Keemala is delighted to announce the appointment of Belgian national, Dominique Ronge, as General Manager of the new luxurious Phuket pool villa resort.
Dominique Ronge comes to Keemala with a wealth of experience gained from management roles held in upscale boutique hotels and branded resorts within Thailand for the last seven years. With this knowledge he will steer the vision and operations of Phuket’s newest design and wellness-oriented resort.
His previous role was with Thai owned Centara Hotels & Resorts, as Area General Manager, General Manager at Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya and Resort Manager at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. Returning to Phuket, Dominique’s first role in the Kingdom was at The Chedi Phuket (now The Surin) located on Pansea Beach as Executive Assistant Manager in 2007.
Dominique’s proven strong creative flair, hands on ethos and experience in luxury resorts, has proved to be an irresistible combination of skills for the owners of Keemala. Managing Director of the resort, Mr. Surasak Somnam said, “With its bold architecture and brand promise to be ‘beyond enchanting’ we (the owners) recognized we require a visionary and meticulous general manager for Keemala.” He continues, “We’re confident Dominique will guide associates to deliver the utmost service and bespoke experiences to our guests”.
Dominique commented, “I am thrilled to join Keemala for its pre-opening and to be part of the team that creates Phuket’s most exceptional forest-based pool villa retreat.” He continues, “Phuket has been waiting for something a little different and with Keemala’s distinctive design, authentic brand story and service promise, I believe that this is one of the most exciting hotel launches we will see for a while.”
Keemala will be opening its doors in August 2015 and is the perfect place for honeymooners, couples and guests wishing to get away from it all and welcomes guests of 14 years upwards.