Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs has appointed Jerry Perez as director of food & beverage. In his role, Perez is responsible for driving the overall success and bottom-line results for the food & beverage operations of the award-winning, 153-room downtown Palm Springs hotel, including its four celebrated restaurant and bar concepts: 4 Saints, Juniper Table, High Bar, and Window Bar.
Amanda Hyndman and Francescu Cefalú promoted to senior leadership roles at Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce two senior leadership appointments. Amanda Hyndman, who joined the company in 2007, has been promoted to the position of Chief People Officer. Francesco Cefalú, who joined the company in 2016, has been promoted to the role of Chief Development Officer.
Drew Mills has been appointed Executive Chef at The Westin New Orleans
The Westin New Orleans, a Marriott property managed by Highgate, is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Drew Mills as Executive Chef. Mills assumes his role overseeing the hotel’s food and beverage program, which include two dining concepts, catering and banquet services.
Denis Mancheron appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Adagio in Paris
Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels is pleased to announce Denis Mancheron as Finance and Administration Director and member of the Management Committee of ADAGIO, as of 2 January 2023.
The Davenport Hotel Collection’s new Exec Chef and Area Culinary Director
The Davenport Hotel Collection – whose portfolio of five upscale hotels in Spokane, Washington includes the legendary Historic Davenport Hotel – welcomes Chef Patrick Dahms as new Area Culinary Director. In this new role, Chef Dahms now oversees the guest dining experience, recipe innovation and culinary operations across the hotels’ food and beverage outlets, banquet halls and private events.
Mike Kass joins Highgate Hawai’i as Area Managing Director
Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Mike Kass has been appointed as Area Managing Director for the Hawai’i region. In his new role, Kass will serve as General Manager at the award-winning ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and support Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, located on Maui’s world-renowned Ka’anapali Beach.
Pierre Tavernier appointed Executive Chef as Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Pierre Tavernier as its new Executive Chef, as it embarks on an exciting new era of gastronomy on Vietnam’s central coast.
a&o Hostels announces new COO – Torsten Loos
Torsten Loos is the new COO of Berlin-based budget group a&o Hostels. He has been with the company since 2002 and, as Director Operations, has been responsible for the operation of the total of 40 properties with 35 general managers and more than 1,000 employees since 2014. During this time, he has developed and established a new management trainee program and the a&o Academy, among other things. The top issue and motivation for Loos as COO remains: “Budget yes, but the focus is on quality.”
Auberge Resorts Collection names Robert Whitfield Area Vice President
Auberge Resorts Collection, the world’s leading brand of one-of-a-kind, luxury hotels, resorts and residences, today announces that Robert Whitfield will join the company in July 2023 as Area Vice President. Bringing more than three decades of experience in luxury hospitality to his new role, Whitfield will oversee development, operations, sales and marketing, finance, and culture for the brand’s West Coast properties. His scope will include Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection (Santa Fe, N.M.), Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection and The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection (Park City, UT), Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection (Aspen, CO), Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection (Telluride, CO), Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection (Hawaii), Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection and Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection (Napa Valley, CA) and The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection (Los Olivos, CA).
Maslina Resort announces the appointment of a New Hotel Manager and Executive Chef
The five-star Maslina Resort, Croatia’s very first Mindful Luxury property located on Europe’s sunniest island, Hvar, has announced the appointment of two senior positions following its seasonal reopening for 2023. Carmen Hackmann will be leading the team as Hotel Manager, whilst Miro Marić takes over as Maslina Resort’s Executive Chef.
