New Director of Marketing at The Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 6, 2009 -- Mr. David Cuddon, the General Manager of The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Jacinta Townsend as the new Director of Marketing.



Jacinta is certainly no newcomer to Starwood Hotels & Resorts. She has enjoyed a successful career with the corporation spanning almost 20 years with several properties across the region. These include Sheraton Brisbane Hotel & Towers - Australia, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort - Malaysia and Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers - Thailand.

With an impressive array of senior management positions at other luxury hotels under her belt, Jacinta has had the privilege to work in Singapore, London, Taiwan, Jakarta and China. Prior to her appointment with The Laguna Resort & Spa, Jacinta was part of the pre-opening and opening teams of Grand Millennium Beijing, China in the capacity of Director of Marketing.

Jacinta is highly experienced and has enjoyed an active role within the region's evolving hospitality industry. She has a strong understanding of all market segments, which covers the international business, corporate, meetings, conference, incentive and leisure markets.



Jacinta will play a crucial role in leading the Sales & Marketing Division at The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali. She will report directly to General Manager, Mr. David Cuddon.



A Singaporean national with Australian residency, Jacinta speaks conversational Bahasa Indonesia as well as a couple of Chinese dialects. She spent five years living and working in the cosmopolitan city of Jakarta and is extremely familiar with Indonesia's diverse culture and traditions.

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is a haven of relaxed luxury offering the highest level of personalised service to discerning travellers. Located in the exclusive Nusa Dua resort area, on Bali's most beautiful beach, a tranquil haven of tropical gardens and sparkling lagoons, the resort features 271 guestrooms and suites reflect a contemporary Balinese style. A Lagoon Access Rooms allow the guest to step from their private balcony directly into crystal-clear lagoon waters, 24 hours Butler service, 3 restaurants and bars, meeting facilities and spa. To learn more the resort, please visit www.luxurycollection.com/bali