Marriott rewards regional performers of 2002

Marriott International today announced its 2003 regional awards for outstanding achievement in sales, revenue management and event management. The annual awards, given out at Marriott International's sales leader meeting this year in Guangzhou, China, traditionally recognize outstanding achievement by various teams on behalf of Marriott International and its properties during the previous year.

Among the awards presented at the meeting was the prestigious Sales Leader of the Year, given to Joseph To, of the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao. The property also won the award for the Reservations Sales  Team of the Year. Other awards included Property Sales Team of the Year, given to the Singapore Marriott hotel, whose Elsie Lee was declared Reservations Sales Leader of the Year.

The Event Management team of the year award went for the second year to the New World Renaissance Hotel, Makati City, for its innovative ideas and thorough implementation. The award for integrated marketing communications went to Parinita Gawri of the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel.

Other winners included the JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai for the Best Opening / Conversion; the Hawaii Cluster for the Market Sales Team of the Year; and the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Hong Kong for Accomplishment of Regional Goals.

Regional award winners received trophies and gift cheques, and will be nominated to Marriott International's Global awards. "Marriott International's teams across the region delivered noteworthy results despite trying economic times, and these awards are a recognition of that effort," said Geoff Garside, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific and Australia for Marriott  International. "My heartiest congratulations go, not only to the winners, but to every member of Marriott International's team in this region. I feel privileged to work with such a top-notch team."