Garvey has spent the previous seven years directing the sales and marketing efforts at the Sofitel Brisbane Central and then the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.
Cindy Racco named Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Fresh from the challenge of the rebranding and opening of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, 20-year industry veteran makes the familiar move from desert to ocean.
Marcus van der Wal takes over as COO of Kempinski Hotels
van der Wal’s appointment follows the decision of Duncan O’Roukre to step down from the role to consider other career opportunities.
Starwood and Hilton both announce mobile, keyless room entry
The rollout begins: Loyalty program members with smartphone apps will be the first to use keyless room entry at select properties.
Palazzo Versace Gold Coast deploys Nor1’s eStandby solution
The agreement between Nor 1 and Palazzo Versace promises to help the hotel enhance guest experience, and build ADR and RevPAR.
10 top ways to retain employees
By Georgia Gray: Retain employees by making sure they are highly engaged. It’s challenging, but will yield positive performance results to your bottom line.
Meredith Macfarlane named GM of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
A Four Seasons employee since 2007, Macfarlane was Director of Rooms, then Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto before her appointment as Hotel Manager at Beverly Wilshire
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group brands luxury residences in Bangkok
146 Residences at Mandarin Oriental will be developed as part of a large mixed-use project known as ICONSIAM, located on the Chao Phraya River.
Wyndham Hotel Group opens first Ramada Hotel in Guatemala
The newly constructed property is part of a two-year development agreement with Ivers Trade, Inc. to bring four Ramada properties to Guatemala.
Alejandro Bernabé new CEO of Kempinski Hotels
Bernabé’s appointment follows the retirement of Reto Wittwer, Kempinski’s President and CEO since 1995.


