Movenpick welcomes new executive chef Executive Chef Konstantin Elser's timing in joining the team at Movenpick Hotel Saigon could hardly be better suited to his creative instincts. The hotel recently undertook a renovation, including refurbishment of all its dining facilities and new menus. He refined his skills at the Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport, and at the Intercontinental Hyde Park in London. Elser expanded his repertoire on board the MV Europa, and further glossed his reputation by becoming one of the youngest executive chefs in Thailand. "As a professional chef you can't stand still. I'm creating every day new ideas and recipes, some new ideas you can taste already but even more exciting and delicious ideas will come in 2010. And, of course, Vietnamese cuisine is one of the most exciting foods in the world and I especially enjoy salad and starters. Surely, the combination between Vietnamese flavor and mine is in my plans," Elser told the Daily when asked about his plan to … [Read more...] about Movenpick welcomes new executive chef
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Movenpick Saigon ready for re-opening in August
By Mong Binh - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - The Movenpick Hotel Saigon in HCMC's Phu Nhuan District is due to re-open on August 1 as planned since its overall renovation is almost complete, the hotel's general manager said. "The low season month of August gives us an opportunity to fine-tune our systems and operations before we go into the high season months towards the later part of the year," Kiefer told the Daily via email on Wednesday. Some 100 new people have been recruited for training in hospitality essentials for the 278-room hotel, bringing the whole staff at the hotel to approximately 350 in order to create a team that strives on experience as well as new influences. "We will have an increase in people due to the fact that we will have additional outlets in the hotel as well as a stronger focus on personalized customer service," Kiefer said. Alterations to the hotel's physical facilities cover all the spacious guestrooms, five restaurants including Japanese and Chinese … [Read more...] about Movenpick Saigon ready for re-opening in August
Movenpick Hotel Saigon gets new GM
Movenpick Hotel Saigon gets new GM The Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Craig Smith as general manager of the Movenpick Hotel Saigon. Smith has arrived from the Middle East where he was general manager of the Movenpick Hotel & Residences Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Prior to joining the firm, Smith was assistant vice president, client operations for Dubai-based IFA Hotels & Resorts, an acknowledged international leader in the development of premier integrated mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects. Smith has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry where he has held senior hotel executive management positions. He started his hospitality career in Queensland, Australia with independent hotel operators before joining the ITT Sheraton in 1989, where he rose through the ranks working for several Australian Starwood properties and ultimately becoming a general manager. In 2004, he joined the Accor Hotels & Resorts where … [Read more...] about Movenpick Hotel Saigon gets new GM
Movenpick Hotel Saigon hosts wedding fair
The five-star Movenpick Hotel Saigon will hold its first ever Bridal Show in the Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from June 30 to July 1 with visitors enjoying free entry and the chance of lucky door prizes. The first ten couples to book their wedding at the show will receive a complimentary Bridal Show extra’s package including free wedding rings and chocolate gifts for the couple’s guests. Exclusive to the Bridal Show, as a special booking offer, all couples who book a wedding at the show will receive one complimentary table for ten guests at their wedding event, one complimentary massage treatment voucher for two at Kinetic Wellness Studio and go into a draw to win a fabulous honeymoon to Singapore including two return flights with Vietnam Airlines, a two night stay at Movenpick Heritage Sentosa and return private airport transfers. Couples can browse the fresh floral wedding arch created by Bliss Wedding Planner and meet the hotel’s wedding and bridal … [Read more...] about Movenpick Hotel Saigon hosts wedding fair
Movenpick Saigon expects 1,000 visitors to two-day wedding fair
Movenpick Saigon expects 1,000 visitors to two-day wedding fair Kieu Giang By Kieu Giang in HCMC The five-star Movenpick Hotel Saigon will host the wedding fair themed “Passionately Swiss, Passionately Sweet” on Saturday and Sunday at its Grand Ballroom. The wedding fair is inspired by the color of red, representing love and passion, and silver for prosperity and wealth, suggesting a happy-ever-after journey for the couples. The organizer expects to lure over 1,000 visitors to the event which features wedding brands and service providers like wedding cars from Mercedes Benz, latest wedding dress collection by Koyuki, Minh Loc Mb akeup & Wedding Dress, jewelries by Cuu Long Jewelry, photographers from BL Duy Studio and Ngoc Huy Studio and wedding planners from Serenade, Chocolate Graphics, Y Tuong Card, and Vietnam Wedding Planner. Moreover, future brides can have free consultation and special gifts from famous makeup artist of Lancome who will reveal beauty secrets … [Read more...] about Movenpick Saigon expects 1,000 visitors to two-day wedding fair