Longest operating Sheraton hotel in Asia Pacific makes senior management appointments

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, the longest operating Sheraton hotel in Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Allwyn D’souza as new resident manager, Joyce Wong as new director of sales and marketing, and Bernard Kam as new director of human resources. Recipient of the Rooms Leader of the Year for Marriott Intl Asia Pacific 2014 and the finalist of the Rooms Hotelier of the Year Asia 2017 in BMW Hotelier Awards, D’souza brings 17 years of hotel operations and guest relations experience across four Marriott hotel brands. Before joining Sheraton, D’souza was the director of room operation at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. In his new role, D’souza will lead and guide the hotel’s operations division. Wong joins Sheraton from her most recent role as director of marketing at Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel. Heralding over 20-year experience across the notable brands, she has experience in driving sales and MICE business from previous appointments at Inter-Continental, Mandarin Oriental, Island Shangri-La, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Wong will oversee the sales and marketing division of the 782-room hotel, which offers 15 event and conference spaces. Bernard Kam is responsible for leading the human resource strategies, programmes, trainings and performances for a total of 630 associates and managers in the hotel. Kam has held several senior positions over his 25-year hospitality journey including Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, The American Club, and the recent role as group director of human resources at Marco Polo Hotels and Plaza Premium Group. “People are our most valuable assets. A series of innovative and people-focused programmes are set in assisting our colleagues to develop their talents and career as well as maintaining Sheraton’s inspired and committed culture,” said Kam. Pictured: Allwyn D’souza; Joyce Wong; Bernard Kam