The Palace and Victoria Hotels have recently appointed Mario de Celis to the post of Business Development Director. Mr de Celis will also act as a marketing consultant to the AX Holdings Group. Mr de Celis is one of the most experienced personnel in the local tourism industry. He has a wealth of experience in the industry which he acquired through his years of employment in the hospitality sector working in various leading 4 and 5 star hotels on the island.

Mr de Celis started his career in the hospitality industry in 1974 at the Verdala Hotel in Rabat after completing his studies at MCAST. His first post was that of a receptionist but through personal initiative and determination he was promoted to front office manager. Mr. de Celis is no new-comer to the AX Holdings Group. He was the first general manager of The Victoria Hotel over ten years ago and prior to that post he was Director of Sales and Marketing at the Suncrest Hotel, a post which he has held for over seven years.

Together with Mr de Celis, The Victoria and The Palace Hotels have also engaged Lorraine Pace to the post of secretary in the General Manager’s Office. Ms Pace comes with vast experience in this field having worked with various companies prior to her employment with The Palace and Victoria Hotels.

Speaking about the new executives Claire Xuereb, General Manager of The Palace and The Victoria Hotels said that “given their experience the newly appointed personnel are expected to contribute greatly to the vision and philosophy of the organisation. In an effort to create a motivated and energetic team we have paid great attention to select the right candidates and we feel that the expertise of Mr de Celis and Ms Pace will be a valid asset for our team.”