In his new position, Gautier will take charge of Noble House’s strategic planning, as well as many aspects of day-to-day operations.

Hanley will lead the expansion of Canadas Best Value Inn, Lexington by Vantage, Value Hotel Worldwide and Value Inn Worldwide and oversee the international stratification of the brands Vantage is acquiring from America’s Best Franchising.

A British national, educated in Austria and the USA, Mr. Asali joins Jumeirah Group with a twenty-year career in hospitality including senior appointments in the Middle East and Europe.

What is Sir Richard Branson up to in the hotel space? With Virgin Hotel Chicago set to open in a few months, its website and a new video reveals some of what’s in store.

The 3-day conference will bring together 75 Marriott female executives from the region to network, share their career success insights and learn about growth opportunities.

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The Radisson Blu Hotel Kampala will feature 195 keys and open in Q4 2016. The Radisson Blu Hotel Accra Airport, The Exchange in Ghana will have 207 keys and open in 2017.

ACOYA Hotel Suites & Villas is an upscale island vacation resort located on 10 pristine tropical acres.

On a tiny private island in the Quirimbas ArchipelagoJust one kilometre long and 300 metres wide, the 12-villa resort combines simplicity with hospitality.

Phillips most recently served as a member of the spa management team at Marriott’s Renaissance Lodge in her native Sonoma, California.