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Golf Resort Welcomes New General Manager – Hotel Magazine

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Rydges Hotels and Resorts are excited to announce Bjorn van Ginkel as the new General Manager of Rydges Formosa Golf Resort in Auckland. With ten years of experience in the industry, Ginkel is eager to join the Formosa team and immerse himself in the Beachlands community.

Ginkel has called New Zealand home since 2008 after being born and raised in the Netherlands. As a Pacific International Hotel Management School graduate, Ginkel has experience within the hotel industry across New Zealand, Australia, and the U.K – working in esteemed hotels such as the Marriott in Central London.

Bjorn van Ginkel

“I grew up in a family that was passionate about golf, so I am thrilled to be joining the Formosa team after years of living in CBD locations where opportunities to get on the green have been slim,” explained Ginkel.

Simon White, the General Manager of Hotel Operations in New Zealand for EVENT, is excited to welcome Ginkel’s passion for the industry into their family.

“He brings a huge amount of enthusiasm and vitality to the role, and I have no doubt he will be a fantastic leader for the team here and do great things at the property,” White detailed.

Advancing from a Rooms Division Manager at QT Auckland, Ginkel is ready to take on this Golf Resort spread over 170 hectares, complete with 50 refurbished villa combinations, a new driving range, world-class 18-hole golf course, and spaces able to cater for up to 300 guests.

“I have moved to Beachlands with my young family, and we have already been welcomed into the community,” Ginkel said. “I am looking forward to further contributing to the vibrancy of the area through our offerings at the hotel, the golf course, and Nineteen Restaurant and Bar.”

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