Marco Polo Hotels Appoints Group Director Branding & Communications

Marco Polo Hotels has appointed Ms. Alka Datwani as Group Director, Branding & Communications.

A seasoned hotelier, Alka has over 12 years in the hospitality industry.

Formerly Director of Communications for Cordis, Hong Kong, Alka helped Langham to successfully launch the Cordis brand while also rebranding the group’s flagship hotel Langham Place Hong Kong in 2015, where she oversaw marketing communications, public relations and digital media over a span of 5 years.

Alka’s previous roles include senior positions with Starwood Asia Pacific, St. Regis Macau and Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts, following her time in advertising with Ogilvy & Mather and TBWA.

“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 Jennifer Cronin, President, Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels. “Her extensive experience marketing international luxury hotel brands globally for both corporate and property levels, is the ideal fit for our group and we look forward to her leading the development of new branding initiatives and marketing strategies for both our new luxury brand, Niccolo Hotels, and Marco Polo Hotels.

Alka is a BA Honours graduate in Business Administration from the European Business School in London, United Kingdom.

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