Awilda Nevarez was previously human resources director for the Benchmark-operated Center for Leadership Excellence at Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, Maryland.

As part of the strategic conversion plan of the former W New Orleans, the property has now transitioned to the Hotel New Orleans Downtown for the remainder of its $29 million renovation.

By Rochelle Castillejos: English is the universal language and to be able to sustain your global reach, hotels need to have staff that are articulate in order to effectively send the proper message.

Hampton Hotels has officially opened its newest property, the 117-room Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown, located at 125 Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn.

Its opening marks the first Hyatt Place hotel in Chile and on the South American continent.

It embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place philosophy, offering guests distinct epicurean experiences that deliver an authentic taste of each destination.

By Patrice Houdayer: Globalisation, innovation and the value change proposition have changed the hospitality landscape, and behind each of them is the need to have highly competent people running the business.

A 27-year veteran of Accor, Colliat will be responsible for business and development strategies to increase profitability and expand hotel share across North and Central America and the Caribbean.

This family-run supplier of front of house and back of house clothing to the hospitality industry has produced more than 3.5 million chef jackets and in excess of 7million aprons in the last 35 years.