Regent International Hotels Announces Key Executive Appointments Luis Acosta named Vice President of Development; Victoria Sieger named Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Regent International Hotels has announced two new appointments to executive leadership positions. Mr. Luis Acosta has been named vice president of development and Ms. Victoria Sieger has been named vice president of sales and marketing for the luxury hotel company. A division of Minneapolis-based Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, Regent International Hotels is one of the most respected companies in the luxury hotel and resort industry known for its supreme quality and exceptional service aimed at satisfying the needs of the most discriminating global traveler.

“Vicki and Luis bring a multitude of proven experience in the hospitality and travel industry,” explained Mr. Eric Danziger, president and COO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, parent organization of Regent International Hotels. “Regent will benefit greatly from their experience working in the luxury segment.”

Luis Acosta Named Vice President of Development

As the new vice president of development, Mr. Acosta is responsible for negotiating acquisitions, management contracts and licenses for new Regent International Hotels around the globe. He will lead the selective expansion of the Regent brand by Carlson Hospitality Worldwide.

Mr. Acosta brings more than 20 years of experience in the luxury hotel and resort segments, including positions of vice president-development at Ritz-Carlton, and Hilton Hotels Corporation. Mr. Acosta’s expertise includes a variety of developments that are rich with amenities, including world-class spas, ski-in/ski-out resorts, golf resorts, vacation ownership units and convention center hotels.

Mr. Acosta has a degree in hotel administration from Cornell University and is a certified hotel administrator (CHA).

Victoria Sieger Named Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Victoria Sieger, the new vice president of sales and marketing for Regent International Hotels, will oversee the global sales and marketing strategies for the Regent brand of luxury hotels and resorts. In her position, she is also responsible for leading and implementing successful sales and marketing systems that positively impact Regent’s bottom-line profitability.

Ms. Sieger has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience within the hospitality industry, having played a vital role in several organizations where she has demonstrated her expertise and excellence in creating successful strategic sales and marketing programs.

Previously, as vice president of sales for the Americas for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, she directed sales and marketing activities for 13 luxury hotels that comprised the Asia-based five-star brand. Ms. Sieger spent an earlier tour with Regent as the director of sales for the United States and Canada. She also has international airline, foreign government tourist office and travel agency management experience.

Regent International Hotels is part of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, a global leader in hospitality services in encompassing more than 1,300 hotel, resort, restaurant and cruise ship operations in 73 countries. Thirteen Regent hotels and resorts are located throughout Asia Pacific, Central Asia and the United States with several under construction or development. In 1999, Regent hotel openings included The Regent Mumbai (Bombay), India; The Regent Las Vegas and The Regent Wall Street, New York.