Sitting in the foothills of the Kunlun Mountain Pass on the Tibetan Plateau, the 112-room hotel is the first internationally-branded hotel in Golmud.
Larry Magor new MD at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
With extensive management experience and successes at upscale resort properties across the U.S. and the Caribbean, Magor oversees all operations of the 400-acre property.
Chanelle Garvey new Sales and Marketing Director at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
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.
Allure Caramel, by Karisma debuts in Belgrade
Allure Caramel represents Allure Hotels’ first property in Europe and third property within the brand’s emerging portfolio of boutique city hotels that reflect the culture of each destination.
Deep Blue Apartments appoints Steve Thorne as MD – Flying Butler brand
Thorne most recently was at Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, as Director of Sales and Marketing and has also worked with Ascott, Oakwood Worldwide, City Apartments and Staybridge Suites.
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.


