Dylan Tan

Experience

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  Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Regular

  The Army Deployment Force (ADF) is a high readiness unit that provides Army specialised capabilities for a full spectrum of Peace-Time Contingency Operations (PTCO). Besides PTCO, ADF is also deployed for Peace Support Operations (PSO) and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions. This discrete rapid deployment battalion is operationally-ready to a high readiness state, ready to respond to any civil emergencies and actively able to respond "at the push of the button". The motto "Always Ready" stands for always ready for any national exigency.Its first operational mission began in August, 2016, when ADF servicemen were rotationally deployed to Iraq as cover safety and protection for the medical teams by Singapore to assist the international coalition forces that are in combat with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).[3] Show less

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  Corporate i Pte Ltd

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

  Accounts Relations Manager
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  Reed Exhibitions

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

  Operation Executive

  APM 2008, BEXAsia 2008

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  Ace:Daytons Communications

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2008

  Conference Manager

  GCA 2009, Thalassamia Conference 2009

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  Singex Group

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Assistant Manager, Centre Services & Programming

  Center programming, Retail Leasing, Advertising & Media space sales. Catering

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  Far East Hospitality Management (S) Pte Ltd

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2017

  Assistant Director of Sales (Orchard Cluster)

  Far East Hospitality is Singapore's biggest hotel and residence operator. Our portfolio in Singapore comprises of ten hotels and eight residences with over 3,500 rooms located strategically across the island. They include the multi award-winning Quincy Hotel, as well as Oasia Hotel Singapore, Village Hotel Changi, Orchard Scotts Residences and Orchard Parksuites.

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  Plaza Premium Group

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Manager, Global Sales

  Headquartered in Hong Kong, Plaza Premium Group is the pioneer and industry leader in providing Premium Airport Services in over 150 locations of 36 international airports across the world such as Aerotel - airport transit Hotel, Plaza Premium Lounges, Allways airport services and TGM airport dinning.

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  Pan Pacific Hotels Group

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Assistant Director of Sales

  Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a wholly-owned hotel subsidiary of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one of Asia’s most established hotel and property companies with an outstanding portfolio of investment and development properties. Based in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns and/or manages over 30 hotels, resorts and serviced suites with more than 11,000 rooms including those under development in Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe. The Group comprises two acclaimed brands: Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL. Show less

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  Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

  Assistant Director Of Sales

  Dylan joined the State of Fun, Sentosa with the Le Meridien Resort Sentosa under the Marriott umbrella.It was a transformation period where the Resort came under new ownership and was rebuilding its team after rebranding from Movenpick. The transformation continued into the COVID-19 Amber Alert period as Dylan sought out SLA to change the hotel into a foreign worker dormitory and later into a GCF facility before finally reopening as Oasia Resort Sentosa under Far East Hospitality.

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  Far East Hospitality Management (S) Pte Ltd

  Nov 2020 - May 2022

  Assistant Director Of Sales (Sentosa Cluster)

  Take part in the reopening of Oasia Resort Sentosa, the 2nd Oasia brand under Dylan’s belt, as a staycation venue before the borders fully reopen. The 191-key wellness resort consists of all Jr Suite Wellness wing and Super Potatoes designed Imbiah wing. His portfolio was also increased to include the Sentosa cluster consisting of The Barracks Hotel, The Outpost Hotel, and Village Hotel Sentosa.

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  Millennium Hotels and Resorts

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  Associate Director of Sales - Lifestyle Cluster

  Dylan leaded the Corporate and Wholesales sales team for the Lifestyle cluster, consisting of M Social Singapore and Studio M Hotel as the Head of the Department(acting). Total 653 keys. On a day-to-day bases, he uses his creativity, humour and love to inspire and bring together a team of remarkable people to create the joy of today's and tomorrow's world.

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  Amara Hotels & Resorts

  Nov 2023 - Jan 2025

  Director of Sales

  Dylan took up the challenge at Amara Singapore as the hotel embarks on a major transformation journey to wow guests with the next level of comfort and modernity in 2024 by leading the Room Sales and Events & Catering departments in the DOSM capacity through the renovation and launch.

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  IHG Hotels & Resorts

  Jan 2025 - now

  Director of Sales

  Dylan is currently in the process of sharing that a little kindness, a lot of optimism, and a whole lot of belief can turn a good team into a great one. He leads with positivity because he knows that when people feel valued and inspired, they’ll go that extra mile—not because they have to, but because they want to. At the same time, he’s got a playbook full of winning sales and marketing strategies to keep the hotel thriving. He sets the game plan, makes sure the team executes it to perfection, and keeps a sharp eye on results—all while keeping spirits high and the goal in sight. Because at the end of the day, success isn’t just about hitting numbers; it’s about building a team that believes in what they do. Show less