Langkawi/Malaysia, 22 December 2020: The Datai Langkawi, an award winning resort set within a ten-million year-old rainforest, has appointed new team members within its Sales & Marketing division; Tina Dotzauer has joined the resort as Director of Marketing, while Jesse Lim has taken on the role of Senior Director of Sales.

“I am delighted to confirm the appointment of such skilled hospitality experts to our commercial team. Tina has gained an in-depth understanding of the luxury industry with a heavy emphasis on sustainability in the Maldives, while Jesse draws from strong partnerships she built with international luxury tour operators and bespoke MICE companies. With our enhanced focus on regenerative travel, I am confident that Jesse and Tina will play an integral part in ensuring The Datai Langkawi is always top of mind when it comes to outstanding travel experiences in Asia.” commented Celine Maginel, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Datai Langkawi.

A German national, Tina's professional background comprises more than 10 years in the hospitality and leisure industry of the Maldives, during which she worked for boutique brands such as Coco Collection, as well as for the international luxury brand Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. Her outstanding contributions to her previous properties include an enhanced focus on the digital segment with a tripling of social media following on a yearly basis, double digit growth in website traffic and a heavy emphasis on public relations whereby media visits and increased engagement resulted in deeper penetration in key demographic segments of the property's geographic source markets.

Jesse is no stranger to Langkawi, having previously represented a luxury resort on the island. Her expertise comprises more than 15 years in luxury sales, spanning from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi itself, before she left her native Malaysia to take on more senior roles in prestigious properties with Four Seasons and Raffles in Cambodia and Singapore. Her notable achievements include playing an essential part in ensuring the successful re-opening of the iconic Raffles Singapore where her team achieved STR Rank No. 1 for RevPAR and ADR during her entire tenure, as well as handling key high profile events such as the US Embassy for the State visit of the First Lady Michelle Obama, an UNESCO event at the Angkor Wat temple, the hosting of a concert by Irish rock band U2, and Private Jet Expeditions, to name a few.

Both Tina and Jesse will work closely with Celine Maginel, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of The Datai Langkawi, in a year that will see many exciting expansions to the resort, with more details to follow in 2021.

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ABOUT THE DATAI LANGKAWI
One of the world's most stunning resorts, The Datai Langkawi, is situated on the northwest tip of the island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Located in an ancient rainforest rich in wildlife and overlooking the tranquil Datai Bay awarded by National Geographic one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide, the iconic property enchants with mesmerising nature, visionary architecture, understated elegance and Malaysian hospitality. All of the 121 rooms, villas and suites at The Datai Langkawi, including the five-bedroom The Datai Estate Villa, offer breath-taking views of the surrounding nature. Elevated among treetops, set in the very heart of the rainforest and located directly on the coastline, the dining outlets which include the award-winning The Gulai House, The Pavilion, The Dining Room and The Beach Club, pay homage to the exotic flavours and culinary traditions of the region and beyond. Bespoke facilities include The Nature Centre, an educational facility home to resident naturalists and marine biologists, and The Spa featuring Ramuan treatments, its own Akar retail range and Phyto 5 facials. Leisure facilities include three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre at The Health Club; an array of wellness activities including silat and yoga, retail outlet The Boutique, a reserved space to showcase local arts and talents at The Atelier, as well as one of the most scenic golf courses in the world designed by golf legend Ernie Els, The Els Club Teluk Datai. The Datai Langkawi is managed by Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd, an investment holding company incorporated to develop, manage and operate hospitality and attraction destinations.

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