Having opened its doors in March 2006, Le Méridien St Julians, Balluta Bay has hosted prominent local and international events. One of the departments behind this success is the sales and marketing department. This department lately saw the addition of new faces.

Mark Muscat de Celis joined Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts as group sales executive and was later promoted to conference and incentive sales manager, responsible for both Le Méridien Hotels. Mark was appointed as director of sales for Le Méridien St Julian’s last January.

Christina Tellus joined Le Méridien St Julians in February 2006. Following her successes as a groups and events executive, she is now the new corporate sales executive.

Anna Maria Sciberras is the new marketing and PR executive. Following her BA (Hons) in Tourism Studies, Anna Maria joined Le Méridien St Julians as personal assistant to the director of sales and marketing. She was also marketing and administration coordinator.

Claudette Camilleri is also a sales executive at Le Méridien St Julians specialising in MICE travel. Claudette joined Le Méridien St Julians after working in local tourism organisations.

Having previously worked in a number of local tourism entities, Michael Grima joined Le Méridien St Julians in January 2006 as a sales executive concentrating on MICE business.

Majori Marcon is the groups and events manager, joining Le Méridien St Julians last November. Majori has had in depth hospitality experience in administration, sales, events and operational departments in continental Europe and Latin America.

Ruwaida Nebaya Abela is the new groups and events executive, having previously worked in the five-star hotels sector locally and abroad.

David Pace Lupi is the new events coordinator. Joining Le Méridien St Julian’s after studying Hotel Operations at the Institute of Tourism Studies, David worked in numerous establishments to gain considerable experience.

You can chat with the sales and marketing team via www.starwoodmalta.com.