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Jean-Philippe Jacopin takes the helm at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
Singapore, 25 January 2021 – Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jean-Philippe Jacopin as General Manager of its flagship eco-hotel, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering. Known as ‘JP’ in the industry, Mr. Jacopin is one of the leading talents in the international luxury hotel and resort sector.
Hailing from a family of hoteliers, JP’s thirty-year career has seen him hold senior management positions for some of the world’s leading hospitality brands in Europe and Asia-Pacific. A 22-year stint with Hilton International took the French national from the UK and Ireland to Japan, South Korea and China before joining Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in Xi’An. JP went on to manage The Pavilions Hotel Resorts in Thailand for two years and, most recently, was General Manager of Orchard Hotel Singapore.
“PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is more than an icon in Singapore's hotel sector. Through its architecture, design, commitment to sustainability and guest experience, the hotel is the embodiment of the future of our industry. It is a privilege for me to take on the role of General Manager and with the support of a fabulous team around me, I look forward to ensuring the hotel's continued success in the years to come.” Said Mr. Jacopin.
Speaking about the new appointment, Gino Tan, Vice President of Hotel Operations, Pan Pacific Hotels Group said, “We’re delighted to welcome JP to Pan Pacific Hotels Group. His leadership and wealth of experience in the international hospitality sector will not only benefit PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering but the Group as a whole as we continue on our mission to redefine the hospitality experience in Singapore and beyond.”
Featuring a sustainable hotel-in-a-garden design concept, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is located in the bustling Chinatown precinct. Since opening in 2013, the hotel has won a multitude of honours for its architecture, sustainability and service, including the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards, Singapore Experience Awards, Asia's Leading Green Hotel and World’s Leading Green City Hotel by the World Travel Awards.
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore, is managed by the Pan Pacific Hotels Group and is distinguished by its unique architecture, extensive landscaping and impressive array of sustainability features.
Designed by award-winning architectural firm WOHA, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering adopts a hotel-in-a-garden concept and incorporates energy-saving features throughout the property. Its sustainable project design and green efforts have earned it the World’s Leading Green City Hotel accolade at the World Travel Awards 2019. The hotel is also certified BCA Green Mark Platinum, Singapore’s highest green rating.
Strategically located at the key gateways to Singapore’s central business district, Hong Lim Park and bustling Chinatown, the 367-room property provides an urban oasis in downtown Singapore, with convenient access to waterfront entertainment and dining options along the Singapore River as well as cultural gems across the island.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts
PARKROYAL COLLECTION hotels are icons of design with a sense of responsibility and care towards the environment and self. Each hotel is one of a kind and not one in a line. It goes beyond bricks and mortar to refresh body and soul. It breathes style with a contemporary vibe, inspiringly everyone who steps through its doors to live life.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Limited is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one of Asia’s most established hotel and property companies with an outstanding portfolio of investment and development properties. Based in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns and/or manages more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites including those under development in 31 cities across Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe.
Voted “Best Regional Hotel Chain” by readers in Asia from 2017 to 2020, Pan Pacific Hotels Group comprises three brands: “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL. Sincerity is the hallmark of Pan Pacific Hotels Group. The Group is known to its guests, partners, associates and owners for its sincerity in people and the sense of confidence which alleviates the stresses of today’s complex world.
