A member of the AMEA Regional Operating Committee, Adeline will be based in IHG’s regional head office in Singapore.

Layne has had an extensive career with Nobu Restaurants and makes the move to Doha from Nobu San Diego in California, where he most recently served as assistant GM.

Billon was most recently General Manager of the five-star Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives. He also has extensive experience developing luxury resorts in Russia.

Ruff joins Wyndham Hotel Group from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in Brussels where he most recently led asset management for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Provides locally-inspired collection of spa treatments, dining options and other energy-boosting solutions curated specifically to promote greater overall well-being.

Orbis is 52.7% held by Accor and the offer reinforces their existing partnership to make the Polish company its management platform for Central and Eastern Europe.

The 257-room hotel features a rooftop swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium and sauna and a 24-hour business centre, complete with conferencing technology.

The 149-room Hyatt Place San Juan is expected to open in the first quarter of 2016 and will be located in the Puerto Rico Convention District.