Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has announced the appointment of Andy Tan as General Manager as the design-led lifestyle property prepares for its opening in April 2026 in the Selegie–Mount Sophia precinct. The 128-room boutique hotel, positioned as the Southeast Asia flagship of Tribute Portfolio by Marriott International, marks a significant milestone for the brand in the region.

Andy brings more than three decades of hospitality and travel experience, combining operational leadership with commercial strategy. He will oversee the hotel’s pre-opening phase, including team building, service culture development, brand alignment and go-to-market planning across key segments and distribution channels, with a strong emphasis on people development and guest experience delivery.

Conceived as an “urban oasis” rooted in neighbourhood connection and creative energy, Varel Singapore aims to establish a distinctive presence within Singapore’s boutique hospitality landscape. Under Andy’s leadership, the hotel will focus on disciplined commercial execution while delivering experiences aligned with Tribute Portfolio’s “Stay with Character” ethos and Sincere Service philosophy.

Over the course of his career, Andy has held senior regional and global roles across Asia Pacific and Europe with leading hospitality groups such as Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. His expertise spans hotels, serviced residences, lifestyle concepts, food and beverage operations, strategic partnerships and B2B and B2C distribution. Most recently, he served in a senior leadership role at Millennium Hotels & Resorts, supporting commercial performance and operational alignment across its global portfolio.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, Andy serves on the Board of Directors of the Employment and Employability Institute and contributes to the Sustainability and Technical Committees of the Singapore Hotel Association, advancing workforce development and operational excellence across the sector. He holds a Master’s degree in International Hospitality & Service Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Thai, Malay and several Chinese dialects.

“I am honoured to join Varel Singapore at such an exciting stage of its journey. This is a unique opportunity to build a distinctive, people-centred hotel that celebrates design, culture, community and authentic hospitality. I look forward to working with the team to create a destination that resonates with both local and international guests,” said Andy.

Located at 189 Selegie Road, the hotel will be within walking distance of Little India, Rochor, Bencoolen and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations, reinforcing its connectivity within the city.