Holger Jackisch (49) is now directing operations in the newly renovated kitchens at the Steigenberger Parkhotel on Königsallee in Düsseldorf having replaced Michael Görres (63) as Head Chef.
On the Move: Mid-September 2014
Hospitality people move around the globe! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Mandarin Oriental to open a luxury urban resort in Dubai
Due to open in 2017, the 200-room Mandarin Oriental, Dubai will be located on Jumeirah Beach Road, with direct access to Jumeirah Beach.
ibis selected for first Mackay Airport hotel
Ibis Mackay Airport will feature 152 guest rooms and is expected to open in mid-2015.
New Hampton Inns open in Maine and Oregon
Two new Hampton Inn properties have opened in Lewiston, Maine and Bend Oregon.
Westin Crystal City opens in Arlington, Virginia
The former Sheraton hotel underwent a $20 million renovation to reposition it as a Westin.
Wyndham signs deal for first Wyndham Resort in Costa Rica
The Wyndham Papagayo Yu Resort in Guanacaste will have 151-rooms and is scheduled to open by the end of 2015.
Shangri-La’s rebranding of Trader Hotels to Hotel Jen: a closer look
Video: Hotel Jen COO Lothar Nessmann expects to “open doors wider” with the new Hotel Jen brand.
Four Seasons offers lessons in table manners for children
Children between seven to 15 years of age can enjoy an etiquette session and an interactive cooking class at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Beware the Coco Pops syndrome
Often, hotel teams wind up focused on the wrong areas; their motivations driven by factors other than the core business purpose of a hotel delivering customer satisfaction.
