Dr. Cronin has an extensive career and track record in hotels and hospitality throughout Asia and Australia, holding various senior marketing and operational managerial positions in leading international hotel groups including Hyatt International, Ritz-Carlton and Dusit International.
Kingsley Loh named Group Director, Revenue Management & Distribution at Marco Polo
Previously Group Director of Revenue for Hong Kong-based Regal Hotels International, Kingsley Loh has worked for international chains including Marriott, Mandarin Oriental and Shangri-La.
Alka Datwani appointed Group Director, Branding & Communications for Niccolo Hotels and Marco Polo Hotels group
Formerly Director of Communications for Cordis, Hong Kong, Alka helped to launch Langham Hospitality Group’s new brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, while rebranding the group’s flagship hotel Langham Place Hong Kong in 2015.
Christoph Hoeflich appointed General Manager of Marco Polo Shenzhen
Hoeflich was previously Hotel Manager of the three Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong.
Bastian Breuer joins Marco Polo as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events
Bastian has held senior positions with numerous reputable international brands including Mandarin Oriental, Fairmont and The Ritz Carlton, where he spent most of his career. His most recent position was Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage for The Ritz Carlton Macau, where he was part of the pre-opening team.
Duncan Palmer named Managing Director of soon-to-open Marco Polo flagship property in Hong Kong
Palmer brings over 35 years of experience in many senior management roles for luxury hotel groups worldwide including Mandarin Oriental, The Savoy and Langham Hotel Groups.
Susi Li promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing at Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi
Prior to joining Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan, she worked in catering and sales for several Starwood and Intercontinental properties throughout China.
Raymond Chan named Director of Restaurants, Bars & Events for Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong
Prior to joining Marco Polo Hotels, Chan was Director of Food & Beverage for Hilton Worldwide (Shanghai Regional Office) where he was managing outlet operations across Greater China and Mongolia.
Philip Schaetz joins Marco Polo Hotels as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Most recently in the capacity of Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Dorsett Hospitality International, Schaetz also spent 16 years in senior management positions at Hyatt.
Kitty Liu new Regional Director of Sales, Shanghai for Marco Polo Hotels
Kitty Liu has more than 15 years’ experience working in China’s hospitality industry with hotel groups such as Park, Starwood, Shangri-La, Carlson Rezidor and Infinite Luxury.