Seasoned hotelier Michael Koth takes the helm at the Palace
The landmark Emirates Palace has a new GM, the experienced hotelier Michael Koth has been placed at the helm.
A German/Swiss national, Koth is a leader in the hospitality industry, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge spanning over 35 years.
Prior to the current role, he held a number of senior leadership positions at the InterContinental Hotel Group, including general manager of the InterContinental Doha.
His hospitality journey then brought him to Asia where he spent two years as director of luxury and lifestyle resorts under the IHG umbrella in south-east Asia, responsible for overseeing pre-opening hotels, repositioning of luxury resorts and leading the full refurbishment of InterContinental Bali Resort.
He has now returned to the Middle East with Mandarin Oriental, where he will lead the highly anticipated rebranding of Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, part of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Commenting on his appointment, Koth said: “My goal at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, is to continue to build upon the legacy of this iconic property.
“It is a great honour to lead the vision of the owners and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in achieving a successful rebranding and delivering exemplary service standards and an unparalleled sense of place.”
We can be assured that great things will happen at the iconic Emirates Palace in the days to come.
