Mezzatesta?moves up at Accor

Dino Mezzatesta?is appointed?CEO?of?Accor Plus Asia Pacific, AccorHotels? travel, dining and lifestyle programme.
He joined AccorHotels in March 2005 as DOSM for The Menzies Hotel in Sydney before moving to Ibis Sydney Airport where he spent almost two years as GM.
In March 2008, he moved to the AccorHotels? Sydney regional office where he spent the past seven years leading the franchise operations for Australia and New Zealand, while also playing a key role in the implementation of the group?s strata business and integration of the strategic Mirvac acquisition.
He most recently held the position of vice president franchise operations, overseeing a portfolio of over 70 hotels.
Accor Plus is a paid membership programme that enables members to enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits at more than 600 hotels and 800 restaurants across the region.
Mezzatesta?will oversee the programme across 17 participating countries.
He replaces Louise Daley who has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer of AccorHotels Asia Pacific.