SINGAPORE, September 2014 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Monterde as general manager of Fairmont Jakarta, which is slated to open in the first quarter of 2015. Previously the hotel manager of Fairmont Singapore, he saw to the smooth transition of the property in 2007 from Raffles The Plaza to the current brand.

The Spanish national joined the group in 2005 as executive assistant manager in charge of food and beverage at Fairmont Singapore, before being promoted to hotel manager in 2007. While there, he was an active member and developer of CSR as the chairman of the sustainability board of both Fairmont Singapore and its sister hotel Swissôtel The Stamford.

His passion for the environment has seen him involved in creating a partnership with Waterways Watch Society to clean Marina Reservoir. He has also organized events for charities including the Spastic Children's Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children's Cancer Foundation.

Having lived in Asia for 18 years, Monterde has worked for reputable brands such as Marriott and Hilton. He studied Hotel Management with Centre d'Estudis Tecnics Turistics, Barcelona, Spain.

In addition to spending time with his two daughters, the single father dedicates his waking hours outside of work to training for triathlons, and has participated in many including the Full Ironman Western Australia.

On his new appointment, Monterde says, “I'm thrilled to take up this post in the bustling city of Jakarta. Fairmont Jakarta is going to be the most efficient luxury hotel in Jakarta. We plan to merge the service tradition of our company that dates back for 130 years with the energetic vibrancy of the city. What a fantastic combination – you have to experience it!”

Located in Senayan Square on the fringe of the Central Business District, Fairmont Jakarta is a 488-room hotel that complements the adjacent luxury retail mall and office towers. Among the highlights include the Sky Suites, defined by 108 exclusive long-stay suites that offer the convenience of a luxury apartment. Nine F&B outlets are dotted throughout the property, including a tapas bar and al fresco lounge on level 22 that offers bird's eye views of the city. Event planners will be spoilt for choice with 3,500sqm of space to host weddings and conventions of varying scales. At the end of the day, guests can retreat to Willow Stream Spa where nine treatment rooms await.

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Susie Lim-Kannan                                                      Low Shi Ping

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