Shangri-La Muscat introduced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as the brand new Resort Normal Supervisor for Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn accommodations, efficient twenty fourth June 2024.
Philippe Kronberg, a French-Australian twin citizen, brings a wealth of expertise to his new function in Muscat. He’ll oversee the strategic course and each day operations of the resorts’ 640 suites and rooms, unfold throughout three distinctive accommodations on 124 acres alongside the colourful shores of the Gulf of Oman.
Becoming a member of from Shangri-La Sydney, Philippe is embarking on his third Normal Supervisor place inside the Shangri-La Group. With over three a long time in luxurious hospitality, his world profession spans roles within the Asia-Pacific area, Europe, the UK, and Turkey. Philippe accomplished a Diploma in Lodge Administration on the famend Swiss hospitality faculty ´Les Roches´ earlier than starting his skilled journey at London’s well-known Ritz Lodge.
He has since demonstrated spectacular hands-on management and industrial acumen; in Sydney, his management led to the lodge’s highest income since its opening. Philippe additionally holds an MBA from the College of Sydney and the College of New South Wales and served on the board of Australia’s Tourism Lodging Affiliation from 2019 to 2023, gaining beneficial insights into the business’s relationship with authorities.
Philippe is dedicated to sustainable practices and adherence to compliance directives throughout all departments. His intensive expertise makes him uniquely certified to guide each Oman’s sole adult-only resort and its beloved household seashore resort. “I’m excited to start out my journey in Oman, with a proficient and devoted crew of hospitality professionals to strengthen the advanced’s success and entice a wider worldwide viewers. Oman is a hidden gem of the Center East that deserves wider recognition within the luxurious journey sphere. This will probably be a beautiful alternative to develop my expertise within the Gulf states,” mentioned Philippe Kronberg.
“The resort is at an thrilling level in its development and improvement. I anticipate loads of alternatives to reinforce income streams, devise methods alongside the industrial crew, and amplify our visitor satisfaction whereas sustaining the requirements of excellence Shangri-La is famend for, throughout each Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn.”
Outdoors his skilled life, Philippe, a former paratrooper, holds a non-public pilot’s license and enjoys aerobatic flying. A household man with two teenage kids, he’s additionally devoted to charitable causes by means of fundraising and outreach initiatives. His adventurous spirit and sense of accountability align with the ethos of the Shangri-La Group, which mixes luxurious with sustainability and native magnificence to supply company with their very own private Shangri-La.Â