Philippe Kronberg appointed Resort...

Kronberg will oversee strategic direction and daily operations

Shangri-La Muscat has appointed Philippe Kronberg as the new Resort General Manager of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn in Muscat, Oman.

Beginning his new role on 24 June 2024, Kronberg – a French-Australian dual citizen – is overseeing the strategic direction and daily operations of the resort's two distinctive hotels, comprising 640 suites and rooms, located on a 124-acre plot on the shores of the Gulf of Oman.

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah

Kronberg said: "I'm excited to start my journey in Oman, with a talented and dedicated team of hospitality professionals to reinforce the complex’s success and attract a wider international audience.

“Oman is a hidden gem of the Middle East that deserves wider recognition in the luxury travel sphere. The resort is at an exciting point in its growth and development. I anticipate plenty of opportunities to enhance revenue streams, devise strategies alongside the commercial team, and amplify our guest satisfaction while maintaining the standards of excellence Shangri-La is renowned for, across both Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn.”

Before beginning his professional journey at London's famous Ritz Hotel, Kronberg completed a Diploma in Hotel Management at the renowned Swiss hospitality school Les Roches. After more than three decades working in the luxury hotel space, with roles in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the UK and Turkey, and most recently at Shangri-La Sydney, this is Kronberg's third General Manager position within the Shangri-La Group.

A former paratrooper, Kronberg holds a private pilot’s license and enjoys aerobatic flying. A family man with two teenage children, he is also dedicated to fundraising for charitable causes.

Shangri-La issued a statement, saying: "His adventurous spirit and sense of responsibility align with the ethos of the Shangri-La Group, which combines luxury with sustainability and local elegance to provide guests with their own personal Shangri-La."

For more information, visit www.shangri-la.com

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