Since opening its doors in March 2006, Le Méridien St Julian’s, Balluta Bay has hosted numerous local and international prominent events ranging from incentives to conferences, staff parties to weddings, exhibitions to fairs and much more. The common factor is a unique choice of venue and outstanding service. One of the departments behind this success is the Sales & Marketing Department, which has lately seen the addition of new faces.

After having worked in several 5-star local hotels, Mark Muscat de Celis joined Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in March 2003, as Group Sales Executive and was later promoted to Conference & Incentive Sales Manager, responsible for both Le Méridien Hotels. Mark was appointed Director of Sales for Le Méridien St Julian’s in January 2007.

Christina Tellus had worked at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, also part of the Starwood chain and joined Le Méridien St Julian’s in February 2006. Following her successes as Groups and Events Executive, Ms Tellus is now the new Corporate Sales Executive.

Anna Maria Sciberras is the new Marketing & PR Executive. After obtaining her B.A (Hons) in Tourism Studies, Anna Maria joined Le Méridien St Julian’s as Personal Assistant to the Director of Sales & Marketing. She was also Marketing & Administration Coordinator for some months.

Claudette Camilleri is also a Sales Executive at Le Méridien St Julian’s specialising in MICE travel. Claudette joined Le Méridien St Julian’s in 2006 after gaining considerable experience in the industry working in local tourism organisations.

Having previously worked in a number of local tourism entities, Michael Grima joined Le Méridien St Julian’s in January 2006 as a Sales Executive concentrating on MICE business.

Majori Marcon is the Groups & Events Manager, who joined Le Méridien St Julian’s last November. Majori has in-depth hospitality experience in administration, sales, events and operational departments, both in continental Europe and Latin America.

Ruwaida Nebaya Abela is the new Groups & Events Executive. Having previously worked in the 5-star hotels sector, both locally and abroad as Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Group Sales Agent and MICE Sales Executive, Ruwaida enjoys interacting with clients and seeing events materialize.

David Pace Lupi is the new Events Coordinator. He joined Le Méridien St Julian’s after his four-year course in Hotel Operations at the Institute of Tourism Studies, David has worked in numerous establishments and gained considerable experience.

You can chat in real time with the sales and marketing team, available in the coming weeks on www.starwoodmalta.com