Pan Pacific Appoints Scott Sutliff as Manager, Global Sales for North America
SAN FRANCISCO - June 6, 2011 - Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a leading hospitality company in Asia, has announced the appointment of Scott Sutliff to the position of manager, global sales for North America. In his new role, Sutliff will be responsible for maintaining current relationships and increasing corporate business throughout North America. The announcement comes as the company is poised to launch an aggressive expansion program in North America. Currently, Pan Pacific has four luxury hotels in North America: in Seattle, Washington in the U.S.; and in Whistler (two properties) and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
“We are thrilled to have Scott on board to lead the sales and marketing strategies in North America,” said Kevin Croley, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Pan Pacific Hotels Group. “Over the next few years, Pan Pacific's growth plans emphasize increasing the brand's U.S. presence with the development of properties in gateway cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Scott will play an integral role in the next phase of expansion for the brand in North America.”
In his most recent role as the director of business travel sales with Omni San Francisco, Sutliff was the first sales manager on property to reach the level of President's Circle status, an achievement he was able to repeat for four consecutive years. Prior to Omni San Francisco, Sutliff worked with other prestigious hospitality brands, including Starwood, Marriott and Ritz-Carlton. He attended Michigan State University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Business with an emphasis in Hotel Management.
About Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Limited is a listed hotel subsidiary of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one of Asia's most established hotel and property companies with an outstanding portfolio of investment and development properties. Based in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns, manages and/or markets more than 30 hotels, resorts and serviced suites with over 10,000 rooms in Asia and North America, including those under development. The Group comprises two acclaimed brands: Pan Pacific® and PARKROYAL®.
Pan Pacific® is a leading brand in Asia and the Pacific Rim, situated in key cities of distinguished destinations and offering premium accommodation and services. PARKROYAL® is a collection of comfortable leisure and business hotels and resorts located in the heart of cities and interesting locales across Asia Pacific. For more information, visit pphg.com
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