Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has announced the appointment of Julian Wong as its new general manager. As the property’s strategic business leader with responsibility for every aspect of its overall performance, Julian will add tremendous benefits to the continuing reputation of the hotel.

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Julian, with extensive background and professional experience in the hospitality industry, has spent 25 years with Marriott International in four countries, 11 locations, and six Marriott brands.

He achieved proven results and was instrumental in leading high-performing hotel teams while serving as general manager at The Sandalwood Beijing - a Marriott Executive Apartment brand, Renaissance Huizhou Hotel, and as multi-property general manager of Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay & The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya.

Prior to joining the hotel, he was the general manager of Sheraton Hanoi and played a pivotal role in improving guest satisfaction, gaining market share, and launching new business initiatives.

Throughout the years, he received multiple Marriott global and regional awards for both general management leadership and sales team leadership, highlighted by the prestigious accolade of APAC General Manager of the Year in 2011.

Being passionate about mentoring young people interested in a career in the hospitality industry, Julian has supported local educational and environmental initiatives in every destination where he has been posted.

He was the mentor for the Marriott APAC Hotel Manager Track programme in 2017-2018, and one of the mentors for the APAC Marriott Development Academy General Manager Certification programme. — VNS.