{"id":2984,"date":"2021-09-23T01:28:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T01:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=28560"},"modified":"2021-09-23T01:28:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T01:28:51","slug":"the-slate-phuket-appoints-claude-sauter-as-new-general-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/the-slate-phuket-appoints-claude-sauter-as-new-general-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"The Slate Phuket Appoints Claude Sauter as New General Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Phuket, Thailand, September 23, 2021 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket\u2019s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to this key role.<\/p>\n

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A Swiss national, Claude is a life-long hospitality professional with proven track record. He has also enjoyed a richly rewarding 24-year relationship with Phuket \u2013 and with Thailand as a whole. Having first arrived in the \u201cPearl of the Andaman\u201d in 1997, as Resident Manager of Impiana Resort Patong, Claude went on to manage some of the island\u2019s top hotels and resorts. He is also proficient in Thai, one of six languages he can speak along with French, English, German, Italian and Spanish.<\/p>\n

A graduate of Ecole H\u00f4teli\u00e8re de Gen\u00e8ve, the prestigious Swiss hotel school, and Cornell University\u2019s School of Hotel Administration, Claude is clearly highly-qualified. But it is his time in Phuket that has defined his life and career. Following five successful years with Impiana, Claude achieved his first general manager\u2019s role with Cape & Kantary Hotels, leading the famous Cape Panwa Hotel in southeast Phuket. He has since headed-up several major properties in Phuket and neighbouring Phang Nga province for international hotel groups including Wyndham and Marco Polo. Most recently, he was GM of The Surin Phuket for over six years, making it one of the island\u2019s best performing hotels.<\/p>\n

Now, he brings his impressive management qualities and local area expertise to The Slate, where Bill Bensley\u2019s quirky and compelling interior design concept showcases the island\u2019s industrial tin mining heritage. Nestled on the pure shores of Nai Yang Beach, a secluded stretch of Phuket\u2019s northwest coast, this unique resort immerses guests in a world of avant-garde art and design. Guests can stay in a selection of luxurious rooms, suites and pool villas, unwind in glistening pools and tranquil gardens, soothe their senses at the spectacular Coqoon Spa, chill out on the beach, and savour sensational cuisine in a choice of dining destinations, including Black Ginger, the Michelin-recommended Thai restaurant.<\/p>\n

What truly sets The Slate apart from other resorts however, is how it empowers travellers from all over the world to learn about Phuket\u2019s culture through authentic art-inspired journeys, engaging activities and community-orientated initiatives. This is driven by the hotel\u2019s co-founder and owner, Krystal Prakaikaew Na-Ranong (\u201cKhun Moo\u201d), whose family history is woven into the fabric of the island. Together, Khun Moo and Claude will offer unparalleled insights into this enchanting destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gives me great pleasure to welcome Claude to The Slate as our new general manager. His track record speaks for itself; not only is he a highly-skilled hotelier with strong leadership qualities; he also shares my deep passion for Phuket. Having spent more than two decades living and working on the island and being able to speak Thai, he can offer expert advice and insights to our guests, while also intuitively understanding the local tourism market and the needs of our team members. Claude is a perfect fit for The Slate,\u201d commented Khun Moo.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honour to be appointed GM of The Slate and to work alongside Khun Moo, who is a truly iconic figure in Phuket\u2019s tourism and hospitality industry. She has successfully created one of the most breath-taking resorts in Asia, which successfully weaves her family\u2019s life story with Bill Bensley\u2019s design and the finest five-star hospitality. As the world starts to travel again, I look forward to ushering in an exciting new era at this outstanding resort, and creating exceptional experiences for all our guests,\u201d added Claude.<\/p>\n

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About The Slate, A Phuket Pearl Resort<\/strong>
\nInspired by Phuket\u2019s tin mining past, The Slate blends Bill Bensley\u2019s whimsical design with industrial elements to create highly unique guest experiences. A collection of stunning suites and villas, including pool villas and the spectacular Bensley Suite, surround glistening pools and gardens, and the serene Coqoon Spa blends seamlessly into the natural landscape. Discover delectable dining in a selection of stylish restaurants and bars, enjoy authentic locally-inspired activities, from yoga to Muay Thai, or simply stroll along the pure shores of Nai Yang Beach.<\/p>\n

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Phuket, Thailand, September 23, 2021 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket\u2019s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to this key role. \u2022 Discover Phuket and the World\u2019s Best …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1052,52,43,37,66,75,60,916,1019,1053,45,46,44,14,48,59,47],"class_list":["post-2984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-travel-news","tag-claude-sauter","tag-featured","tag-global-travel-news","tag-news","tag-people","tag-phuket","tag-thailand","tag-the-slate","tag-top25-hotels-phuket","tag-top25-restaurats-phuket","tag-travel-communication","tag-travel-index","tag-travel-news-hub","tag-travelindex","tag-unwtp-news","tag-updates","tag-wttc-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2984"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2984\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}