The Peninsula Hotels Appoints Rolf Buehlmann as General Manager of the Peninsula New York

The Peninsula Hotels Appoints Rolf Buehlmann as General Manager of the Peninsula New York

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
January 12, 2022

The Peninsula New York is pleased to announce Mr Rolf Buehlmann has been appointed General Manager, effective February 14, 2022.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Mr Buehlmann’s most recent position began in January 2018 when he moved to Hong Kong to assume the position as Vice President, Rooms Operations and Quality for The Peninsula Hotels. During the past four years, he has led the enhancement of the guest experience for Front Office, Housekeeping and Spa as well as being instrumental in the group’s innovation and technology efforts across the global rooms operations.

Prior to his position in Hong Kong, Mr Buehlmann was Resident Manager at The Peninsula Bangkok, a position he held for four years. His service with the company began in 2010 when he joined as the Executive Assistant Manager at the prestigious Hong Kong Club which is managed by Peninsula’s Clubs and Consultancy Division. During his time there, he drove the club’s major renovation project, which included redefining its Food & Beverage concepts, facilities, offerings, service quality and processes.

Mr Buehlmann has always been a hotelier. Prior to his career bringing him to Hong Kong, he held various posts in the Chinese mainland, the United States and his home country of Switzerland. Mr Buehlmann holds a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management from the renowned Lausanne Hospitality Management School, Switzerland.

Speaking on his appointment, “For over 30 years, The Peninsula New York, with its iconic location in the heart of Manhattan has come to mean so much for New Yorkers and visitors alike. I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead the team in delivering the Peninsula experience to our guests,” said Mr Buehlmann. “For my family and I to return to the U.S. again, a country we love so much, we are thrilled, and I look forward to getting to know this great city and all of the incredible employees that makes The Peninsula New York what it is.”

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok, and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Istanbul. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

For further information, please contact:

Wai Lin Yip

Director of Digital and Brand Marketing

The Peninsula New York

Telephone: +1 (212) 903 3903

Email: [email protected]

Newsroom: http://www.peninsula.com/en/newsroom

Website: http://www.peninsula.com

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