Prior to this appointment, he served as GM at Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva and Constance Ephelia Resort Seychelles.
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.
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.
IHG strengthens regional operations and commercial leadership teams
Karin Sheppard appointed COO for Australasia, Japan, Korea & Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Franchising; succeeded by Nick Barton as Chief Commercial Officer for AMEA.
Marriott Global Content Studio announces new deals
Two development deals bookend Snapchat production project and premiere of “Year of Surprises”, an original series on YouTube.
November Grand Opening for dusitD2 Nairobi
Despite its city location, it is within easy reach of some of Nairobi’s most exciting attractions,


