Infuencers sought to identify key trends and what inspires millennials and next generation consumers as they are expected to account for more than 60 percent of Marriott’s business over the next four years.
Desmond Hatton named General Manager of Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Hatton most recently held the position of General Manager at Dusit Thani Maldives before joining Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi.
Dean Rossilli appointed General Manager of Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta
Rossilli moves to take on a new challenge within the Group after close to three successful years at the helm of Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore.
Carsten Seubert new GM at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Seubert has more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry working in Germany, Switzerland, Australia, the United Kingdom and China, where he held various managerial positions.
Yehia El-Mansoury named Group Director of Business Development for DoubleTree by Hilton Tanzania and Burundi
El-Mansoury is an accomplished hospitality executive with nearly 17 years of North Africa & UAE-based experience.
Two brands, one location: a front line view of how it works
Managing sister properties with different brand identities presents both challenges and opportunities for the GM. Here are insights from Christopher Calabrese who lives this dual role, overseeing both the JW Marriott Cancun and the adjoining CasaMagna Marriott Cancun resort.
Gewandhaus Dresden joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection
The restored historic property is now the second Autograph Hotel in Germany alongside Hotel am Steinplatz, Berlin.
Oberoi voted best brand by Travel + Leisure
The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur has also been voted the World’s Best Hotel Overall.
Noah Brodsky named Senior VP Worldwide Loyalty and Engagement at Wyndham
Brodsky will be responsible for leading all facets of customer loyalty and engagement across Wyndham Hotel Group and its more than 7,600 hotels, as well as aligning the loyalty and engagement strategy throughout Wyndham Worldwide.
Alison Taylor new Senior Vice President of Starwood’s Sales Organization
Taylor leads Starwood’s business-to-business sales strategy and directs the company’s sales team of more than 5,000 associates around the world.
