September 27, 2017

Leon Thomson has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager – Sales & Marketing at Marriott International’s Fiji Complex

Leon Thomson was announced as Executive Assistant Manager – Sales & Marketing for Marriott International’s Fiji Complex, including Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa and Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, at the inaugural Destination Fiji event at Sheraton on the Park, Sydney on Thursday 21 September, 2017. More than 80 industry experts attended the event to meet with 18 exhibitors, including representatives from all five of Marriott International’s properties in Fiji, including the newly opened Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, and various destination partners. As the largest hotel operator in Fiji and with a strong development pipeline in the region, Marriott International is planning to make Destination Fiji an annual event. In his new role, Leon will be responsible for overseeing and driving the marketing strategies for all four hotels plus the Denarau International Golf and Racquet Club, whilst also providing training, support and guidance to maximise the talent and booking potential of his complex sales team.Leon is a skilled hotelier, with over 28 years’ experience in sales, marketing, management and operations working for a range of hotels across Australia and internationally. Prior to taking on this role, Leon was the Director of Sales & Marketing for Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, where he relaunched the hotel following a widespread renovation project, announced the designation of the property as a Sheraton Grand resort and unveiled the resort’s newly-renovated Pacific Mirage Villas. Before Leon joined Marriott International, formerly Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Leon worked for several hotel groups including Watermark Hotel Group, Fairmont Resort (AccorHotels) and Hyatt.

Leon Thomson is an alumnus of The University of Queensland – Class of 1986.

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