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Scott Bender has been promoted to Director of Owner Enhancement and Special Projects at Anantara Vacation Club

Scott Bender is now charged with overseeing the Owner Enhancement and Special Projects teams, where he’ll curate and organize owner events. Scott joined Anantara Vacation Club in March 2014 as a sales manager on the Owner Enhancement team, and was quickly promoted to Senior Sales Manager. Since that time, he has ensured that the division consistently achieves its monthly budgeted revenue targets, a testament to his guidance and leadership. Prior to joining Anantara Vacation Club, Scott worked in various sales positions for more than 10 years with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and other properties in the Northwest region of the U.S.

Anantara
Bangkok, Thailand
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Manuel Garcia has been appointed as Vice President of Sales at Anantara Vacation Club

In his new role, Manuel Garcia oversees all sales operations for Anantara Vacation Club. Often referred to fondly as “Manny”, his rich career profile of nearly 15 years includes impressive achievements in sales, marketing, branding, leadership, new business and customer service. Most recently, Manny worked independently as an entrepreneur, supporting business leaders in realizing their vision and achieving goals through implementation of important strategies, programs and processes. Previously, Manny held key positions for nearly a decade at Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando, Florida, a Starwood property.

Anantara
Bangkok, Thailand
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David Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Call Centers at Anantara Vacation Club

David Davis has taken the reins of call centre operations for the company, while simultaneously handling marketing efforts at Anantara Vacation Club Sanya in China. David joined the Anantara Vacation Club team nearly four years ago where he excelled as Area Director of Marketing. Prior to that, he worked for both Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Vacation Ownership divisions. A sales and marketing guru for 20 years, Davis has a fervent understanding of the vacation ownership industry, and has gained a wealth of experience in all facets of business from his past roles in diverse markets throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Anantara
Bangkok, Thailand
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Gary Lewis has been promoted to Regional Director of Marketing for Voyager at Anantara Vacation Club

With his promotion, Gary Lewis handles all regional marketing initiatives for the Voyager program. At his most recent position with Anantara Vacation Club for nearly two years, Lewis strengthened Voyager to a multimillion dollar program that continues to grow every day. He successfully built a foundation for the future of the business and has excelled at implementing and managing what is, and will continue to be, a key channel to support the company. Prior to Anantara Vacation Club, Gary worked in the exit program in Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Vacation Ownership sector, and practiced law at Colling Gilbert Wright and Carter.

Anantara
Bangkok, Thailand
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Valerie Marina Barrios has been appointed as Director of Loyalty and Communications at Accor

Accor, one of the leading hotel operator in Asia Pacific and Thailand, announced the appointment of Valerie Marina Barrios as the Director of Loyalty and Communications for Accor Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines. Valerie will be responsible for Accor’s loyalty programs and campaigns. She will also manage the corporate communications for the region.

Accor
Bangkok, Thailand
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Melissa Shaw has been named General Manager at VIE Hotel Bangkok (MGallery)

Ms. Melissa began as General Manager of VIE Hotel Bangkok of the MGallery Collection on 1st October 2014. An Australian national, Ms. Melissa brings to her new role 15 years' experience with a number of luxury and upscale hotels across Asia Pacific. Well-versed in Sales and Marketing, she joined Accor in 2005 as part of the sales team of Sofitel Brisbane. After a 3-year stint, she was transferred to Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa as Director of Sales and Marketing. In 2010, she moved to China where she served as Executive Assistant Manager at Sofitel Shanghai Hyland before accepting this appointment.

Accor
Bangkok, Thailand
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Saraid Carey has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager – Sales and Marketing at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

Gordon Fuller, Area Vice President General Manager of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is pleased to announced the appointment of Saraid Carey as Executive Assistant Manager – Sales and Marketing. Starting her career in the hotel industry in Banquet Event Services at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, this followed shortly as a part of the opening team for Park Hyatt Melbourne. Saraid demonstrated talent that ensured a quick ascent, and within three years she was promoted to Director of Events.

Hyatt
Bangkok, Thailand
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Dominik Trimborn has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

Keith Hardie, General Manager of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominik Trimborn as Director of Sales & Marketing at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, effective February 9, 2015.Dominik is already familiar with the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, as he was previously Cluster Director of Sales Leisure – Europe, Africa and Middle East for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia from 2010 to 2013.

Starwood
Bangkok, Thailand
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Melanie Smith has been promoted to Vice President of Club Operations at Anantara Vacation Club

Anantara Vacation Club, Asia's leading luxury shared ownership concept for discerning travelers, is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Smith to Vice President of Club Operations. The promotion follows Melanie’s role as Group Director of Club Operations, which she’s held for the past year and a half. The new role will enable Melanie to even further build upon and enhance Anantara Vacation Club’s unparalleled service and operating standards.

Anantara
Bangkok, Thailand
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Hataichanok Paneiam has been appointed as Assistant Director of Sales – Leisure at Grand Millennium Sukhumvit

Ms. Hataichanok graduated from Rangsit University in a Faculty of Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management Major. She start worked in hotel industry in 2003 in a position of Sales Coordinator at The Arnoma Hotel then left to join with Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok as Sales Manager – Travel Trade Industry and got promoted to Senior Sales Manager in 2008.

Millennium
Bangkok, Thailand
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Kanta Hanvesakul has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Grand Millennium Sukhumvit

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit recently appointed Ms. Kanta Hanvesakul as the hotel’s new Director of Rooms. She worked in the hotel industry since 2000 and over 15 years of experience working in Room Division Department for leading 4 and 5 stars hotels including Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok in the position of Secretary of Director of Rooms, Duty Manager and Executive Floor Manager (promoted respectively) and left to join at Banyan Tree Bangkok in a position of Front Office Manager almost 5 years then worked at Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit (Pre-Opening and Opening Team) in a position of Room Division Manager then promoted to Director of Rooms.

Millennium
Bangkok, Thailand