Ngo Xuan Thu

Strategic Brand Storyteller | Passionate Hotelier

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About

With a strong foundation in Marketing, working with globally renowned brands such as Caravelle, IHG, Marriott, Accor and a deep understanding of the hospitality market, I view Sales, Marketing, and Revenue as an integrated strategic ecosystem rather than standalone functions. My focus lies in crafting compelling brand narratives, building market-driven strategies, and translating brand equity into measurable commercial performance. Through this approach, I consistently drive sustainable growth and create tangible revenue value for individual properties, hotel groups, and investors.

Experience

  • Director of Sales and Marketing at Rêve Ho Chi Minh City, Vignette Collection by IHG
    Nov 2025 - Jun 2026 · 8 mos

    - Directed pre-opening strategy for Rêve Ho Chi Minh City, establishing core sales and marketing foundations. - Built and structured the commercial team, including the development of SOPs to ensure operational consistency and performance. - Defined brand positioning, and developed go-to-market strategies to drive early awareness and demand. - Led the creation of key sales tools, pricing frameworks, and diítribution channels, while initiating partnership and pipeline developement across key segments. - Built strategic partnerships with corporate accounts, luxury travel advisors, and key industry stakeholders to drive market awareness and revenue opportunities. - Designed and implemented integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, public relations, and content platforms to increase brand visibility and lead generation. -!Oversaw revenue optimization, distribution strategy, OTA performance, and reservation operations to maximize market penetration and commercial efficiency.

  • Director of Marketing & Communications at Hôtel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection
    May 2025 - Nov 2025 · 7 mos

    - Driving a strategic reset of ways of working across Marketing and F&B teams to improve efficiency and collaboration. - Created the concept for the hotel's momentous 10th anniversary celebration. - Supported F&B team for Mooncake 2025 resulting in a remarkable budget increase of over 20%. - Contribute to organise the Pink October Charity Dinner of MGallery, leading a silent auction to generate more than 200 million VND for Breast Cancer Vietnam Network. - Contributed to elevate the awareness and reputation of The Albion by Kirk, achieving recognition such as Tatler Best Vietnam and Tatler Best Asia Awards

  • Rebranding at JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon
    Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 · 5 mos

    - Led the brand conversion from InterContinental Saigon to JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, overseeing marketing team restructuring and ensuring alignment with the new brand ethos. - Directed end-to-end rebranding across all touchpoints, from digital platforms to on-property experience. - Spearheaded internal and external communications to ensure a seamless transition and minimize stakeholder confusion. - Built strong media and influencer partnerships, delivering positive coverage through press events and property showcases. - Drove bookings through targeted digital campaigns leveraging social media and Marriott platforms.

  • IHG Hotels & Resorts (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director of Marketing & Communications
      Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      InterContinental Saigon Hotel and Residences

    • Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
      Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Work closely with the DoSM in the annual commercial strategy and budget process, consulting to ensure channel optimisation for direct revenue, resource allocation, risk identification and new business opportunities - Ensure that all IHG marketing tools and partnerships are utilised to full potential, delivering front of mind awareness internally and externally - Work with the DoFB and DoSM to devise and implement a strategic food and beverage marketing plan for each F&B outlet - Initiate and measure distribution channel marketing activities including, but not limited to IHG website, Performance Marketing, Affiliate Marketing and GDS opportunities. - Daily performance management of all distribution channels and partnerships - Attend regular Sales & Marketing, Revenue Generation & regional Marketing meetings, reviewing strategies with the hotel team, and adjusting as required. - Loyalty: Act as the brand champion for the hotel, supporting all departments to ensure that all facets of the products and services are in line with established brand standards - Monitor competitive set marketing and promotional activities

  • Marketing Communications Manager at Caravelle Saigon
    May 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    - Key projects: Major hotel and meeting spaces renovation, rebranding, 60th anniversary event of the hotel. - Oversee Marcom Department with marketing activities, PR goals in accordance with business & marketing plan & budgeted revenue objectives - To work with DOSM for the annual Marketing and communication strategy to meet with the hotel business and philosophy - To implement the hotel’s annual advertising plan and to co-ordinate with relevant departments on all matters related to creative and media planning - Actively build up & maintain close relationships with key press representatives and the public - To co-ordinate and oversee the production of existing collateral and the development of new promotional materials.