for the job.� The Mövenpick Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City�s newest 5-star hotel, is currently renovating Nishimura, its renowned Japanese restaurant. Dining facilities to follow in the renovation process include Café Saigon, the all-day dining and buffet restaurant; the Lotus Court Chinese restaurant, famous citywide for its Dim Sum and Cantonese cuisine; and OJ�s Café lounge and take-away. Mulligan�s, the pub and casual dining area adjacent to the lobby, will also receive a substantial makeover. �Some chefs wait an entire career to get the chance to influence the character of any food-and-beverage operation,� said Elser, �let alone one that�s already established and well-respected. So this is an exciting prospect, as well as a big responsibility.� Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an upscale hotel management company with 12,000 employees, is represented through over 90 hotels existing or under construction in 26 countries with a concentration in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The international hotel group with roots in Switzerland is expanding and has a stated objective of increasing its hotel portfolio to 100 by the year 2010. With two hotel types, business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has clearly positioned itself in the 4 and 5-star segment. The hotel group stands for uncompromising product and service quality and is owned by Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an upscale hotel management company with 12,000 employees, is represented through over 90 hotels existing or under construction in 26 countries with a concentration in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The international hotel group with roots in Switzerland is expanding and has a stated objective of increasing its hotel portfolio to 100 by the year 2010. With two hotel types, business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has clearly positioned itself in the 4 and 5-star segment. The hotel group stands for uncompromising product and service quality and is owned by Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). |
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Tom Harack
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