Bangkok, Thailand, August 16, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristian Petersen as General Manager effective August 4, 2025.

Kristian is an experienced hospitality executive with over 20 years of experience at Marriott International and has extensive expertise in hotel operations, pre-opening strategy and brand transformation in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Kristian most recently served as General Manager of the Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa, where he led Marriott's largest resort redevelopment project in the APEC region and successfully repositioned the 1,690-room hotel as a flagship destination on the Vietnamese coast. Prior to that, he managed the award-winning JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, whose Ridgeback team was named the best JW Marriott hotel worldwide in 2022.

His professional experience also included management positions in Greater China, including General Manager of the JW Marriott Changfeng Park and the Courtyard by Marriott Changfeng Park, Shanghai, and Area Director of Operations for East China, where he oversaw 23 Marriott properties of various premium brands.

Kristian is valued for his visionary leadership, operational excellence, and strong focus on guest satisfaction and employee engagement. His appointment marks a new chapter of growth and innovation for the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok – a historic riverside hotel renowned for its timeless hospitality, prime location, and spacious meeting facilities.

“I am honored to join the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Bangkok team,” said Petersen. “This hotel is not only an icon of Bangkok hospitality, but also holds tremendous future potential. I look forward to working closely with our talented team and valued partners to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and further drive our success.”

Outside of his professional life, Kristian enjoys traveling and is a passionate collector of vintage treasures from the 1920s to the 1970s.