HYATT REGENCY KINABALU APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

KOTA KINABALU, SABAH (20 Feb 2013) – Hyatt Regency Kinabalu has announced the new executive committee members of the international five-star chain hotel.

Daryl Andreas Thong has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, effective 18 February 2013.  Daryl brings over 20 years of experience with Hyatt and the food and beverage industry.

Daryl began his career at Hyatt Regency Saujana in 1993 and moved to his first overseas posting at Hyatt Regency Saipan in 2004 in the capacity of outlet manager.  Subsequently Daryl was promoted to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage in the same hotel.  He was transferred to Grand Hyatt Fukuoka in 2009, holding the same position, and due to his hard work and dedication, he was promoted to Director of Food and Beverage in 2011 until his present transfer back to Malaysia’s Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

With his extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, Daryl will make a great addition to the organisation and take the hotel into a new level, in line with Hyatt’s brand standards of quality.

Daryl Andreas Thong appointed as the new Director of Food and Beverage

Contact:

Julia Chan

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Public Relations Manager

+60 88 22 1234

julia.chan@hyatt.com

About Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, a 288-room hotel, is located in the heart of Kota Kinablu's business, shopping and etertainment hub, overlooking the beautiful coral islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and the South China Sea. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers newly renovated guestrooms, exceptional service, modern comforts and a dazzling choice of local and international cruisine. Reservation for Hyatt Regency Kinabalu can be made by calling +60 88 22 1234 or visiting http://www.kinabalu.regency.hyatt.com

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