Michael S. Howard

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About Michael S. Howard

In 2013 Chairman Kemchai Rasanon and Managing Director Michael S. Howard founded Rasa Hospitality to meet the need for professional management of their growing portfolio of owned properties. Michael now serves as the MD of the Management Company as well as the Owning Company for hospitality properties held by Kemchai Rasanon. In 2005 the parent company opened the first privately held Buri Rasa Village Resort on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui and since then has established successful resorts in popular tourist destinations in Thailand. It also serves as the owners representative of the 5-star resort Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas. Based on the successful development of the Buri Rasa Village Resorts and the engagement in management contracts with private hotel owners, the group has launched a brand strategy to expand their portfolio offering professional management and development services. Planned growth of the portfolio in key destinations is focused on Boutique & Lifestyle brands • Buri Rasa Resorts & Hotels – Where tradition is valued • Rasa Collection - Unconventional & individual hotels with a story to tell. Rasa Hospitality regards itself as the perfect partner for hotel owners in search of experienced operators delivering an exceptional guest experience and achieving the best possible returns on the investment. The group is actively seeking joint venture and management partnerships with existing or new build hotels ranging in size from 40 – 150 rooms and villas. Specialities: Hotel Pre-Opening, Branding, Human Resource Development, Hotel & Resort Management, Finance Systems, Cost Control, Feasibility Studies, Culinary Concepts, Unique Service Offerings, Marketing, Sales, Online Marketing, Asset Management and Owners Representation Contact Us +66 (0) 2 937 0181 development@rasahospitality.com Rasa Tower, Tower A Phaholyothin Road 27th Floor Chatujak, Bangkok 10900