Bangkok--1 Oct--ScottAsia Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok, the upper midscale, full service hotel brand of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, has appointed Marco Seiler as its new General Manager. Seiler has a decade of industry experience and takes up the post after six years with Thailand's Amari Hotels and Resorts. His most recent position was General Manager at Amari Nova Suites Pattaya and Nova Platinum Pattaya, where he was responsible for the successful opening of both properties. In his new role, Seiler will be in-charge of overseeing all operational, sales and marketing activities, as well as staff recruitment and training. Martin Rinck, President and Managing Director, Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific, said: "Marco joins us with a wealth of experience and market knowledge within Thailand, which will help further develop our business on the domestic front. The Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok is positioned as the city's hotel of choice for both business and leisure travellers, seeking contemporary accommodation, with excellent customer service and digital connectivity in the city centre." The 95-room Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok, which is wholly managed by Carlson Hotels Worldwide — Asia Pacific, opened earlier this year and is located in the heart of the Sukhumvit district, the city's main lifestyle, entertainment and shopping area. The hotel is also a short walk from one of Bangkok's key mass transport intersections and only 45 minutes from the Bangkok International Airport. The hotel combines contemporary design and high technology and is built for connectivity and ease of use. Editors can download a high resolution image of Mr Marco Seiler for publication at: http://www.scottasia.net/2008/parkplaza/hi-res/marco.jpg For information, please contact: Jay Krishnan Carlson Hotels Worldwide — Asia Pacific Tel: +65 6511 9297 [email protected] Ken Scott / Jittarat "Bim" Likhitkiatkul ScottAsia Communications Tel: + 66 2860 8227 [email protected]