Conrad Bangkok Appoints New DBD
Hotel Veteran to Bolster Commercial Team
OCTOBER 16, 2008. The Conrad Bangkok has announced the appointment of Craig Bonnor to the role Director of Business Development. Responsible for developing and implementing the commercial goals of the hotel, Mr Bonnor will oversee and direct activities across sales, marketing, public relations, revenue management and reservations.
Craig Bonnor joins the award-winning Conrad Bangkok with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including a 13 year history with Hilton Hotels Corporation in Asia Pacific. He was formerly the Director of Business Development at the Hilton Auckland and the Millennium Hilton Bangkok.
Mr. Manfred Pieper, General Manager of the Conrad Bangkok said of the appointment: "We are very pleased to welcome Craig Bonnor to the Conrad Bangkok. His proven track record with Hilton Hotels Corporation, including previous experience in the Thailand market will prove invaluable as we progress our plans. I look forward to working with Craig to ensure that the hotel remains the leading choice among business and leisure travelers in the region."
The 391-room Conrad Bangkok is a contemporary, luxury hotel nestled in the vibrant heart of Wireless Road, a mere stone's throw from the city's most vibrant shopping and dining venues, and the convenient BTS Skytrain and subway. In the past five years the Conrad Bangkok has received a number of awards and accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Gold List 2008 & 2007", "Top 50 Hotels in Asia", Travel + Leisure Magazine's World Best Awards 2007 and "Best Business Hotel" 2007 TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is continuously growing and strengthening its global portfolio and currently has luxury hotels and resorts in leading urban and resort destinations globally. New Conrad hotels and resorts are currently under development in Shanghai, Beijing, Koh Samui, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, the Bahamas, and the Portuguese Algarve.
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