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Absolute Hotel Services has appointed Sameer Dharkar as managing director, India/Middle East. Prior to this Dharkar was director, India, and had been a director with Money Managers India.

Thailand Natchanan Kamchua now heads up F&B at Apple Tree Groups Villa Maly. Kamchua brings nine years of experience to her new post, including four years as a chef at Koh Samuis Vikasa Yoga Boutique Resort.

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Mark Heather is the new vice-president business development for Absolute Hotel Services. Heather was previously MD for the group in India. His new role will be based in Bangkok, Thailand with a focus on business expansions in Indochina, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia.
Mark Heather Olivier Trafial

French native Olivier trafial takes the reins as manager of Apple Tree Groups eco-glamping retreat Kamu Lodge in Luang Prabang. He was PR manager at Le Lutecia restaurant in Koh Samui, Thailand.

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Mandar vasant Kumta is the new general manager of Eastin Easy Citizen Ahmedabad for Absolute Hotel Services. Kumta has over 16 years in the hospitality industry in the Middle East and India, including with Astoria & Ambassador Group, Hotel Marine Plaza, and Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort.
Mandar Vasant Kumta David Sullivan

Pan Pacific Hotels has announced David Sullivan as general manager of Parkroyal on Pickering, scheduled to open in Singapore this month. Canadian Sullivan has over 25 years of hospitality experience in Canada, US and UK with Four Seasons, Regent and others. Prior to this appointments he was GM of Pan Pacific Seattle.

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Hrishikesh Madhukar Joshi has over 14 years of experience with international hotel chains in India, including Le Royal Meridien, Taj, Holiday Inn and Ramada, and is now Absolute Hotels new general manager at U Tropicana Alibaug.

The International Furniture Fair Singapore has appointed Ernie Koh chairman of the board. Koh is executive director of Koda.

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Shangri-Las Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang and Golden Sands Resort has appointed Siti Aida Abdul Rashid as director of sales and marketing. Rashid has been with the group since 2001 and was director of sales at company national sales office, in Kuala Lumpur. This is her second stint at the Penang properties.
Siti Aida Abdul Rashid Keith Tomkies

Keith tomkies is the new general manager of Golden Sands Resort, Penang. He joins the hotel from Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, where he was resident manager. Prior to joining Shangri-La, Tomkies was resident manager at The Dusit Thani Bangkok. From the UK, he started his hospitality career at Claridges in London more than 20 years ago.

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Andy So has been appointed general manager for pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon, scheduled to open Summer 2013. So brings 24 years hotel experience to his new role. Prior to joining pentahotels, he was executive assistant manager sales and marketing for Grand Hyatt Macau.
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Pan Pacific Hotels has announced the appointment of Keren Southgate as area director of sales Oceania, including Parkroyals Parramatta, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Melbourne Airport and Pan Pacific Perth. Prior to her appointment she was director of sales and marketing for The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Melbourne.

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