MANAGING DIRECTOR
DAVID TOWNEND

Azalea Hospitality was founded by David Townend, who is arguably one of Asia’s leading destination golf resort and hospitality experts, having spent the past 25 years developing and operating market-leading, international award-winning facilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
 
During this time he has been engaged by leading hospitality and management groups including, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, IMG and Troon Golf to create and manage some of their premier facilities. In addition to an extensive background in developing and operating luxury projects, he spent five years as the Corporate Director for the Asia-Pacific division of Troon, where he held the responsibility for business development and operations management.
 
Prior to establishing Azalea Hospitality, he was the Senior Vice President for the Malaysian government linked, Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels, where he oversaw the development and operations of three luxury destination golf projects under the Els Club Malaysia brand. The success of the first project was unprecedented, winning global recognition which included the World’s Best New Golf Course and Asia’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards.

Our Vision

It is our vision and mission to be a leading innovator for changes to the golf hospitality industry that will ensure the long-term viability of the game, and sustainability for the businesses that our clients entrust to us.
 
We create, innovate, operate the future if the golf and leisure hospitality industry.

Our Mission

Azalea Hospitality aspires to be a synonym of golf and leisure hospitality as a leading operator and trusted consulting partner, representing the highest competence and expertise within the industry.

Our Vision

Integrity | Communication | Passion | Improve