The Langham, Sydney closed its doors in July, 2014 to undertake a $30 million grand transformation.

Burgett joins Vantage from Best Western, where he was a Regional Director of Development. Previously, he served in development roles at Choice Hotels International, Red Roof, Motel 6, Microtel and Guest House International.

The new children’s menu will be nutritious, fun and tasty and include regionally relevant dishes that cater to a variety of tastes across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Mr. Kinsell joins Loews Hotels after 19 years in senior positions with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and more than 35 years in the hospitality business.

Maalouf’s most recently has been Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company and he was formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of HMSHost Corporation

Bozoki joins Four Seasons Hotel Doha most recently from the One & Only Reethi Rah Resort in the Maldives, where he served as chef de cuisine at the resort’s Japanese restaurant Tapasake.

More than 3,000 cabins are scheduled to open by 2018, including YOTEL hotels in Singapore, Paris, Miami, San Francisco and a second property in New York City.

Shah has served on the boards of directors of La Quinta and its predecessor entities since 2013.

CITS American Express Business Travel 2014 China Business Travel Barometer finds a growing trend for negotiated rates in place for hotel properties or chains.

In his new role, Hughes will oversee the daily operations and a staff of over 300 for this 250-room, all-inclusive property on Saint Lucia’s south coast.