NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING FOR MELIÁ HANOI

Mr. Hubert Klemenz, General Manager of Meliá Hanoi in Vietnam today announced the appointment of Mr. Pichai Visutriratana as Director of Sales & Marketing.

As Meliá Hanoi's new Director of Sales & Marketing, Mr. Pichai Visutriratana will be responsible for spearheading sales and marketing efforts for the 308-room five-star business hotel.

Among Mr Visutriratana's immediate priorities will be to develop the hotel's international corporate and travel trade accounts, particularly within the French, American, Japanese and Taiwanese markets.

A Thai national, Mr. Visutriratana brings to Meliá Hanoi more than 14 years experience in the hospitality industry. He has held senior sales positions with a number of Thai properties, including the Peninsula Bangkok, Baan Taling Ngaam, Felix Arnoma Swissotel Bankok, and Montien Bankok.

Prior to his appointment at Meliá Hanoi, Mr. Visutriratana was Director of Sales & Marketing for the Meliá Hua Hin in Thailand.

A graduate of Business Administration and Management, Mr. Visutriratana is fluent in Thai, English, and Mandarin.