Ralf Denke is VP of the newly created Division of E-Business for E-Commerce & Distribution and Online Travel Agencies (OTA) and Niklas Unger is the new head of the IT Division.

The 284-room hotel closed for a five-month, $8 million renovation and launches with a modern design scheme and fresh amenities.

Video: Ronald T. Harrison, Global Officer, Global Design, Marriott International speaks at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration on attributes needed to be a good leader.

Located in the cultural and financial area of Honggutan, all 473 guestrooms at Shangri-La Hotel, Nanchang will boast colour palettes to complement the views of the skyline and Ganjiang River.

Christian is in charge of the hotels’ full Food and Beverage service including the hotel’s three restaurants; Stones Kitchen, The Long Rice Table and Big Fish Bar& Grill, and the extensive banquet and event operations.

Chef Anas is a Jordanian national with more than 15 years of international kitchen experience. He joins from the kitchen of Salam restaurant at Asia International Hotel in Guangzhou.

In his new role, Carlos will oversee the day-to-day operation of Sonesta, direct the senior leadership team and liaise with property owners.

Situated in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the 159-room Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown offers the conveniences of hotel living with the comforts of home.

Kimpton COO Mike DeFrino formally succeeds Mike Depatie as CEO; Depatie to manage KHP Capital Partners, focusing on real estate and development.

Scandic will take over three hotels: Scandic Neptun, Scandic Bergen City and Scandic Strand with a total of 630 hotel rooms and some 40 conference rooms.