SH Hotels & Resorts, a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels & Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, today announced the hiring of Marco Selva as Executive Vice President of Operations. In this role, Marco will lead all operations for the company’s current portfolio consisting of three brands and a current total of 12 properties. He will also oversee operations for the robust pipeline of soon-to-open hotels, with 10 new openings expected over the next 3-5 years. Marco will be responsible for financial performance across the SH Hotels portfolio and will work closely with the Executive Team to maximize performance across the board.
Jason Franey as Executive Chef in The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning, nature-immersed retreat outside of Park City, today announces that Jason Franey joins the luxury resort as Executive Chef. Chef Franey, who has more than 30 years of exceptional fine dining restaurant experience and three James Beard Award nominations, will usher in a new era at the property’s beloved signature restaurant, Yuta, as well as create new inventive, immersive culinary experiences to be had across its 3,500 private acres. Inspired by Blue Sky’s deep reverence for the land, Chef Franey will seamlessly fuse his passion for cooking with the seasons and cultivating relationships with local farmers and purveyors to create of-the-moment menus that vary day to day and season to season.
Ernesto Osuna Lopez as General Manager at Gran Meliá Nha Trang
As Meliá Hotels International prepares to launch the first Gran Melia resort in Southeast Asia in 2023, Ernesto Osuna Lopez is stepping up to the helm as general manager. In his new role the Spaniard will oversee both the flagship Gran Meliá Nha Trang and Meliá Nha Trang, a sister property that will open by 2025.
FTI GROUP presents itself empowered and confident at WTM
The FTI GROUP stands out with concentrated competence for the Orient tourism business. Fabio Prestijacopo moves from Destination Management to Tour Operating as new Strategic Destination Officer. His former position as COO at MP U.A.E. is taken over by John Taker. In Munich, Christian Schulz heads the product team and Christian Schellinger joins on a secondment basis.
James R. Hedges, IV pointed Curator of the Arts for The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air
With storied histories in the arts and cultural arenas, both The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air continue to offer guests the opportunity to discover art in an unexpected and intimate setting. In addition to seven planned exhibitions in 2023, Hedges will oversee a series of educational artist-focused events and will organize art experiences in partnership with local galleries and museums.
Ron Mays as Executive Chef in The Westin Riverwalk
San Antonio’s luxury landmark, The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, proudly announces the appointment of Ron Mays as Executive Chef, adding to its distinguished dining team. In this role, Mays will utilize his wealth of knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm to oversee all culinary direction and operation for the hotel and its refined eateries, Zocca Cuisine D’Italia, Cafecito Café, the Pool Bar, In-Room Dining,and a robust banquet and catering program.
Ary Asriry to Senior Financial role in Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, an award-winning luxury escape on Malaysian shores, has announced the appointment of Ary Asriry to the position of the resort’s financial controller.
Zuleika Fennell joins The Thinking Traveller as CEO
Zuleika Fennell joins The Thinking Traveller from Corbin & King, where she was Managing Director of the restaurant group. Here, she operated a collection of high-end, internationally renowned restaurants and hotels, including The Wolseley, The Delaunay and The Beaumont Hotel. Fennell has an established record in running luxury businesses having begun her career in HR and Operations.
Brianna Birtles as Director of Sales and Marketing in Smyth Tribeca
Smyth Tribeca announced today that Brianna Birtles has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Managed by Highgate, Smyth Tribeca is an independent neighborhood hotel in the heart of Tribeca and a stylish destination for business, leisure and family travelers. In her new role, Birtles will oversee the hotel’s sales and marketing efforts and will work to drive new business opportunities and revenue growth.
Mark Pierce Joins UrVenue as VP of Finance
Pioneer of PXMS technology for hotels, resorts and casinos continues to expand its executive team in preparation for nonstop growth and success
