Bangkok, Thailand – 18th August 2022 – Thailand’s leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts announces Metta Boonyaritipong as opening General Manager for Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon.
Opening in October, the 180-key Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon will provide a comfortable base for guests to explore the area’s notable landmarks including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, National Museum, Pak Khlong Talat flower market, as well as discover the historic district’s street food and family-run eateries.
Metta transfers to Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon from Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha, where she has held the General Manager post since July 2020.
The seasoned hospitality professional first started in southern Thailand as Personal Assistant to the Group General Manager for Centara resorts in Suratthani. She steadily rose through the ranks in Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort before joining moving to Chonburi to look after two hotels – Centara Pattaya Hotel and Centara Nova Hotel & Spa – ending as Hotel Manager for both properties. Her first General Manager position was at Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha, and during her time there, she improved the hotel performance and profitability, as well as successfully navigating the hotel through the challenging period of 2020 and 2021.
“We have closely witnessed Khun Metta’s career growth and shared in her success throughout the years. She is a very effective leader and manager, and we are delighted to have her head up our new hotel in the storied quarter of Phra Nakhon in Bangkok,” said David Good, Executive Vice President – Hotel Operations of Centara Hotels & Resorts.
Located near Khaosan Road, a short distance from Sam Yot MRT subway station, Centra by Centara Hotel Phra Nakhon is Centara’s fifth address here in the Thai capital. Centra’s positioning of delivering excellent value and experiences make this the ideal brand for guests looking to explore this historic district in Bangkok.
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