| May 6, 2003
� (Hong Kong): Cheryl Yue has been appointed by Le Meridien Cyberport as
Director of Sales & Marketing taking the helm of sales & marketing
and front office teams. She will be responsible for delivering sales
strategies and overseeing the frontline operations for the 173-room hotel
in Cyberport.
A Hong Kong native, Cheryl began her career with
Windsurfing Association after graduation. With a strong bonding to
the hospitality industry, she naturally made her move to hotels and has
now 14-year experience, including ten years with two Shangri-La hotels
in Hong Kong.
Cheryl�s exceptional dedication to her profession
was rewarded in 1998 when she was presented with the �30th Distinguished
Salesperson Award� and �Best Presentation Award� � the highest score from
this annual open competition held by the Hong Kong Management Association.
With commitment, passion and a desire to continuous learning, Cheryl obtained
a master degree last year and she is now concentrating on learning Spanish
and Yoga.
Michael Tam joined Le Méridien Cyberport
as Project Manager in 2002 and is now taking on the |
Cheryl Yue
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Michael Tam |
new role as Human Resources Manager. Michael
has extensive background in the hospitality industry. A hotel management
graduate from Oxford Brookes University in UK, Michael began his
career with the Island Shangri-La as Management Trainee, and progressed
to various management positions in the Front Office division. He
also played key roles in hotel openings and special projects in Beijing,
Shenzhen and the Philippines. Prior to joining Le Méridien
Cyberport, Michael was behind the opening of Harbour Plaza North Point
as Front Office Manager and subsequently Training Manager.
Le Meridien Cyberport is due to open in December
2003 and apart from being technologically superior to other Hong Kong hotels,
will feature 42 inch plasma screen television in every room, wireless broadband
connectivity, cutting edge in-room entertainment system, contemporary walk-in
rain showers and a list of innovative service initiatives.
Le Méridien is a global hotel group with
a portfolio of over 140 luxury and upscale hotels (38,000 rooms) in 55
countries worldwide. The majority of its properties are located in the
world�s top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific,
Africa and the Middle East. The company also enjoys a strategic alliance
with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels, providing loyal guests access to an additional
42 properties around the world. Headquartered in London, Le Méridien
Hotels & Resorts Ltd is owned by Nomura International Plc and managed
by Terra Firma Capital Partners. |
