Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort Welcomes New General Manager Frederik Van den Borre

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort announces the appointment of Frederik Van den Borre as General Manager.

Frederik will oversee the resort’s strategy and day-to-day operations, focusing on enhancing the guest experience, strengthening commercial performance, maintaining brand standards, and supporting team development across the property.

After joining Minor Hotels in 2022 as Executive Assistant Manager at Anantara Mui Ne Resort, Frederik later served as Acting General Manager and led the property through a full refurbishment. He then assumed the role of General Manager at Avani Hai Phong Harbour View Hotel in mid-2022, before returning to Anantara Mui Ne Resort in August 2024 as General Manager.

A German national, Frederik brings more than two decades of hospitality experience across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. He began his career at the iconic Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Germany, before taking on his first international assignment as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager with Raffles in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He subsequently held senior food and beverage leadership roles with Kempinski Hotels across multiple regions, including at landmark properties including Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi before joining The Peninsula Shanghai as Executive Assistant Manager overseeing food and beverage operations.

“Frederik brings a strong operational focus shaped by diverse international experience. His leadership approach aligns well with Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, and we are confident he will support the resort’s ongoing commitment to heartfelt hospitality and unforgettable guest experiences,” said Nicholas Smith, Vice President of Operations for Asia at Minor Hotels.

“It is a privilege to join Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort at this important moment. The destination holds a distinct character, and I look forward to working closely with the team to build on the resort’s established culture and guest experience,” added Frederik Van den Borre, General Manager, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort.

Located on the rocky shores of southern Sri Lanka, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is a luxury beachfront hideaway renowned for its award-winning Ayurveda and impeccable dining experiences. The resort is regularly recognised as top luxury destination by international publications and is renowned for its culturally connected encounters in a naturally beautiful destination.

About Anantara Hotels & Resorts

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara has connected guests to genuine places, people and stories in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations since 2001. Each Anantara embraces the surroundings and culture of its destination to create unforgettable memories for every guest. From city to sea and desert to jungle, Anantara delivers heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality at its over 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.

Anantara is part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.

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About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 640* hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its hotel brands including Anantara, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, Colbert Collection, NH, Oaks, and iStay, as well as a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences, and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.

Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.

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