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Ray Dai Appointed General Manager of Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing

Marco Polo Hotels | Marco Polo Parkside Beijing

Hotel news, 2 August 2022
August 2, 2022 (Beijing, China)  –  Mr. Ray Dai has been appointed General Manager of Marco Polo Parkside, Bejing. The 312-room hotel sits on the side of Olympic Park and other iconic landmarks in Beijing, which is managed by Hong Kong SAR-based Wharf Hotels.

Mr. Ray Dai is Beijing-born and spent many years in New York. He obtained his BA from the Hotel Institute Montreux in Switzerland and moved on to the University of South Carolina in the United States for a Master's Degree with a focus in hospitality management. 

His hospitality career began in New York and continued in Dubai. He returned to Beijing in 2004 and started his career with international hotel brands including Hilton Beijing and Raffles Beijing for more than 15 years. At DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing he was the Director of Operations and in 2014, he successfully made the shift from Operations to become Commercial Director in 2015 under Sales & Marketing. He was subsequently promoted to General Manager in 2020 opening the 1st DoubleTree by Hilton Brand in Xi'an. 

Before joining Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing, he held the position of Cluster General Manager of Beijing Sunworld Dynasty Hotel & Beijing Sunworld Hotel. He is a dedicated hotelier who has a solid grasp of the China business. Mr. Ray Dai blends astute industry knowledge with a strict demeanor and a passionate commitment to service quality. He will undoubtedly contribute significantly to Marco Polo Parkside, enhancing the Beijing hotel's standing as a city and industry leader. 

In his free time, Mr. Ray Dai enjoys running and playing football and he is a big fan of Liverpool Football Club.

About Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
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Centrally located in the prime business district of Asian Olympic Village, the 312-room Marco Polo Parkside Beijing is easy access to some of the city’s most vibrant and recognizable landmarks, such as the China International Convention Centre, the Olympic Park, the Bird’s Nest Stadium and the Water Cube Aquatics Centre. Accessible by a quick 25-minutes’ drive from the Beijing International Airport and Beijing International Exhibition Centre. Room categories range from Superior to the exclusive Marco Polo Presidential Suite offering a balance of contemporary flair and the technology expected of a modern business hotel. Café Marco and Lobby Lounge offer a diverse range of eateries for your culinary enjoyment. The superbly equipped fitness centre or indoor heated swimming pool with sky windows offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. For more information, visit marcopolohotels.com.

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Grace Hu
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Bebe Zhao
Digital Marketing & Communications Manager | Marco Polo Parkside Beijing
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Sherry Du
Communications Manager | Marco Polo Wuhan
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Emma Zeng
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Anissa Wong
Director of Communications | Gateway Hotel, Hong Kong
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Anissa Wong
Director of Communications | Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
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Anissa Wong
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | MARCO POLO ORTIGAS, MANILA
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Chie P. Blas
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