Bangkok (Thailand) – February 20, 2017 (travelindex) – The JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nicolas Auger as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Mr. Auger will lead the hotel's sales and marketing activities.

Nicolas brings over 22 years of experience in the hotel industry and extensive knowledge of the luxury segment. Previously, he was the US Sales Director for several hotels in Washington, D.C., where he also oversaw the 14 Marriott hotels in Paris. Prior to that, he spent five years as Sales Director in Paris and two years as Sales and Marketing Director for two Courtyard hotels in Paris. His career also includes positions at Starwood Hotels and Hilton Hotels in Paris, the Preferred Hotel Group in Milan, and the Waldorf Towers in New York City.

In his new position in Bangkok, Nicolas is expected to work closely with his team to improve the hotel's performance in this highly competitive business environment.

“I am delighted to be in Bangkok and to be part of this dynamic team,” said Nicolas. “This will be a significant year for the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. We are celebrating the hotel’s rich 20th anniversary and look forward to further exciting developments. The hotel has enormous potential. I am eager to see what the team will achieve together.”

Located in the heart of Bangkok, the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok has long been a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel offers 441 first-class rooms, an exclusive Executive Lounge, the fully equipped JW's Health Club & Spa, eleven state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 1,330 square meters of event and banquet space, and nine renowned restaurants and bars, including the acclaimed New York Steakhouse, Tsu Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, and Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse.

About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts: JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and includes beautiful hotels and exclusive resorts worldwide. These elegant hotels cater to discerning, confident travelers seeking the "JW Treatment™"—the brand's philosophy that true luxury is created by people who are passionate about what they do. JW Hotels offer bespoke experiences that reflect the brand promise of perfectly tailored, anticipatory service and contemporary residential design, allowing guests to pursue their passions and enjoy their stay even more than when they arrived. Today, there are over 80 JW Marriott hotels in more than 28 countries. JW Marriott is proud to participate in the industry-award-winning Marriott Rewards® loyalty program. Members can link their accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® to instantly achieve elite status and transfer unlimited points. Visit JW Marriott online, on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

About Marriott International: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world's largest hotel company, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 6,000 hotels in 120 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation rental properties. The company's 30 leading brands include: Bulgari®, The Ritz-Carlton® and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, St. Regis®, W®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, The Luxury Collection®, Marriott Hotels®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Renaissance® Hotels, Sheraton®, Delta Hotels by MarriottSM, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Tribute Portfolio™, Design Hotels™, Gaylord Hotels®, Courtyard®, Four Points® by Sheraton, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, AC ​​Hotels by Marriott®, Aloft®, Element®, Moxy® Hotels, and Protea Hotels by Marriott®. The company also operates the award-winning loyalty programs Marriott Rewards® (including The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®) and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com and follow us on Twitter at @MarriottIntl.

Contact: Grace Hoang, Director of Marketing Communications, [email protected]