Regal Hotels International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert J. Gerber as General Manager of Regal Riverside Hotel. He is also taking the role of Group Director of Project in the Group.

Mr. Gerber has over 30 years in the hospitality industry. His first General Manager’s posting in Hong Kong was at the Victoria Hotel in 1985 which he also held the position as Area Director of Operations of New World Hotels. Mr. Gerber has an extensive know-how in Asia Pacific hospitality industry through his distinguished career in General Manager’s position with a number of renowned international brands such as Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul, Grand Formosa Regent Hotel in Taipei, Manila Hotel in Philippines, Regent Hotel in Ningbo. Prior to joining Regal, Mr. Gerber was the General Manager for the Pre-opening and Grand Opening Project of the New World Hotel, Dalian, China.

Mr. Gerber is an active member of the hotel industry and has held in the past the positions of Finance Chairman and Vice Chairman along with Executive Committee Member for the Hong Kong Hotels Association.

Ms. Belinda Yeung, Chief Operating Officer of Regal Hotels International said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Gerber joining us. With his experience in the industry, we are confident that he can lead Regal Riverside Hotel’s team to deliver quality services and offer foremost value and convenience to all guests.”

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About Regal Riverside Hotel:
Overlooking the peaceful Shing Mun River in Shatin, Regal Riverside Hotel (owned by Regal Hotels International) is only a few minutes’ drive from the Shatin MTR Station and is easily accessible to Hong Kong’s major shopping, and business districts via various public transportations and hotel’s shuttle bus service. The hotel is equipped with a wide range of accommodation selections, dining and entertaining facilities and provides extraordinary hotel services.

About Regal Hotels International:
Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong. The Group operates six quality hotels in Hong Kong, namely Regal Airport Hotel, Regal Hongkong Hotel, Regal Kowloon Hotel, Regal Oriental Hotel, Regal Riverside Hotel and Regal iClub Hotel; one in Chengdu, namely Regal Master Hotel; and three in Shanghai, namely Regal International East Asia Hotel, Regal Jinfeng Hotel and Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel. The Group has several projects under development including Regal Chengdu Hotel in Chengdu as well as Regal Kangbo Hotel in Dezhou.

Contact: Ms Lily Chan, Group Director of Communications, Regal Hotels International
Tel: (852) 2837 1963
Fax: (852) 2890 5073
Email: lily.chan@regalhotel.com
Website: www.regalhotel.com

Contact: Ms Maggie Fan, Assistant Communications Manager, Regal Hotels International
Tel: (852) 2837 1650
Fax: (852) 2890 5073
Email: maggie.fan@regalhotel.com
Website: www.regalhotel.com