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Phuket, Thailand

A Bill Bensley design masterpiece, and a member of Design Hotels™, The Slate, is the island’s only avant-garde expression of a true Phuket heritage. A strikingly original manifestation of the island’s core; the architecture is inspired by the island’s tin mining past which is complemented by bold contemporary design details. Where family legacy meets raw design, industrial beauty interrupts, and art converges with nature.The ‘all villa, all suite’ property offers 210 accommodation choices with an additional seven private pool villas – decadently furnished with gorgeous blackened stainless steel and rich wood, The Slate’s pool villas offer a blissful escape that exudes majestic elegance and modern artistry.Eight restaurants and bars have a range of offerings from unique Thai delicacies with specialties from Phuket at our signature restaurant, Black Ginger. Flavours from the region presenting plenty of fresh seafood, tender grilled cuts, exotic cocktails, and New World wines. The Slate offers scrumptious but healthy wholesome cuisine – all in a unique setting of visionary excellence and enchanting surroundings.Facilities include three swimming pools – one family pool and two adults-only infinity pools, Shore Thing Beach Club, Shades Art Gallery, Fitness Studio, Tennis Courts, ‘TIN BOX’ kids club, on-site Dive Centre, Award-Winning Coqoon Spa, inspiring conference facilities, cooking school: Moo’s kitchen, Heliconia Floral Gallery and Wine Cellar.The Slate remains firmly rooted in Phuket, paying tribute to local history, its rich culture, and traditions with bold design and fearless imagination. A captivating vision of the island’s true soul.

Phuket, Thailand

Leading a team of 250 associates in one the best performing hotel in Phuket.Reached every year an occupancy above 72%, an ADR of US$ 350 and RevPar of US$ 230.Achieved ever year a GOP above 50% mark and 30% EBITDA.Increased every year our TrevPar and GoPPar between 3% and 6%.Increase direct bookings from 35% in 2014 to 55% end of 2020.Constantly outperforming our Comp Set on STR report.

Phuket, Thailand

Developed online market segments, brought new accounts. Achieved 85% occupancy in the first year, 87% in the second year.RevPar growth of 18% in the first year, 14% in the second year.Maximise revenue and improve NOP (negative the previous years.)

Khao Lak, Thailand

Fully in-charge of the pre-opening phases, including critical path.Recruiting & hiring all senior management team.Development of Sales & Marketing plan.Preparing pre- and post-operating budget, including FF&E and HOES lists.

Phuket, Thailand

Improve top and bottom line on a yearly basis.Supervised and managed the entire hotel renovation (272 rooms, 10 F&B outlets) into a 5 stars all Suites hotel.Upgrade all services and facilities from 4* to 5*.

Phuket, Thailand

In charge of the hotel operation, reporting to the owner.

Master Certificate In Hospitality Management, Finance & Revenue Management

Hotel Management Diploma, Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management