Peter Pottinga has been appointed general manager of the upcoming
InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping. Prior to the hotel’s launch,
Pottinga is already getting his hands dirty with overseeing all aspects
of the hotel’s pre-opening and opening phases.
Pottinga joins InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping after holding
various GM positions Holiday Inn London Heathrow Ariel, Crowne Plaza
Bratislava, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen, Harbour
Grand Kowloon, and InterContinental Budapest.
InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping is located in the heart of Chiang Mai's old city, and a short drive from the international airport.
His appointment with the InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping brings
him back to the country of his childhood where he graduated high school
from the International School Bangkok.
A native of Holland, Pottinga began his hospitality career in 1997
with Des Indes InterContinental, The Hague and the InterContinental New
Orleans, moving up the ranks from night manager to rooms division
manager. He then moved on to become hotel manager at the
InterContinental The George Edinburgh and Crowne Plaza London Heathrow.
Pottinga said: “By blending the region’s tantalising cuisine, the
handiwork of local artisans, and northern Thai history with the
well-loved hallmarks of the world’s first and largest international
luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, we aim to
create a guest experience that promotes cultural and artistic traditions
of the Lanna people.”