She will be responsible for internal and external communication within the company, which also includes public relations, crisis communication and financial communication.
Allwyn Drego new GM at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives
Drego was the Hotel Manager for Shangri-La Hotel, Mumbai and the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur before joining Shangri-La in Maldives.
Wanda Hotels & Resorts appoints Kent Zhu as Executive VP
Before joining Wanda Hotels & Resorts, he held several key positions in Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts for many years, most recently as the global chief marketing officer.
New Japanese hotel to be staffed with robots
Initially the hotel will have 10 robot members of staff, but In the future, it plans to have more than 90 percent of hotel services operated by robots.
$7.3 billion wasted annually on Wi-Fi and roaming charges
Study claims the average business traveler spends $15.10 on Wi-Fi and roaming charges on each trip in the US, and up to €22.10 per trip in France.
Urban markets focus for Hilton’s extended-stay brands
Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites have nearly 20 downtown locations in the pipeline for 2015 and 2016 including Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Jumeirah Group signs first Venu hotel for Bluewaters Island
The Venu properties are expected to open in 2017 and will offer close to 300 hotel rooms and 119 serviced apartments.
Stephen DeStefano new F&B Manager at La Casa del Zorro Resort and Spa
DeStefano has been the Director of Food & Beverage/Executive Chef of four different properties in San Diego County.
Juan J. Loyola appointed Senior Vice President of Panorama Group
Loyola brings extensive experience in project development in hospitality and has led hotel operational departments for Hilton and Ritz-Carlton.
Three new Accor hotels to open in Recife, Brazil
In May, Recife will be home to the Mercure Recife Mar Hotels Conventions, the Grand Mercure Recife Atlante Plaza and the Grand Mercure Summerville Resort.
