MARCO Polo Hotels has appointed seasoned luxury hotelier Duncan Palmer as managing director of its Hong Kong flagship property, the Murray Building, which is scheduled to open in October 2017.
Palmer, who originated from the UK, boasts over 35 years of experience in luxury hotel groups worldwide including Mandarin Oriental, The Savoy and Langham Hotel Groups.
Transitioning from group level to managing director of the upcoming property, Palmer will be instrumental in setting a new benchmark for the city’s luxury hotel landscape, said Jennifer Cronin, president of Marco Polo Hotels.
