(Melbourne, Australia, 19 September, 2017) – Innovative boutique hotel brand Sage Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Dudley as General Manager for the highly anticipated Sage Hotel Ringwood in Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs and gateway to the Yarra Valley. The newly built hotel scheduled to open on 10th October brings the number of Sage Hotels to five and complements the recently opened properties in Brisbane and West Perth, together with Adelaide and Wollongong.

Marcus is a seasoned hotelier with over 25 years' experience within the industry, having spent the last 10 years in the Middle East, most recently as General Manager at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. His career has taken him across the globe with previous management roles in United Arab Emirates, Thailand, England, South Africa and Australia, bringing a wealth of cross-cultural experience to the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne.

Sage Hotel Ringwood is positioned atop the area's best shopping destination, Eastland Shopping Centre. Boasting 120 well-appointed rooms across a variety of room types, the five-storey hotel is complemented with a sun-soaked lobby lounge level dedicated to a re-imagined co-working and meeting space, a state-of-the-art gymnasium along with the hotel's signature bar, High and Dry and Partake Restaurant.

Commenting on his appointment, Marcus Dudley remarked, “I'm thrilled to be appointed General Manager of Sage Hotel Ringwood, and am eagerly looking forward to creating memorable experiences for our guests. The hotel is strategically located in Melbourne's east, perfect for a day of shopping with friends or a daytrip to the beautiful Yarra Valley. When it's time to put your feet up, we know that Sage Hotel Ringwood will become the obvious choice, due to its impeccable offerings“.

Marcus recently commenced his new role in Ringwood and has been tasked with building a team of over 30 associates, as well as developing all pre-opening activities to ensure the hotel's success.

To book your upcoming stay at Sage Hotel Ringwood, please visit www.sage-hotels.com or call 1300 346 835.