Announcing New Chaîne member
Chaîne Grade: Maitre Hotelier
Executive Director
Global Sales, Asia Pacific
Fairmont Raffles Hotels International
250 North Bridge Road, 10-00 Raffles City Tower
Telephone : 6339 8377
Mobile : 9455 4357
Fax 6334 1521
Email : hideyuki.yanaka@frhi.com
Name of Spouse and children: Mrs. Yoshiko, Mstr Ryo (11yrs), Mstr Ryu (11yrs) and Ms Sena (9yrs)
Brief CV or Job History (50-150 words)
Sep 2008 to Present : Executive Director, Global Sales, Asia Pacific. Fairmont Raffles Hotels International
Feb 2006 – Sep 2008 : Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Meritus Hotels & Resorts
Apr 1998 – Feb 2006 : Vice President Sales, Asia Pacific. Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
Hobbies (or describe what you like to do to relax)…Cooking, dining out, travel, golf, football.
What food do you like best? Japanese
Favourite restaurant in Singapore. The Raffles Grill
Why? Old world charm, ambience, service, food quality and recognition
Favourite restaurant abroad or type of cuisine. Tetsuya in Sydney
Why? Their dishes are about the finest ingredients and respecting them. The knowledge of all the staff about the dishes are impressive. The service and ambience is also very wonderful
Interesting food or wine experience to share with members
We recently held a cooking event at Totts for our corporate customers, it was a hands on experience that allowed everyone to understand what the chefs go through during service
Favourite wine or type of wine. Why? I don’t have a favorite as I love all types of wines, but, Champagne would be Louis Roderer Crystal, White Wine – New World Chardonnay (hint of oak) Red Wine – Bordeaux
