The design concept of a Colour Journey, using seven colours – orange, red, yellow, pink, green, purple and blue, is inspired by the benefits of colour therapy to improve guests’ state of mind.
Tash Tobias returns to Singapore as Regional GM and GM, InterContinental Singapore
She has been with IHG for 12 years in leadership roles across South East Asia and Australasia.
Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Bordeaux in France
The new urban resort will feature 125 rooms and a large spa and Balneotherapy area. It is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q2 2017.
Residence Inn by Marriott adds second hotel in Scotland
Work on the 126-room Residence Inn Aberdeen will begin in January 2015 and is expected to be completed by summer 2017.
Steven Taylor new Chief Marketing Officer at Shangri-La
Taylor is the former Vice President of Marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, where he was responsible for 260 hotels under nine brands.
On the Move: Mid-December 2014
Hospitality people move around the globe! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Sonny Ang appointed head of Sales & Marketing for Marco Polo – Hong Kong
His most recent positions were the Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Himalayas Hotels & Communities and General Manager of Himalayas Qingdao Hotel.
Bobbie-Jane Skewes heads up Manathai Hotels sales office in Bangkok
The Australian has worked at at major hotel groups including Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Edita Matic Director of Sales and Revenue Management for Marenas Beach Resort
Edita Matic’s promotion follows her successful tenure as the director of revenue management for Benchmark Hospitality at both Marenas Beach Resort and ONE Bal Harbour Resort.
IHG to buy Kimpton for $430 million
Kimpton is the largest independent boutique hotel and restaurant company in the U.S., with 11,300 hotel rooms in 28 cities and 71 hotel restaurants, bars and lounges.
