Las Vegas, Nev. (June 28, 2011)  – Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to welcome Cynthia Boyett as the five-diamond hotel’s new Director of Business Development. A native of Southern California, this move marks the return of Ms. Boyett to not only her West Coast roots, but also to Mandarin Oriental, as she was a member of the opening team of Mandarin Oriental, Miami in 2001.

Ms. Boyett was most recently with Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, where she held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior to St. Thomas, Boyett served as Director of Group and Catering Sales at Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. In addition to Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Boyett has served on opening teams for Four Seasons Aviara, Miami and West Lake Village. In her new role, Ms. Boyett will oversee all of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Group, Transient and Catering Sales.

Commenting on the appointment, Diane Yost, Director of Sales and Marketing, states “The expertise in luxury hotels Ms. Boyett brings is aligned with the mission and vision of the hotel group. I look forward to her being a significant asset to our team.”

About Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance prominently situated at the entrance of CityCenter, a magnificent urban resort destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.  Awarded the esteemed AAA Five Diamond Award rating and the coveted Forbes Five-Star award for its Spa, the 47-story, non-gaming hotel and residences bring fine-dining, a relaxing Spa, spectacular accommodations and the personalized service of the world-renowned hotel group to Las Vegas. Designed entirely by interior designer Adam D. Tihany and architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas sets a new standard of style with stunning suites, amenities and architectural design.  For more information, please visit Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas or contact (702) 590-8888.  Receive news, weekly specials and more by finding us on Facebook.

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. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 11 in Europe and Middle East. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 12 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.