Appointment of Director of Sales for Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur
April 7, 2014 - Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Albert Pensyl as its Director of Sales.
Jacqueline started her career with Sutera Harbour Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. She has also worked for Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and at the National Sales Office of Shangri-La's Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia. Her portfolio also includes senior attachments with Holiday Inn Resort Penang, Melia Kuala Lumpur and most recently with Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras.
Jacqueline has significant experience in the hospitality industry with a focus on sales. Her overall strengths and passion for building relationships will be essential to the ongoing success of the 319-room Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur, which is scheduled to soft open on 23 April 2014.
In her current capacity, Jacq as she is fondly known as, will be in charge of the entire sales and marketing team, building relationships and assessing the needs of local businesses, working with the general manager to facilitate marketing efforts and overseeing sales efforts that assure the success of the hotel.
About Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur
The ideal address for both leisure and business travellers, Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur is centrally located in Cheras, a bustling suburb of Kuala Lumpur and is well connected via major local transportation networks.
With its sleek semi-circular façade, Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur boasts of 319 guestrooms and is positioned as a value-led hotel offering the highest level of service and modern facilities. Furnished with comfortable beddings and fittings, all guestrooms are design-led to ensure utmost guests' comfort. Other facilities include the Cheras Room, dividable into two smaller meeting facility - Cheras I and Cheras II; which is ideal for small-medium meetings and private dinners or celebrations; and an all-day dining facility.
Comfortable, hassle-free and offering great value, Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur epitomises the true essence of Asian inspired hospitality.
About Dorsett Hospitality International
Dorsett Hospitality International (HKEx Stock Code 2266), is a spin-off from Far East Consortium Limited. With three brands under its umbrella ….the upscale and midscale Dorsett Hotels & Resorts and d.Collection comprising a range of charismatic boutique hotels; and the value-led Silka Hotels; the group currently owns and manages 20 hotels in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia; with eleven more opening within the next two years in China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Malaysia. For more information on Dorsett Hospitality International, visit: dorsett.com
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