With nearly three decades of hospitality industry experience, Peter Khong joins Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena’s pre-opening team as General Manager.
In this role, Khong will be responsible for launching the first Courtyard by Marriott in Singapore, as well as oversee all aspects of the hotels operations.
He started his career in operations with Starwood Hotels in 1989 before joining other premier hospitality brands such as Hyatt and Hilton Worldwide. Prior to this role, Khong spent 20 years in China where he was General Manager of Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao. Before that, he was General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning, having successfully opened the hotel within six months.
Khong attended primary and secondary school in Singapore before moving to Hawaii during his teen years. He is married with one son. During his free time, he enjoys reading current affairs, travelling and golfing.
Khong is also fluent in four languages: English, Japanese, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesian and the Cantonese dialect.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- In this role, Khong will be responsible for launching the first Courtyard by Marriott in Singapore, as well as oversee all aspects of the hotels operations.
- He started his career in operations with Starwood Hotels in 1989 before joining other premier hospitality brands such as Hyatt and Hilton Worldwide.
- Prior to this role, Khong spent 20 years in China where he was General Manager of Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao.
