JLL names new head of hotels advisory in Thailand
The appointment took effect on 17 November.
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has appointed Chanavudh Vanachaivong as Senior Vice President and Head of Hotels Advisory in Thailand, effective 17 November 2025.
In his new role, Chanavudh will lead JLL’s hotel advisory team in Thailand, supporting developers, investors, and lenders across the full hotel lifecycle, including market assessment, feasibility, operator selection, and transaction advisory (buyside) services.
Chanavudh brings an extensive background in hotel acquisitions and investment strategy, with his previous role being the Head of Strategy and Acquisition at Asset World Corporation.
In this role, he led landmark transactions including the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket, the Hotel Windsor Suites Bangkok, and the Swissotel Ratchada Bangkok – currently being repositioned as the Ritz-Carlton Phuket, Fairmont Bangkok, and JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok Ratchadapisek, respectively.
“His exceptional capital markets background, hands-on deal experience and deep market knowledge across Thailand will be a major asset to our clients and enables JLL to deliver a new depth and expertise across our advisory platform,” said Xander Nijnens, Head of Advisory & Asset Management for Asia Pacific at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group.
In his new role, Chanavudh will lead JLL’s hotel advisory team in Thailand, supporting developers, investors, and lenders across the full hotel lifecycle, including market assessment, feasibility, operator selection, and transaction advisory (buyside) services.
Chanavudh brings an extensive background in hotel acquisitions and investment strategy, with his previous role being the Head of Strategy and Acquisition at Asset World Corporation.
In this role, he led landmark transactions including the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket, the Hotel Windsor Suites Bangkok, and the Swissotel Ratchada Bangkok – currently being repositioned as the Ritz-Carlton Phuket, Fairmont Bangkok, and JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok Ratchadapisek, respectively.
“His exceptional capital markets background, hands-on deal experience and deep market knowledge across Thailand will be a major asset to our clients and enables JLL to deliver a new depth and expertise across our advisory platform,” said Xander Nijnens, Head of Advisory & Asset Management for Asia Pacific at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group.
