McGaunn joins Montage Palmetto Bluff from the Ritz Carlton, Naples, Florida where he served as hotel manager for the past 11 years.
Montage Kapalua Bay appoints Jessica Candy as Director of Spa
With nearly two decades of experience at a plethora of wellness facilities throughout the U.S. and Hawaii, Candy will lead all day-to-day operations at Spa Montage, including program development, recruitment, and training.
Vietnamese hotel appoints sustainability officer to lessen carbon footprint
Vu Ngoc Linh, a hospitality professional with more than a decade’s experience in food and beverage departments, has stepped off the career ladder of the typical F&B professional to pursue an entirely new kind of fulfilment.
Mar Monte Hotel appoints Gunnar Planter new Executive Chef
In his new role, Planter will oversee the hotel’s two restaurants, costa Kitchen & Bar and Café Lido, and debut new menus with fresh seasonal dishes and rich local flavors.
Accor appoints Shelley Perkins as Senior Vice President for Talent and Culture
With over two decades of experience, Shelley joins Accor Pacific from the Rosewood Hotel Group, where she was based in Hong Kong for the past three years as Chief Talent and Culture Officer.
One&Only announces General Manager moves for resorts in Malaysia, Montenegro and Greece
Tessa Gorman to lead One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro, Jerome Colson to lead One&Only Kéa Island in Greece, and Jerome Pichon to lead One&Only Desaru Coast in Malaysia.
Kimberly Berry named Director of Digital Business Development for Annette
Travel Outlook announced that Kimberly Berry has been promoted to Director of Digital Business Development, overseeing sales and implementation of Annette, The Virtual Hotel Agent.
Sandcastle Resort and Hotels names Gary Koester to Executive Team
With more than two decades of hospitality experience under his belt, Koester’s initial focus will include leading a $30 million renovation beginning this October at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.
Absolute Hotel Services India promotes Kabir Mehra as the GM of Eastin Easy Aishwarya Talegaon
Kabir has helmed critical managerial positions at several key properties like Eastin Residences, Vadodara, Eastin Easy Vita and now Eastin Easy Aishwarya Talegaon.
W South Beach appoints new Head of Sales and Marketing and new Director of Programming
Isabel Gracia has been named Director of Sales and Marketing and Constanza Montalva is the new Director of Programming.
