S Hotels has appointed Ludovic Gallerne as
Vice President of Global Commerce.
With more than 25 years of experience
working in the travel
and hospitality industries, Ludovic has previously worked with Travex Group, Minor International, JW
Marriott, Banyan Tree, and Pavilions Hotels & Resorts.
Prior to joining S Hotels, Ludovic worked as Vice President of Sales & Marketing
– Asia &
Middle East at The Standard Hotels, which saw him manage the
commercial department for properties in Maldives, Thailand, Singapore and
Australia.
“I am delighted to join S Hotels & Resorts at this exciting
time,” said Ludovic
Gallerne, Vice President of Global Commerce, S Hotels & Resorts. “With its diverse portfolio of hotels in many of the world’s
most desirable destinations, from the beaches of southern Thailand
to the exotic islands of Fiji, Mauritius and Maldives, and the
historic towns and cities of the UK, the company’s commercial
potential is almost unlimited. The launch of SO/ Maldives in Q4
will be a watershed moment and I look forward to helping the
company achieve its ambitious targets.”
S Hotels & Resorts has this year targeted
record-breaking full-year revenues in excess of THB
10 billion (approximately 2,014,000,000 Chinese Yuan).
The Thailand-based company, part of Singha Estate,
has a global portfolio of
hotels and resorts in Thailand, Maldives, Fiji, Mauritius and UK.
“It gives me
great pleasure to welcome Ludo to the company, as we embark on a
pivotal year,” said Dirk De Cuyper, Chief Executive Officer of S
Hotels & Resorts. “As the global hotel recovery reaches full speed, our
commercial activities will be ramped up all around the world,
propelling us to record revenue. With his vast experience and
proven track record of implementing successful sales and marketing
strategies, Ludo will enable us to take advantage of the many
opportunities that await in 2023 and beyond.”
