Denarau 3 March 2020 – Marriott International Fiji Resorts made announcements recently of major key appointments within the Fiji resorts including the two Samoa properties, the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Greys Hotel & Bungalows and the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Greys Resort.
“We are thrilled to have some brilliant industry leaders’ step up to deliver market results” commented Neeraj Chadha, Multi Property Vice President, Fiji & Samoa – Marriott International, General Manager – Sheraton & Westin Resorts, Fiji. “They undoubtedly will deliver elevated results for our cluster of properties not only here in Fiji but also Samoa and as a brand leader, Marriott International has always recognized great potential and supported world-class industry talent which has led to its unprecedented growth.
Joakim Zetterberg
Joakim Zetterberg, announced as the Hotel Manager for The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa, reporting to the Multi Property Vice President Fiji & Samoa – Neeraj Chadha.
Joakim first joined The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa as Rooms Manager from June 2013 to November 2014.
He decided to explore Fiji for a while and was welcomed back to Marriott International as Hotel Manager, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island in November 2017.
Joakim completed his Degree in Hospitality Management in 2009 from Sweden and then commenced his hospitality career as Night/Duty manager at the Sheraton Hotel & Resorts, Sweden. In 2011, he moved to the UK to join the Aloft Hotel as Team Leader, achieving the Team Leader of the Year Award in 2012.
Sudhir Yadav
Sudhir Yadav, announced as the Hotel Manager for the Sheraton Fiji Resort and the Sheraton Denarau Villas, reporting to the Multi Property Vice President Fiji & Samoa – Neeraj Chadha.
An accomplished hotelier with over 15 years of tourism and hospitality experience, Sudhir’s Marriott career has seen him lead front office teams at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde, as Director of Rooms at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa and most recently as the hotel manager for the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa. As Hotel Manager he is responsible for overall day to day operations.
Javed Shameem
A dynamic, driven and commercially oriented individual with a broad understanding of Leisure, MICE and Corporate segments, Javed Shameem takes up the portfolio of Market Director of Sales – Fiji and Samoa for Marriott International.
Over the span of his career in Fijian tourism and hospitality, Javed has held notable roles with brands like the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Rosie Holidays and Ahura Resorts Fiji. His recent assignments include helping pre-open the award winning Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay as a market leader and being at the helm of our Proactive Sales Fiji Cluster for our five distinct resorts. A local boy and a commercially savvy leader, the Marriott family are excited to see him thrive.
For more please contact:
Karyn Sutton, Director of Marketing, Marriott International Fiji, Phone + (679) 9904 538
Krishnil Prasad, Cluster Marketing Executive, Marriott International Fiji, Phone + (679) 9980 202
About Marriott International Fiji
Marriott International Fiji Resorts, the leading hotel company in Fiji with three brands and five resorts in the portfolio including The Westin Denarau Island, Resort & Spa, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay. Combined with the largest conference facility in Fiji, the Denarau Island Conference Centre, Fiji’s premier golf course at The Denarau Island Golf & Racquet Club and over 1200 dedicated service professionals, Marriott International Fiji offers guests and unrivalled south pacific experience. Learn more at www.marriottfijiresorts.com
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 134 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program with 141 million members globally. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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