First Hyatt international global sales office to open in Africa

In this role, Kneubuhler is responsible for assisting African companies with their international travel programs as well as assisting other multinationals in the region with travel. Sandra reports to Tareq Daoud, Regional Vice President Global Sales based out of Dubai, UAE.

Kneubuhler began her career at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg as a corporate trainee 10 years ago and since then has held various sales positions in Grand Hyatt Doha and Hyatt Regency Oubaai Resort and Spa, most recently as Director of Sales & Marketing and Acting General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai. She is delighted to start this exciting new role and is passionate about economic success in Africa.

"Appointing leaders such as Sandra who has had great success in her career gives Hyatt in Africa a solid foundation for the future," says Michael McBain, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Johannesburg.

"Hyatt has recognised that numerous African companies have a growing global travel footprint and that this needs to recognised and handled as it would be in any other key city in the world".

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