Marriott International has appointed Patcharin Konklong as Cluster Director of Sales for Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa and Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, effective August 3, 2026. The appointment places an experienced hospitality sales professional in charge of coordinating commercial strategy across three prominent Marriott properties in Phuket and Khao Lak.
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This Phuket Hotel Executives news report highlights Patcharin’s extensive experience in hotel sales, revenue management, customer relationship management and multi-property commercial operations. Her career has included senior positions with major international hospitality groups, giving her substantial commercial experience across Phuket and Khao Lak and an established understanding of two of southern Thailand’s leading resort destinations.
Taking Charge of Cluster Sales Strategy
In her new position, Patcharin will oversee sales planning and partnership development across the three Marriott properties while working closely with their commercial teams.
Her responsibilities will include coordinating sales initiatives, supporting business performance and strengthening relationships with key customers and industry partners. Her previous multi-property experience should be particularly valuable as she works to align wider cluster priorities with the individual commercial positioning of each resort.
Extensive Experience Across Phuket and Khao Lak
Patcharin most recently served as Director of Sales at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, giving her direct experience within Marriott International before moving into her expanded cluster leadership position.
Before that, she was Regional Product Director at Guangdong Qiyouji International Travel Co. Ltd., adding broader travel industry experience to her hospitality background.
She also previously served as Cluster Director of Sales with Minor Hotels, where she managed sales operations across multiple properties in Phuket and Khao Lak. That role provided direct experience coordinating commercial activities across hotels operating in two established but distinctive resort markets.
Career Spans Major International Hotel Brands
Earlier in her career, Patcharin held sales and revenue leadership positions at Millennium Resort Patong Phuket and properties affiliated with Design Hotels.
She has also worked with Hyatt Regency and Hilton in Phuket, developing further expertise in hotel sales, revenue management and customer relationships.
Her career has consequently included both individual hotel positions and multi-property commercial portfolios. This combination has exposed her to different operating models, customer segments and sales strategies within Phuket’s highly competitive hospitality industry.
Partnerships and Commercial Growth in Focus
Partnership development will be a major priority in Patcharin’s new role, particularly as hotels across Phuket and Khao Lak compete for business from domestic and international markets.
Working alongside the wider sales and revenue teams, she will coordinate commercial initiatives, strengthen existing relationships and pursue new opportunities that can support performance across the cluster.
Her previous experience in Phuket and Khao Lak provides an additional advantage. While both destinations attract significant international tourism, their hospitality markets have different characteristics and appeal to varying traveller segments.
Having already managed sales responsibilities across both destinations, Patcharin brings first-hand knowledge of their commercial landscapes and the industry relationships that help generate hotel business.
Marriott Strengthens Southern Thailand Sales Leadership
Patcharin’s appointment strengthens Marriott International’s commercial leadership across three important properties in southern Thailand. Her combination of regional knowledge, international hotel experience and previous cluster-level responsibilities provides a strong foundation for coordinating sales activities across Phuket and Khao Lak.
As she assumes responsibility for sales planning, partnerships and wider commercial coordination, Patcharin will be tasked with connecting the individual strengths of the three properties with broader market opportunities. Her extensive experience across sales, revenue management and customer relationships should help Marriott strengthen its commercial reach while supporting sustainable business growth in two of Thailand’s most competitive resort destinations.
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