Video: Starwood Senior Vice President Mark Vondrasek discusses his companys loyalty program and strategy for attracting tech-savvy travelers.
The unsung heroes of hospitality – Executive Housekeepers
By Larry Mogelonsky: an interview with Sonakhanum Mammadova at the Fairmont Flame Towers in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Nicholas Shadbolt new Executive Chef at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Shadbolt will oversee operations at the French restaurant, Le Beaulieu; Vietnamese restaurant, Spices Garden; Italian restaurant, Angelina; and in the hotels three bars, Le Club, La Terasse and Bamboo Bar.
Fabien Berteau new Head Pastry Chef at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme
After first working at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme for two years back in 2006, Berteau worked at Park Hyatts in Sydney and Chennai before returning to Paris to take up his current role.
Bob Megazzini appointed GM of The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska
Megazzini began his 30 year career with Marriott in 1984 as a station attendant at the Springfield Marriott in Springfield, Mass.
On the Move: mid August 2014
Hospitality people move around! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Carmen Rodriguez named Executive Chef of Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
Stepping into his sixth leadership assignment in a distinguished 20-year career, Rodriguez is responsible for all resort culinary operations including menu development.
Jill Harlow new Director of Marketing at Miraval Resort & Spa
Before joining Miraval, Harlow executed marketing initiatives for RED Developments Arizona properties, including Hilton Village, Aspen Place and The Shops at Norterra, among others.
Baha Mar names Whitney Thier Executive VP, General Counsel
Thier, who will report to Tom Dunlap, Baha Mar’s President, will lead the resort company’s legal team as well as assume a key role on the company’s executive committee.
HMC opens The Wyndham Microtel Inn & Suites in Kennedy, TX
HMC continues its expansion efforts with this new, modern 83-room hotel 1-hour from San Antonio, with convenient access to highway TX-181.
