Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel group, has announced the departure of its chief operating officer Chris Bailey.

Bailey, who has spent 12.5 years with the company, had joined Centara when it had just eight properties in its portfolio. Now the group boasts over 65 properties – a significant expansion in which Chris played an instrumental role.

Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, said: “Chris has been a key figure in the growth and success of Centara Hotels&Resorts over the past 12.5 years. His commercial acumen and enterprise, coupled with his passion, dedication and leadership have driven the business forward year after year. Today we say a fond farewell not only to a colleague but to a friend as well. We wish Chris all the very best in his next chapter.”

Centara will make an announcement on Chris’ successor in due course and expects to enter the coming year in as strong a position as ever, amid an ongoing strategy of growth and with several new hotel openings on the horizon. - TradeArabia News Service