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 Paul-André Guidat and Jean G.J. Keijdener Appointed 
to New GM Posts with Sedona Hotels International


 
22 June 2001 - Sedona Hotels International has appointed Mr Paul-André Guidat as the new General Manager for Hotel Sedona Makassar, a 230-room deluxe hotel in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The former General Manager of Hotel Sedona Makassar, Mr Jean G.J. Keijdener, has moved to Sedona Suites Hanoi to assume the role of General Manager for the 175-room executive residences property.
 
Mr Paul-André Guidat brings with him more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry.  He joined Sedona after six years with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, where he assumed various roles with the different properties under the group. His responsibilities included managing the Mandarin Oriental Macau Hotel and the Hotel Bela Vista, Macau.  He also played a pivotal role as General Manager of the Phuket Yacht Club.

An ardent food lover, Mr Guidat began his food and beverage career in his homeland - Alsace, 


Mr Paul-André Guidat
France.   He later managed the food and beverage operations at the Marco Polo Hotel Singapore, Shangri La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur and Penang and Hotel Conrad in Hong Kong.

Commenting on his new role, Mr Guidat said �I am totally excited with the challenges that await me in my new role.  This five-star property is a true beauty in a unique location.  I seek to further enhance the operations of the hotel and to continually improve the efficiency in service to our guests.�

Opened in 1997, Hotel Sedona Makassar has been re-awarded a five-star status by the local tourism government in June 2000.  Situated along the popular Losari Beach, Hotel Sedona Makassar is located near to the business district and tourist attractions.  The waterfront hotel commands an impressive view of the Sulawesi Sea and the famous Makassar sunset.
 

Mr Jean G.J. Keijdener joined Hotel Sedona Makassar in 1996 and saw the 230-room hotel through its initial years of operation.  Under his leadership, the hotel developed into a reputable five-star hotel offering impeccable services, which earned the recognition and support from various government leaders and officials.

Prior to joining Sedona, Mr Keijdener held senior food and beverage positions in various deluxe properties of international hotel chains in diverse locations.

In his new capacity, Mr Keijdener will focus on 


Mr Jean G.J. Keijdener
overall operations and direction of Sedona Suites Hanoi as well as continuing to enhance the prominence of this luxury-style executive residence.

Last year, Mr Keijdener successfully achieved the American Hotel & Motel Association�s most prestigious professional designation of �Certified Hotel Administrator� (CHA).  Born and raised in Netherlands, he is effectively fluent in Dutch, English, German, French and Bahasa Indonesia.

Sedona Suites Hanoi welcomed its first guest on 1 May 1998. The fully serviced executive residences provide international standard service with comprehensive amenities and facilities.  Sitting modestly on the edge of Ho Tay Lake, all the rooms have balconies overlooking the lake, hence exuding a lifestyle of tranquility.

Sedona Hotels International is a Singapore-based hotel management arm of Keppel Land Limited, a premier property developer in Singapore and the region. Established in 1994, Sedona Hotels International now actively manages more than 1,800 rooms in the region namely Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, China and Australia. Its portfolio consists of deluxe business hotels, integrated resorts, fully-furnished serviced apartments and golf resort with accommodation facilities. 

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Contact:
Jacqueline Goh
Marketing Communications Executive
Sedona Hotels International
DID (65) 332 0812
[email protected]
www.sedonahotels.com.sg

Also See Going Out In Style - Macau's Bela Vista Signals the End of an Era / April 1999 


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