Pan Pacific and Parkroyal Opens Sixth Global Sales Office To Be Based in Australia
SINGAPORE, /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
Louise Barker Appointed As Global Director of Sales For Australia
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts announce the opening of
their Global Sales Office in Sydney, Australia. This is the sixth Global Sales Office for Pan
Pacific and Parkroyal and is part of the strategy to expand the brands' customer relationships
across key source markets. The establishment of this office marks the start of the joint sales
and marketing efforts of both brands in Australia, in line with the newly integrated brand
management framework of Hotel Plaza Group, which now owns and manages these two
well-established brands.
This new office will give the Group the opportunity to promote Pan Pacific and Parkroyal
hotels, resorts and serviced residences to Australasia travellers and to identify new business
opportunities in this important source market.
The Global Sales office in Australia is based in Sydney and is headed by newly appointed
Louise Barker as Global Director of Sales, Australia. With more than 15 years of hospitality
background with multi-branded hospitality chains, Louise will manage the development and
execution of a strategic sales plan across Australia to promote both Pan Pacific and
Parkroyal. She will also oversee the management of global corporate accounts in Australia
and the expansion of the corporate and leisure segments while building win-win relationships
with key business partners.
"Pan Pacific and Parkroyal are actively expanding in Asia Pacific with Australia being an
important source market. The Global Sales Office in Australia has a significant role in
showcasing the unique proposition offered by our brands and creating reasons for travellers
to stay at our hotels, resorts and serviced residences. Sydney is a natural choice for our
sales operations in Australia as it is an international business gateway and a key centre of
commerce in Australia. Like its sister offices around the world, the new sales office will allow
us to better support global customers at a local level and extend our reach into critical
markets," said Christina Chua, Vice President, Sales for both Pan Pacific and Parkroyal
brands.
"We are pleased to welcome Louise Barker on board. Her knowledge of the Australian
market, skills and experience will enhance and complement the strengths of the Global Sales
team. With a dedicated person in Australia, we will be in a better position to boost sales
revenue, secure a significant share of the market and provide our customers with the
personalised service that we are known for," added by Christina Chua.
Currently, Pan Pacific and Parkroyal have five other Global Sales Offices in Hong Kong,
London, Singapore, San Francisco and Tokyo.
To contact Global Sales Office in Australia, please call:
Louise Barker, Global Director of Sales, Australia
Tel: 61 (2) 9560 7716
Fax: 61 (2) 9560 7727
Email: louise.barker@hpl.com.sg
About Hotel Plaza Group
Hotel Plaza Group is a listed hotel subsidiary of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one
of Asia's largest hotel and property companies with a diversified portfolio of investment and
development properties. Headquartered in Singapore, Hotel Plaza Group owns, manages
and/or operates 33 hotels, resorts and serviced residences with over 10,500 rooms in Asia
and North America. The Group comprises of two acclaimed brands: Pan Pacific(R) and
Parkroyal(R). Pan Pacific (R) is a leading brand in Asia and the Pacific Rim situated in key
cities of distinguished destinations offering upper upscale accommodations and services.
Parkroyal(R) is an upscale regional Asia Pacific brand which promises a lifestyle-approach to
hospitality that will leave guests with an experience to remember. In addition, the Group also
runs the established St. Gregory Spas and the award-winning Si Chuan Dou Hua
Restaurants in Japan, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. For more information, visit
About Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel
management company in the Pacific Rim and is part of Hotel Plaza Group, the listed hotel
subsidiary of UOL Group, one of Asia's largest hotel and property companies. Pan Pacific
Hotels and Resorts has been recognised by Cond¨¦ Nast Traveler magazine as one of the 25
hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such
as World Travel Awards, AAA Four Diamond Award, Cond¨¦ Nast Gold List and Readers
Choice Awards. It has a portfolio of 18 hotels, resorts and serviced suites throughout Asia
and North America, with offices in Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Singapore and Tokyo.
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance. For more
About Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts is part of Hotel Plaza Group, the
listed hotel subsidiary of UOL Group Limited, one of Asia's largest hotel and property
companies. It has a portfolio of seven hotels and service residences in Asia Pacific with
Global Sales Offices in Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Singapore and Tokyo. For more
Media Contact:
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts / Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts
Frances Koh
Brands Manager
DID: +65-6622-2311
Tel: +65-6622-2300
Fax: +65-6334-8552
Email:
frances.koh@hpl.com.sg
SOURCE: Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts; Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts
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