The new hotel is the first international hospitality brand in the area and the 19th Renaissance branded property to open in China.
Marriott signs two new properties in South Africa
Expected to open by February 2018, the 150-room Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and 200-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch will be located in the Melrose Arch precinct in Johannesburg.
Chris Silcock named Hilton Worldwide Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Silcock has nearly 20 years of experience with Hilton, most recently serving as Head of Sales and Revenue Management.
Four Seasons appoints Senior Vice President, Design and Construction and Vice President, Creative
The appointments of John H. Miller, SVP Design and Construction, and Eileen Madigan, VP, Creative build on the world-class Four Seasons design, construction and product teams.
Oetker Collection announces major appointments
While Oetker Collection is continuing its selective growth, Frank Marrenbach, CEO, has announced a number of key appointments effective immediately.
Catherine Cumings new Director of Sales and Marketing of Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale
Cumings has worked with brands such as St. Regis and PGA National in markets from Florida to D.C., but most notably has successfully opened four luxury hotels and reflagged two five-star properties.
Joe Orichiella new Director of Food & Beverage for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Chicago
Orichiella has held leadership positions within food & beverage for Hilton Hotels, Oakbrook Hotels and Ritz Carlton, among other hospitality brands.
DoubleTree by Hilton enters Colombia with two new hotel signings in Bogotá
DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93 and DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100 are expected to open in December 2015 and February 2016, respectively.
Castlewood Group to develop Dream Hotel brand throughout Asia
Castlewood’s partnership with New York-based Début Hotel Group calls for the development of 20 Dream Hotels over the next 10 years, with the first to open in Phuket, Thailand later this year.
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