Pullman appoints Willie Williams as the director of sales and marketing

Pullman Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Willie Williams as the director of sales and marketing at Pullman Cape Town, the first property in South Africa under the Pullman brand from Accor.

With more than 25 years of dedicated and passionate service to the hotel and resort industry, Mr Williams brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team at the Mother City’s newest hospitality destination.

Mr Williams’s impressive career spans various renowned international brands, including IHG Hotels and Resorts, voco, Hilton, and Starwood Worldwide. He was part of the team that successfully launched the first voco brand hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg from IHG Hotels and Resorts, and has held key positions at, among others, Valor Hospitality, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and the Taj Cape Town.

At Pullman Cape Town, Mr Williams will be responsible for driving business growth, focusing on expanding awareness of the hotel’s meeting facilities, stylish rooms, and exceptional service, while leveraging its prime location and stunning views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the cityscape. His aim is to establish Pullman Cape Town as the hotel of choice in the Mother City.

Pullman Cape Town, situated in the iconic Triangle House skyscraper in the heart of the city centre, offers guests a unique blend of contemporary design and exquisite vistas. Being so close to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the V&A Waterfront, Atlantic Seaboard beaches, and the city’s culinary and nightlife hubs such as Bree Street and Long Street, it is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travellers.

The hotel’s modern amenities, event facilities, relaxation spaces, and personalised experiences ensure that guests will enjoy a memorable stay, whether they are visiting Cape Town for work or play. Mr Williams is excited to take up the reins.

Mr Williams, said: “For me, hospitality isn’t just a job. It’s a passion – it’s in my blood and bones – it’s part of life. It is life!”