Stelliers on Tour: Macau’s Hotel Industry Continues to Evolve
Stelliers Managing Director Simon Hansson Yu visited Macau for a series of meetings with friends of Stelliers and leaders from the hospitality industry in connection with the Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony nominations process.
Kai Jansen, General Manager, and Gloria Ma, Director of People & Culture, Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Frank Sanders, Vice President of Property Operations, The Parisian Macau
The visit highlighted the strong enthusiasm across Macau’s hotel community for another year of Stelliers, with many hospitality leaders expressing excitement about this year’s Awards Ceremony taking place in Shanghai. For many in Macau, the move creates a valuable opportunity to travel to Mainland China and celebrate together with peers from across the region on a larger hospitality stage.
Gonçalo Monteiro, Vice President of Hotel Operations, Conrad Macao
Stelliers Greater China 2017 Hotel Manager / Resident Manager of the Year
Gerard Walker, Chief Hospitality Officer, SJM Resorts
There was also strong anticipation surrounding the introduction of the three new award categories for 2026, reflecting the continued evolution and growing diversity of talent shaping the industry today.
Reza Jafari, Vice President of Hotel Operations, Londoner Grand & Paiza Grand
Jovi Ng, Vice President of Rooms Operations, MGM Macau and MGM Cotai
Vikram Reddy, Regional Vice President & General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Macau
John Burger, Senior Vice President of Resort Operations, Sands China
“The momentum in Macau continues at an impressive pace, with the destination constantly reinventing itself through exciting new hotel openings, innovative F&B concepts, and large-scale integrated hospitality experiences,” Simon shared. “As more room keys continue entering an already highly competitive market, hotel leadership teams increasingly view Stelliers as an important platform to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of their talents and teams.”
Andy Lio, General Manager, Capella at Galaxy Macau
Kent Chow, Director of Human Resources, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau; Rutger Verschuren, General Manager, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau and Vice President Macau & Hengqin, Artyzen Hospitality Group
Timothy Tsui, Assistant Vice President – Training, Galaxy Macau; Joanne Chan, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Galaxy Entertainment Group; David D’Alessandro, General Manager, JW Marriott Macau, Galaxy Entertainment Group
One of the major priorities across Macau’s hospitality sector also remains talent development, with many hospitality groups continuing to invest heavily in training, mentorship, and leadership development programmes designed to prepare the next generation of hospitality leaders for Macau’s fast-evolving landscape.
We are truly looking forward to another strong year of nominations from our friends in Macau and to celebrating the outstanding achievements of the region’s hoteliers later this year at the Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony in Shanghai.
Celebrate the People Moving Hospitality Forward
There’s still time to nominate outstanding hospitality professionals for the Stelliers Greater China 2026.
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their role over the past 12 months? Someone who has demonstrated leadership, resilience, creativity, or an exceptional commitment to improving the guest experience?
Now is the time to recognise their contribution to the industry.