Marriott International  has appointed Paul Rushton as Regional Director of MICE Sales Asia Pacific in a bid to capitalise on the burgeoning MICE market in the region.

Paul Rushton has been appointed as Regional Director of MICE Sales Asia Pacific for Marriott International

Rushton is responsible for the design and implementation of sales and marketing strategies for capturing a profitable share of the emerging MICE business for all Marriott branded hotels in Asia Pacific. He is based in Singapore.

“Marriott International boosts a portfolio of some 130 hotels across Asia Pacific. No matter whether our MICE customers are looking for an island resort, city hotel or country side retreat, we have a lot to offer and are able to meet their needs,” said Rushton.

Rushton has 25 years of work experience in the hospitality industry and his footsteps have covered leading hotels in Jakarta, Dubai, Bangkok, Sydney and Singapore.