Ray Stone promoted to Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Accor Asia Pacific

Accor has promoted Ray Stone to the position of Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing - Asia Pacific. Previously General Manager Sales & Marketing Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Japan, Ray has been given responsibility for the full region to complement Michael Issenberg's recent appointment as Managing Director Asia Pacific.

Ray will be based in Bangkok, Accor's Regional for Asia from Monday 24 March, 2003.

Ray has worked for Accor for 7 years, during which time the company has become the dominant force in tourism and hospitality in the region. In particular, he has pioneered Accor's corporate image and sponsorships  programme, with extensive involvement in the Sydney 2000 Olympics as well as individual sports, arts and cultural events. In addition, he has built strategic relationships with most of the region's key travel and tourism  companies, including airlines, wholesalers, tourism authorities and agents.

Born in the UK, Ray has worked extensively overseas, including over a decade working for Westin Hotels in the US, and a more recent senior executive role  with Shangri-La Hotels in Singapore. Ray's extensive experience dealing with  the Asian market will guide Accor's presence in the region and reinforce its commitment to further expansion in Asia Pacific.