Phuket, Thailand (3 June 2015) – The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket announced the appointments of Director of Sales & Marketing – Sanjana Bhattachan and Executive Chef – John Ranaudo.
Director of Sales & Marketing – Sanjana Bhattachan, prior to joining The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket, Sanjana held the position as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Krabi Resort & Spa, she began her hotel career in in Nepal, then gradually moving up to key positions in Sales and Marketing in Asia Pacific. She previously worked for Marriott & Hyatt hotels. Sanjana will oversee the Sales, Events & Catering and Marketing & Communications.
Executive Chef – John Ranaudo, Italian native was born and raised in Canada, he return to his native where he grew his passion in the food industry. He began his career from independent hotel to reputable properties in Italy and Asia, including Waldorf Astoria, Centara, Amari and Cape & Kantary hotels. John brings more than 28 years of experience to the resort where he is responsible for the entire food operation.
About The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket is the first Westin resort to open in Thailand. It offers a sensory-rich environment of calm and comfort to tired travelers. Located on Siray Island off Phuket’s east coast the entire resort overlooks picturesque Siray Bay and boasts a secluded beach with direct access. Siray Island is connected to the Phuket mainland via a bridge. It is an 8-minute drive from Phuket town, 45-minute drive from Phuket International airport and a boat ride from a cluster of world renowned islands including Phi Phi, James Bond, Similan and Maya islands, renowned for their white sandy beaches, pristine waters and abundant marine life.
The resort offers 257 stylishly appointed guestrooms, suites and villas decorated in modern soothing décor and stylish furnishings. Each room enjoys breathtaking ocean views, open outdoor balconies to relax, Westin Heavenly® Bed, Heavenly Bath®, rain showers, flat-screen LCD televisions, high speed broadband and wireless Internet access throughout the resort. Several guestrooms, suites and villas have their own private plunge pools.
Travelers seeking a personal, enriching experience and healthy lifestyle will also be able to experience a range of Westin products and services including the signature Westin Heavenly® Bed, WestinWORKOUT® Gym and the first Heavenly Spa by Westin™ in Thailand. Other facilities in the resort include 6 food and beverage outlets, 3 outdoor pools, Westin Kids Club®, a business center, 4 meeting rooms, totaling 710 square meters with all pre-function areas enjoying ocean views.
For more information, please visit www.westinsiraybay.com
Media Contact
Haluethai Wattanapathomvong
Marketing Communications Manager
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket
Tel: 076 335 795
E-mail: Haluethai.wattanapathomvong@westin.com
