X2 Resorts appoints new Cluster General Manager for two Pattaya resorts

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Southeast Asian boutique hospitality brand, X2 Resorts, has appointed a new Cluster General Manager for a pair of its waterfront Pattaya properties – X2 Pattaya Oceanphere and X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere.

Steve Lockhart, a Belfast-born hospitality expert, brings almost two decades of experience to Thailandโ€™s Eastern Seaboard. His impressive career has taken him to destinations as diverse as Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, China, Laos and Malaysia, where he demonstrated a unique ability to manage multinational teams and drive strong results.

Steve moves to Pattaya from X2 Kui Buri, the design-led resort on Thailandโ€™s golden gulf coast, just a short drive from Hua Hin, where as General Manager he delivered the propertyโ€™s most profitable year in a decade of operations. X2 Resorts is part of BHMA Hotels & Resortsโ€™ distinctive portfolio.

โ€œWe are delighted to introduce Steve Lockhart to X2 Pattaya Oceanphere and X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere, our two stunning resorts on Thyailandโ€™s pristine Eastern Seaboard. Since Steve joined BHMA Hotels & Resorts we have been hugely impressed by his ability to lead and motivate his teams, maintain high standards and form strong relationships with guests. He also has a strong background in launching new hotels, which makes him the perfect person to lead X2 Pattaya Oceanphere as it approaches its highly-anticipated opening early next year,โ€ commented Harry Thaliwal Executive Vice President Operations of BHMA Hotels & Resorts.

โ€œThailandโ€™s Eastern Seaboard is one of Asiaโ€™s most exciting up-and-coming destinations for well-healed visitors. There is clearly more to Pattaya than just sun, sea and sand; our guests can enjoy visits to local wineries, play golf on world-class courses, visit a sea turtle rehabilitation center and even tour the countryside on quad bikes. We have also teamed up with a local dive shop to offer marine excursions. The wreck diving here is sensational and thereโ€™s a great fishing village to discover in nearby Bang Saray – a former pirate hideout many moons ago.

โ€œX2 Pattaya Oceanphere and X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere will showcase the best of this diverse destination and I look forward to welcoming visitors from across the world to our two exceptional resorts,โ€ said Mr Lockhart.

Prior to joining BHMA Hotels & Resorts, Steveโ€™s previous positions in Thailand have included management roles at Novotel Bangkok Siam Square, Vie Hotel Bangkok MGallery by Sofitel, and V Villas Hua Hin MGallery by Sofitel, which are managed by AccorHotels.

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