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Featuring: August 2024

­­North America​​

• Dania Duke has been appointed as General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe. She will oversee all aspects of the resort's operations, focusing on delivering exceptional guest satisfaction and enhancing operational efficiencies.
• Colm O'Callaghan named Vice President and Managing Director at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. His expertise and leadership are set to transform Pier Sixty-Six, enhancing its reputation and positioning it as a premier destination in the luxury hospitality industry.
• Kevin Ives joins Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale as Hotel Manager. His expertise is instrumental in enhancing Pier Sixty-Six's competitive market advantage and elevating both brand recognition and guest experiences to new heights.
• Frank Serindat has been appointed as Executive Director of Food & Beverage at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. His experience includes overseeing food and beverage venues at 5-star properties such as Montage Laguna Beach, Rosewood Miramar Beach and Faena Miami.
• Ryan Parker named General Manager at Hāna-Maui Resort. He oversees the day-to-day functions of the resort, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets, implementing marketing strategies and beyond.
• Jennifer Burgess-Wright has been appointed as SVP Marketing & Digital Strategy at Coury Hospitality. Her new role comes at a pivotal moment for Coury Hospitality as it continues to grow its portfolio of award-winning lifestyle hotels.
• Tonya Sweetser joins Craddock Terry Hotel as General Manager. With her exceptional leadership skills and extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Tonya is set to take the Craddock Terry Hotel to new heights.
• Roberto van Geenen named General Manager at The Crescent Hotel. He brings a legacy of exceptional service and operational excellence to his new role.
• Alice Sherman has been promoted as Executive Vice President & Managing Director at HVS Executive Search. She will leverage her expertise in business development, client relations, and training while maintaining her leadership in C-level searches across the hotel.
• Christopher Akoury named General Manager at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. He brings 20 years of senior experience to this pivotal role, leading the hotel team across day-to-day operations and strategic efforts to drive bookings to the property.
• Chad Bevan has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu. He is a 24-year veteran of Marriott Hotels where he's held positions throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.
• Derrick Williams joins Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa as Director of Human Resources. He has dedicated nearly 21 years to the human resources department within Marriott Hotels.
• Alyssa Schertz has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. She brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success with over two decades in hospitality throughout Wisconsin and Michigan.
• The Ritz-Carlton welcomes Wayne Morris as General Manager. He will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, hospitality and guest satisfaction, alongside the day-to-day operations and growth of its Ladies & Gentlemen.
• Eric Martino named President Cafe & Retail Division at Hard Rock International, Inc. He will be overseeing operations of the company's nearly 200 popular eateries around the world. Additionally, Martino will oversee Hard Rock's Retail Division on a global scale.
• JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa welcomes Manuel Magana as General Manager. He brings a global experience and perspective from his roles around the world in locations like Marriott Casa Magna Cancun Resort, and JW Marriott Miami.
• Ron Fader joins Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) as SVP Finance & Accounting. He will ensure excellence in the hotel day-to-day financial accounting, financial reporting, cash flow planning and management activities.
• Simon Firmin named Director of Sales & Marketing at Pendry Chicago. He is responsible for implementing innovative strategies to garner business from meetings, events and leisure clientele.
• Lee-Anne Singer has been appointed as Partner, Southern Africa at HVS MEA. She brings extensive experience and a reputation for innovation and collaboration to HVS's Southern Africa operations.
• Paul Feakes joins Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa as Resort Manager. He will lead its property team at the resort.
• Jason Abrams named Director of Rooms at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. He will direct the daily accommodation operations of the 519-room property, bringing over a decade of hospitality leadership and management experience to the resort.
• Lindsay Whalen has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. Whalen's experience ranges from advanced management positions to front-of-house hourly experience.
• Fairmont Grand Del Mar welcomes Nenad Praporski as General Manager. He oversees operations at the award-winning resort and leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success.
• Rafael Gorina named Director of Operations at The St. Regis Atlanta. He oversees all day-to-day hotel operations ensuring the reflection of The St. Regis brand's world class service and traditions.
• Natalia Lenzina has been appointed as Director of Beverage at The St. Regis Atlanta. She oversees all of the hotel's beverage operations inclusive of all on-site restaurants and bars along with in-room beverage programming and banquet/event services.
• Roger Baker named Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Advisor at First Hospitality. He will advise on selected capital formation transactions as well as certain management and investor relations initiatives.
• Adam Gatto has been appointed as Managing Director of Hospitality Capital Market at Cushman & Wakefield. He will work towards increasing hotel transactional market share throughout the Mountain West region.
• Erik Grazetti joins The St. Regis Chicago as Director of Sales & Marketing. He is responsible for leading and directing all sales and marketing efforts for The St. Regis Chicago, including heading a team of diverse sales, catering, and marketing professionals.
• Jing Butler has been promoted as Director of Sales at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon. She has been a member of The Westin Riverfront sales team for more than a decade, rising from an Executive Meetings Manager to serve as the Associate Director of Sales.
• Jack Meakin has been promoted as Vice President of Business Development at Hotel Equities Group, LLC. He will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth, enhancing owner relations, and delivering recommendations to enhance speed to market.
• Alexis Stevens named Director of Talent Development at Hotel Equities Group, LLC. She now serves as a department head with international responsibility.
• Brody Aarhaus has been promoted as Regional Director of Business Development at Hotel Equities Group, LLC. He will work directly with Jack Meakin to identify new business opportunities, foster partnerships, and expand HE's market presence in the Southeast.
• Aaron Bajorek named General Manager at The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort. He oversees the resort's day-to-day operations, including guest satisfaction, the execution of strategic planning and forward-thinking property development.
• Daniel Daughtry joins The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort as Director of Food & Beverage. He tasked with enhancing all aspects of the property's food and beverage service.
• Matthew Iacobucci has been appointed as General Manager at The Pontchartrain Hotel. He will work to maintain the property's historic feel and charm while continuing to deliver the top-notch guest service for which it is known.
• Jennifer Blymier named Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. She will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests.
• Paul Sacco joins PM Hotel Group as Chief Growth and Development Officer. He is well-equipped to lead PM Hotel Group's strategic expansion, especially in the full-service and luxury hotel sectors across the company's target markets.
• Bill Stachler has been promoted as SVP Revenue Management at Hotel Equities Group, LLC. He will lead the development and execution of cutting-edge data analytics and business intelligence systems, enhancing our ability to make proactive and informed decisions.
• Montage Deer Valley welcomes Gretchen Walker as Director of Sales and Marketing. She will be responsible for Montage Deer Valley's overall revenue and yield strategies, while overseeing implementation and results.
• Connie Power has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Aspen Meadows Resort. She has more than 25 years of experience in the resort and hospitality industry, with deep connections in domestic and international sales, marketing, and public relations.
• Angela Showley named VP Marketing & Revenue at Kessler Collection. She is responsible for leading the brand's marketing strategies in addition to overseeing revenue generation across its entire hospitality portfolio, including Kessler's Grand Bohemian brand.
• David Cron has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. He consistently achieved record-high quality assurance inspections and improvements to hotel satisfaction and loyalty tracking scores.
• Paul Bushman joins Crescent Hotels & Resorts as SVP Technology and Enterprise Solutions. He directed all aspects of team building, planning, budgeting, forecasting, managed services, vendor management, and offshore development to create value.
• Johanna Kent has been appointed as Chief People Officer at Virgin Hotels Collection. She has over 27 years' experience, where she has cultivated exceptional employee experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands.
• Leo Rotshteyn named Global Head of Revenue Management and Distribution at Virgin Hotels Collection. He brings over 30 years of experience driving multi-million dollar profit growth in the hospitality industry.
• Sandeep Walia has been promoted as Chief Operating Officer - Middle East & Luxury, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International, Inc. He has overseen operations for over 230 hotels with more than 110 properties in development across 12 countries.
• Edward C. Braunlich has been appointed as Managing Director at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. He will be tasked with overseeing all operations for the iconic property.
• Yvette Kitagawa joins Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows as Hotel Manager. She was awarded the '2024 Leadership Award' by the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce.
• MaryAnn Blanchard has been appointed as Director of Sales at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. She brings extensive hospitality experience, a profound appreciation for the island's rich cultural heritage, and a passion for crafting exceptional guest experiences.
• Trinity Investments welcomes Rob Tanenbaum as Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations. He is responsible for overseeing the strategic operations of Trinity's hotels on the East Coast of the United States.
• Sootaga “So’o” Tana named General Manager at Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by OUTRIGGER. He will assume the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations and management of these boutique-style condominium resorts in the heart of Waikīkī.
• Johanna Kent has been appointed as Chief People Officer at Virgin Hotels. She has over 27 years' experience, where she has cultivated exceptional employee experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands.
• Leo Rotshteyn joins Virgin Hotels as Global Head of Revenue Management and Distribution. He brings over 30 years of experience driving multi-million dollar profit growth in the hospitality industry.
• Jon Gustin has been appointed as Vice President of Operations at Commonwealth Hotels, LLC. He will oversee the operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives of Commonwealth Hotels.
• James Miller named General Manager at Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resort Collection. He will oversee all operations, services, offerings, and guest experiences for the property.
• Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa welcomes Diana Castrillon as Vice President of Human Resources. She will focus on improving employee engagement and guest services, leading strategies for talent acquisition and retention.
• Kayleen Morgan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection. She develops and implements sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share.
• Mark Shine named Director of Sales & Marketing at The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton. He will lead the sales and marketing teams, and exceed guest satisfaction all while successfully driving sales, maximizing opportunities for leisure, business and group travelers.
• Alfonce Jermaine McKinney, III has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Granada He earned a nomination for General Manager of the Year for boutique hotels by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, an organization where he remains an active member.
• Violaine Diogene joins Hotel Granada as Director of Sales & Marketing at in Atlanta. She is a member of the International Luxury Hotel Association and holds certifications through Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Wedding Industry Professionals (CWIP).
• Chay Steer named Director of Lifestyle at Hotel Granada. She brings nearly a decade of versatile business management and brand development expertise.
• John Wright named Area Director of Sales and Catering at Hotel Terra Jackson Hole and Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of revenue generation for Hotel Terra and Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa.
• Haytham Said Joins Four Seasons Hotel Miami as General Manager. He looks forward to immersing himself in the hotel's concept of Seventh Heaven; not just a state of extreme joy, but also everything one experiences.

Europe​

• Peter Norman has been appointed as SVP Corporate Development and Owner Relations for EAME at Hyatt. He looks forward to increasingly focusing on maintaining and expanding relationships with our existing hotel owners and franchisees.
• Felicity Black-Roberts named SVP Development for EAME at Hyatt. She will lead Hyatt's growth initiatives across the EAME region, overseeing a diverse and growing team of subregional developers.
• Cameron Gough has been appointed as Chief Product Officer at RMS Cloud. He aims to set the business up for positive growth, focusing on elevating the guest experience through seamless, frictionless interactions from booking to checkout.
• Evgeny Vreijling named General Manager at Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. His role involves analyzing and developing strategies to optimize business performance, focusing on key aspects such as hotel business analysis, and P&L management.
• Imre Heijboer joins Corendon Amsterdam New-West and The College Hotel as Cluster General Manager. He will ensure the properties consistently deliver top-tier service, solidifying the brand's reputation in the hospitality industry.
• Hotel Partner Revenue Management welcomes Florian Augustin as Deputy CEO. He will not only bring his extensive knowledge but will continue to collaborate closely with me and the leadership team to further enhance the success of our partners and our company."
• Dennis Forte has been appointed as Director of eCommerce at Ruby Hotels GmbH. His main focus areas at Ruby include customer relationship management, loyalty, personalization, and performance marketing.
• Tina Heyl named Director of Marketing at Ruby Hotels GmbH. She will use her extensive experience to drive strategic brand management, campaign and content development, social media marketing, and public relations.
• Donovan Sumner joined Hotel Co 51 as Regional Director of Operations, UK. He reprises his role with an enhanced portfolio and a new cluster general manager approach, which sees five General Managers across England and Scotland report directly to him.
• Jann Kaiser named General Manager at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens. He brings a wealth of expertise in luxury hospitality to his role, with over two decades of experience working across five countries, six cities and seven Four Seasons properties.
• Saadiyah Hendricks has been appointed as Area Director, PR & Social Media, MEA, MED & SEAP at Radisson Hotel Group. She will extend her responsibilities to provide supplementary support to the SEAP markets.
• Cedric Bartolini joins Choice Hotels EMEA as Head of Commercial. He will direct and lead sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution efforts for Choice Hotels EMEA and his appointment complements the companies' growth plans.
• Dominik Stalder has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne. He looks forward to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, managing the resort at the highest level and continuously taking it into the future."
• Alex Drown named Director of Sales at The Newman. He has more than 18 years' experience in the luxury and lifestyle hotel markets across London and New York, Drown brings extensive knowledge from The Newman's key markets.
• Rajit Sukumaran has been promoted as SVP & Managing Director, EAPAC at IHG Hotels & Resorts. He oversees the growth, performance and reputation in more than 20 countries.
• Vivek Bhalla has been promoted as Managing Director, SEAK at IHG Hotels & Resorts. He has been with the company since 2016, most recently spending four years as Vice President, Operations, SEAK, before which he had two years in India as Regional Vice President / Head of South West Asia.
• Jamie McDonald has been appointed as General Manager at Forest Pines Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort. His key focus will be on training and developing teams, enhancing the already impressive guest experience, and establishing Forest Pines as a leading resort among leisure.
• Claudio Coriasco named General Manager at Grand Hotel Courmayeur & Montana Lodge & Spa. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for luxury hospitality to his role as General Manager.
• Samantha Rieu has been appointed as General Manager at 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Chelsea Townhouse. She is an accomplished Hotel Manager with over 25 years of experience in 5-star luxury properties.
• Candice Barwell Nassar has been appointed as General Manager at AREV St Tropez in Saint Tropez. She joins AREV St Tropez with over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, having started her career aged just 17.
• Kathrin Jung-Reinhard named Head of Development Strategy - Northern Europe at Dalata Hotel Group. She brings a wealth of experience to this role, having most recently served as Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management at Universal Investment GmbH.
• Jessica Tapfar has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Chancery Rosewood. She was instrumental in overseeing the hotel's daily operations and ensuring its profitability.
• The Chancery Rosewood welcomes Kate Bowen as Director of Rooms. She joins from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, a Belmond Hotel, where she served as Director of Operations.
• Martin Molloy named Director of Engineering at The Chancery Rosewood. He has managed engineering developments at renowned properties such as Raffles The Palm Dubai, Atlantis The Palm Dubai, and One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai.
• Massimiliano Ziano has been appointed as Director of Culinary at The Chancery Rosewood. He brings a distinguished 30-year culinary career to The Chancery Rosewood.

Asia

• Jesper Larsen has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from across Greater China, Japan, Vietnam and Europe to his new role at this stunning resort.
• Sandip Nalawade named Director of Engineering at The Ritz-Carlton. He brings a wealth of technical, analytical, and management expertise to our esteemed property with over 20 years in the hospitality industry.
• Suprabhath Roy Chowdhury has been appointed as General Manager at voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel. He will spearhead the positioning and operational excellence of IHG Hotels & Resorts' first voco property in India.
• Raghvendra Pratap Singh joins voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel as Director of Sales. His skills and abilities include leadership, strategic sales, Business Development, MICE & Weddings sales, client relationship management & new client acquisition.
• Tenzin Losel named Executive Chef at voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel. His expertise covers a broad range of cuisines, from traditional Indian to international flavors.
• Girish Chandra Mamgain has been appointed as Operations Manager at voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel. He is a seasoned hospitality professional with 24 years of extensive experience, currently serving as the Operations Manager at voco Jim Corbett.
• Ahmed Faisal joins voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel as Assistant F&B Manager. He is skilled in driving business growth through strategic partnerships, financial planning and effective leadership to achieve organizational goals and profitability.
• Surender Singh has been appointed as Front Office Manager at voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel. He brings 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 5.5 years of experience with IHG.
• Tan Kim Seng named General Manager at Aloft Singapore Novena. He will lead and steer the landmark property in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences through a multi-faceted approach that enhances its music-inspired design concept.
• Shaad Ansari has been promoted as Director of Catering Sales at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. He will leverage his deep knowledge of the Mumbai business landscape and his strong connections with the Medical Association.
• Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas welcomes Syahreza Ishwara as General Manager. He brings a fresh perspective and a passion for excellence to this exclusive property.
• David Alexander named General Manager at Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport. He brings over 15 years leadership experience, having most recently been part of the pre-opening team at the dual-branded Novotel Melbourne & ibis Melbourne Central.
• Narelle Welsh has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport. she has been busy procuring major clients and partnership deals for the hotels and is without a doubt the hotel's number one cheerleader on LinkedIn.
• Charlie Tickler has been appointed as Director of Finance at Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport. He brings a wealth of financial experience to the team and understands the Novotel brand inside out, joining the team from Novotel Melbourne South Wharf.
• Giovani Sayuti named Director of Operations at Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport. She is responsible for the daily operations of both hotels, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service across all touchpoints from check-in to check-out.
• Ashish Rajput joins Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport as Director of Revenue. He is responsible for setting up distribution channels and leading Revenue Management and Reservations for both properties.
• Amora Hotel Brisbane welcomes Rob Unson as General Manager. He brings a wealth of expertise in his new role as general manager of Amora Hotel Brisbane.
• Rahul Dangwal named Hotel Manager at Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne. His vision for the hotel includes overseeing a significant expansion project aimed at enhancing the hotel's offerings and maintaining its reputation as a premier destination in Melbourne.
• Dino Lim has been appointed as General Manager at Mercure Singapore Bugis. He will helm the overall strategic management and operations, spearheading the corporate acquisitions, operational initiatives and long-term growth.
• Parul Jain joins Shangri-La Eros New Delhi as Director of Finance. She will oversee all aspects of financial operations, including budget management, financial reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Neil Li has been appointed as General Manager at Centara Reserve Samui. He brings over a decade of hotel management experience from top international 5-star hotels in Shanghai, China.
• Andrew Jansson named General Manager at Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives and Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives. He will oversee the pre-opening and strategic development of Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives.
• Ana Muñoz Sánchez has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas. She will be responsible for defining and implementing the company's financial strategy in more than thirty countries in Europe and America.
• Abhishek Arora named Revenue Manager at Hyatt Regency. He will oversee all revenue management operations, develop and implement strategies to maximize revenue and profits, analyse market trends and manage pricing and inventory.
• Rohit Chhettri has been appointed as General Manager at Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa. He will be responsible for maintaining the high level of service the Maldivian resort is renowned and awarded for.
• Judd Rabbidge joins Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort as General Manager. He said, "An upscale resort catering to families with an eye for aesthetics, Avani+ Fares Maldives occupies a distinctive niche.
• John Blanco has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka. He will helm this debut property and work strategically with Ellen Franke as she takes command of Patina Osaka, the first urban property of Patina Hotels & Resorts.
• Ellen Franke named General Manager at Patina Osaka. She brings this vibrancy to her new role as General Manager of Patina Osaka, leveraging her dynamic leadership and dedication to exceptional service.
• Ashok Ram Kumar joins Hyatt Regency as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. He will be overseeing all food and beverage operations, developing strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, and ensuring the smooth running of the department.
• The Ritz-Carlton welcomes Mafalda Costa Tavares as General Manager. She brings extensive revenue, sales and marketing experience to her new role following a stellar career spanning several years.
• Matai Gilroy has been appointed as Commercial Director at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. He will be responsible for driving the resort's commercial strategy, overseeing all aspects of sales, marketing, and revenue management.
• Cat Wu named Executive Director of Revenue at Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford. She will lead the development and execution of profit-enhancing strategies across all hotel revenue streams.
• Sachin Malhotra has been appointed as General Manager at Kochi Marriott Hotel. He looks forward to a bright future under Sachin Malhotra's leadership, confident that his expertise and vision will lead to continued success and growth.
• Andreas Streiber named General Manager at Shangri-la Bengaluru. He brings with him over 32 years of hospitality, operational and management experience and has spent the last 10 years in senior management positions at several reputed international companies.­­

South America​

• Larry Tsoumas has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Zihuatanejo. He brings an extensive background in brand innovation and sales leadership, as well as expertise in driving action, accountability, productivity, and market share.
• Ruben Gabino named General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique. He will play a pivotal role in redefining the luxury hospitality experience in Costa Rica, harnessing the Waldorf Astoria's iconic brand heritage.
• Leonardo Morado has been appointed as General Manager at Chablé Yucatán in Yucatan. He will oversee all operations and ensure the hotel continues to be the epitome of luxury hospitality, having been crowned one of the World's 50 Best Hotels in 2023.
• Joslin Fuentes named General Manager at Chablé Maroma. She brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality, having gained strong operational skills working for InterContinental Hotels Group and Karisma Hotels & Resorts where she managed multiple properties.
• Fernando García Rossette has been appointed as General Manager at AVA Resort Cancun. He will oversee all operational aspects of the new resort, while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

­­Carribean

• Mariano Formariz joins The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino as General Manager. He will oversee the property's day-to-day operations and elevate the visitor experience, including staff management and deployment.
• Javier Escola has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. He brings extensive experience from leading hospitality establishments around the world.
• Romeo Penacino named Executive Chef at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. He bringing over 20 years of culinary excellence and leadership in the hospitality industry.
• Louella Brezovar-van Veen has been appointed as Hotel General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos. She will oversee the operations for the 147-room oceanfront resort with 69 residences, located directly on the iconic Grace Bay beach.
• Sam Basu joins The Ritz-Carlton as Area General Manager. He will oversee the breadth of Marriott's portfolio on the island, liaise with franchise partners, foster relationships with local officials and lead the highly anticipated re-opening of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan.
• Sara Archibald named Northeast Regional Director of Sales at Grace Bay Resorts. She will manage and oversee the sales operations in the Northeast region of the United States including designing plans to meet sales targets.

Middle East​

• Mohamed Hawwam has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown. He has consistently surpassed profit and market growth targets while setting new standards for customer satisfaction.
• Itir Osmanoglu named Commercial Director at Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha. She brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to excellence to her new role.
• Evelyn Nguyen Van Schwarcz joins The St. Regis as Director of Groups & Events. She will oversee all aspects of group and event operations, including client acquisition and retention, event planning and execution.
• Khaled Al Kurdi has been appointed as Director of Operations at HE Hotel Apartments. She will oversee the daily operations of HE Hotel Apartments by Gewan, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency.
• Richard Simmons named General Manager at Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla. He developed his career into leadership positions, previously taking on several general manager roles across China, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Malaysia.
• Aidan Dempsey joins The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert as General Manager. He has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including notable roles at prestigious properties across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
• Syed Shabih Ul Hassan named Director of Housekeeping at Millennium Airport Hotel. He will oversee the hygiene and cleanliness of the hotel's 942 guestrooms, in addition to the laundry service, restaurants, event venues, and all public areas.
• Saif Eddin Mohammed joins Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya as General Manager. He will oversee the operations of the property that features 189 rooms, 92 residential suites, six F&B venues, a fitness centre, 22 meeting rooms, and banqueting services.
• Rory Coote has been appointed as Corporate Director of Learning & Development at Rotana. He brings 12 years of experience to his new role at Rotana.
• Rob Collier named Managing Director Future Openings - MEA & SEAP at Radisson Hotel Group. He will leverage his experience of opening more than 50 hotels in MEA over the past three years.
• Caroline Thissen has been appointed as Senior Area Director of Sales MEA & SEAP at Radisson Hotel Group. She will be extending her responsibilities to support the Sales organization in SEAP.
• Stephanie Aboujaoude named Senior Area Director of Marketing and Communications MEA, Mediterranean & SEAP at Radisson Hotel Group. She will extend her responsibilities to support SEAP.
• Cameron Speedie has been promoted as Senior Director, Finance & Control, SEAP at Radisson Hotel Group. He previously held roles as Regional Financial Controller, Middle East, East Africa & Nigeria.
• Harpreet Singh Chhatwal has been promoted as VP People & Culture- MEA, SEAP & SA at Radisson Hotel Group. He will be extending his responsibilities to SEAP and South Asia Regions.
• Mohamed Farwath named IT Manager at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills. With a robust academic foundation in Computer System Design, Farwath began in IT infrastructure and has since worked for the likes of Hilton and Hyatt.
• Deepak Saini has been appointed as Chief Engineer at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills. He has overseen the renovation and rebranding of the Ramada Jumeirah Hotel to Crowne Plaza Jumeirah Dubai, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group.
• Giuseppe Pino Lavarra named Culinary Director at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. His journey includes leading the opening of Zilos Restaurant in Jeddah earlier this year and contributing as a culinary coach.
• Ugur Lee Kanbur has been appointed as General Manager at Destination Mina Seyahi. He will oversee the operations and customer experience across each brand with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Jeremy Canivet named General Manager at The Jeddah EDITION. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having worked with esteemed brands such as Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Kempinski, and The Ritz-Carlton.
• Hussein Dayekh joins Rosewood Jeddah as Managing Director. He plays a crucial role in advancing Rosewood Impact's vision, inspiring his team towards innovation, excellence, and sustainability to create meaningful community impact.
• NI Ketut Candra named Director of Spa & Wellness at Waldorf Astoria Kuwait. She joins with over 13 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry, beginning her career in Bali before moving around the world to high-end hotels and resorts.
• Ahmed Gamal has been appointed as Director of Sales at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. He previously was director of sales at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi.
• Waseemuddin Mohammed has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. He played a key role in launching Namak, the hotel's acclaimed Indian restaurant, and spearheaded the introduction of McGettigan's to the hotel.
• Margarita De Leon-Da Costa named Director of Operations at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. She will now spearhead front office, housekeeping, wellness, food and beverage service and culinary departments.
• CA Parag Vashney has been promoted as Executive Assistant Manager at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. He will oversee human resources, learning and development, and IT, in addition to his previous finance and procurement departments.
• Nada Soliman has been appointed as PR & Marketing Manager at Courtyard Riyadh Northern Ring Road. Her new role aims to enhance Courtyard by Marriott Northern Ring Road Riyadh's reputation in Riyadh's hospitality sector.
• Jose Luis Bragado named Executive Assistant Manager at ME Dubai. He will work with Elsa Lahoude, ME Dubai's general manager, to oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations and strategy.
• Margaret Tlau joins Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana as Director of Food & Beverage. Her journey with Rotana began in 2015 as assistant outlet manager, where she quickly showcased her passion for hospitality and commitment to excellence.
• Elena Schwartz has been appointed as General Manager at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers. She is committed to propelling the hotel to the forefront of the city's business hospitality sector.
• Yousef Masharqa named Director of Finance at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. He will oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with international standards and aligning financial strategies with the hotel's organisational goals.
• Belal Al Kadry has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Marriott Hotels Sindalah Island. This role encompasses our properties under the Luxury Collection, Autograph Collection, and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy.
• Koni Kim joins The Ritz-Carlton as Director of Food & Beverage. She will be spearheading the hotel's restaurants, driving food and beverage sales and working to uplift the F&B offerings.
• Gokhan Yorukoglu has been appointed as General Manager at La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record with the hotel group.
• Roberto Simone named General Manager at Banana Island Resort by Anantara. His hospitality experience spans four continents and takes in groups such as Kempinski, Marriott and Silverse.
• Samer Gerges has been appointed as Director of Operations at Le Royal Méridien Doha. He oversaw sales and marketing strategies for a diverse portfolio of properties.
• Philipp Knuepfer named Chief Operating Officer at Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG). He oversees global operations, solidifying the Group’s reputation as a leader in hospitality.

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