Nicholas Borg, Regional DOSM, CHI Hotels & Resorts Elected to the Africa Travel Association's International Board of Directors

21 June 2011

Nicholas Borg, regional director of sales and marketing for the Malta-based multi-brand hotel management company CHI Hotels and Resorts (CHI), the operating company for Corinthia Hotels, was elected to serve on the international board of directors of the Africa Travel Association (ATA) at the 36th international conference held in Dakar, Senegal on May 25-29, 2011.  ATA is the premier international professional travel-industry association promoting tourism to Africa.

Borg said “I am very pleased to represent CHI on the ATA board, especially since CHI is on an expansion track in Africa through its joint venture agreement to operate the Wyndham and Ramada brands in Africa, as well as managing its own Corinthia Hotels luxury brand.”

In his present position, Borg is responsible for the Mediterranean, Middle East and African regions, where he takes an active role in promoting the destinations and drives the sales teams in the relevant countries.  He is also engaged in field activity in the main European and Middle East markets.  Borg has over 31 years experience in hospitality management and has, over the years, occupied several senior management positions in Malta and North African regions. He also pioneered and implemented Corinthia Hotel’s ‘Events at Corinthia’ MICE dedicated programme throughout the chain.

About CHI Hotels & Resorts (CHI)

Based in Malta, CHI Hotels & Resorts is a hotel management company that provides the full range of technical assistance and management services to hotel owners worldwide. CHI is the exclusive operator of the luxury Corinthia Hotels brand as well as the Wyndham and Ramada Plaza brands in Europe, Africa and The Middle East. CHI draws on a heritage of over 48 years in delivering high quality services to hotel guests and an optimum rate of return to owners and investors in diverse business environments. CHI’s experience extends to management of luxury and upscale properties in city and resort locations and products ranging from boutique to conference and Spa hotels. CHI is owned by International Hotel Investments plc (70%) and Wyndham Hotel Group (30%).