Anantara Resorts, a leading hospitality and leisure organization in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced the appointment of MARION WALSH to the position of Brand Director of Public Relations.

In her new role, Marion is responsible for the proactive Public Relations efforts of the brand in the international market. She will also spearhead promotional strategies and activities for existing properties within the Anantara portfolio and for all forthcoming ventures.

Marion Walsh brings with her extensive public relations experience in the food and hospitality industry having worked in Monaco, France, United States and Hong Kong. Prior to joining Anantara Resorts, she held key roles with InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong and the Alain Ducasse Group in Paris and New York city.

Jonathan Wigley, Group General Manager commented “We are delighted to have Marion onboard as she is a proven industry professional and will be a great asset to the company. We have assembled a management team that is the best in the business, and this new position will provide invaluable support to our current resorts, while leading and accelerating promotional activities for planned expansion over the next few years."

About Anantara:
Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means 'borderless water', a name chosen for this element’s association in many Asian cultures with wealth and good fortune. Inspired by local architecture and sensitive to the indigenous culture, Anantara Resorts are currently located in the seaside town of Hua Hin (220kms south of Bangkok), on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand and in the Golden Triangle in the country’s north. Anantara Resort Maldives opened in Septembert 2006.