Amman, Jordan -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2010 -- Le Méridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently appointed Mr. Ziad Fostuq as its new Director of Sales and Marketing; an accomplished leader with over 16 years of valuable experience within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Previous appointments have included Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing with IHG, and Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza Amman for more than 6 years. He is also not a stranger to Le Méridien Amman where he started off his career in sales.
“I am honored to join Starwood Hotels and Resorts and have the responsibility of enhancing Le Meridien Amman’s image in the market through utilizing the team’s skills and experience; which will in return enhance customer satisfaction and maximize profitability”, said Mr. Fostuq.
Ziad holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from University of Houston – Texas, USA and has a wealth of knowledge gained from multiple business courses.
This new appointment is one of several changes that are due to take place at Le Méridien Amman and are stemming from Le Méridien Amman’s passion to deliver the best, such as commencing the renovation of the infamous Japanese restaurant; Benihana, the Grand Ballroom, as well as the façade of the hotel.
It is also worth mentioning that Le Méridien Amman has enjoyed an extremely prosperous year, as it has been ranked among the top five improvers by brand (CLAP). This honorable position indicates a major increase in the Guest Satisfaction Index, and has come as a reward for the associates tireless efforts to exceed the guests’ expectations, in every manner possible.
About Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 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 contact the PR department:
Sewar Sawalha
Public Relations Manager
Telephone: 00962 6 5696511
Email: sewar.sawalha@lemeridien.com