The Boutique Search Firm
Heads Above the Rest - June 2022

The Newsletter of The Boutique Search Firm, a worldwide retained recruiting firm specializing in hospitality management.

Market update​

• Employment in leisure and hospitality increased by 84,000 in May. Job growth continued in food services and drinking places (+46,000) and accommodation (+21,000).
• Employment in leisure and hospitality is down by 1.3 million, or 7.9 percent, since February 2020.

 
Recent Appointments
 
North America:​

• Michael O’Donnell named Chairman & CEO at Relay Robotics, Inc. in Campbell. He is a 25-year veteran of the consumer technology industry who brings a record of growth and success.
• Jacquelyn Peterson joins Choice Hotels as an Emerging Markets Director. In this role, she will build on her successful tenure of empowering small business ownership.
• Marcus Thomas joins Choice as an Emerging Markets Director, where he will be responsible for driving new development and expansion opportunities for the company's African American, Latin American, and Native American emerging market segments. 
• Cabot announced that Michele Sweeting has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Design and Procurement. She is a talented executive with over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry.
• Daniel Padilla has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. He launched his career in 2007 at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa where he was hired as an event manager.
• The Henderson Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Morgan as General Manager. With nearly two decades of hospitality industry experience, he will oversee daily operations of the beach resort.
• Mark Burns has been appointed as General Manager of Accor’s popular Pullman Cairns International hotel. His engagement comes as the 16 floor, 321-room Pullman moves into the final phase of a major refurbishment program.
• Little Gem Resorts is pleased to announce that, Urmas Karner, has been named the collection’s newest General Manager at The Nantucket Hotel. He has experience as an entertainer, MC, and bandleader at international events.
• Michael Palmeri named Chief Investment Officer at KSL Resorts in Irvine. He will continue to direct KSL Resorts' investments and business development division with an expanded focus on diversifying the company's owned hospitality real estate and management portfolio.
• Tripadvisor, Inc. announced that Matt Goldberg has been named its Chief Executive Officer. Over his career, he has served in various leadership roles in the digital content, media, and entertainment.
• The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu as General Manager of the celebrated and historic flagship property. She brings to her new role a wealth of experience and expertise garnered from her time at the landmark hotel.
• Ryan Kirby has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Tempe.  He has dedicated his career to the hospitality industry where he has earned the privilege of working for some of the most prestigious hotels.
• Arlo Wynwood has appointed Jennifer Hiblum as its new General Manager. She will play an integral role in establishing Arlo's new flagship property
• InterContinental Hotels Group announced the appointment of Byron Grote as Non-Executive Director, effective 1 July 2022. He has served on a number of Boards and committees as Non-Executive Director.
• Lindsay Meadows has been appointed as Director of Procurement at Hotel Equities Group, LLC. She worked in both operations and finance for several notable management groups.
• Robert Babst named Director of Operations for Select Brands at Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Atlanta. He received his dual Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration and Hospitality Administration/Management from Missouri State University.
• Margie Vito named Senior Vice President, Operations & Transitions at Hospitality Ventures Management Group. She is a 30-plus-year hospitality veteran.
• Hospitality Ventures Management Group announced the appointment of Androse Bell as its new General Manager & Regional Director of Operations. He has served as the lead General Manager for the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and the Delta Hotel by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront. 
• Ron Mader has been promoted as Senior Vice President, Operations at Hospitality Ventures Management Group. In his new role, he will oversee the company's full-service hotel portfolio. 
• Robert Kisker named General Manager & Regional Director of Operations at Hospitality ventures Management Group. In his new role, he will oversee several of HVMG's Hilton branded hotels.
• Christina Kipp will be Director of Sales & Marketing at AC Hotel Clearwater Beach. She joined the executive team from her most recent position as Director of Sales at the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton Airport hotels.
• AC Hotel Clearwater Beach announced the appointment of Jeff Lidinsky as its news General Manager. He brings with more than two decades in direct hospitality management.
• HEI Hotels & Resorts has announced the hiring of Thomas Papelian as Managing Director of Investments in the firm's latest addition to their growing team. He joins HEI after a long and successful tenure at Marriott International.
• Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marlene Poynder as Managing Director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in New York City. With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, she is the first woman to lead the legendary Upper East Side hotel.
• Alie Gaffan has been promoted as Senior Vice President of People and Culture at Pacifica Hotels. She brings with her more than 25 years of hands-on experience in hospitality industry.
• Erin Smith has been appointed as Vice President of Sales at Pacifica Hotels. She brings more than 20 years of extensive experience working in the hospitality business before joining Pacifica Hotels in July 2020 as Corporate Director of Sales.
• Omni La Mansion del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa are pleased to announce the appointment of Andres Farias as the hotel's new Executive Chef. He has worked in the hospitality industry at many highly acclaimed hotels and restaurants.
• Sezer Deniz has been appointed as Executive Chef at Area 31 restaurant at Kimpton EPIC Hotel. A deep passion for the art of cooking has been the driving force of his culinary career spans over 16 years in reputable kitchens.
• King Tide Fish & Shell at the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel appoints Vance Roderick as its General Manager. He began his career in hospitality at the age of 14, serving in different positions at various restaurants.
• Claudia Bowers has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel. She brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality to her role.
• Brian Mogler has been promoted as Chief Partnership Officer at CWT.  He will also take on responsibility for CWT's Global Partnership Network and certain technology partners. 
• CWT appoints Judy Hendrick as its Interim Chief Financial Officer. She has 20 years of extensive experience in hospitality and banking.
• Radcliffe Moab announces Colton Call as General Manager. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Radcliffe hotel and on property restaurant.
• Woodside Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of William Elkington as the new director of sales and marketing at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Cannery Row. In this role, he leads the implementation of the annual business plan to achieve the hotel's group sales goals.
• Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, announce Brittany Doyle as Regional Marketing Manager. In her new role, she will oversee marketing strategies to drive traffic, increase revenue, and generate growth for each property. 
• Sarah Titus has been appointed as General Manager at Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. She brings with her over 15 years of unparalleled industry knowledge and experience.
• Nicholas Janysek joins Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events. He began his hospitality career in 2007 as an event coordinator.
• Nomadix announced the appointment of Mike Womack as Vice President of Partner Sales, the Americas. He brings more than 25 years of sales management and business development experience.
• Peter Hoffman has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Select Brands at Hospitality Venturs Management in Atlanta. He will be responsible for the performance of the company’s existing portfolio.
• Pamela A. Suhr has been appointed as Director of Sales at New Castle Hotels & Resorts. She is responsible for the sales initiatives.
• Ambridge Hospitality appoints Mark Tamis as President, Global Operations. He brings with him over 35 years of hospitality leadership experience.
• Patricia Carre has been appointed Director of operations for Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. Prior to her new role, she was director of operations for Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta Canada from December of 2018.
• Heidi Nielsen named VP of Investments & Asset Management at Meyer Jabara Hotels. For the last 15 years, she has served as Managing Director for a global consulting firm.
• Coast Hospitality Management announced the appointment of Mark Goeman as Managing Director at The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton. He brings over 30 years of experience.
• Madeleine Goldman has been appointed as Head of Marketing for North America and the Caribbeans at VERTU Hotels and Resorts. She is a hospitality industry professional whose career spans two decades of executive roles. 
• East West Hospitality is pleased to announce that it has hired Stacy Daeffler to serve as the Associate Director of Sales at The Charter at Beaver Creek. She had many different responsibilities at the nonprofit organization over the past 10 years.
• Judd Ledet has been promoted as Senior Vice President of Development at Noble Investment Group. He is responsible for leading the firm's pre-development process.
• Lisa Smith has been promoted as Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Noble Investment Group. She is responsible for leading the firm's asset management.
• Noble Investment Group has promoted Dustin Fisher as Senior Vice President of Investments. He will be responsible for leading the sourcing and execution of acquisition opportunities across Noble's institutional investment platforms.
• Jennifer Erney has returned to Accor as Executive Director, Global Sales, Meetings & Incentives and Industry Relations. She will oversee Washington, DC and Southeastern states.
• Jennifer Weldon joined M3 as Customer Success Manager. She brings with her over 25 years of customer experience and is dedicated to customer satisfaction.
• The Hamilton Alpharetta Curio Collection by Hilton has announced the appointment of Amber Edwards as its General Manager. The boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.
• Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Romane to the role of General Manager. He brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role.
• Kevin Blake named Food and Beverage at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg. He is a seasoned hospitality veteran with over 30 years of experience.
• Camilo Bolanos named Senior Vice President of Development for Latin America and the Caribbean at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. He is now responsible for leading Hyatt's development strategy.
• Jennifer Hawkins named Managing Partner and New York Travel Practice Leader at Finn Partners. He is responsible for leading FINN’s 60-person team of integrated marketing.
• The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, welcomed Katie Donald to the role of Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, she will oversee business development, sales execution, and public relations for the new hotel, set to open this summer.
• Derek Douglass Drew has been named as the Area Hotel Manager, by Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis. He has more than 22 years of experience in hospitality industry.
• Nicholas Kuhns has been appointed as Resort Manager at Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui. He is responsible for day-to-day operations, including oversight of rooms, food and beverage, spa, and security, as well as directing and implementing the resort's service and management philosophy.  
• Dan Hogan placed as Chief Product Officer at Stayntouch. In this role he will be assigned with executing the company's product strategy, combining innovation and scaling the company's product offerings to help hotels.
• Park Hyatt New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Flanz as Director of Sales & Marketing. He has 20 years of experience in hospitality, and will oversee sales, marketing and events for the luxury hotel.
• Chris Neff has been appointed as Executive Chef at Noelle. He is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the boutique hotel's collection of food and beverage experiences.
• Four Season Resort Scottsdale Appointed Rita Vale as Director of Food and Beverage. She joins the property from Four Seasons Hotel Macao, where she most recently served as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.
• Jason Bossenberry appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. He has a robust history in the hospitality industry about 15 years of hotel experience.
• Suncadia Resort announced the appointment of Jeff Ouradnik as the Director Of Sales And Marketing. He as two decades of experience working with leading hotel brands across the country, and will oversee the sales, marketing, and event planning disciplines of the resort.
• Waldorf Astoria Orlando pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Fitzgerald as General Manager, he as more than 20 years of varied experience in all aspects of hotel management, includes hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services.
• The Wall Street Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of David Sandler as General Manager.  He has more than a two decades of hospitality experience, specializing in luxury hotel operations and renovations.
• Rosario Corrao is appointed as Executive Chef at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. He oversees all culinary operations at the Atlantic beachfront address on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
• Atlanta Hospitality Alliance announced Kim Bardoul as president of the hotel. The organization also announced restructuring of its membership platform.
• Joe Palmer has been promoted as Vice President, Risk Management at Peachtree Hotel Group, LLC. In Atlanta. In this newly created role, he will take responsibility for providing the strategic vision for the company's insurance, safety and risk controls. 
• Commonwealth Hotels announced that Isaiah Lewis has been appointed as General Manager of Hampton Inn by Hilton Louisville Airport. He brings over 6 years od hospitality experience to his new role.

Europe:​

• Rekha Toora named Chair of New Capital Markets Committee at JLL. The EEA Capital Markets Committee will bring together hospitality industry leaders from around the world to promote informed discussion and action.
• Danny Vorwerk has been appointed as the new General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna. He is leaving his current role as General Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin.
• Florian Steinmaier has been appointed as General Manager at The Charles Hotel, a Rocco Forte in Munich. He has held posts at a number of renowned establishments.
• Dorchester Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Kelly as General Manager of 45 Park Lane. His responsibility will also include the management of Dorchester Collection's Mayfair Park Residences.
• Ennismore has appointed Nick Nizar as Vice President of F&B Operations. He will have a hand in F&B operations and development for brands.
• Dan Merchant has been promoted as Chief People Officer at Generator X Freehand Hotels. He brings a passion for building a strong company culture to his new leadership role.
• Rotunda Bar and Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square announces the appointment of Ayoub Radi as Head Bartender. He has learned his trade in the heart of London.
• Francois Baudin has been appointed as Chief Business Officer at All Inclusive Collection at Accor. He previously served as the group's SVP of development luxury hotels across EMEA.
• Selina LTD announced the appointment of Eyal Amzallag as its new Chief Operations Officer. He is responsible for overseeing the operations of Selina's growing portfolio of hotels.
• Eyal Amzallag has been appointed as chief operations officer at Selina LTD. His responsibility is to oversee the operations of Selina's growing portfolio of hotels, He will help ensure that each Selina location delivers on the evolving needs of the company.
• Accor Invest appointed Laurent Turpault as VP Communications and Public Affairs. This position is in line with transformation strategy; His role is to enhance AccorInvest's reputation and image among its business partners.
• Juana Di Carlo has been promoted as Sales Manager at Moxy Bergen. She as more than 20 years of experience in hospitality industry.
• Dorchester Collection announces the promotion of Philip Morris to the position of Vice President. The role of VP will focus on driving Dorchester Collection's commercial success through a combination of business development, long-term value creation and driving brand equity. 
•  Stefanie Brandes has been appointed as chief operating officer at Lindner Hotels. In this role, she brings with her over 23 years of experience in tourism.

South America:​

• Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Ballester as Executive Chef. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience with Marriott International.
• Ronny Fernandez has been appointed as General Manager at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort. He held ascending roles with Four Seasons since 2003.
• Miguel Peregrina Cambero has been named General Manager of Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In his new role, he is responsible for the adults-only hotel's 80 designer suites with luxury amenities, celebrated cuisine, and special gourmet happenings.
• Agilysys, Inc. announced that it has hired Terrie O’ Hanlon as Its Chief Marketing Officer. She will be focusing on amplifying the technology in global market.
• Rancho Pescadero welcomes Marcel Stittner as General Manager. He brings with him over 28 years of luxury hotel experience. He will oversee daily operations of 103 suite resort.
• Champlin’s Marina & Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Connor to the role of General Manager. She will lead the Champlin’s team overseeing all resort and marina operations on Block Island.
• Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa appoints William Elkington to Director of Sales & Marketing. He will lead the implementation of annual business plan to achieve the hotel’s group sales.
• Brittany Doyle has been appointed at Florida Hyatt Properties as Marketing Manager. She will oversee marketing strategies to drive traffic, increase revenue, and generate growth for each property.  
• Michel Montant joins Horwath as Managing Director Mexico. It is the world’s only advisory brand focused one hundred percent on hospitality.
• Denis Espina has been appointed as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Punta. He rejoins the resort family at an exciting time as it debuts three newly renovated beach homes.
• Esteban Kohn, appointed as the Manager of The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center. He has more than 25 years of experience as hotel leader.
• Rancho Pescadero has appointed Sandro Falbo as Culinary Director. He is a seasoned epicurean with three decades of experience.

Middle East:​

• Andreas Searty has been appointed as Managing Director at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. He brings with him more than 35 years of experience.
• Amarinder Sadana has joined Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah as its new Cluster Commercial Director. He brings over 19 years of international experience from both on-property and regional positions. 
• Shadi Refai has been appointed as Director of Operations at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah.  He has worked on several pre-opening concepts, working across different properties in Asia and the GCC region. 
• Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah appoints Kasdi Dahari as Executive Chef. He brings with him over 27 years of experience.
• Marina Bohnert joins Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah as Director of Food & Beverage.  In her new position, she will be launching and looking after the hotels exciting new dining outlets.
• Madina Mohamed Osman will be the Director of Finance at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. She will oversee the financial forecasting, implementation, and cost control activities for the property.
• Marine Fabbricino is appointed as Cluster Director of Marketing and Communications at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. In her entry, she was noted as helping drive the strategy and implementation of marketing campaigns.
• Feryal Haddon has been appointed as Cluster Director of Human Resources at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. She was previously being ranked second in the Women in Hospitality Power List.
• Four Seasons at The Pearl – Qatar appoints Mehdi Zaanoun as its new General Manager. He began his Four Seasons career 20 years ago.
• Selim Ay joined Waldorf Astoria DIFC as Head Chef. Bringing almost two decades of experience, he will oversee culinary operations, including across Bull & Bear, St. Trop, and Peacock Alley.
• Antonio De Luca has been appointed as Bar Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. His role is to conceptualise the drinks menu and oversee all operations.
• 25hours Hotel One Central appoints Sami Matta as Multi-Outlet General Manager. He joins leveraging 15 years of experience to oversee the hotel’s outlets.
• Robin Solomon has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis Styles Dubai Deira. He has been working within Accor for more than 20 years.
• Ali Moussa has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort. He will play a strategic role in the brand's debut and commercial success in Qatar's luxury hospitality landscape.
• Hany Samuel has been appointed as General Manager at C Central Resort The Palm Dubai. He brings more than 22 years of hospitality experience to the role covering different areas.
• Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche announced the appointment of Firas Sharrouf as its General Manager. He steps into the top position with 20 years of hospitality experience behind him.
• Eugene De Rooze appointed as Director of Operations at Waldorf Astoria Kuwait. He is also responsible for the operations of the hotel while spearheading F&B and rooms operations.
• Waldorf Astoria Kuwait Appointed Manu Koshy As Commercial Director. He brings his leadership skills to lead the commercial department at the property, planning and executing all commercial strategies of the hotel.
• Gurkan Gozyilmaz has been appointed as Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Kuwait. He will oversee the dining offerings at the hotel, with his 17 years of experience as chef.
• Waldorf Astoria Kuwait announced Adriana Kruhonja as Director Of Spa. She is responsible for implementing strategic administrations and plans within the department
• Waldorf Astoria Kuwait Appointed Ercan Kabak as Director of Finance. He will oversee the development and maintenance of all financial functions, reporting, and purchasing to ensure compliance with policies and brand procedures. 
• Philma Gomes-Ellis has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Hyatt Kuwait. She brings with her over 26 years of experience to the role.
• Grand Hyatt Kuwait announced the appointment of Federico Mantoani as its General Manager. He brings 25 years of Hyatt Management experience, with nine years in a GM role. 
• Otto Kurzendorfer is appointed as General Manager at Islamabad Serena Hotel. He has 30 years of international hotel experience.

Asia:​

• Sarovar Hotels announced the appointment of Jatin Khanna as the new Chief Executive Officer for the brand. He is a graduate from Delhi University and holds a BA Hons. in Hospitality Management from the University of West London.
• Phenrudee (Cindy) Asavasangsakul has been appointed as General Manager at Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok. She worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and brings valuable leadership experience and knowledge in all areas of hospitality to her new role.
• Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon is delighted to announce the appointment of Leon Dolle as General Manager. He will oversee all hotel operations and will be responsible for the successful execution of strategic plans.
• The St. Regis Mumbai is delighted to welcome Pratik Vashisht as Director of Rooms at The Best Address. He brings with him over 14 years of experience in the luxury hospitality business with leading hotels, ensuring service excellence with guest facing teams.
• Aloft New Delhi Aerocity is pleased to announce the appointment of Vikas Oswal as the General Manager of the hotel. He has attained expertise in the skills of managing and strategizing successful operations.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Danny Ha as Development Representative for Korea. In this role, he will be supporting the strategic growth of IHG brands in Korea.
• Fraser Mckenzie has been appointed as Area General Manager, New Zealand at Pro-invest Hotels. His new role will see him responsible for overseeing voco Auckland City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre.
• Sunny Goo has been appointed as Hotel Manager at voco Auckland City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre. She will head up both of the new hotels in Auckland.
• Kelly – Dawn Bentley has been appointed as Sustainability Manager at Nanuku Resort & Spa in Pacific Harbour. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science from the University of the South Pacific. 
• Prasad Metrani has been appointed as Director of Culinary at Conrad Bengaluru. He comes from a diverse background in gastronomical science and kitchen management, with over 16 years of experience in the hospitality sector.
• JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of Abanti Gupta as the new Director of Human Resources. With over 18 years of experience in talent management, she is a seasoned professional in her field. 
• The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is pleased to welcome Xavi Gonzalez as its new General Manger. He will bring his wealth of experience in luxury properties across the globe.
• Alexandre Glauser has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives. He brings a wealth of expertise in hotel openings and operations in various markets.
• Kiran Sonawane joins Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as Director of Sales & Marketing. He has honed his career with various prestigious brands in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and the Maldives. 
• Anantara has appointed Pitak 'Chin' Norathepkitti as General Manager of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort. This role will see him at the helm of one the brand's international award-winning properties.
• Giovanni D’Alessandro has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. His appointment marks the start of an exciting new chapter, being the first leadership change in the Food and Beverage division.
• Alexis Fache was appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. He gained over 11 years of experience in the international hospitality industry.
• Wharf Hotels has announced the appointment of Thomas Salg as President. He previously served as Vice President Operations of the hotel management company for four years.
• Miguel Carrillo has been appointed as Director of Sales at Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection. It is a leading luxury hotel collection of exceptional resorts, residences and private clubs.
• Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Sherona Shng as Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations – Asia. She will have expanded operational oversight of all Langham and Cordis properties.
• Jon Cannon has been appointed as General Manager at Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok. He took on various operational roles across the country before relocating to Thailand in 2015. 
• Siyam World, Maldives announced the appointment of Florian Niessing as its Director of Food & Beverage. He worked around the world, boasting career highlights such as owning his own hotel and restaurant.
• Maya Damayanti has been appointed as Veyo Spa Manager at Siyam World. She brings over 15 years of experience to Siyam World from her time working to develop spa brands and train staff at global luxury hotel.
• Aloft New Delhi Aerocity is delighted to announce the appointment of Dhinender Kandpal as Food and Beverage Manager. He will oversee the operations of all three Food and Beverage outlets at the hotels.
• Brandon Chong has been appointed as Wellbeing Ambassador at Voco Orchard Singapore. He will host wellness sessions at voco Orchard Singapore monthly. 
• Jenny Lim has recently joined The Westin Singapore as Director of Sales and Marketing. She as 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and oversee the hotel's sales and marketing strategies.
• The Westin Singapore appointed Daniel Quek as Director of Food and Beverage. He is responsible for the hotel's four dining venues and banquet facilities. He as 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry
• Piyali Saha been promoted as Director of Sales at Novotel Guwahati. She is responsible to take care of sales, revenue, and marketing for the property.
• Fairmont Jaipur has elevated Sukhpreet Singh Bath as the Rooms Division Manager. He is responsible for handling the Front Office, Housekeeping, Fairmont Butler service, Ruhab Spa, ensuring an exceeding guest experience.
• Craig Robertson has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Langham Gold Coast and Jewel Residences. His role is to guide food and beverage team for bringing the global reputation for luxury culinary.
• The Langham Gold Coast and Jewel Residences appointed David Vandenabeele as Sous Chef. He has 25 years of experience fine dining and luxury hotels.
• Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Lily Hotels has appointed Amir Badr as the Resident Manager. He as diverse background within the hospitality industry.

Caribbean:​

• The St. Regis Bermuda Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Leslie Prea as General Manager. He brings more than 22 years of hospitality experience, 18 of which having been spent with Marriott International, to his new role.
• Emanuele Sabatini has been promoted as Executive Chef at Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts. His passion for cooking surfaced at an early age.
• Richard Elliott joins Park Hyatt St. Kitts as General Manager. He will oversee the resort's operations, including its 126 guest rooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, and 7,000 square feet of event space.
• Brock Hochhalter appointed as General Manager at Marriott International. He is responsible for the premium and luxury Marriott International hotels the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Africa:​

• Yiannis Kosmas has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort. He is proud to join the team in Mozambique and plans to take the resort to new heights.