Bali, Indonesia, June 5, 2013 - Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort has announced the appointment of Mr. Ivan Casadevall as General Manager.

A seasoned hotelier, Ivan brings a wealth of hospitality and senior management experience to Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort. He is no newcomer to Bali, having lived on the Isle of Gods for more than seven years.

Over the past 13 years, Ivan has held General Manager and senior management positions at luxury hotels and resorts across Europe, South America and Asia, with an established performance track record in the aspects of business operations, hotel development and project management.

Prior to his current appointment, Ivan was part of the corporate management team of Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas (Minor International) based in Bangkok, Thailand, after a successful four-year tenure as General Manager of the Anantara Seminyak, Bali.

In his capacity as General Manager, Ivan is responsible for driving performance and growth at the 278-room resort with the award-winning 18-hole Greg Norman golf course. The resort completed a US$10 million refurbishment last year, unveiling refreshed guest rooms, restaurants and facilities.

“Bali remains close to my heart and I am very proud and excited to be returning to the island to lead the Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort in the next important phase of its development. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to continue learning about Bali’s cultures and its people, which are the real assets of this magnificent destination, and look forward to incorporating these elements into the resort’s guest experience and drive value for all our stakeholders,” said Ivan Casadevall.

About Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort
The expansive newly-refurbished 103-hectare integrated resort is located on Bali’s magnificent southwest coast and features spectacular views of the island’s volcanic mountains and the Indian Ocean. With 278 rooms including luxury suites and villas, the resort offers world class recreational and banquet facilities including indoor and outdoor meeting spaces for up to 300 guests. Its lush 18-hole world class Greg Norman golf course has also won acclaimed honours including “Best Course in Asia” and “Best Course in Indonesia” and the resort has been named by World Travel Awards as ‘Asia’s and Indonesia’s Leading Golf Resort and Indonesia’s Leading Spa Resort.

About Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts comprise 18 premium hotels, resorts and serviced suites (including those under development) in nine countries across Asia, North America and Oceania. The “Pan Pacific” brand provides refreshing Pacific experiences inspired by an invigorating blend of its Pacific Rim locations. It is focused on enriching experiences that draw on a diversity of landscapes and cultures; and relevant choices that convey freedom and individuality. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveller magazine as one of the 25 hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such as World Travel Awards, AAA Four Diamond Award, Condé Nast Gold List and Readers Choice Awards.  For more information, visit panpacific.com