The newly appointed area director of sales, marketing and revenue – South Pacific at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) South Pacific will be responsible for leading the commercial team to drive performance and produce excellent outcomes across IHG’s four properties in the South Pacific.
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Hotels and Resorts in Fiji yesterday announced the appointment of Akshay Singh as the new director.
A press release from the resort said Mr Singh was an experienced professional with more than 14 years of knowledge in commercial roles in the hotel sector and directing various teams in sales and marketing in regional settings.
“I am excited to be a part of the IHG family. The top-tier InterContinental brand redefines premium luxury, with Holiday Inn being an iconic brand that is the world’s most recognized hospitality brand.
“In my stint here, I will work alongside the dynamic Commercial team to make IHG Hotels in South Pacific lead the way for commercial success as we increase our footprint in Fiji and the Pacific,” said Mr Singh.
He joined IHG from the position of Cluster Commercial Manager with Hilton – looking after the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge and Hilton Garden Inn Albany.
He was also the group director of Sales & Marketing for Raffe Hotels & Resorts in Nadi, Fiji overseeing Plantation Island Resort, Lomani Island Resort, and Fiji Gateway Hotel.
Lachlan Walker, Area general – South Pacific, IHG, said: “We are extremely thrilled and excited to have Akshay join the IHG team in the South Pacific.
His key areas of competence include creating and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies, ensuring focused guest satisfaction, excelling in revenue targets, and tracking financial success for optimized performance.
His fondness for resort hotels sparks from his love for Fiji and the authenticity of Fijian hospitality that is unmatched worldwide”.
He said Mr Singh’s proven commercial and revenue experience extended to roles prior; Group General Manager – Sales & Marketing with Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Pacific Resort Aitutaki, and Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Pacific Resort Hotel Group in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, as well as with Flight Centre Travel Group for over five years.
Mr Singh holds a Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing & Accounting, and a Master’s Certificate in Hospitality Management.
