APPOINTMENT

Meliá Pattaya Hotel Appoints Alexander Lopez as General Manager

Meliá Pattaya Hotel has appointed Alexander Lopez as General Manager, strengthening its leadership team.

In his new role, Lopez will oversee overall hotel operations, guest experience, commercial performance, and team leadership at the 234-room property located in Pattaya.

Lopez brings extensive international hospitality experience across Europe and Asia. Prior to this appointment, he served as General Manager at W Koh Samui in Thailand for over two years.

Earlier, he was Interim General Manager at W Maldives, where he had initially joined as Resort Manager, gaining significant experience in luxury resort operations.

Lopez began his hospitality career in 2009 at Sheraton Stockholm Hotel after studying hotel management at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management. Over the years, he has held senior leadership roles across Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, China, Maldives, and Thailand.

His experience in Thailand spans more than a decade, including key roles at Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort in Koh Samui, and The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa in Phuket.

Lopez has also contributed to industry leadership initiatives as a member of the W Hotels Global Brand GM Advisory Board and Marriott International Rooms Advisory Board APEC.

“Alexander’s extensive luxury hospitality experience, particularly his deep familiarity with Thailand, make him exceptionally well placed to lead Meliá Pattaya Hotel,” said Ignacio Martin, Managing Director Asia Pacific at Meliá Hotels International. “His strong operational leadership and understanding of guest expectations in this region place him in excellent stead to oversee the hotel’s continued growth.”

“It’s an honour to join Meliá Pattaya Hotel at such an exciting stage in its journey,” Alexander Lopez added. “Thailand has played a defining role in my career, and I look forward to working with the team to build on the hotel’s momentum in Pattaya.”

His appointment reflects Meliá Pattaya Hotel’s focus on strengthening leadership and enhancing its position in Thailand’s hospitality market.