Simon Neggers, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications oversees the global strategy for Oetker Collection, an exclusive portfolio of Masterpiece Hotels and Estates. Simon has over 15 years of experience in luxury hotel communications and brand marketing, previously serving as Global Vice President of Communications and Portfolio Marketing for the Luxury Brands Group at Marriott International. Oetker Collection comprises one of the most exclusive portfolios of luxury hotels in the world. All true masterpieces, these properties are located in the most desirable destinations around the globe. The hotels are icons of elegance, combining legendary hospitality with genuine family spirit that is unique to Oetker Collection. Simon and I will speak about his motivation and transition from the largest hotel group in the world, to join one of the smallest collections in the world, albeit very exclusive. We will deep dive in what makes the portfolio so unique, the upcoming openings of two new masterpieces and its plans to develop the China market.