Melissa Ong has been appointed as Director, Travel Partnerships - Asia at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Melissa brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a deep understanding of the Asia market. Most recently, she served as Global Account Director, Luxury Sales at Marriott International, where she developed and managed strategic relationships with travel agencies worldwide to support sales and revenue growth. Prior to that, she has overseen sales strategies for brands including The Leading Hotels of the World and YTL Hotels. Based in Singapore, Melissa will develop a travel agency portfolio and manage relationships with agency and trade partners across Asia to support The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's expansion in this key market.

Melissa Ong
Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific Singapore Singapore

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Bethesda, MD, part of Marriott International, Inc., currently operates more than 100 hotels in 32 countries and territories. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.marriott.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton® and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers bespoke voyages in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Central America. Calling on unique and distinguished destinations alike, most voyages range from seven to ten nights, offering many overnight calls and uniquely curated experiences ashore.