Live from St.Regis: Pelling's pre-opening diary
I moved to Abu Dhabi in September, after spending the best part of 11 years in Dubai. I loved my experiences in Dubai and since 1999, when I first arrived, the emirate’s landscape has changed beyond recognition. However, the opportunity to be involved in the early stages of the amazing Saadiyat development — the plans that TDIC has for the destination are unique and so exciting — and the fact that St. Regis is such an iconic hotel brand proved just too tempting.With my family housed and kids settled in school, my work began. First off, a trip to Starwood’s EAME divisional base in Brussels for a “deep dive” into the project with the team which manages everything before a GM’s arrival; quickly followed by a St. Regis brand immersion at The St. Regis Singapore and The St. Regis Bali. Now, with a full understanding of project and brand, I was ready to start making my way along the “critical path” to a successful opening in November 2011. It seems a long way off: trust me, it isn’t.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort will be a landmark hotel in Abu Dhabi, but also much more. It will include a 380-room hotel on the pristine white natural beach of Saadiyat — framed by the Gary Player designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club — 33 St. Regis-branded villas, 259 branded apartments, an entertainment complex of shops and restaurants, a function area capable of seating 1500 guests to dinner, a spa and a St. Regis Athletic Club. All this, located just 10 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 30 minutes from the airport. Over the months ahead, I will share some of the triumphs, challenges, and occasional frustrations, along with what I’m sure will be a fast-growing spirit and momentum as we make our way along that “critical path”.
In recent months, I have been a bit of a recruitment manager. Firstly, and most importantly, I tempted Sunisa, a former colleague, to be my key support and to set up the pre-opening office. A strong, calm lady, she is very well organised and vitally needed to keep this occasionally wayward GM focused on his priorities and deadlines. A director of sales and marketing followed and now directors of HR and engineering are beside me.
By the time you read this, I will be joined by the entire executive committee. Some are from within Starwood, some are not, but I am excited and confident that the dynamics of the team will be perfect.
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trip to Starwood's EAME divisional base in Brussels for a “deep dive” into the project with the team which manages everything before a GM's arrival; quickly followed by a St. Regis brand immersion at The St. Regis Singapore and The St. Regis Bali.
Recruitment is ongoing for the St. Regis Doha. Today St. Regis hotels and resorts can be found across the globe, including landmark hotels in London, New York, Singapore, Bali – and soon Qatar.
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The St. Regis Bali Resort is proud to have an expert Sommelier, German descent Harald Wiesmann, who has won the prestigious Wine Spectator Award 5 times, including twice for St. Regis Bali's Kayuputi Restaurant. His passion has led him to educate wine enthusiasts and conduct a one day class which provides insight into wine, from the history of wine, the difference between red, white, sweet and Champagne to understanding all about wine etiquette.
You may be interested as an individual to learn more or think it is a unique idea to pamper your employees with an interesting day of learning and trying different wines or you may simply have wait staff that require wine knowledge to better their service to guests, you are most welcome to join in this class.
Price per person: Rp. 3.500.000 Nett
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For reservations, please call +62 361 8478 111 or email stregis.bali@stregis.
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