MANDARIN ORIENTAL, PARIS APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

Mandarin Oriental, Paris which is scheduled to open in mid-2011, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Devillers as Director of Sales & Marketing. On opening, Mandarin Oriental, Paris will be positioned as one of the pre-eminent luxury hotels in the city, and in his new role, Andre will be responsible for driving all aspects of sales and marketing. Andre joins Mandarin Oriental after five years with Four Seasons Provence, France, where he was initially employed as Director of Sales, and subsequently promoted to Director of Marketing. Prior to joining Four Seasons Andre worked in a number of managerial sales roles for Concorde Hotels in France. Commenting on the appointment, Philippe Leboeuf, General Manager said: “Our aim is to create a legendary hotel in the heart of city, and as such, we are delighted to welcome Andre to Mandarin Oriental, Paris. He has a wealth of experience in the luxury hotel market in France and is a valuable addition to the team.” Mandarin Oriental, Paris is located on rue Saint Honoré, the historic and fashionable centre of the city. The hotel will showcase the best in French luxury design, incorporating a strong sense of place with its own style and personality. Mandarin Oriental has appointed three of the world’s leading designers for this project. Internationally renowned Jean Michel Wilmotte is the appointed project architect; interiors will be by Sybille de Margerie at SM Design and the restaurants and bars by Patrick Jouin at Agence Jouin Manku. The hotel will comprise 138 luxurious guestrooms and suites which will be amongst the largest in the city, incorporating Mandarin Oriental’s renowned guest centred technology. An expansive inner courtyard with year-round al fresco dining will be a prime feature of the property, along with an extensive choice of restaurants, lounges and bars overseen by Michelin-starred chef, Thierry Marx. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris will offer holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a tranquil setting. An indoor swimming pool and fully equipped fitness centre will further add to the hotel’s leisure facilities. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 12 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 14 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com. For further information, please contact: Agency Contact Henrietta Carnegy (henrietta@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Katerina Panayotopoulou (katerina@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Corporate Office Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com) Group Communications – Global Tel: 020 7908 7810 Anna Glover (aglover@mohg.com) Group Communications – Europe, Middle East & Africa Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7812 www.mandarinoriental.com