JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai and Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites have appointed Gerrit Gräf as the new multi-property general manager. Gräf, with over two decades of Marriott experience replaces the much-respected Bill Keffer, who retired earlier in 2023.
Sofia Vandaele appointed Regional Director of Operations at InterContinental New York Barclay
InterContinental® New York Barclay Hotel (Known as The Barclay), owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, has announced the appointment of Sofia Vandaele as Regional Director of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle, NYC. In her new role, she will helm the luxury brand’s strategic direction and brand awareness for both InterContinental® New York Barclay and InterContinental® Times Square.
Sonya Geelon appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Conferma Pay
Global virtual payments provider Conferma Pay has appointed Sonya Geelon, formerly of Mastercard, as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
KSL Resorts announces new sales leaders
Expanding its sales team, KSL Resorts has added three new sales leaders to its growing team of hospitality industry professionals: Bryan Waltz as global sales director, Karen Hudson as global sales director and John Carter as director of sales/central coast properties.
Azul Hospitality Group announces Senior Leadership Changes
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality company providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset’s performance, announced today the promotions of Alvaro Fraile to Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Crisci to President of the organization.
Plant Riverside District welcomes Executive Chef Eric Fullem
Plant Riverside District – a leading destination for exceptional food, live entertainment and more in Savannah, Ga. – recently hired former Sea Island Company Executive Chef Eric Fullem as Executive Chef. At Plant Riverside District, Fullem oversees culinary operations at 14 acclaimed restaurants as well as banquet services for the award-winning JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District located on Savannah’s historic riverfront.
Omni appoints first COO Vince Parrotta
Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Parrotta as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 40 years of operations experience, Parrotta brings a wealth of expertise from his previous role as President, Hotel Operations – Americas at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. This strategic move comes as Omni embarks on its first brand refresh in over a decade, aiming to provide elevated guest experiences amidst significant growth to its diverse portfolio.
Cloud5 welcomes Anai Patel as company CFO
Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, today announced the appointment of Anai Patel as its new CFO.
BWH Hotels appoints Rod Munro as Managing Director of Operations for Australasia
Leading global hotel brand, BWH Hotels (BWH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Munro to the role of Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to Vice President, International Operations for Asia Pacific, Olivier Berrivin, Munro will focus on expanding the brand’s presence in the region and leading a new era of growth and success for BWH Hotels.
Xavier Moulin appointed Managing Director at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville, is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Moulin as its new Managing Director. With an impressive career in the hospitality industry spanning 25 years and eight countries, Moulin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role at the renowned downtown hotel, voted readers’ number one favorite hotel in Nashville for two consecutive years in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022 and 2023.
