Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has announced the appointment of Ludo de Jong as its general manager.
In his new role, the Dutchman will be in charge of positioning the hotel as a social and business hub of the regenerated Docklands.
'Team Empowerment'
"Ludo’s appointment marks a new chapter for Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel," said Giles Selves, senior vice president of Luxury Hotels, Europe at Minor Hotels.
“His commitment to innovation and team empowerment, along with his experience in blending heritage elements with modern sensibilities, promises exceptional guest experiences at Anantara’s first hotel in the Republic of Ireland.”
Background
de Jong joins Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel from his position as cluster general manager at NH Collection Barbizon Palace Amsterdam and Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam.
Previously, he led the team to open NH Collection Eindhoven Centre and previously served as assistant hotel director at what was then NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky.
Formerly, De Jong was on Marriott International’s event management advisory board while employed in a senior F&B and events role at Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel.
EHMA
De Jong actively participates in the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) and has been a volunteer member of Rotary International since 2017.
He also served as a board member of Koninklijke Horeca Nederland Amsterdam (KHN), the largest organisation representing hospitality businesses in the Netherlands.
De Jong recently completed the General Managers Program at Cornell University in New York.
'Exceptional Team'
"It is an honour to embark on my personal Anantara journey at such an esteemed property," said Ludo de Jong.
"I look forward to working with the exceptional team to build upon the existing foundations of Anantara excellence with a focus on immersive exploration, world-class dining and a modern approach to wellness."
