Six Senses appoints general manager for the group’s first hotel in China: Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain
Michael Murphy has been appointed general manager of Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, the group’s premier property being developed in China. |
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Six Senses appoints general manager for the group’s first hotel in China: Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain
Michael Murphy has been appointed general manager of Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, the group’s premier property being developed in China. |
Category: Asia Pacific - China - Careers
- Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2014-08-07
Scheduled to open in early 2015, the stunning property is located at the picturesque gateway to the majestic Qing Cheng Mountain and has been created to complement the UNESCO World Heritage & Natural Cultural site nearby to Dujiangyan.
Michael’s career has seen him working in the Asia region for over 20 years and in China since 2005. His most recent roles include pre-opening general manager of Howard Johnson Hi-Tech Plaza Chengdu and chief operating officer of Landison Tourism Group Co., Ltd.
Starting his career as a management trainee at Hilton Hong Kong more than two decades ago, he continuously progressed in food and beverage and general management positions in five-star properties in Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Bahamas. He has an extensive and diverse management background with leading hotel and resort groups, an exclusive private club and a high-end residential and resort development.
On making the announcement of Michael’s appointment, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas President Bernhard Bohnenberger said, “Michael's knowledge in business and culture is highly valuable and will put us ahead of the game in the region. His proactive management style will ensure that his team exemplifies the Six Senses mission to help people reconnect with themselves and the world around them, as we move toward celebrating the successful opening of our first Six Senses resort in China.”
About Six Senses Hotels Resorts SpasSix Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is a hotel and spa management company comprised of nine resorts and 28 spas under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spa.
Set to double in size over the next three years, Six Senses operates resorts in far-flung locations featuring incredible natural beauty. Known for its unique and diverse design personality, each property is supported by a leadership commitment to community, sustainability and wellness.
Six Senses Spa offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spa is also located in prestigious hotels and resorts around the globe.
Evason introduces a collection of unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also provide a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services and personal attention.
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