Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
President of Spanish - Thai Chamber of Commerce
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Jose Luis Duran Sanles

Jose Luis Duran Sanles

Bangkok,Thailand

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong commercial mindset and a positive management style. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving business results.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

General Manager

Amari Bangkok Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand
2025.11 - Current

Rooms: 564 upscale rooms and suites

F&B: 5 restaurants, 3 bars and 18 meeting rooms.

Hotel Revenue: USD 37 M

Headcount: 473 team members

General Manager

Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Bangkok
2023.05 - 2025.10
  • Rooms: 250 lifestyle rooms and suites
  • F&B: 4 restaurants, 2 rooftop bars and 11 meeting rooms
  • Hotel Revenue: USD 23 M
  • Headcount: 310 team members

Hotel Manager

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
Bangkok
2022.01 - 2023.05
  • Rooms: 354 luxury rooms and suites
  • F&B: 8 restaurants, 2 bars and 21 meeting rooms
  • Hotel Revenue: USD 25 M
  • Headcount: 512 team members

Executive Assistant Manager I/C F&B

Shangri-la Bangkok
Bangkok
2016.11 - 2022.01
  • Promoted from Director of Food and Beverage
  • Rooms: 802 luxury rooms and suites
  • F&B: 6 restaurants, 3 bars and 27 meetings rooms
  • Hotel Revenue: USD 63 M
  • Headcount: 1,100 team members

Food and Beverage Manager

Conrad Seoul
Seoul
2014.09 - 2016.11
  • Rooms: 434 luxury rooms and suites
  • F&B: 4 restaurants, 2 bars and 18 meetings rooms
  • Service Manning: 120 team members

Food and Beverage Manager

SALA Phuket Resort and Spa
Phuket
2011.09 - 2014.08
  • Rooms: 79 luxury pool villas and suites
  • F&B: 3 restaurants, beach bar and in-villa dining
  • F&B Revenue: USD 5.7 M
  • Service Manning: 40 team members

Assistant F&B Manager

Pimalai Resort & Spa
Koh Lanta
2010.11 - 2011.09
  • Rooms: 121 rooms, luxury pool villas and suites
  • F&B: 4 restaurants, 3 bars, room service and ballroom
  • F&B Revenue: USD 9.5 M
  • Service Manning: 55 team members

Education

Diploma in Hotel Management -

Les Roches Marbella International School
Marbella, Spain
2006.01 - 2009.01

Skills

  • Strong Commercial Mindset
  • Positive & Passionate Management Style
  • Leads & Develops Teams
  • Driving Business Results
  • Guest Experience, Quality Assurance

Languages

English - Advanced
Spanish - Native
Thai - Basic

President of Spanish - Thai Chamber of Commerce

Serving as President of the Spanish-Thai Chamber of Commerce in Thailand since May 2025, leading strategic initiatives to foster business collaboration and strengthen bilateral relations between Spain and Thailand.

Affiliations

  • Fitness and Wellness, Family Activities, Cooking and Reading

Certification

Cornell University Hotel Revenue Management Certificate Program

Timeline

General Manager

Amari Bangkok Hotel
2025.11 - Current

General Manager

Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
2023.05 - 2025.10

Hotel Manager

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
2022.01 - 2023.05

Executive Assistant Manager I/C F&B

Shangri-la Bangkok
2016.11 - 2022.01

Food and Beverage Manager

Conrad Seoul
2014.09 - 2016.11

Food and Beverage Manager

SALA Phuket Resort and Spa
2011.09 - 2014.08

Assistant F&B Manager

Pimalai Resort & Spa
2010.11 - 2011.09

Diploma in Hotel Management -

Les Roches Marbella International School
2006.01 - 2009.01
Jose Luis Duran Sanles