SHANGHAI, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao welcomes Mr. Dion McGrath as the new Executive Chef.
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A New Zealand national, Mr. Dion McGrath started his career in hospitality industry back in New Zealand in 1989, following which he relocated and gained valuable experience in Australia, Hong Kong, Egypt, and Thailand. Prior to joining Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, Mr. Dion McGrath has worked in several five-star hotel groups such as Hyatt and Four Seasons.
In his new role, Mr. Dion McGrath will be in charge of the overall operation and administration of the Culinary Team at Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao. With over 20 years experience as a chef, of which he spent over eight years as Executive Chef in Hong Kong, Mr. Dion McGrath has acquired extensive knowledge and skills to competently lead the kitchen team and further contribute to the success of the hotel. A professional scuba diver, Mr. Dion McGrath looks forward to lead our guests and associates on an exciting culinary expedition.
The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao is ideally situated 8 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and 3 km west to Shanghai Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, close to Shanghai Hongqiao Linkong Economic Zone, with easy access to Downtown, The Bund, Pudong areas via adjacent Yan'an Expressway and Jiangsu Province by freeway. This deluxe five-star Shanghai hotel offers spectacular courtyard views with 313 rooms and suites. All rooms are well furnished with international standards of comfort and technology systems with 32-inch LCD TV, high speed Internet access and a full array of first class amenities. Furthermore this Shanghai Hotel has outstanding meeting facilities that incorporate great flexibility and proximity with each other. With 1,900 square meters of meeting and banquet facilities, there is a space that is just right for every event. It will be outfitted with the technology needed for efficient and effective meetings.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with over 3,000 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE(R). The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR(R) Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at http://www.marriott.com .
