Shangri-La appoints Director of Sales and Marketing
Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Katey Matthews as director of sales and marketing for Australia and New Zealand.
Based in the Sydney regional sales office, Ms. Matthews reports to Austin Frost, vice president, international sales. Ms. Matthews oversees the sales and marketing operations for the group in Australia and New Zealand.
Ms. Matthews has more than 23 years experience in the travel industry. Before joining the Shangri-La group, for five years she provided sales and marketing consulting services to clients including Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces and The Observatory Hotel in Sydney. Previously, Ms. Matthews held senior sales and marketing positions, including seven years as Director of sales, Asia/Pacific with Amanresorts International and five years with The Leading Hotels of the World.
“Ms. Matthews joins at a time of rapid development at Shangri-La, including the opening of two Australian hotels in the last two years,” said Austin Frost. “Ms. Matthew’s wealth of experience will be invaluable in strengthening the group’s position in Australia and New Zealand.”
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