Patrick Both leads as both General Manager of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok and Director of Operations, Thailand for IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, overseeing 15 hotels and resorts across six prestigious brands: Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, Kimpton, Regent, Six Senses and Vignette Collection.
Since 2019, Patrick has guided Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok from its opening through to becoming a benchmark for lifestyle luxury in Southeast Asia—the brand's first property in the region. In his wider remit, Patrick provides strategic leadership across operations, commercial performance, culinary and beverage programming, talent development, and brand differentiation for Thailand's continuously expanding luxury & lifestyle portfolio.
A German national with over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Patrick has held senior positions in 11 countries with Minor Hotels, Langham and Kempinski. His expertise spans operations, sales, marketing, and finance, with a consistent focus on creating distinctive guest experiences and building high-performing teams.
Patrick's dual perspective—spanning traditional luxury properties alongside lifestyle-driven hotels—gives him a clear understanding on how luxury hospitality continues to evolve, championing both the refined service standards of heritage luxury and the authentic, design-forward experiences that define contemporary lifestyle. His leadership philosophy balances operational rigour with creative innovation, ensuring both individual properties and the broader portfolio deliver excellence while maintaining their unique character.
Since 2019, Patrick has guided Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok from its opening through to becoming a benchmark for lifestyle luxury in Southeast Asia—the brand's first property in the region. In his wider remit, Patrick provides strategic leadership across operations, commercial performance, culinary and beverage programming, talent development, and brand differentiation for Thailand's continuously expanding luxury & lifestyle portfolio.
A German national with over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Patrick has held senior positions in 11 countries with Minor Hotels, Langham and Kempinski. His expertise spans operations, sales, marketing, and finance, with a consistent focus on creating distinctive guest experiences and building high-performing teams.
Patrick's dual perspective—spanning traditional luxury properties alongside lifestyle-driven hotels—gives him a clear understanding on how luxury hospitality continues to evolve, championing both the refined service standards of heritage luxury and the authentic, design-forward experiences that define contemporary lifestyle. His leadership philosophy balances operational rigour with creative innovation, ensuring both individual properties and the broader portfolio deliver excellence while maintaining their unique character.
