(NATADOLA, FIJI) Monday26th May 2014 – InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has welcomed Fiji native and fourteen-year hotel veteran, Hudson Mitchell as Director of Sales this week – the first Fijian citizen to hold this position since the resort opened in 2009.
An experienced hotelier with a successful career in his wake, Mr. Mitchell’s driving principle to set rather than follow the standard, has seen his career leap from strength to strength. Joining the resort from his role of Director of Sales at Namale Resort & Spa in Savusavu, Hudson is looking forward to the opportunities working with a global brand presents.
In his new role Hudson will be responsible for the resorts strategic sales objectives and maximizing profitability through exceptional guest experiences.
“I am extremely excited to join a resort and team with such an amazing reputation and track record within Fiji and international markets,” says Mr. Mitchell. “I look forward to opening new markets, creating innovative and exciting synergies across multiple platforms and more than anything working with this amazing team to enrich the guest experience.”
“We are thrilled to have Hudson join the InterContinental Fiji team and we’re confident his expertise and industry prowess will take both his team and the resort to new heights,” says Area General Manager Erik Stuebe.
He continues, “Hudson’s breadth of experience, knowledge of the market and trade, and strong commercial acumen will be invaluable to the resort and the team. Encouraging the development of local talent is a priority and we can’t think of a better way to represent Fiji to the world than have a Fijian resident take this position.”
Owned by Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) the resort provides services that go beyond the world-renowned Fijian warmth and hospitality to give guests authentic, enriching experiences and insights into the Fijian culture and way of life.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is part of the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG). With over 4,600 hotels in over 110 countries and territories there is literally a world of opportunity for IHG employees who aspire to grow and develop their careers.
For more information on InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa visit www.fiji.intercontinental.com
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