[Hong Kong, 7 October 2014] - Mr. Vincent Durier is appointed as the Director of Food and Beverage in Hotel ICON. With 12 years of specialism in the Food and Beverage industry, Mr. Durier is expert at the F&B operations as well as finance and administration, ranging from outlet management, banquet services, to guest experience enhancement, staff training and development, strategic budgeting and cost controls.

Bringing on board his expertise in Food and Beverage management, Mr. Durier will be responsible for overseeing the F&B division, including the operations of GREEN, The Market, and Above and Beyond, as well as Banquet Services and pool bar management. Apart from these, Mr. Durier will also take the responsibility of optimizing quality control process and leading the F&B team to maximize the ICON brand presence.

Prior to joining Hotel ICON, Mr. Durier was the Head of F&B Department in Starwood Hotels &Resorts, The Saint Regis Bora Bora Resort (French Polynesia), in charge of running a team of 120 staff and driving financial results. Mr. Durier also possesses high global exposure while serving in various international chain hotels, such as InterContinental Hotel Group (The Intercontinental Bora Bora, French Polynesia), and HPL Hotels and Resorts (Rihiveli Beach Resort, Maldives).

Born in Paris, France, Mr. Durier holds a Master of Business Administration (Corporate Finance) from INSEEC Business School, Paris.

About Hotel ICON
Unlike any other, Hotel ICON is an upscale Hong Kong hotel in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East.  Standing as a testament to Hong Kong's creative energy and vibrant arts scene, Hotel ICON showcases work from the city's celebrated designers and the world's most acclaimed architects. Offering the ultimate in comfort and committed to service excellence, Hotel ICON's 262 stylish guestrooms comprise seductive extras, including complimentary wired and Wi-Fi internet connections, smartphone with unlimited mobile data and an ultra-slim 40” Ultra High Definition LED TV. Located on level 9, Hotel ICON's Angsana Spa is a tranquil oasis while the harbour-facing outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre allow guests to exercise while enjoying views of Hong Kong Island's spectacular skyline. With a maximum capacity of 580 persons, Hotel ICON's grand Silverbox ballroom is the ideal venue for a celebration or theatre-style conference. Hotel ICON houses three restaurants: Above & Beyond, The Market and GREEN, providing guests with exceptional quality of the food and impeccable service. wallpaper* magazine included Hotel ICON in its 2011 list of the world's Best Business Hotels and DestinAsian included the hotel in its Luxe List 2011. The premier hotel has also won in 2 categories including the Top 25 Hotels in China as well as the Top 25 Hotels for Service in China in the 2014 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards.

For more information on Hotel ICON, please visit www.hotel-icon.com