Hans Hordijk appointed General Manager of Fairmont Beijing

Hans Hordijk has been appointed General Manager of the new 222-room Fairmont Beijing.

The role marks a milestone for the hotelier, whose passion for hotels has resulted in an impressive career spanning over twenty years.

Hans started his training after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management from the Hotel Management School, The Hague and continued this academic success with an Executive MBA from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management.

From his first role in the United Kingdom at the London Hilton, to several positions with The Dorchester London, Hans continued to gain extensive experience through a series of roles throughout Asia with The Peninsula Group, ranging from Food and Beverage Manager at The Peninsula Hong Kong to Resident Manager of the Peninsula Bangkok.

In 2007, Hans was appointed General Manager of The Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur, India where he was responsible for the daily operation of the hotel. He held that position until 2008 when he joined the Boyd Gaming Corporation in his most recent position as Vice President - Echelon Las Vegas and was part of the $5 billion development of 5 hotels, totaling 5000 rooms.

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