(openPR) - SINGAPORE, June 2011 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are pleased to announce the promotion of Aiden McAuley to Managing Director of both Swissôtel The Stamford and Fairmont Singapore. Previously, he held the dual roles of Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific, for Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and General Manager of Swissôtel the Stamford.

As Managing Director of Swissôtel The Stamford and Fairmont Singapore, Aiden will work closely with the executive teams of each hotel to create synergies in line with the company’s other multi brand hotel complexes. He will also retain his position of Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific, Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts where he will oversee Swissôtel properties in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Australia and India, working closely with the respective hotels’ General Managers on strategic and financial issues.

Aiden brings with him over 25 years of experience and he first joined Swissôtel in 1999 as the General Manager of Swissôtel The Howard, London. In 2005, he moved from London to Singapore where he was the General Manager of Swissôtel The Stamford. Aiden then assumed the dual positions of General Manager of Swissôtel The Stamford and Regional Vice President for the Asia Pacific region in 2007. This role requires him to work closely with the corporate office to spearhead future operations as well as the development of networks to support brand expansion within the region.

Prior to joining Swissôtel, Aiden held positions at other international brands including Hilton.

ABOUT SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts (www.swissotel.com) is an award winning and distinctive group of deluxe hotels, combining renowned Swiss hospitality with contemporary design, personalised service, charm and efficiency. Located in popular gateway destinations and city centres, the hotels provide convenient access to business and shopping districts. The group’s Swiss heritage ensures organisational competence, attention to detail, safety and a superlative guest experience.

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. (www.fairmont.com)

Both hotel brands are owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 101 hotels and resorts worldwide. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties.

For more information, please contact:
Susie Lim-Kannan
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Director Media Relations, Asia Pacific
Tel: +65 6431 1236
Email: susie.lim-kannan@swissotel.com

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
250 North Bridge Road #10-00
Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101