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Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels Brands Now Officially Grouped Under Wharf Hotels Management Limited
Wharf Hotels | June 6, 2017
6 June 2017 (Hong Kong): Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels announce today that they are officially grouped under Wharf Hotels Management Limited, the management company name for the hotel group, with immediate effect. This marks an exciting new chapter in the company's evolution, with Wharf Hotels as the trading name for Wharf Hotels Management Limited. Headquartered in Hong Kong, and a subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, Wharf Hotels currently manages14 hotels in China, Hong Kong and the Philippines under the iconic legacy brand of Marco Polo Hotels and the new luxury brand, Niccolo Hotels. Another four hotels are currently under d...
Marco Polo Hotels Appoints Mr. Kingsley Loh as Group Director, Revenue Management & Distribution
Marco Polo Hotels | September 14, 2016
14 September, 2016 (Hong Kong) – Marco Polo Hotels has appointed Mr. Kingsley Loh as Group Director, Revenue Management & Distribution. With extensive knowledge of numerous management systems along with over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, Kingsley will be instrumental in analyzing and implementing strategies across all Niccolo and Marco Polo hotels to maximize each hotel's revenue potential. "I am confident Kingsley's past experience and expertise will prove invaluable to our organization, particularly as we move forward with our business enhancement strategies," said Dr. Jennifer Cronin, President of Marco Polo...
Marco Polo Hotels Appoints Ms. Alka Datwani as Group Director, Branding & Communications New Niccolo Hotels Brand
Marco Polo Hotels | September 13, 2016
13 September 2016 (Hong Kong) – Marco Polo Hotels has appointed marketing professional, Ms. Alka Datwani, as Group Director, Branding & Communications for new luxury hotel brand, Niccolo Hotels, and Marco Polo Hotels group. A seasoned hotelier, Alka brings with her over 12 years in luxury hospitality and hotel experience to her new role. "Looking to raise the bar in brand building and innovation, Alka's solid background in marketing communications and branding will be a tremendous lift to our group," said Dr. Jennifer Cronin, President, Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels. "Her extensive experience marketing international luxury hot...
Marco Polo Hotels Appoints Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of Three Hong Kong Properties
Marco Polo Hotels - Hong Kong | August 11, 2016
11 Aug, 2016 (Hong Kong) – Marco Polo Hotels has promoted Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel. A seasoned hotelier, Thomas has been in the hotel industry for more than 20 years, spanning 8 countries and 3 different continents within that time. His most recent position was General Manager of Marco Polo Shenzhen, where he successfully achieved significant growth in financial performance, guest satisfaction and associate engagement year-on-year since joining in 2013. Beginning his career in Food & Beverage, Thomas quickly moved up the rank...
Marco Polo Hotels Appoints Dany Lützel as General Manager of Niccolo Chongqing Opening 2017
Marco Polo Hotels | June 6, 2016
Prior to Niccolo, Dany was General Manager at Kempinski Chongqing, where he began as Resident Manager in 2014 and quickly moved up to the top role early last year. Previously, he was also General Manager of Radisson Blu, St. Gallen in Switzerland, a property where Dany spent over six years. With experience in both Europe as well as China, Dany possesses the knowledge to drive revenues from both the domestic and international markets while maintaining a high service level consistent with Niccolo's contemporary urban chic personality. His ability to effectively manage six food and beverage outlets, in addition to multiple events and weddi...
Marco Polo Hotels Appoints Juni Rahardja as Regional Director of Sales, Singapore
Marco Polo Hotels | March 21, 2016
21 March 2016 – Marco Polo Hotels has appointed Ms. Juni Rahardja as Regional Director of Sales, Singapore, succeeding Mr. Roy Yan who recently retired after 24 years with the Group. Juni has over 30 years of experience in Singapore's hospitality industry and has held senior positions with reputable international hotels such as Conrad Centennial Singapore and Grand Hyatt Singapore; her most recent position was Director – Regional Sales Office Singapore for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. As a specialist in the Southeast Asia market, Juni will lead the Group's sales activities in this region and drive incremental business to the ...
Marco Polo Hotels Welcomes Mr. Philip Schaetz as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Marco Polo Hotels | March 9, 2016
9 March, 2016 (Hong Kong) - Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Mr. Philip Schaetz as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, succeeding Dr. Jennifer Cronin who was promoted to President of the company last month. Most recently in the capacity of Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Dorsett Hospitality International, Philip was instrumental in successfully launching the Dorsett brand portfolio, resulting in the hotel chain winning several accolades, including Travel Weekly Asia's coveted Reader's Choice award for Best Hotel Chain (regional) in 2015. Philip spent 16 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and held s...
