Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Appoints Martin Becquart as New Executive Chef
Raffles Hotels & Resorts | September 14, 2022
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Sept. 14, 2022) — Raffles Hotel Le Royal has tapped the Laos-born, French-raised Martin Becquart to lead the culinary team at one of Cambodia’s most legendary hotels. The hotel’s new Executive Chef brings nearly three decades of experience to his new role as overseer of Raffles Hotel Le Royal’s celebrated restaurants and bars, including Le Phnom 1929, a Parisian-style brasserie; Restaurant Le Royal, known for its authentic Royal Khmer cuisine; and the iconic Elephant Bar, home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea. His professional journey has taken him to all corners of the world, working in renowned five-star ...
Raffles Names Dennis de Groot as Acting General Manager for Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
RAFFLES | January 26, 2022
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — January 26, 2022 — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the appointment of Mr Dennis de Groot as Acting General Manager of both Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh and its sister hotel Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap. With more than 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, de Groot previously held hotel management positions in the Maldives, Azerbaijan and South Africa, including nearly three years at a private game lodge. De Groot was recruited by the Accor Group in 2016 to oversee the rebranding of the Jumeirah Dhevanafushi as it transformed into the Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. H...
