People On The MoveThe former Accor executive is now SVP marketing & communications at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.

Michael Parsons returns to travel with Wyndham appointment

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Michael Parsons is now senior vice president, marketing and communications at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.
Michael Parsons is now senior vice president, marketing and communications at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.

Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, a division of Travel + Leisure Co, has appointed Michael Parsons as senior vice president, marketing and communications.

Based at the Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific corporate head office in Singapore, Parsons will oversee marketing, communications and brand strategy of the company’s travel products and services — including its vacation clubs, e-commerce sites, and managed hotel portfolio.

“Michael is a highly accomplished and dynamic executive who brings more than 20 years of hospitality and marketing expertise to the business. We are confident his strong background in branding and communications, digital performance, business development and experience leading international teams, will provide forward-thinking leadership to assist our expansion across Asia and other international markets,” said Barry Robinson, president and managing director, international operations, Wyndham Destinations.

Prior to this appointment, Parsons served as director, strategic merchant & co-brand Asia Pacific at Mastercard and vice president marketing & strategic partnerships Asia Pacific for Accor.

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