The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali Appoints Andrew Fairbairn As Director Of Sales & Marketing

PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 06, 2009 – Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Mr. David Cuddon, the General Manager of The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Fairbairn as the new Director of Sales & Marketing.

Andrew commenced his career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa in Queensland, Australia prior to three years leading the sales team at the Sheraton & Westin Resorts Fiji including the newly refurbished Sheraton Fiji Resort, Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa and Sheraton Denarau Villas before joining The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali.

Andrew brings a wealth of experience in the account management of the wholesale/FIT & MICE markets, also with a proven record in marketing, PR and revenue management. Andrew has enjoyed an active role within the region's ever evolving travel & hospitality industry. He will play a crucial role in leading the Sales & Marketing team at The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali reporting directly to General Manager, Mr. David Cuddon.

An Australian national, Andrew holds Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing from University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia and additional Diploma of Market Research from Market Research Society of Australia.

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

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About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts:
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world.   Most recently, Mystique, a Luxury Collection Resort, was honoured with the 2008 Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best Small Resort in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 982 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM.  Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

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For media enquiries and further information, please contact:

Sugeng Purnomo
Director of Marketing Communications
sugeng.purnomo@luxurycollection.com

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot. N.2, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia
tel 62.361.771327 fax 62.361.771849