Hilton Worldwide strengthens sales team in Africa

South African born Neveling, who is currently working towards a Bachelors of Business Administration Degree with the University of South Africa, has over 14 years hospitality experience after starting his career in the UK at Hilton Keswick Lodore and also enjoying management roles at key landmark hotels, Hilton London Metropole and Hilton Glasgow.

Daniel Ebo, regional director of Sales for Hilton Worldwide Africa & Indian Ocean said: "Ewan's extensive experience in hotel management and operations will serve us well as we seek to promote the very best we have to offer in Southern Africa hospitality to a domestic African market. His strong interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities as well as his knowledge of the company will be invaluable for the sales team within the business and at a time when we are welcoming increasing numbers of business and leisure travellers to the region."

Neveling was actively involved in the setup and pre-opening phases of Hilton Windhoek and has a great understanding of the Namibian market. With responsibility for five upscale hotels across Durban, Knysna, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Namibia, Neveling will steer the promotional and sales programme for the properties as well as the implementation of sales strategies designed to deliver incremental revenue growth across the portfolio.