Jorge Vilches has been named president and chief executive officer of Pullmantur, one of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s six brands.

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Accor announced today that its HotelInvest business has agreed to purchase two real-estate portfolios representing 86 and 11 hotels, respectively…

Since joining BLINK, he has unleashed his design creativity on Renaissance & Courtyard by Marriott, Hailing; Rosewood Clearwater Bay Resort & Residences, Sanya; Doubletree by Hilton, Benxi; Hilton Resort Goa; and Marriott Xiang Shui Bay Resort, Sanya.

Joe Palma has been named as the new Executive Chef of BOURBON STEAK, the modern American steakhouse located in Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC.

Singapore’s Furama RiverFront has appointed William Lum as its new Executive Chef.

Lorenzi joins the company with over 30 years of hospitality experience in operational planning and corporate facility management roles.

The contemporary ‘twisting’ glass tower will offer 368 rooms and 60 fully-furnished service apartments with four restaurants, a lounge, two bars, extensive meeting facilities and a sophisticated spa and fitness center.

Hyatt Place Jermuk will add to the brand’s growing presence in Europe

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Asia Pacific’s first-ever Hyatt Place hotel in the Dongmen district of Shenzhen, a southern Chinese city bordering Hong Kong.