Anthony McDonald
Founder and CEO
AN Australian national, Anthony founded X2 (CrossTo) Resorts group in 2008. He is a successful serial entrepreneur, who after years of experience in property investment and services industries embarked on an innovative strategy in forming X2 Resorts, a personal endeavour aimed at satisfying the needs of design-focused travellers looking for something different to the traditional tropical resort designs that, while well executed, proliferate the Asian region.
“I love boutique and design hotels, and in my first resort I was involved in every detail,” says Anthony. “From finding the location, choosing the architect, securing bank funding, overseeing the construction, and heading the hotel management – I did it all.
Founder and CEO
AN Australian national, Anthony founded X2 (CrossTo) Resorts group in 2008. He is a successful serial entrepreneur, who after years of experience in property investment and services industries embarked on an innovative strategy in forming X2 Resorts, a personal endeavour aimed at satisfying the needs of design-focused travellers looking for something different to the traditional tropical resort designs that, while well executed, proliferate the Asian region.
“I love boutique and design hotels, and in my first resort I was involved in every detail,” says Anthony. “From finding the location, choosing the architect, securing bank funding, overseeing the construction, and heading the hotel management – I did it all.
“Later, the idea of starting a hotel management company came across my mind and in 2011, Boutique Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia) was established.”
Currently, Anthony is CEO of BHMAsia. Besides Kui Buri, X2 has expanded to various locations including Samui, Chiang Mai, Sydney, and soon River Kwai and Phuket. Over the last five years his projects have won 10 local and international awards for design, architecture and landscape.
www.BHMAsia.com, www.X2LOBBY.com
Currently, Anthony is CEO of BHMAsia. Besides Kui Buri, X2 has expanded to various locations including Samui, Chiang Mai, Sydney, and soon River Kwai and Phuket. Over the last five years his projects have won 10 local and international awards for design, architecture and landscape.
www.BHMAsia.com, www.X2LOBBY.com