Pacific Resort Hotel Group Appoints Chief Operating Officer Pacific

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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ––– Cook IslandsIslands,, 222 June 2015 Pacific Resort Hotel Group Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG), the Cook Islands leading resort operator, today announced the promotion of Marcus Niszow to Chief Operating Officer. Niszow will continue to report directly to Greg Stanaway, Chief Executive Officer in this newly created role.

This appointment recognises the significant contributions Niszow has made to the business since joining PRHG and will ensure the management structure at PRHG is optimised to best serve and exceed the expectations of its shareholders, partners and landowners in the face of rapid growth and development.

In his new role, Niszow will continue to oversee PRHG’s Sales & Support teams and will now also actively support the CEO with oversight for all PRHG resort operations across the group. He was most recently Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer for Pacific Resort Hotel Group.

“Since joining PRHG in October 2003, Marcus has made significant contributions to PRHG including establishing solid operating platforms and systems, and building the leadership capabilities within the resort group,” said Stanaway. “Over the years he has overseen numerous key projects such as the establishment of our PRHG Sales & Support office, modernisation and standardisation of PRHG information and communication technology systems, to name a few, while also helping build performance and success of the PRHG portfolio.”

"Leadership development and continuity are critical components to a company's success. I am thrilled to have Marcus transition into a broader role as we set forth on creating the next chapters of our company's story," said Stanaway.

Niszow has 20 years of diverse global hospitality experience with positions ranging from various hotel management roles to group business analyst and financial controller. He is Harvard Business School educated and has received several professional recognitions including being named the ‘South Pacific General Manager of the Year’ at the 2014 HM Awards in Australia.

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Notes to Editors

About Pacific Resort Hotel Group PRHG develop boutique Island resorts and hospitality facilities which are underpinned by a focus on local culture, the environment, and unique architectural and landscaping design to provide discerning guests an authentic South Pacific experience. PRHG successfully owns and operates two award winning resorts under the Pacific Resort brand and a new property under the Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa brand in the Cook Islands.

About Pacific Resort Rarotonga Authentic Boutique … Located in the South Pacific island nation of the Cook Islands Pacific Resort is Rarotonga’s leading full-service authentic boutique resort situated in an unrivaled location on the glorious white sands of Muri beach. This premium boutique resort offers a perfect blend of modern comforts and traditional island hospitality. A place where simple, lazy days meet luxurious evenings. And where the friendly, gracious staff meet your every request. For more information visit www.pacificresort.com

About Pacific Resort Aitutaki Secluded Luxury…Like a siren of the Pacific, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, beckons you. This magical place, full of South Seas idyll and romance, is home to Pacific Resort Aitutaki, an enclave of privacy, refinement and luxury, that seduces even the most discerning traveler. Pacific Resort Aitutaki member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection has just 27 luxurious ‘absolute beachfront’ bungalows, suites and villas all with their own personal, panoramic view of Aitutaki’s world-famous lagoon, where every sunset majestically captures the colours of the lagoon and the ocean beyond. For more information visit www.pacificresort.com

About Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa The road less travelled …You’re a traveler who appreciates beautiful surroundings and luxurious five star accommodation… and you also value your independence. Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa has been designed just for you. This new Cook Islands concept in luxury accommodation gives you the freedom to personalise your own leisure experience. Set on the beautiful white sand beach of Rarotonga’s stunning Muri lagoon, your private villa awaits. How you choose to use it is completely up to you. For more information visit www.temanava.com

For further information, please contact: Akshay Singh, General Manager – Sales, Marketing & Reservations, Pacific Resort Hotel Group – [email protected]