ATLANTA, February 21, 2013 – Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta has announced Tony Jones as Senior Corporate Sales Manager for the luxury Buckhead hotel.

Jones joins Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta from the Atlanta Marriott where he served as Business Travel Manager for two years. Prior to that, he spent five years at Ritz Carlton Buckhead and two years at Ritz Carlton Philadelphia.

As a member of Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta’s Sales Team, Jones will be responsible for sales activity to the corporate industry.  Jones obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Temple University.  He is an active member of Rotary Club International.

About Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta
Housed in an iconic building designed by celebrated American architect Robert A.M. Stern, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta soars 42 stories above the Atlanta skyline and offers sophisticated, residential elegance in its 127 spacious rooms and suites. The intimate hotel features a blissful 15,000-square foot spa, indoor lap pool, fitness center, extensive meeting and event space, The Café & Bar for exquisite dining and Taipan, serving specialty cocktails. The sought-after Buckhead location is steps away from the region's top dining, chic designer boutiques and cultural attractions. The hotel is 35 minutes from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 10 minutes from the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, which accommodates private aircraft.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels representing 11,000 rooms in 28 countries, with 19 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 13 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 14 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.

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