Tobias Emmer Appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi announces the appointment of Tobias Emmer as its new Resort Manager. With more 20 years of experience in the world of luxury hospitality, Tobias brings proven credentials and a dynamic new energy to the spectacular island retreat. From Munich and London to Shanghai and Chiang Rai, his globally honed background in guest experience, team development and leadership promises to amplify the Resort’s offerings, burnishing “the jewel of the Andaman Sea” to an even brighter sheen.

“Over the years, I’ve learned that excellence isn’t just about delivering service, it’s about crafting moments. How do you preserve the unique feeling of a place while elevating the guest experience? How do you strike a balance between luxury, authenticity and connection? Therein lies the magic,” he explains.

Born into a family with a passion for hospitality, Tobias inherited the “hotel gene” from his uncle, a lifelong hotelier. As a teenager, instead of getting paper routes like his friends, he chose to work in a kitchen where he made salads and washed dishes, followed by an apprenticeship program at an acclaimed luxury hotel in Munich. He later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in tourism, while working in London with the same hotel group.

After several years in London, he set sail for Shanghai to join the opening team of a new five-star hotel. This would prove to be a career-defining move for Tobias, who has never looked back since, spending the last 12 years across remarkable properties in Asia Pacific.

Joining Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa in 2015, his talent and perseverance accelerated his rise from Front Office Manager to Director of Rooms. In 2018, he became Resort Manager for the first time, overseeing day-to-day operations at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in serene Chiang Rai, Thailand, before moving to the vibrant Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, where he served as Hotel Manager for the last two and a half years.

Now, coming to Langkawi feels like a full circle moment for Tobias, who returns to island life with new perspectives and a fresh excitement as he takes charge of all aspects of resort operations.

“Langkawi is genuinely special - there’s a natural beauty here that you can’t help but feel connected to, and Four Seasons stands out with its unique character and deep sense of place. The Resort’s drama and style remain true to its island roots, with just the right amount of flair thrown in. And let’s be honest, you can’t beat that beach!” he says, sharing his eagerness to immerse in local rhythms and collaborate with his talented colleagues to showcase the destination’s incredible spirit for travellers.

As a leader, Tobias is well known for his enthusiastic mentorship, finding immense fulfilment in supporting team members to unlock their full potential. His favourite quote, from Eleanor Roosevelt, sums up his philosophy perfectly: “True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests.”

It comes as little surprise that this globetrotter is also an avid traveller in his leisure time, forever ready to hop onto a plane in search of new inspiration. An art enthusiast, he enjoys tracking down creativity in unexpected places, always on the lookout for novel ideas that can translate into something special for his guests back at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.