Shangri-La Muscat introduced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as the brand new Resort Basic Supervisor for Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn resorts, 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 path and day by day operations of the resorts’ 640 suites and rooms, unfold throughout three distinctive resorts 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 Basic Supervisor place inside the Shangri-La Group. With over three many years in luxurious hospitality, his international 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 college ´Les Roches´ earlier than starting his skilled journey at London’s well-known Ritz Lodge.
He has since demonstrated spectacular hands-on management and business acumen; in Sydney, his management led to the resort’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 priceless 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 begin my journey in Oman, with a gifted and devoted group of hospitality professionals to bolster 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 shall be an exquisite alternative to broaden my expertise within the Gulf states,” stated Philippe Kronberg.
“The resort is at an thrilling level in its progress and growth. I anticipate loads of alternatives to boost income streams, devise methods alongside the business group, 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 personal pilot’s license and enjoys aerobatic flying. A household man with two teenage youngsters, he’s additionally devoted to charitable causes via fundraising and outreach initiatives. His adventurous spirit and sense of duty align with the ethos of the Shangri-La Group, which mixes luxurious with sustainability and native class to offer friends with their very own private Shangri-La.
