Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel has appointed James Wharton as Director of Sales & Marketing with immediate effect.                                                                   

With 13 years of experience in Australia and Asia, James will lead the Sales and Marketing team at the 494 bedroom Grosvenor House on Park Lane and drive sales strategy across all market segments.

Stuart Bowery says, “James has a strong global lens that will support and lead the team in what is an exciting time for Grosvenor House. Our multi-million pound refurbishment has commenced, with our new Executive Lounge and phase one suite refurbishment set for completion in July.”

James held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at the Renaissance Bangkok prior to his arrival in London and has worked in a variety of markets including Shanghai with Marriott, Hilton Tokyo, Renaissance Seoul in South Korea and the Sydney Harbour Marriott.

A native Australian, James relocates to London with his wife, Michelle.

For interview opportunities or any further information, please contact Lorna O'Neill, Director of Public Relations at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7399 8581. Email: lorna.oneill@marriotthotels.com

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About Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel

Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotelopened its doors to the public in May 1929 and quickly established itself as the glamorous home of the society set and wealthy Americans, attracting a fashionable crowd from Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson to Ella Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Onassis. Fast forward to 2008 and the hotel culminated one of the most extensive renovation projects of its kind.  Thanks to a multi-million investment Grosvenor House has resumed its place amongst London's most desirable hotels and is restored to its former glory, being awarded The Visit London Award for Large Hotel of The Year. The extensive restoration programme includes five bar and four dining options, ranging from traditional American fare in JW Steakhouse to award-winning afternoon tea in the scenic Park Room to Corrigan's Mayfair, the signature restaurant of celebrity chef, Richard Corrigan.

For information about Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel please call +44 (0) 207 499 6363 or visit www.londongrosvenorhouse.co.uk, @Grosvenor_House and facebook.com/londongrosvenorhouse

About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today's sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 60 JW Marriott hotels in 24 countries; by 2015 the portfolio is expected to encompass 79 properties in 28 countries. Visit us online, jwmarriott.com, @jwmarriott and facebook.com/JWMarriott