On 31 July, colleagues from across the HSH group gathered at The Peninsula Hong Kong to bid an emotional farewell to Chief Operating Officer Peter Borer after 43 years with the company. Comprising a “This is Your Life” style presentation, with creative video messages from global operations and friends, speeches from senior executives and a dramatic helicopter trip home with colleagues waving signs to wish him a happy retirement, it was a stunning send-off for the legendary hotelier who joined the group in 1981. Mr Borer will remain on the HSH Board as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor to the Chairman.
Entirely privileged that our ways crossed during the early days in Switzerland back then & later again at The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong dear Peter. Semi-retirement probably sounds more accurate. Knowing you, there is no such thing like doing nothing. Senior Adisor++ I think it could well be? Either way, heartfelt wishes to you Peter B. From yours truly Peter C.
Must be a smiling and a grieving time for you, Peter, after such a wonderful path! May this retirement bring many more well earned pleasures, both, personal and professional!
Truly a Legend !! thank you for all teaching during my time at The Peninsula, wishing you all the very best.
Congratulations on a remarkable career, Peter ! You are an icon of the industry. Godspeed my friend !
Thank you Mr. Borer. I am grateful and couldn’t not be more horned that I have met you in person. I will always remember the day when we met in Tsim Sha Tsui - Star House with the rest of the team. You are the reason I had my opportunity to start my career in the hospitality industry and met all the wonderful people who I worked with or working with to get to where I am today. An inspiring and legendary hotelier! Congratulations!
What a man, a complete icon. Nothing left to deliver in such a distinguished career. So professional and fully deserving of all he has achieved and equally deserving of all he wishes for in his retirement. And probably the most consistently best dressed man I ever met! Best Wishes to you Peter. Ray G
A truly inspirational Leader 🙏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻 congratulations Mr Borer 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dear Peter, Working with you has been an incredibly valuable experience, and I've learned so much from your expertise, guidance, and dedication. As you move into this exciting new chapter of your life, I wish you nothing but the best. May your retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and all the adventures you've been dreaming of. Kind regards, Christian
I can’t believe it… you’ll be back! Retirement doesn’t suit you… 😁 Grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from you Peter.
Serving the Future of Hospitality
2moGo west, young man” It’s one of the great catch phrases that we know. But back in perspective for many Swiss nationals and hospitality professionals the future was more “ Go East, young man”. Europe and the possibility to obtain a work permit was a real challenge. One of the consequence was that the hospitality and the greatest hotels were under Swiss leadership in Asia. From Bangkok to Hong Kong to Singapore the AEHL community was able to lead, train and set an amazing standard that today’s the world envy. And this is the legacy of great hotelier like Peter Borer. As the world is changing, we need to remember those that have had a positive impact on true and genuine hospitality with a business acuity that challenges the simple rational thinking of short term profitability. Well done Peter! Stefan F.