RADISSON SUITES BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT APPOINTS BENJAMIN KRIEG AS GENERAL MANAGER

Monday 01 October 2012 10:05
Benjamin Krieg has been appointed general manager of Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit. A seasoned hospitality executive with more than 15 years of experience in Asia Pacific, Benjamin will be responsible for the hotel located in the heart of central Bangkok just off Sukhumvit Road, one of the city's major commercial thoroughfares.

Krieg joins Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, managed by Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, from Accor Australia, where he held several general manager positions at hotels such as Mecure Geelong in Victoria and Ibis Sydney King Street Wharf. Prior to that, he held various executive roles in Novotel hotels and at the group’s corporate office.

Benjamin holds an advanced Diploma in International Hotel Management from the Swiss Hotel Association, International College of Hotel Management and a Dipl?me Culinaire d’H?telier from Le Cordon Bleu. He remains committed to developing programs to enhance and increase the interaction between hotel schools, high school graduates and the hotel industry in the communities in which he has worked throughout his career.

“I am delighted to be in Bangkok to lead the team at Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit. The hotel has a good reputation in delighting its guests and I am confident that we can further enhance the experience so that guests will continue to return to our hotel to stay, dine and enjoy our hospitality,” said Benjamin Krieg.

Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit offers a contemporary stay for business and leisure travelers. Hotel guests enjoy the complimentary high speed Internet access in all public areas and guest rooms which is a Radisson brand hallmark, in addition to extensive recreational facilities located on the hotel roof top, including an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and fully-equipped fitness center. All guest rooms showcase stylish interiors with a touch of Thai design flair, and floor to ceiling windows, online entertainment and a state-of-the-art wireless multi-media system. The hotel also offers guests the use of a fully-equipped business center.

The hotel is well connected through the nearby Nana and Asoke Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Sky trains and the Sukhumvit Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and is only two kilometers to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Its location and quality of meeting and banquet space for small to medium size events, ensures Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit is a popular venue among MICE and event planners. Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit offers its guests several distinctive dining options, including Mauve, an all-day restaurant serving Asian and European cuisine in a contemporary setting; Aromas, a bakeshop and deli, and Asqu Lounge and Bar, a chic setting ideal for drinks and entertainment.

For more information or booking enquiries, please visit:

www.radisson.com\bangkokth_sukhumvit

About Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit

Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit is conveniently located off Sukhumvit road, in one of the world’s most bustling and dynamic cities. The hotel offers guests an upscale and stylish boutique experience, resonating well with both business and leisure travelers.The hotel, in its quiet location on Soi 13, is 35 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport by elevated expressway. It is just moments away from Sukhumvit road — home to luxury brands, traditional street vendors and exciting entertainment. The hotel offers an enticing range of eateries, including ‘Mauve,’ a fresh and cool restaurant with show kitchen, the smart ‘Asqu’ with its own mixologists creating extraordinary cocktails, plus ‘Aromas’ bakeshop and deli, and a rooftop pool bar. Neighbouring Soi 11 offers a wide range of dining options too, as well as Bangkok’s top bars and nightclubs. The hotel is a short walk to Bangkok Skytrain and Subway stations with easy access to Bumrungrad International Hospital, nearby office towers and Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group — born in early 2012 — is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 81 countries and territories, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson?, Park Plaza?, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group’s hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn, and Brussels, Belgium.

http://www.carlsonrezidor.com