Akaryn Hotel Group appoints cluster resorts manager

AKARYN Hotel Group has appointed Thomas Koessler as new Cluster Resorts Manager. The seasoned international hotelier brings more than two decades ofexperience to two luxury resorts: Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa and akyra Beach Club Phuket

AKARYN Hotel Group, the Southeast Asian luxury boutique resort specialist, has announced the appointment of Thomas Koessler as its new Cluster Resorts Manager for two exceptional hotels on the shoresof southern Thailand – Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa and akyra Beach Club Phuket. A seasoned international hotelier with more than 22 years of experience, Thomas speaks three languages (English, German and Russian) and has worked in seven countries: the UK, UAE, Russia, China, Vietnam, Thailand and his native Austria.

Thomas Koessler, new Cluster Resorts Manager, Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa and akyra Beach Club Phuket.

Having started out as a chef at several leading Austrian hotels, Thomas’ international career commenced in impressive fashion at the world-famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai. He later moved to the UK and then onto Russia, eventually rising to the positions of Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director at the Moscow Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel. Thomas then swapped his chef’s whites for a suit and tie when he moved to Sochi, Russia and joined Capella Hotel Group as Executive Assistant Manager responsible for the pre-opening and set up of three luxury hotels.

In 2014, he opened the five-star Han Yue Lou Hotel in Nanjing, China, as task force hotel manager under the same hotel group umbrella. Thomas moved to Asia in 2015 for the pre-opening and opening of the five-star Vinpearl Ha Long Bay resort, an expansive new luxury property for the area. He then moved to Thailand and joined the Centara Hotel Group in Karon Beach as Resident Manager.

Thomas brings his extensive experience and leadership skills to AKARYN Hotel Group as Cluster Resorts Manager of Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa and akyra Beach Club Phuket, both of which are located on stunning, unspoiled Natai Beach in Phang Nga province, just 20 minutes’ drive from Phuket International Airport.

“We are delighted to welcome Thomas to AKARYN Hotel Group,” said the group’s Founder and Managing Director, Anchalika Kijkanakorn.

“With his extensive international experience, passion for hospitality and attention to detail, I am confident that he will help elevate the guest experience at Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa and akyra Beach Club Phuket to new heights.”

Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa is an exclusive retreat where independent spirited guests can unwind in space and privacy, with a minimum suite size of 80 square metres. The resort features an ocean view infinity pool, children’s club, Ayurah Wellness Centre, Galleria Shop, and is also a popular wedding venue.

For more information visit: www.aleenta.com/phuketakyra

Beach Club Phuket is a chilled out resort where hipsters and lifestyle aficionados stay and play. The resort features an sea view pool, beach spa, extensive gardens, function room, private club, fitness centre, live DJ and regular schedule of weekend entertainment including a monthly White Party. For more information visit:www.theakyra.com/phuket

AKARYN Hotel Group specialises in the management of small luxury resorts in South-east Asia and is the owning and management company for Aleenta Phuket-PhangNga (aleenta.com/Phuket) and Aleenta HuaHin-Pranburi (aleenta.com/HuaHin). AKARYN Group also operates the akyra Manor Chiang Mai (theakyra.com/Chiang-Mai), akyra Thonglor Bangkok (http://www.theakyra.com/bangkok/) and the akyra Beach Club Phuket (theakyra.com/Phuket), and recently announced exciting opening plans for akyra Sukhumvit Bangkok in Q1, 2018.

The Pure Blue Foundation (purebluefoundation.com), established in 2010 by AKARYN Hotel Group, is a charitable foundation supporting marine conservation and community projects throughout Thailand. In September 2015, founder and director Anchalika Kijkanakorn was named as a Hero of Philanthropy by Forbes Asia in recognition for her dedication to supporting valuable conservation efforts For more information on AKARYN Hotel Group, please visit www.akaryngroup.com, follow @AKARYN_Groupon Twitter, @akarynhotelgroupon Instagram, @akaryn.group on Facebook and visit our youtube channel here.

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