Singapore based GHM has announced the appointment of Patrick Moukarzel as General Manager of The Chedi Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Patrick joined GHM in January 2006 as Food and Beverage Manager at The Chedi Muscat before being promoted to Hotel Manager for The Yamu Phuket in March 2008.

Prior to joining GHM, Patrick gained a wealth of experience over 10 years in 5-star hotels across Europe and the Middle East.

Announcing Patrick�s promotion, Mr. Jenni said, �Patrick has been a valuable member of GHM for some years now and it is with great pleasure that I announce his promotion to General Manager at The Chedi Chiang Mai, we wish him continued success in his career with GHM and are looking forward to a bright future for the hotel under his leadership�

The Chedi Chiang Mai is without question the most stylish resort in Thailand�s northern city of Chiang Mai designed by a team of prestigious designers from Kerry Hill Architects, Design Studio Spin and Tierra Design.

Ideally located on the banks of the Mae Ping River, the resort is set in idyllic tranquil grounds whilst still being just walking distance from the city centre. Each of the resort�s 84 exquisite rooms and suites boast private courtyards, open balconies and breathtaking views.

The stylish resort is built around the historic former British consulate building, which has been converted to a delightful restaurant and wonderfully evokes the nostalgic appeal of a bygone colonial era. The resort�s stylish amenities, discreet service and sleek architectural lines are geared to discerning guests with a penchant for gracious hospitality.

The Chedi Chiang Mai has won many awards since opening in July 2005 including most recently including on The Gold List 2009 from Conde Nast Traveler USA of the best places to stay in the world.

The Chedi Chiang Mai is a member of Leading Hotels of the World www.lhw.com

For more information please visit www.ghmhotels.com

About GHM

Established in 1992, GHM (General Hotels Management) is a market leader in conceptualizing, developing and operating an exclusive group of hotels and resorts worldwide. With its expansive portfolio and several more in the pipeline, GHM prides itself on providing guests with a distinctive lifestyle experience that is unrivalled.

Each GHM resort and hotel is one of a kind, possessing distinctive concepts and design elements. The signature GHM style is best defined through �Asian-inspired designs with delicate details�.

GHM�s portfolio of properties includes The Setai (Miami Beach), The Datai (Langkawi, Malaysia), The Legian & The Club at The Legian (Bali), The Nam Hai (Vietnam), The Strand (Myanmar), Carcosa Seri Negara (Kuala Lumpur), The Saujana & The Club at The Saujana (Kuala Lumpur), The Andaman (Langkawi, Malaysia), The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah � Ubud (Bali), The Chedi � Muscat (Oman) and The Chedi - Chiang Mai (Thailand).

GHM properties currently under development include. The Yamu (Phuket), The Nizuc (Mexico), The Malkai, Barka (Oman), The Artai (Dubai), The Chedi, Kilada Hills (Greece), The Chedi, Thracian Cliffs (Bulgaria) The Chedi, Andermatt (Switzerland), The Chedi, Taiping Lake (Anhui Province, China) and The Serai Club (Bali).

The Company also provides a full range of hotel management services.

For more information please visit www.ghmhotels.com

For more information, please contact: Luci Pickett or Carol Kong Grebstad Hicks Communications Ltd Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2810 0532 Fax: (852) 2525 7972 Email: luci.pickett@ghcasia.com / carol.kong@ghcasia.com