MACAU | W Macau – Studio City, located within Melco Resorts & Entertainment's integrated resort of Studio City in Cotai, Macau, has appointed Sammy King as General Manager.
In this role, King will lead the hotel in delivering on its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, while driving operational excellence, enhancing business performance, and supporting the continued evolution of the unique experiences that define the property.
With a career spanning both hotel operations and commercial leadership, he has brought 38 years of hospitality experience across the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong to the role. He spent a decade in hotel operations before moving into sales leadership, where he drove growth across multiple hotel brands.
His experience across Marriott luxury brands including St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental equipped him with a well-rounded perspective on guest experience, making him well-placed to navigate the dynamic pace of Macau's fast-evolving lifestyle luxury landscape.
In 2021, King rejoined Marriott International as Director of Sales & Marketing at W Hong Kong and was promoted to Hotel Manager during his tenure there. His contributions to the property were recognised with the "Sales Hotelier of the Year" title from Stelliers Greater China in 2023, and W Hong Kong retained its Four-Star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 under his leadership.
"It's an honour to step into this role at W Macau – Studio City, a hotel that captures the bold spirit at the very heart of the W Hotels brand," said Sammy King, General Manager, W Macau – Studio City.
"This property embodies the vibrant energy and cultural crossroads that make Macau such an electric destination, and I'm thrilled to lead our dynamic talents as we continue delivering the iconic Whatever/Whenever experience our guests have come to expect. offering a unique brand of contemporary luxury that goes above and beyond."
Born and raised in Hong Kong, King has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Marketing Management) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Outside his professional life, he is passionate about travelling, snowboarding and fitness, which adds to his dynamic personality.
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