Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Mr. Philip
Schaetz as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, succeeding Dr. Jennifer Cronin who was promoted to
President of the company last month.
Most recently in the capacity of Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Dorsett Hospitality
International, Philip was instrumental in successfully launching the Dorsett brand portfolio, resulting in
the hotel chain winning several accolades, including Travel Weekly Asia’s coveted Reader’s Choice
award for Best Hotel Chain (regional) in 2015.
Philip spent 16 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and held senior management positions at both
corporate and property level across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Head Office in Chicago. He
achieved the role of Vice President of Revenue Management for Hyatt’s International portfolio based
in Chicago. Prior to his Dorsett tenure, he was Vice President of Revenue Management and
Distribution for the Minor Hotel Group Ltd in Thailand. Philip is well-versed in sales, revenue
management and distribution, electronic distribution and marketing strategies, public relations, brand
development and sales training.
“2016 is going to be an exciting year for Marco Polo Hotels and as such, we are delighted to have
Philip leading our Marketing Division,” said Dr. Cronin. “With his extensive experience in various
regions of the world and his ability to drive business from both a property and corporate level, we are
confident that he will elevate the performances of our hotels with immediate results.”
Philip graduated from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Hotel Administration.