James Sutcliffe has joined the Avani+ Khao Lak
Resort in southern Thailand as General Manager.
An Australian national, James began his
hospitality career with Niyama Maldives working in F&B before
taking on his first management role with YTL Hotels in Malaysia.
He joins the Avani+ resort near Phuket from the InterContinental
Khao Yai Resort where he worked as pre-opening General Manager
since early 2022.
With over a decade of operational experience in
the hospitality industry, other notable appointments include Resort
Manager of InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau; EAM of Como Point Yamu in Phuket; and Resort Manager
of Gaya Island Resort in Malaysia.
“Khao Lak is one of southern Thailand’s most
up-and-coming destinations thanks to a happy union of beach and
small town attractions, beautiful national parks and interesting
alleyways, James said. We want guests to explore the old town, the
cultural and culinary treasures and community markets with ease.
James holds a MBA from Blue Mountains
International Hotel Management School in New South Wales,
Australia and certificates in Financial Management, Leadership and
Revenue Asset Management from Cornell University.
