Set to open in the third quarter of 2015, The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central, today announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Cunningham as General Manager. Mr. Cunningham brings with him more than 24 years of experience in hospitality and will provide key operations support to Mr. Josef Dolp, Managing Director of The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central and Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central. Under the leadership of Mr. Dolp and Mr. Cunningham, The St. Regis Macao is set to become Macauโs unrivaled address for refined elegance and bespoke services.
โI am honored to be part of The St. Regisโ debut in Macau which will cement the cityโs reputation as a luxury travel destination,โ said Mr. Cunningham. โMacau is a truly unique city, featuring a rare mix of attributes that entices even the worldliest of travelers. Its rich culture, wealth of outstanding dining and shopping opportunities and world-class entertainment put Macau high on the lists of connoisseurs of lifeโs most revered locales.โ
Mr. Cunningham started his career in hospitality in 1990 at Londonโs prestigious Claridges Hotel. He has since amassed a wealth of hospitality and management experience, a decade of which has been with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Cunningham joined Sheraton Belgravia Hotel in London as Revenue Manager in 1992, and since served in various roles including Director of Rooms at The St. Regis Beijing and Executive Assistant Manager at W Seoul Walkerhill. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Cunningham was General Manager at The St. Regis Tianjin where he quickly led this landmark hotel to become the cityโs thriving hub for business and social elites. Mr. Cunningham also served as General Manager of The Westin Hefei Baohe Hotel, playing an instrumental role in opening the hotel.
Mr. Josef Dolp, Managing Director of The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central and Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, said, โMr. Cunningham brings a rich reserve of knowledge and proficiency to the role of General Manager, along with an excellent track record of proven success at some of Starwood Hotels & Resortsโ most prestigious addresses in some of the worldโs finest locations. With significant experience in China as well as internationally, Mr. Cunningham will play a key role in introducing the St. Regis legacy of timeless character paired with intuitive service to Macau.โ