Conrad Bangkok Announces New Director of Business Development
Hotel Adept to Bolster Commercial Team
Bangkok, Thailand - 3 May 2011 - The Conrad Bangkok has announced the appointment of Linda Giebing as the hotel's new Director of Business Development. Responsible for developing and implementing the commercial goals of the hotel, Ms. Giebing will oversee and direct activities across sales, marketing, catering, public relations, revenue management and reservations.
First time to Asia, Linda Giebing joins the award-winning Conrad Bangkok with a 10 year extensive experience in hospitality with Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels in Belgium and the Netherlands. She has strong revenue management background and worked in various roles covering strategic planning, business development, marketing and event management. Her expertise lies in identifying new opportunities, and developing and implementing strategies to grow revenues and increase market share. She was formerly Director of Business Development at Conrad Brussels, Belgium.
Mr. Manfred Pieper, General Manager of Conrad Bangkok said of the appointment: “We are very pleased to welcome Linda Giebing to Conrad Bangkok. Her proven track record with Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels will prove invaluable as we progress our plans 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. The Conrad Bangkok has received a number of awards and accolades including “Travel + Leisure's Best Hotel 2010”, "T&L 500": 500 World's Best Hotels 2008 by Travel & Leisure (US Edition), “Business Traveler Asia-Pacific 2008” - Best Business Hotel in Bangkok, "Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2006 to 2009" - The World's Best Places To Stay.
For further information, images or interviews please contact:
Nannadda Supakdhanasombat
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +66 2690 9999
Email: nannadda@conradbangkok.com
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