Becker has 30 years of expertise in finance and private equity, most recently as CFO at Summit Hotel Properties Inc., a publicly traded hotel real estate investment trust.
St. Regis Hotel in Rome sold, Starwood will continue management
Now owned by Constellation Hotels, the iconic St. Regis Hotel in Rome will continue to be operated by Starwood Hotels under a long-term management contract.
Wyndham’s Rui Barros to oversee North America franchise operations
Most recently he served as president and managing director, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean, responsible for Wyndham Hotel Group’s development, operations and cross-functional brand initiatives throughout the region.
White Lodging names 12 new General Managers in Q3 2014
The company is growing through both internal promotions and external hires.
Frasers Hospitality appoints Dennis Wong Director of Portfolio & Asset Management
Wong spent most of his career with Pan Pacific Hotels Group where he was Director of Performance Management, leading a team of Business Analysts in operations audits, business reviews, and feasibility and market studies.
Lars Fitter to lead new The John Hardy Group office in Honolulu
The John Hardy Group will expand to Hawaii in the fourth quarter, 2014 under the leadership of new hire Lars Fitter.
Ebola outbreak: All hoteliers should be prepared
By Pam Carroll: While the likelihood of someone checking into your property carrying the Ebola virus remains low, all of us who host members of the travelling public have a responsibility to be prepared for guest illnesses.
Marriott’s next-gen meeting spaces
Features include wireless-enabled LED screens and projectors and a system that allows multiple laptops and tablets to connect to screens wirelessly.
Jumeirah Group appoints Stephan Schüpbach as Vice President Operations
A key element of Stephan Schüpbach’s new role is to drive the pre-opening preparations for new Jumeirah hotels due to open in the coming three years in China, Indonesia and India.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens in historic St. Augustine Florida
Formerly a Ramada Inn, the five-story hotel has been completely redesigned and renovated in the city’s traditional Old Spanish style while featuring modern updates and amenities throughout.
