August 3, 2011
- Archipelago Hotels and Resorts has appointed Anthony
A. Sebastian as General Manager of The Datai Langkawi (a member of
LHW), Malaysia.
Anthony,
a graduate of the Stamford College, KL, Malaysia with a Higher National
Diploma
with First Class Honors in Hotel & Catering Management, started his
career
in the hospitality industry at grass root level. He progressively and
steadily
rose up the ranks with a major international hotel group in Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Australia, with a most recent
assignment as
General Manager in the Philippines.
A
veteran of over 22 years in the hospitality industry, Anthony is a
well-respected hotelier and speaks five languages.
Archipelago
Hotels and Resorts has
also appointed Pat Phanekham as Hotel Manager of The Club Saujana
Resort (a member of LHW), Kuala Lumpur.
An
Australian citizen born in Laos, Pat is a seasoned hotelier with
extensive
hospitality experience in the luxury market and spanning several
countries. He
has served as General Manager of the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Brisbane,
as well
as several other General Manager positions in the Australia, China and
Indonesia.
Pat
also has a distinguished academic career, and holds a degree in
Business
Administration from the University of Hong Kong, a Business and
Accountancy
Diploma at Institute of Technology in South Australia, and is a
Certified Hotel
Administrator (CHA).
Franz A. Zeller, Managing Director for Archipelago Hotels and
Resorts commented on the appointments, “It is with great
pleasure that our company entrusts the
management of such a highly acclaimed international resort as The
Datai Langkawi to
Anthony, a passionate hotelier who always puts guests and associates
first. We are particularly delighted to have enticed
Anthony to return to his roots in Malaysia to manage this iconic
resort.
Likewise, Pat’s depth of knowledge, personal and professional style is
an asset
to our company as he manages The Club Saujana Resort. Together with
Anthony and Pat, we look forward to enhancing our guests’ experiences
even
further”, Zeller added.
For reservations at The
Datai Langkawi contact [email protected] or
phone (+60 4) 959 2500
For reservations at The Club Saujana Resort contact [email protected] or phone (+60
3) 7843 1234
To contact Archipelago Hotels and Resorts email [email protected] or telephone (+60 3)
7622 6600
About Archipelago Hotels and Resorts
Archipelago Hotels and Resorts create
memories and deliver the fine art of hospitality for guests who
appreciate
experiences that are out of the ordinary and special. Embracing the
true spirit
of Asian culture and traditions, Archipelago
Hotels and Resorts
consistently combine passion and integrity, subtlety and luxury,
creating a guest experience that fosters fond and everlasting
memories.
The company’s luxury portfolio includes The Datai Langkawi (a member of
LHW),
The Club Saujana Resort (a member of LHW) and The Carcosa Seri
Negara. www.shr.my
About The Datai Langkawi
The Datai Langkawi (a
member of LHW) is an iconic resort with an international following and
one of the
world’s most stunning hideaways. Situated in the northwest tip of
Langkawi
Island in Malaysia, surrounded by an ancient tropical rainforest, a
white sand
beach and overlooking the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, The Datai
has put
Langkawi on the map for discerning travelers. The
Datai Langkawi’s 54 well-appointed deluxe rooms, 40 villas, and 14
suites,
all offer scenic views of nature and jungle, and a range of dining
options for
indoor or alfresco meals. Two swimming pools an award-winning spa
nestled under
the rainforest canopy, and the nearby 18-hole championship Datai Bay
Golf
Course provide for leisure pursuits. www.thedatai.com.my
About The Club Saujana Resort
The
Club Saujana Resort (a
member of LHW) is the ultimate urban retreat, nestled amidst 160 acres
of lush
tropical gardens and fringed by the two 18-hole championship golf
courses of
Saujana Golf and Country Club, yet just a 35 minutes drive from Kuala
Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA) and 5 minutes from Subang Airport.
Featuring 105
spacious guest rooms designed in a contemporary Asian style plus a
spectacular
outdoor pool and The Spa and Med Beauty, the boutique resort was named
on the
Condé Nast Traveler HOT LIST 2009 as one of the best hotels in
the world. www.theclubatthesaujana.com