Sue Wheatley appointed Director of Sales & Marketing, Raffles Dubai and Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Diana Banks, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Raffles Hotels and Resorts, is delighted to announce the appointment of British born Sue Wheatley as Director of Sales & Marketing Raffles Dubai and Raffles Praslin Seychelles, with immediate effect. |
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Sue Wheatley appointed Director of Sales & Marketing, Raffles Dubai and Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Diana Banks, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Raffles Hotels and Resorts, is delighted to announce the appointment of British born Sue Wheatley as Director of Sales & Marketing Raffles Dubai and Raffles Praslin Seychelles, with immediate effect. |
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This promotion sees Sue’s 22 years of experience in the luxury hospitality market extend across two of Raffles’ key properties. Both Raffles Dubai and Raffles Praslin Seychelles are set to benefit from Sue’s highly driven, strategic leadership, as both hotels enter the next chapter of their development.
Sue joined Raffles Dubai as Director of Sales & Marketing in March 2010, having relocated to Dubai from the UK in 1998.
Diana Banks said, ‘Sue has bought her rich experience and vast knowledge to Raffles, continuing to establish herself as a well-respected, professional leader in the region, and beyond. In combination with her excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of the industry, Sue will continue to be key to the ongoing success of the Raffles brand.’
Since moving to Dubai, Sue has held senior positions at first-class hotels across the city. She was Assistant Director of Sales at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, guiding the property through its opening, and later promoted to Director of Sales at Emirates Towers. In 2001, Sue took up the position of Director of Business Development & Marketing with Burj Al Arab, later becoming Director of Commerical Development, Global Sales.
Since moving to Dubai, Sue has held senior positions at first-class hotels across the city. She was Assistant Director of Sales at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, guiding the property through its opening, and later promoted to Director of Sales at Emirates Towers. In 2001, Sue took up the position of Director of Business Development & Marketing with Burj Al Arab, later becoming Director of Commerical Development, Global Sales.
About Raffles Hotels & Resorts:Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises nine luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world: in Singapore, Cambodia, the Philippines, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles and Paris, each one is an oasis of calm and charm. The company is embarking on a new phase of expansion, with openings in Istanbul, Indonesia and China scheduled over the next two years. With a compelling mix of cultures and styles, every hotel in the Raffles family has its own individual personality, with its own story to tell and its own sense of place. However, each one is proud to draw on the timeless essence of Raffles – to deliver thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests.
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