Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney welcomes the appointment of Alex Barnett as Marketing Communications Manager.  Reporting to David Bayly, Director of Sales and Marketing, Alex will take responsibility for the hotels marketing communication strategies, strengthening brand awareness and addressing the business needs for Radisson Blu hotel Sydney. He will also be responsible for building media relationships, managing all media relations, development of the hotel's social media channels and leveraging the profile of Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney amongst national and international media.

With a passion for hotels, Alex Barnett has extensive knowledge of the Australian Media marketplace. After years of working with Australian Traveller Media, Alex will be able provide an insight to what the guest is looking for from their experience.

David Bayly, Director of Sales and Marketing, Radisson Blu Sydney said, "We are thrilled to have Alex on board as Marketing Communications Manager, with his 'Yes I can' attitude and extensive media background makes him a valuable asset to our marketing efforts and a perfect fit for our Radisson Blu team"

Alex Barnett said, "To have the opportunity to work for Radisson's Blu flagship property in Asia Pacific is a wonderful opportunity. Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney offers the ideal hotel experience, with its old world charm guest get the best hospitality experience in Sydney. The old girl certainly still has it and I look forward delivering the right message. We have some great initiatives for the rest of 2013 and I can't wait to start talking about them!"

For further information, contact

Alex Barnett

Marketing & Communications Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney

Tel: +61 2 8214 0149

email: abarnett@radisson.com.  

About Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is an intimate, boutique style, five-star hotel housed within a stunning heritage listed building and features 336 guest rooms, 26 suites, the superb Bistro-Fax Restaurant & Bar, eight meeting rooms, 2 additional event venues and a Health Club & Spa. Located at 27 O'Connell Street in the centre of Sydney it offers easy access to major transport links, attractions and shopping precincts. Radisson Blu® is one of the world's leading hotel brands, a hallmark of vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality, characterized by a unique Yes I Can! service philosophy.

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels in operation and under development, a global footprint spanning 100 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group's hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium. http://www.carlsonrezidor.com