Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the appointment of DANIELLA TONETTO as Regional Director Sales & Marketing Starwood Pacific Hotels, and Director of Sales & Marketing, Sheraton on the Park.

Daniella will champion some of the Asia Pacific region’s most valuable assets in her new role being responsible for all aspects of Sales & Marketing management within the Pacific. She will work closely with and provide strategic guidance to the Sales & Marketing teams in the 16 hotels throughout the region further strengthening the position of Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton and Le Meridien in their respective markets.

With 15 years experience in the hospitality industry (each with Starwood Hotels & Resorts), Daniella is returning to the Pacific to undertake her dual role which includes her position as Director of Sales & Marketing of the award-winning 557 room Sheraton on the Park, located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. A hotel she knows very well, Daniella was the Director of Sales for Starwood Sydney Hotels (encompassing Sheraton on the Park, Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour and The W Sydney) between 2002 and June 2004 before moving to Malaysia as the Director of Sales & Marketing for The Westin Kuala Lumpur.

During her tenure with The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Daniella saw the hotel become established as a market leader, building a solid Sales & Marketing foundation and securing Tourism Malaysia’s “Best 5 Star Hotel” Award in 2007, as well as the “Best 5 Star Hotel” in the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards in 2006/07. Prior to this she held positions with Starwood in Australia (Starwood Sydney Hotels) and The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel in Beijing, China, as Sales Manager International Business (1999-2001) and then Director of Sales, Commercial for the 1007 room hotel (2001-2002). She was also Revenue Manager at the Sheraton Mirage Resort in Port Douglas from 1996 to 1998.

“Daniella has demonstrated excellent leadership in her roles as Director of Sales & Marketing in both Australia and Asia over the past 7 years. Her exceptional strengths in sales and marketing analysis, revenue management and business acumen, as well as her extensive experience with major business stakeholders in the region make her an excellent choice to lead the Sales & Marketing force in the Pacific region,” said Mr. Sean Hunt, Regional Vice President, Starwood Pacific Hotels and Managing Director, Sheraton on the Park. Daniella returns to the Pacific bringing a wealth of knowledge on each of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the region, “I look forward to returning to the Pacific and working with the accomplished Regional Team that we have based here across every facet of the business. Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the Pacific is enjoying solid growth and I look forward to working with the team here to achieve our robust business goals both in the revenue sense and that of the guest experience” Daniella said.
Sheraton on the Park - Featuring 557 luxury rooms and suites, Sheraton on the Park is the only five star hotel on Hyde Park and is renowned for being the benchmark of classic hotels in Sydney. The property features an Executive Club on Level 21, complimentary internet access in the Link@Sheraton, a Health Club with stunning rooftop pool and a variety of food and beverage outlets offering guests extensive dining options. The hotel stands in one of the city’s most desirable locations in the heart of Sydney’s business and premium shopping district. The Hotel was recently awarded ‘Best Luxury Accommodation’ at the 2007 NSW Tourism Awards and Australasia and Australia’s ‘Leading Conference Hotel’ in the World Travel Awards 2007.