Hamish Neale began work as executive chef for Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns on 4 February 2008.

Chef Hamish previously worked on Hayman Island with �The Leading Hotels of the World� as executive sous chef. Recently executive sous chef at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Grand Hyatt Melbourne and Park Hyatt Sydney, Chef Hamish brings with him a wealth of knowledge in HACCP-based food safety and a passion for water sports, food and wine. Chef Hamish has done off site catering for Mumbai�s first Shakira concert, been on opening teams for restaurant openings and refurbishment of banqueting facilities and catered for the famed Melbourne Cup breakfast party.

Leading the food operations of Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns with Sous Chef Nicholas Issel and Director of Food and Beverage Bruno Couesnon, Chef Hamish will take the hotel�s culinary direction to a new era, especially with Shangri-La event centre functions. Projects such as a new Thai restaurant and extension of the popular B�8 lounge bar are also planned.

For out-catering enquiries, please contact the events management team on (61 7) 4031 1411 or e-mail slmc@shangri-la.com. For reservations and enquiries for Tides seafood and grill or B�8 lounge bar, please phone (61 7) 4052 7670. Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and manages 55 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 28,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 50 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

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PRESS CONTACT: Sharon Kennedy Communications Executive Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns Tel: (61 7) 4052 7729 Fax: (61 7) 4031 2815 E-mail: sharon.kennedy@shangri-la.com Website: www.shangri-la.com

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