The Kimpton Brice – the charming boutique hotel capturing the heartbeat of Savannah’s historic landmark district – proudly announces the appointment of JohnAngelo Cole as Executive Chef to its distinguished dining team. In this role, Cole manages culinary operations for the 145-room hotel and its on-site restaurant, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar – located on the ground floor peeking out into the cozy courtyard and Secret Garden, serving Italian-inspired dishes. With nearly 15-years of experience and a passion for fresh ingredients, JohnAngelo aims to elevate the existing cuisine and further the growth of Savannah’s booming food scene.
John Wise joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts as Vice President of Food and Beverage
With an eye toward expanding the excellence of its contemporary culinary operations, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that highly regarded restaurateur John Wise has been appointed vice president of food and beverage.
Emily Foster as Head of Commercial and Caleb Morris as Director Hotel Openings and Revenue Strategy in Pro-invest Hotels
Signalling the start of a strong year ahead, Pro-invest Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Foster to the position of Head of Commercial and Caleb Morris as Director of Hotel Openings and Revenue Strategy.
Mauna Kea Resort appoints Diana Su as Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Top Hawai’i destination Mauna Kea Resort—comprised of the historic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the contemporary The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, and the luxury vacation rentals and residences at Mauna Kea Residences—is excited to announce the appointment of Diana Su as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the entire Mauna Kea Resort portfolio.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as new General Manager
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.











