Hua Hin (Thailand) – November 22, 2017 (travelindex.com) – The Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin has announced the appointment of Mr. Richard Mehr as General Manager effective November 13, 2017.

Richard Mehr, born in Switzerland and raised in a family of hoteliers, continued the family tradition in Southeast Asia. He knows Hua Hin very well, having opened and managed two hotels there between 2006 and 2013: the Putahracsa Resort and the Banyan Resort & Golf. From 2010 to 2013, he also served as President of the Hua Hin & Cha-Am Skal Club and Bailli of the Andaman Wine Club.

Prior to his appointment, he was General Manager of the renowned luxury hotel Samujana – Koh Samui.

Mehr brings 28 years of experience in managing hotels and resorts, golf resorts, wellness and luxury properties, including 4 years as Sales Director of a multi-million dollar US company based in Asia and Europe, and was Group Director of Operations for the well-known chain of exclusive hotels, Fusion Resorts & Suites in Vietnam.

With his proven track record in top management, Richard Mehr is a hands-on professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences that meet the highest international standards in various segments.

About the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group: The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups. It comprises 1,400 hotels in operation and under development, with more than 220,000 rooms in 115 countries and territories. Carlson Rezidor's portfolio includes strong international brands such as Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson RED, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson, and Country Inns & Suites by CarlsonSM. At most hotels, guests benefit from Club CarlsonSM, one of the top three hotel loyalty programs according to the 2015/2016 US News and World Report. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ 90,000 people worldwide and are headquartered in Minneapolis, Singapore, and Brussels.

About the Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin: The Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin is the first Carlson Rezidor hotel in Hua Hin, the world-famous seaside resort in western Thailand. For centuries, Hua Hin has been the summer residence of the Thai royal family and nobility. The region is also home to some of the country's finest golf courses, which frequently host international championships. Business and leisure travelers visiting the Hua Hin resort can experience the world-class accommodations and guest facilities of the renowned Radisson Blu hotels, complemented by the international service philosophy "Yes I Can!SM" and the 100% guest satisfaction guarantee.

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