JONAS SCHUERMANN, GENERAL MANAGER AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HONG KONG RECEIVES THE ‘SWISS STAR ABROAD’ AWARD FROM THE PRESTIGIOUS, ‘GAULT MILLAU’ GUIDE
General Manager of the legendary hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, Jonas Schuermann, has been voted as this year’s “Star Abroad” by the jury of the prestigious Swiss guide “Gault Millau” .
“He left Egerkingen, then discovered and conquered Asia as a hotel professional,” states the “Gault Millau”. ‘Today, Jonas A. Schuermann leads, “with great success”, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, with its 830 employees’, explains the jury in its justification for the distinction that it has awarded to one of the most successful hotel managers in Asia.
Mr. Schuermann joined the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong in September 2009. In his capacity, Mr. Schuermann oversees the management of one of the city’s leading luxury hotels that is also Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s flagship hotel. The iconic hotel is home to 501 guestrooms and ten outstanding restaurants and bars – three of which boast Michelin stars, along with an award-winning Mandarin Spa.
Mr. Schuermann has held senior management positions with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group for more than 19 years and has over 35 years’ of hospitality industry experience worldwide. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, Mr. Schuermann was General Manager of the award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur and Mandarin Oriental, Macau. He was also member of the management team at the Group’s renowned property in Thailand, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. A Swiss national, Mr. Schuermann graduated from the Hotel Management School in Belvoirpark, Zurich, Switzerland.
About Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is the epitome of contemporary luxury, combined with Oriental heritage. Having delighted guests with award-winning service and impressive facilities for nearly 50 years, it is the much-loved address for those seeking an exclusive sanctuary in the heart of this exciting city. The spacious rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the famous Victoria Harbour and city skyline. A collection of ten outstanding restaurants and bars, including three with Michelin stars, and a Shanghainese-inspired holistic spa, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre make Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong the quintessential home away from home for discerning leisure and business travellers alike.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels representing 11,000 rooms in 28 countries, with 19 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 13 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 14 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.
