Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of the ancient Khmer archeological sites of Angkor, has appointed Joseph Colina as its new General Manager.
Jack Blaha named new CEO of Cendyn
Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Blaha will lead the company’s plans for continued strategic growth and play a direct role in fulfilling its vision for customers and employees across the globe.
John Rogers appointed as GM of LUX* South Ari Atoll
The Lux Collective’s award-winning resort LUX* South Ari Atoll appoints John Rogers as its new General Manager.
Walid El Awardly has been appointed General Manager at Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall
Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall in Kuwait has a new general manager. Walid El Awardly has joined the hotel from Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya in Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian has worked on and off for Hyatt for a combined 17-plus years, having travelled across the globe with the group.
Paul Hart has been appointed Executive Chef at The Balmoral
With local seasonal produce at its heart, The Balmoral is entering a new culinary era with Paul Hart at the helm
Amal El Ansari has been appointed General Manager at Swissotel Al Ghurair in Dubai
Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair have appointed Amal El Ansari as the new general manager of the 620-room properties. She has been with Accor for 11 years and has held key positions and cluster roles of DOSM, hotel manager and general manager.
Shane Husband has been appointed Vice President of Technology at Groups360
Shane Husband joins Groups360 as senior vice president of technology, leading the company’s technology and operations forward at its corporate headquarters. The hire follows Groups360’s launch of real-time group rates and GroupSync™ Instant Booking across nearly 8,000 hotels, including Hilton Hotels, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, and selected IHG Hotel properties.
Dorchester Collection appoints Arabella El Barkouki as Global Director of Sales
Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Arabella El Barkouki as global director of sales, effective immediately.
Thatcher Dilley takes charge of development for Western properties
Expanding its executive team, KSL Resorts has named longtime hospitality industry professional Thatcher Dilley its senior vice president, development west. In this newly created role, Dilley is charged with overseeing all capital planning and development for the company’s western properties.
Songtsam appoints celebrity chef Qisheng Su
Songtsam, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel collection and DMC located in the Tibet and Yunnan Provinces of China, announced the appointment of the renowned Celebrity Chef Qisheng Su, as Food and Beverage Consultant, bringing new inspiration to the culinary offerings of the Group’s properties. Chef Su has already curated a new menu for the recently opened Padma Pu’er Hotel in Yunnan, the first hotel of Songtsam’s new sub-brand, Padma.
