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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           March 2009

Mr Nigel Grocock has been appointed General Manager of The Sentosa Resort & Spa.

“It is an exciting time to join The Sentosa Resort & Spa as the luxury property continues to heighten its branding in the international luxury market. Despite the economic situation, I am confident that a superior lifestyle product such as the resort will continue to attract travellers, leisure or business alike,” enthused Mr Grocock. “With unfailing support from esteemed guests and partners like Sentosa Leisure Group and Singapore Tourism Board, The Sentosa Resort & Spa will not only continue to be a trendsetter but also achieve greater heights in providing high-end accommodation and outstanding service on Sentosa island - Asia’s pre-eminent leisure destination.”

Mr Grocock brings to the position over 30 years of immense experience in the hospitality industry, of which more than 20 years were spent in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining The Sentosa Resort & Spa, Mr Grocock was the Managing Director of The Regent Beijing and Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing under Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific in China. He has a wealth of experience in pre-opening, development and operational management with established global chains including Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces in countries spanning Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Fiji, India, South Africa and England.

Having created distinctive personalities for different luxury resorts and hotels and spearheaded innovative yet flexible processes and systems in providing the best guest experience and service, Mr Grocock had propelled the hotels he managed to international recognition with the garnering of numerous prestigious awards.

“We are delighted that Nigel has joined our team. He brings with him extensive luxury and resort sensibility and the drive to lead and consolidate The Sentosa Resort & Spa’s position as one of Singapore’s top luxury and lifestyle resort,” said T M Cheung, a director of Beaufort Hotels.

Mr Grocock is married and has a daughter and a son. He enjoys golf and travelling.

About The Sentosa Resort & Spa
The Sentosa Resort & Spa and Spa Botanica are owned by Beaufort Hotels, and managed by HKR Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong public listed company, HKR International Ltd (HKRI). HKRI also owns and manages The Sukhothai Bangkok.

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