Marriott International has appointed Bernhard Langer as General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. On track to open in August 2018, the hotel marks the re-entry of the Four Points brand into the Sydney market.

Effective 1 February 2018, Bernhard will oversee and manage all aspects of the hotel's operations, including financial performance, business strategy development and implementation of the Four Points service philosophy to ensure guest satisfaction. Bernhard will also assemble the hotel's management team.   
 
With several successful hotel openings under his belt, Bernhard's expertise will be pivotal in the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park.
 
“I'm honoured to be overseeing the team that will bring the Four Points brand back to Sydney,” said Bernhard Langer, General Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. “The Four Points brand represents sophisticated and comfortable service at an honest value, and I will work with my team to bring this to life for both local and international travellers visiting Sydney.”
 
After 18 years working across the Westin, St. Regis and Sheraton brands in Fiji, Singapore, Thailand, China and Japan, Bernhard brings a strong operational background to the General Manager role. He comes to Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park from Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, where he held the position of Hotel Manager.
 
As General Manager, Bernhard will report into Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific, Marriott International.
 
“We're pleased to have Bernhard on board for the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park,” said Sean Hunt. “Having worked for a range of Marriott International branded hotels, Bernhard understands the importance of bringing the brand to life for guests, which is exactly what we're looking for upon the reintroduction of the Four Points brand into Sydney.”  
 
Located in the award-winning Central Park urban village, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park features 297 guest rooms designed by famed international architecture firm, Foster + Partners. The hotel will offer guests a bar and lounge with an outdoor terrace, an all-day dining restaurant, 550 square metres of function space and a fitness centre. Guests will also enjoy the brand's signature touches including the plush Four Points Signature Bed, public Wi-Fi and Best Brews program.

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