The award is recognized as one of the “Oscars” of the travel industry in Asia and Pérès was selected for his “outstanding achievement in transforming Movenpick Hotels & Resorts into an inspiring success story.” “Together with his team, he has set an industry example of what having true passion and dedication to the industry, integrity to the brand and respect for people can do,” said the TTG Asia editorial team that chose Pérès for the prestigious award. “One of the most inspiring aspects of this success story is Mr. Pérès's ability to find the right talent and motivate them to real breakthroughs.” When Pérès joined Movenpick Hotels & Resorts in 1999, he inherited a portfolio of 36 hotels. Now there are 76. By 2015 he aims to have 100 properties open worldwide with more than half of the company's 30 new hotels in development opening in Asia. The Swiss upscale hospitality company currently manages two properties in Thailand, two in Vietnam and one each in the Philippines, India and Singapore, but in 2013 alone it will open new resorts in Pattaya, Thailand; Sanya, China; and the private island resort Huma Island Palawan in the Philippines. The renovated M?venpick Resort & Spa Cebu and the historic Heritage Wing with 62 suites at the M?venpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa are to open later this year. “I wish to share this award with our Middle East and Asia team, headed by Chief Operating Officer Andreas Mattmüller,” said Pérès. “It is wonderful motivation for everyone as we expand throughout Asia.” Pérès has contributed significantly to the hospitality industry in Asia. – SG
