Dusit Worldwide has appointed Mr Makoto Yamashita as pre-opening Basic Supervisor of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Space GM – Kyoto, Japan.
Marking an vital milestone in Dusit’s ongoing international enlargement, the 114-key ASAI Kyoto Shijo is one in all two Dusit-branded properties set to debut in Japan this yr. It’s scheduled to comfortable open in June 2023, adopted by Dusit Thani Kyoto, Japan, in September 2023.
With greater than three a long time of promoting and operational expertise behind him, Mr Yamashita has labored in company and property roles for famend manufacturers in his native Japan. This consists of greater than 10 years working as Assistant Supervisor – Advertising on the Company Headquarters of JAL Resorts (now Okura Nikko Resorts Japan), adopted by stints main well-known properties underneath Starwood Resorts & Resorts (now Marriott Worldwide) and Mori Belief Resorts & Resorts.
Among the many positions he held with Starwood in Japan are Director – World Gross sales (2006-2010); Director of Gross sales & Advertising at Sheraton Hiroshima Resort (2010-2012); Director of Gross sales & Advertising at The St. Regis Osaka (2012-2016); Government Assistant Supervisor at The St. Regis Osaka (2016-2017); and Cluster Basic Supervisor of Tokyo Marriott Resort and Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station (2018-2020).
Previous to becoming a member of Dusit, Mr Yamashita was Space Basic Supervisor of Mori Belief Resorts & Resorts in Tokyo and Nagano. Right here, he oversaw the introduction of latest digital programs and operational processes that helped improve the properties’ effectivity and profitability.
As Basic Supervisor of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Space GM – Kyoto, Mr Yamashita is chargeable for spearheading the opening of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto and making certain each properties meet their monetary and operational targets.
“I’m delighted and honoured to introduce Dusit’s distinctive model of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to Japan for the primary time at these distinctive and thrilling properties,” mentioned Mr Yamashita. “I look ahead to leveraging my very own expertise, and the experience of my group, to ship significant and memorable experiences that delight our friends and prospects, place every lodge for sustainable success, and set a powerful basis for Dusit’s additional enlargement in Japan.”