Movenpick News

Brulhart to lead Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay
A Swiss national with three decades of hospitality management experience, André Brulhart has worked with a series of leading brands. He has also spent more than 20 years in Thailand, heading up popular hotels and resorts in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya.

Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel reopens in Jordan
Highlights of the revamp include 90 contemporary rooms decorated in natural tones and featuring modern showers and attractive tile flooring that create a relaxed ambiance at this fortress-style hotel.

Accor signs Mövenpick Hotel Maputo for 2021 opening
The group has signed an agreement with developer Matreal Property Services to operate Mövenpick Hotel Maputo, a 150-room modern upscale property conveniently located next to Maputo International Airport and just five kilometres from the centre of the capital city.

Melzer to lead Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed Michael Melzer as the general manager of Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives, the stunning new sustainably designed island resort which is scheduled to open its doors in November.

George Koumendakos, general manager, Mövenpick Hotel Colombo
Having been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel by voters at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony, George Koumendakos, general manager at the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, celebrates with Breaking Travel News.

Horst Walther-Jones, general manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali
Taking the title of Bali’s Leading Family Resort at the World Travel Awards, Horst Walther-Jones, general manager of the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali, tells Breaking Travel News how the title will help develop the brand.

Mövenpick to rebrand Nai Lert Park Hotel in Bangkok
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Thailand portfolio to nine properties kingdom-wide after signing an agreement to rebrand and manage the renowned Nai Lert Park Hotel in downtown Bangkok.

Accor drops plans for Air France-KLM stake
Hotel giant AccorHotels has dropped plans for a potential stake in Air France-KLM. In June, as part of its strategy to develop its range of services in the travel space, Accor had stated it was considering the establishment of a strategic alliance with the airline group.

Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA opens in Malaysia
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Malaysia, unveiling a strikingly modern hotel and conference centre close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Dorn-Aglagul appointed Europe president at Mövenpick Hotels
Having joined Mövenpick in April 2017 as director of operations, Switzerland, Dorn-Aglagul takes the helm from Ola Ivarsson, who will retire from his role as chief operating officer for Europe at the end of the month.

Mövenpick Hotel Ho Chi Minh City set for 2020 opening in Vietnam
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a landmark new property in Ho Chi Minh City, as the Swiss hospitality company continues to expand its portfolio across Vietnam.

AccorHotels acquires Mövenpick in €482m deal
AccorHotels has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. The deal, completed in cash, is valued at CHF560 million or €482 million.