Resident Manager appointed at Novotel World Trade Centre Hotel

Working under the direction of Mr Ignace Bauwens, General Manager of ACCOR Hotels World Trade Centre - Dubai, Virna will be responsible for the day to day running of the hotel, which is due to open in late July 2003.

Prior to joining the team, Miss Ramazzini spent two years as Resident and Development Manager of a four star hotel and suite/apartment in Dubai. Her eight-year career span includes six years with Disneyland Paris hotel complex and two years with ACCOR at Sofitel Forum Rive Gauche Paris as Assistant Room Division Manager.

On the subject of her appointment, Mr Bauwens said, 'Virna is a highly experienced team player, I am confident that she will work along with her team to maintain smooth operation of the property and will contribute significantly to ensure the profitability and ultimate success of the hotel.'

Miss Ramazzini said, 'I am looking forward to taking up the challenge of managing this brand new hotel. My experience with ACCOR in Paris as well as my previous experience managing a hotel in Dubai will serve to help in achieving success for the Novotel World Trade Centre.'

With 150,000 associates in 140 countries, ACCOR is the European leader and one of the world's largest groups in travel, tourism and corporate services.