Posted Aug 31, 2004, 10:41 AM
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SHKP appoints new Vice President of Operations for Hotel Division
John Berndt: the new Vice President of Operations for SHKP's hotel division.
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) announced today (August 16) that John Berndt has been appointed Vice President of Operations for its hotel division. Mr Berndt will be responsible for enhancing quality and operational efficiency to ensure that SHKP hotels offer the finest accommodation and service. He will also participate in the planning and development of the Four Seasons hotel complex in International Finance Centre (ifc), the new six-star hotel at Kowloon Station and SHKP' s future hotel projects.
Mr Berndt has 30 years of experience in hotel operations and management, having held senior positions in leading hotel groups including Ritz-Carlton, Westin Hotels and Resorts and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Prior to joining SHKP, Mr Berndt was Vice President of Operations at Harrah' s Hotel and Casino in the US. Hotels under his leadership have earned prestigious industry honours, including Best Casino Hotel in 2004, AAA 5 Diamond Award in 2003, Best New Hotel of 2001, the World' s Finest Hotelier in 2000 and the US National Quality Award in 1999.
Mr Berndt graduated from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 1976. He is a former co-chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce and vice-president of the Cornell Hotel Society. He has written articles for organizations including the Harvard Business Review and Asian Productivity Organization.
The hotel complex in ifc will be the first Four Seasons establishment in the territory, with around 400 deluxe guest rooms and 600 suites for long-term guests. Its convenient location above the Airport Express Hong Kong Station places it in the heart of the Central business district and will provide quick and easy access to the airport, making it attractive to tourists and business travellers. In other news, SHKP has reached an agreement for the renowned W hospitality group to manage the six-star hotel SHKP is developing at Kowloon Station. This will have one million square feet of premium-quality accommodation along with exciting dining, nightlife and entertainment.
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