AccorHotels appoints new General Manager for 2 resorts in Phu Quoc

Mr. Axel Harmand officially took over the position of General Manager for two new resorts: Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort - with 217 luxurious villas with private swimming pools hidden at Ong Doi Cape and Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay - including 745 modern condotels at Khem Beach. Although both resorts were just launched in 2018, they have been widely known to tourists through many outstanding media campaigns.

Before returning to Vietnam to take over this position, Mr. Axel Harmand had extensive experience in the hotel service industry in many countries such as China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Laos (Vientiane) and at many famous hotels and resorts such as Hilton, Marco Polo, Sofitel, Sheraton, Langham, most recently the Kempinski hotel brand.

The first time he set foot on Phu Quoc Island - Vietnam, Mr. Axel Harmand said: "Vietnam is not only an attractive destination for me as a tourist, but also a challenging one from the perspective of a hotel operator and manager. I am sure that Phu Quoc and the economic potential of this area will bring visitors an exciting and refreshing experience."

Axel Harmand's career journey has been varied and has spanned nearly 40 years. In 1985, he started as an intern at a 3-star Michelin restaurant in France. He then became Executive Chef of a 1-star Michelin restaurant after working at more than 8 Michelin-starred restaurants before becoming the Banqueting Director of the 5-star Novotel Peace Beijing. His career continued to develop with a series of senior management positions at major hotel brands such as Deputy General Manager, Business Development Director and the current General Manager. As a result, he has extensive knowledge of different markets and a professional international hotel management background. Born in France, his multinational career path has given him a wide range of management experience in many countries and cultures around the world. In addition to English as his main language of communication, he can also speak basic knowledge of other languages ​​such as Spanish, German, Chinese, Lao and Malay.

In addition to the appointment of a new General Manager, both resorts have also made personnel arrangements for two other senior management positions: Mr. Daniel-Brian Smith - Manager of Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort and Mr. Karim Meziane - Manager of Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort.

In 2019, under the management of the new General Manager and his right-hand men, both resorts promise to have more interesting incentive programs to help tourists know South Phu Quoc as a regular and attractive tourist destination. The beginning of these interesting and new things is the theme "Meeting in the middle of nature" of Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort and "Discover your own Phu Quoc" from Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay.

Nga Nguyen