World's Largest Aloft Hotel Appoints Tan Kim Seng as General Manager

Dark/Light Mode (03/07/24)  The Aloft Singapore Novena, Singapore’s first and the world’s largest Aloft hotel, has appointed Tan Kim Seng as General Manager.

Tan, whose experience spans over four decades working at some of the most internationally-acclaimed properties in the industry, is expected to take over the helm from the current General Manager, Tony Cousens, effective 1 August 2024.

Tan Kim Seng

Tony, a highly respected 30-year veteran hotelier, retires after deftly navigating the property’s transition to Aloft Singapore Novena under the Marriott International group in September 2023.

"Assuming leadership at Aloft Singapore Novena, Singapore’s pioneering and largest Aloft Hotels, is a remarkable opportunity. This music-inspired destination epitomises innovation and creativity in hospitality," said Tan Kim Seng. "I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Tony for his exceptional leadership during his 12-year tenure and I look forward to working with the dynamic team that he has built over the years and taking Aloft Singapore Novena towards new heights of excellence. My focus will be on refining operations, nurturing our team, and enhancing guest experiences, ensuring that we deliver unparalleled service tailored to every guest."

Tan’s career in the hospitality and real estate industry started in 1981, when he was awarded the inaugural Shangri-La Scholarship at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Management. Graduating as a Class Valedictorian in 1985, Tan went on to hold numerous influential roles within the hospitality industry.

Prior to joining the 785-room Aloft Singapore Novena, Tan was the Chief Operating Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts and the Asia Pacific Managing Director for IFH Worldwide.

Tan also worked as Senior Vice President for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels & Resorts from 2007 to 2008, overseeing the group’s 18 hotels in the Asia Pacific region. 

Tan also holds a series of other noteworthy accolades, including Director on the Board of the Singapore Hotel Association, President of the Singapore Serviced Apartments Association, Vice President of the Cornell Hotel Society, Advisor on the Cornell-Nanyang Institute’s Advisory Panel and the SDH Institute Industry Advisory Board, and Honorary Advisor for Horwath International’s Hotel Annual Studies Advisory Board.

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