Apaez will oversee operations for the 220 hotels under six different brands across 21 countries in the region as well as relationships with the owning companies of IHG’s managed and franchised hotels.
Michael Newcombe moves to Hollywood as GM of Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
An experienced veteran with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts since 1994, this role also currently includes overseeing the 38 Four Seasons Spas in the Americas.
Rosewood makes two new corporate appointments for the Americas and Europe
Shaun Treacy has been appointed senior vice president of operations for the Americas and Europe, and Richard Lehn has been appointed vice president of finance for the Americas and Europe.
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne goes solar
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne has recently installed 220 rooftop solar panels, to provide 15-20% of the hotel’s electricity requirements.
IHG launches China Ready programme “Zhou Dao” to enhance China outbound travel experience
Zhou Dao is a tailor-made programme designed to prepare its hotels to welcome Chinese travellers with a home-away-from-home experience.
Rotana signs first Centro property in Nigeria
The 200 plus-key hotel & Serviced Apartments, launched in partnership with Topwide Ventures Limited, will be situated on Glover Road, Ikoyi, in the exclusive part of the Lagos city.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers features in FAST & FURIOUS 7
Film lovers can see a spectacular high-octane chase scene featuring the landmark towers, in which one of the super cars speeds out of one tower and lands in the middle of a cocktail reception in another.
Vantage partners with Miraya to enter Indian market
Vantage Hospitality’s exclusive master license agreement with Miraya Hotel Management will introduce the Value Inn Worldwide and Value Hotel Worldwide brands to India.
New JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is brand’s second property in city
The luxury five-star property features 585 intimate rooms, which include 163 deluxe pool view rooms, 23 deluxe suites, 23 executive balcony rooms and one presidential suite.
Vlad Reyes appointed Area General Manager, China and General Manager of Pan Pacific Suzhou
Reyes will be responsible for overseeing the Group’s China portfolio which currently comprises four hotels and serviced suites in Xiamen, Ningbo, Suzhou and Tianjin.