Banyan Tree appoints VP for EMEA to manage hotels

Banyan Tree has appointed Stefan Buchs the new vice president, hotel operations — Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Buchs joins the deluxe resort and spa operator from CHI Hotels & Resorts, where he was vice president for the luxury Corinthia brand.

Based in London, Buchs is responsible for supervising all existing hotel operations and upcoming developments in EMEA as well as those in Seychelles and Mauritius.

He is also in charge of developing Banyan Tree’s EMEA portfolio.

Banyan Tree executive chairman Ho Kwon Ping said: “We are very pleased to have Stefan on board with us in this critical growth phase where we are on track to achieving a global presence.

“With his expertise in managing top-tier hospitality services, we are confident that he will be a key driver of Banyan Tree’s operations and business development in the EMEA region.”