To reduce electricity consumption the hotel not only introduced LED lights, but also converted 90% of its kitchen equipment to induction cooking to reduce gas usage.
Sage Hospitality hires two VPs to support growing portfolio
Shane Keener is now Vice President of Marketing and Paul McCormick has joined as Vice President of Operations for Sage’s Premier & Lifestyle Division.
Corinthia Hotels announces three key appointments
Matthew Dixon has been promoted to Commercial Director and Renaud Gregoire is now the GM and Mirko Cattini the Hotel Manager at Corinthia London.
Brian Hughes new GM of Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
A member of the Omni family for the past six years, Hughes oversees all operations including sales and marketing of the 240-acre oasis resort in greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California.
James Samson new Executive Chef at Marco Island Marriott
With more than 16 years of culinary experience, Chef Samson comes to the Florida resort from the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
Maximilian Pleyer new GM of Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai
His 30 year career has covered many Asian countries and destinations such as Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia in on property and regional roles.
Sabre appoints Rachel Gonzalez Executive Vice President and General Counsel
At Sabre, Gonzalez will lead a global team responsible for legal strategy, regulatory affairs, corporate compliance and government affairs.
Paul Bashaw named Corporate Director of Global Sales at Benchmark
In his new role with Benchmark Hospitality, Paul Bashaw will oversee and lead the companys global group sales initiatives, supporting properties across the country and offshore.
Jumeirah launches new lifestyle brand: VENU
Matt Balcik will lead the new brand. Its first property will be on Bluewaters Island in Dubai, with others to be announced later in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Burj Al Arab’s role in marine research and sea turtle rehab
Video: Warren Baverstock, Aquarium Operations Manager at Burj Al Arab, details the hotel’s commitment to marine research and its support of the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project.
