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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. |
