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Jeremy Brook has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental Hong Kong

Originally from Yorkshire in the UK, Jeremy Brook recently joined InterContinental Hong Kong as Director of Sales & Marketing. He has over 26 years of global sales & marketing experience in the luxury hotel and travel industry, spanning Europe, the USA, China, Australia and Southeast Asia. Jeremy spent over a decade with Peninsula Hotels as Director of Marketing at the Peninsula Beijing and the Peninsula New York and almost a decade with Starwood Group – with postings in Sydney, Bali and Thailand in a variety of sales positions. His past positions also include being the Director of Marketing at the Shangri-la China World Hotel in Beijing; VP, Sales & Marketing for COMO Hotels & Resorts and Director of Sales, Europe for Sandals & Beaches Resorts. Early in his hospitality career, he spent two years in the cruise industry with Kloster Cruise Line as National Sales Manager in the UK. Jeremy first began interested in the hotel industry while travelling, as a teenager, with his father who was in the textile industry.

IHG
Hong Kong, China
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Sebastian Gassen has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at InterContinental Hong Kong

Sebastian Gassen, originally from Germany, recently joined InterContinental Hong Kong from the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, where he headed food & beverage operations for two years. Sebastian brings over 16 years of experience in a variety of luxury hotels in Europe and Asia. A veteran of Ritz Carlton Hotels, he spent two years as Director of F&B at The Ritz-Carlton in Vienna, Austria, where he was on the pre-opening team. He has also worked at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing Financial Street; The Ritz-Carlton Berlin and The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg, Germany. During this time he also participated on the Task Force for the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow; The Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Pudong; The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and the Istanbul Edition. His experience also includes postings at The Charles Hotel, Munich (a Rocco Forte Collection property) and the Madinat, Jumeirah, Mina A’Salam Hotel in Dubai where he gained experience in all aspects of F&B operations. He is joined in Hong Kong by his wife and his two young children.

IHG
Hong Kong, China
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Alethea Lam has been appointed as Vice President, Communications for Asia Pacific. at Marriott International

Prior to this appointment, Alethea was Director of Corporate Communications for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, where she was based in Singapore. Alethea’s experience in the hospitality industry spans 12 years; and before joining the booming travel industry, Alethea has worked across industries including fashion and entertainment; and also as an event and logistics consultant for the Canadian Embassy during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics. Alethea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Literature and Psychology from the University of British Columbia.

Marriott
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Siim Karu has been appointed as Corporate Director of Revenue Management at pentahotels

In this newly created role within the group, Siim will oversee and further develop pentahotels’ global revenue strategy. Siim Karu has worked in pentahotels’ global revenue management team since 2015. pentahotels’ Managing Director, Alastair Thomann, said, “The smart use of information technology in revenue management provides us with huge competitive advantages. The brand was born in times of digitalisation, and we are experienced in using every tool available to enhance our processes. I am confident that Siim will be a dynamic and passionate leader and contribute greatly to pentahotels’ strategic development with his talents.”

pentahotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Philip Yu has been promoted to Regional VP Operations - China at Hyatt

Philip Yu, the current general manager of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, will be promoted to regional vice president operations – China, effective 1 March 2017. He is replaced by Richard Greaves who is taking on as general manager, effective 1 March 2017. Situated on waterfront on Hong Kong Island, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong commands the views of Victoria Harbour and the Tsim Sha Tsui skyline.

Hyatt
Hong Kong, China
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Richard Greaves has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong has appointed Richard Greaves as general manager, effective 1 March. Greaves is a Hyatt veteran, having started his career as a management trainee at Hyatt Carlton Tower in 1984. He is currently general manager of Grand Hyatt Shanghai and area VP for the Shanghai region. His first encounter with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong was in 1996 when he was executive assistant manager – food and beverage.

Hyatt
Hong Kong, China
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Thomas Reupke has been appointed as General Manager at Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center

Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has appointed Thomas Reupke as general manager of Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center. In his new role, Reupke will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient operations of the property, planning and direction of the hotel. Prior to joining Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts, Reupke was general manager for Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas in Krabi, Thailand. He first joined Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts in 2014 as general manager of Swissôtel Le Concorde Bangkok. Reupke has 25 years of hospitality experience internationally, beginning his career in Germany with Sheraton and Intercontinental Hotel and Resorts, and has since worked with Kempinski Grand Hotel in Heilgendamm and The Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei.

Accor
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Antony E. Box has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong

Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience across China and Asia, Mr. Box has held senior management positions at a number of reputable hotel companies, including The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Hyatt on the Bund and Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort. He joins us from The Westin Resort Macau where he was Director of Sales & Marketing and Regional Director of Business Development.In his new role as Director of Sales & Marketing for Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong, Mr. Box will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and oversee Sales & Marketing across Corporate, MICE, Communications, Events, Leisure and Loyalty Marketing departments for the Marco Polo Hongkong, Gateway and Prince hotels.

Wharf Hotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Dalip Singhas has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong

Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Dalip Singhas Hotel Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel. A seasoned hotelier, Mr Singh has held senior management positions for more than 20 years in a number of reputable hotel groups in his native Singapore, as well as Malaysia and Dubai, including The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Dusit Residence Dubai Marina and Pangkor Laut Resort. Mr Singh joins Marco Polo from KOP Properties where he was the Managing Director responsible for strategic growth and positioning of the entire company’s business units. His specialties include hotel operations, corporate operation and pre-opening management.

Wharf Hotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Maxine Howe has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Murray, a Niccolo Hotel

Hong Kong-based Niccolo Hotels has named Maxine Howe as the director of sales and marketing for its new flagship property The Murray, a Niccolo Hotel, Hong Kong. Howe boasts over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at Langham Place Hotel in Hong Kong for four years.

Wharf Hotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)