Barb Bowden has been named complex managing director and Larry Beiderman has been promoted to complex general manager for Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
Dino Mezzatesta appointed CEO, Accor Plus Asia Pacific
In March 2008, Dino moved to the AccorHotels’ Sydney regional office where he spent the last seven years leading the franchise operations for Australia and New Zealand, whilst also playing a key role in the implementation of the group’s strata business and integration of the strategic Mirvac acquisition.
Rudrojit Deb appointed General Manager of MANATHAI Surin Phuket
Deb has worked for over 19 years in the hospitality industry with prestigious brands such a Grand Hyatt, Pullman and Marriott in India and Malaysia.
Velas Resorts appoints two new Hotel Managers at Puerto Vallarta properties – Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta
Juan Carlos López Ruiz is the new Hotel Manager of Velas Vallarta, and Karina Zuñiga is the Hotel Manager of Casa Velas.
Why hoteliers should lead from behind
You can lead from behind, but only if you know what lies ahead and what it will take to get there.
Ina Boneva appointed Director of Human Resources at Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island
Boneva brings over 5 years of hospitality experience, including time at her role as Assistant Director of Human Resources in Rotana’s flagship hotel – Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi.
TripAdvisor launches free analytics dashboard for registered businesses
Designed based on user feedback, the new dashboard provides registered business owners with insights and trend data about their reviews, ranking and competitors in an interactive online display.
Rezidor Hotel Group reaches 100,000 rooms milestone
During the third quarter, Rezidor contracted 12 hotels with 2,300 rooms mainly in emerging markets and focus countries.
AccorHotels’ HotelInvest buys portfolio of 43 hotels in France
With a price tag of €281 million, the hotels have been operated under variable leases by AccorHotels since 2005 and 2007under the ibis budget, ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman and Sofitel brands.
Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Ataköy
The ninth Radisson Blu hotel in Istanbul, the property featuring 133 rooms is scheduled to welcome the first guests in early 2016.











