Candice Barwell has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Candice Barwell as the resort's new director of sales and marketing. Set to join the team this month, Barwell will be responsible for planning and implementing the sales and marketing strategy, optimizing the hotel's revenue and market share, and will continue to establish Shangri-La's Villingili as one of the leading luxury resorts in the Maldives.
Barwell has over 20 years of experience in the luxury hotel and hospitality industry having worked with some of the world's leading hotel brands across Europe and the U.A.E. She is excited to join Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts for the first time following her most recent post as director of sales and marketing at Rosewood, Abu Dhabi where she achieved the highest revenue since the hotel opened in 2012. Prior to this, Barwell held the position as complex director of sales overseeing Starwood Hotels and Resorts opening of three hotels in Dubai, including the Emirate's first St. Regis and W branded properties.
Barwell's leadership skills, attention to detail, hands-on approach and wealth of experience ensure that she will be a valuable addition to the Shangri-La's Villingili team.