Ascott has appointed Joanne Chung as Country
Director of Sales & Marketing for Thailand & Laos.
With 30 years of experience and proven track
record in the hospitality and travel industries, Joanne joins
the company after previous senior management roles in well-known
international hotel chains, including Shangri-La, Accor and
Marriott.
Prior to joining Ascott, Joanne spent five years
working as Director of Business Development and Director of
Marketing at the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok.
Other notable stints
include Sofitel Silom Bangkok, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit and
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, where she received the Sales
Leadership Award for Renaissance Asia-Pacific and Global 2012.
“I’m very excited to be joining the Ascott
family,” said Joanne. “The company has an excellent reputation,
and is growing rapidly. We have exciting new brands and
properties, and I’m looking forward to bringing all of my
experience and knowledge to help this business achieve greatness.”
In her role at Ascott, Joanne will develop and
execute the company’s strategic plan, grow the business, fortify
ties with strategic partners, and promote Ascott’s brands and
portfolios.
“We are extremely pleased with
Joanne’s appointment,” said Brian Tan, Country General
Manager, Thailand & Laos. “With her strong knowledge and deep
experience in the industry, she will add considerable strength to
our management team as we continue to expand our operations in
Thailand & Laos, currently with 30 operational and pipeline
properties, and over 6000 keys combined.”
