W Melbourne has bolstered the hotel’s managerial and sales team by appointing five new staff.The incoming talent will reinforce and strengthen the core values of customer service and genuine long-lasting client partnerships for the hotel.
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Marriott International Inc. has appointed Krister Svensson as General Manager at W Melbourne & Multi Property Vice President, Luxury Hotels Australia.In the newly created dual role, Krister will oversee operations at W Melbourne whilst leading all luxury General Managers in Australia to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for guests.Reporting to Sean Hunt, Area Vice President - Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Svensson will have oversight of luxury properties in Australia, including the The Ritz-Carlton and W Hotel brands.The appointment coincides with a focus on luxury expansion for Marriott, particularly in the Asia Pacific, where the luxury segment is intrinsic to operations. The region accounts for a third of Marriott International s luxury hotels and over half of Marriott s global pipeline.A seasoned hotelier, Krister brings more than thirty years experience in the hospitality industry across the Middle East, Pacific and Asia, specialising in luxury hotels.His ca