Leading Group Sales Appoints Directors of Sales for EMEA and the Americas

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. October 14, 2008

NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2008. Leading Group Sales continues to increase its global influence with the appointment of directors of sales for EMEA and the Americas.

Spearheading efforts in the EMEA region, Soeren Huber is based in the organization's London office. Most recently, he was director of sales for the Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Mr. Huber was previously head of international sales for Hotel Bayerischer Hof, another Leading Hotel in Munich, Germany. His tenures with both properties helped him forge strong relationships in the MICE and C&I markets. Mr. Huber received his diploma from the Hotel School in Munich, winning an award from that city for his high placement on the final examination.

Based in New York City, Sarah Lechevalier undertakes responsibility for activities in the Americas. Prior to taking the position, Ms. Lechevalier was director of global sales with Sofitel Luxury Hotels, where she was in charge of launching the deluxe division by targeting luxury agencies and high-profile corporate accounts in the United States and Canada. Previously, she was with Relais & Ch^ateaux as regional sales manager. In addition to holding a BA in sales and marketing management from the Ecole Superieure de Commerce in Normandy, France, Ms. Lechevalier has successfully completed several courses at the Wharton School of Business.

The announcements were made by Thorsten Meier, Managing Director of Leading Group Sales, who said, "Leading Group Sales continues to reinforce its position as the leader in the luxury group sector, providing clients with a tailor-made one-stop shop to the most prestigious destinations around the globe. While the company is already well respected in EMEA and the Americas, Ms. Lechevalier and Mr. Huber both bring invaluable skills, attributes and insights to their positions which will enable us to capture even greater marketshare for Leading Hotels."

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing over 450 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com and www.lhwspas.com - the online sources for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 26 major markets across the globe.

Since 1928, the company's reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands of its members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering 1,500 separate criteria.

High resolution images and press information on individual member hotels are available for downloading at www.lhw.com/press. For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.

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Ani Zerounian

Director, Public Relations

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