Leading Luxurious Hotel in Jakarta Announces a New Sales and Marketing Director

Jakarta, August 3rd 2012 – Located in the heart of Jakarta, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is delighted to welcome Ms. Yip Lai Pheng as the new Director of Sales and Marketing.

Lai Pheng, a Malaysian national, completed her studies at the School Les Roches Bluche Montana, Switzerland with a diploma in Hotel Management and Tourism after which she commenced her career in Hostellerie Bon Accueil, Chateau d’oex, Switzerland as an Assistant Hotel Manager.

Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, Lai Pheng was Director of Sales & Marketing at the Pullman Kunching, Sarawak successfully launching the new property; in addition to this she has held strategic sales positions in Kuala Lumpur with Ritz-Carlton, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, and the JW Marriot.

 Ms. Yip Lai Pheng as Director of Sales and Marketing of Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

In her new role, Lai Pheng will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Sales and Marketing department and with over 26 years of work experience coupled with her proven track record in developing and implementing effective revenue generating strategies Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is delighted to have Lai Pheng on the team.

“Lai Pheng has a wealth of experience in luxurious hotel industries in developing and implementing effective strategies to achieve successful business developments, which makes her a valuable asset to the hotel.” said Andrew Abram, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group now operates, or has under development, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe and the Middle East. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.

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Malinda Yasmin (malinday@mohg.com)
Communications Executive
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Director of Communications
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