Shangri-La Group Welcomes Kieran Twomey as the New Regional Head for MEIA

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22 April 2024 – Shangri-La Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kieran Twomey as the new Regional Head of Operations for the Middle East, India, Indian Ocean, Europe, and the Americas (MEIA). This strategic move underscores the Group's commitment to enhancing its brand presence, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across these critical markets.

Kieran Twomey is renowned for his extensive background and exceptional achievements in the hospitality industry. His journey with Shangri-La began in 1992, and over 25 years, he has held various leadership roles across the globe, including China, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand. 

The Shangri-La Group recognizes Kieran Twomey's appointment as a pivotal step towards reinforcing its strategic objectives in the MEIA region, aiming to strengthen the brand, enhance operational efficiencies, and drive profitable growth. His leadership is expected to further the Group's mission of offering heartfelt hospitality and memorable experiences to guests worldwide.

Reflecting on his new role, Kieran Twomey shared his vision for the future: "I am delighted to rejoin the Shangri-La Group at such a dynamic time for the hospitality industry, especially in the MEIA region. The recent strong recovery signals a fantastic time for growth and innovation. I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance our brand and operations, ensuring continued success and profitability for our stakeholders."

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About Shangri-La: 

Shangri-La, an iconic flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, puts heartfelt service at the core of its distinctive Asian hospitality experience. Through imaginative and nature-inspired design, delightful culinary and cultural experiences, and its authentic and thoughtful service, the brand enables guests to realise their own moments of Shangri-La. 

Today, the brand experience is brought to life in over 90 deluxe hotels and resorts at destinations around the world, including Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.  

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