Crowne Plaza Changi Airport names new DOSM

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 22, 2009 -- Singapore, November 23, 2009:- Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has announced the promotion of Patricia Ortega to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing.

With a track record of more than 15 years in the hotel industry, in her new role Patricia will be responsible for establishing and driving sales and marketing initiatives across various market segments.

Patricia joined Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in January 2008 and was a key member of the pre-opening team, joining from InterContinental Singapore, a sister hotel to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). As Associate Director of Business Development at the InterContinental Singapore, Patricia won global high-profile accounts such as Symantec, Exxonmobil, Nike, Merrill Lynch, and Pfizer. Her other career highlights include stints at Raffles the Plaza and Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore.

“Patricia’s strong leadership skills and extensive experience at IHG adds tremendous value to our team. She has played a major role in establishing a strong business base among both business and leisure visitors and as the hotel moves into its second year of operation, we are now perfectly placed to take full advantage of the recovery of the global economy,” said Mark Winterton, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s General Manager.

The 320-room Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has won a string of major international awards since opening its doors for business in May 2008, including the latest Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Award for Excellence in the Asia Pacific (2009), ‘Hot List Hotels 2009’ by the prestigious US-based magazine, Condé Nast Traveler; World’s Best Airport Hotels 2008, by the highly regarded Forbes Traveler online and Five Best Airport Hotels (Best Design) by British Airways’ High Life magazine.