Langham Hospitality Group announce the appointment of Jay Nikolin as the Cluster Director of Marketing and Communications for The Langham, Melbourne, and The Langham, Sydney. With an illustrious background in the hospitality sector, Jay brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic approach to his new role.

Over the past seven years, Jay has excelled in marketing positions within leading luxury Melbourne hotels, including Accor - Hotel Lindrum by MGallery and The Sofitel on Collins. In these capacities, he played a pivotal role in elevating their food and beverage offerings, cultivating robust partnerships, notably establishing a fruitful collaboration with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Noteworthy achievements include securing prestigious partnerships with organisations such as The LUME Melbourne, Opera Australia, and the Australian Premiere of "& Juliet," positioning the hotel as the official accommodation partner. His adeptness in fostering collaborations was evident in the successful implementation and hosting of exclusive Loyalty Member Event Experiences.

"I am honoured to join Langham Hospitality Group to drive and support the marketing and communication efforts at both the Melbourne and Sydney hotels," said Jay Nikolin. "I look forward to upholding the exceptional standards of the Langham brand and am eager to introduce innovative marketing strategies to drive growth and enhance the guest experience."

"We are thrilled to welcome Jay Nikolin to our team. His proven track record of driving results through innovative marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships perfectly aligns with our vision for The Langham brand and we are confident that his expertise will significantly contribute to the success of both The Langham, Melbourne and The Langham, Sydney" – Jeffrey van Vorsselen, Managing Director of The Langham, Melbourne and Regional Vice President, Operations for Pacific region.

In his new capacity, Jay will report to André Jacques, Director of Sales & Marketing and Regional Director of Marketing, Pacific, and will be tasked with managing and driving Marketing and

Communications activities for The Langham, Melbourne, and The Langham, Sydney. His focus will encompass food and beverage promotions, catering (MICE, Weddings & Special Events), Rooms, Chuan Spa, Gift Vouchers, and maximising brand narratives for both hotels.

Langham Hospitality Group appoint Jay Nikolin Cluster Director of Marketing and Communications