PATTAYA, Thailand – October 14, 2013 – Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Rudolf Tröstler as new general manager of Hilton Pattaya. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations and lead the team in delivering upscale quality and exceptional guest experiences at this award-winning property.
“Tröstler is one of Hilton Worldwide’s great assets due to his outstanding successful track record and strong network in Austria, Australia, United Kingdom and Asia. His passion for people and his in-depth global hospitality knowledge will continue to drive Hilton Pattaya’s aim to be the hotel of choice for both business and leisure travelers. Under his guidance, we are confident that the hotel will continue to cement its upscale position as one of Asia’s top hotels,” said Dirk De Cuyper, regional general manager – Thailand, Hilton Worldwide.
Originally from Austria, Rudolf Tröstler has spent his professional life working in hospitality in far-flung destinations, from the U.K to Australia and various parts of Asia for more than 20 years in food & beverage, finance and operations. Prior to joining Hilton Pattaya, he was general manager at Hilton Colombo in Sri Lanka.
“I am keen to take forward the achievement of this stunning 302-room property, and will continue to work with Hilton Pattaya’s team to maintain the hotel’s popularity among local and international travelers,” said Rudolf Tröstler, general manager, Hilton Pattaya.
Hilton Pattaya is one of Hilton Worldwide’s managed properties in Thailand that offers stunning guest rooms set in the heart of the city overlooking Pattaya Beach and the Bay, perched atop Southeast Asia’s largest beachfront shopping complex, CentralFestival Pattaya Beach.
Hilton Worldwide manages eight other properties in Thailand including: Conrad Bangkok, Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Conrad Koh Samui, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach and the recently opened DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok and Hilton Sukhumvit. It will open Waldorf Astoria Bangkok in 2015.
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