Grace Bay Resorts, the boutique developer and operator of some of the finest luxury resorts and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, is pleased to announce the appointment of Atilla Cimsit as general manager of South Bank, the island’s newest residential luxury resort and mega yacht marina situated on 31 acres of peaceful shoreline on Long Bay, set to open in late 2023. Developed by Windward, the creator of exclusive residential and resort waterfront communities in Turks and Caicos, the unprecedented new development will feature four distinct contemporary neighborhoods as well as access to South Bank Marina. With nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Cimsit will oversee the pre-opening of South Bank.
Appoinment of New General Manager of Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Pieter Van Tuijl as the new General Manager of Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne, a fully integrated resort themed as an ‘Explorer’s Playground’ alongside the tranquil coastline with beautiful overlooking views towards Mui Ne Bay. In his new role, Mr. Tom will be responsible for the strategic management and operation of the resort’s 984 unique Mediterranean-designed rooms and villas.
Captain found for new Tromsø hotel
Moxy Tromsø has appointed its Captain: Jurate Poluniovaite. She has worked at all Moxy Hotels in Scandinavia and will now take the lead at the upcoming hotel in Tromsø, Norway.
Evok Collection announces appointment of Alessandro Caristo as General Manager of Nolinski Venezia
Emmanuel Sauvage, Managing Director and Co-Founder of the Leading French hospitality group, Evok Collection, appoints Alessandro Caristo as General Manager of Nolinski Venezia, which is due to open in Summer 2023. The launch of Nolinski Venice marks the group’s primary debut outside of France.
Highgate appoints Matthew Grauso as General Manager of Renaissance Honolulu Hotel and Spa
Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Matthew Grauso has been appointed as General Manager of the new Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa at Sky Ala Moana. In his new role, Grauso will be responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the highly anticipated Marriott property, scheduled to open in late 2023 on Oahu.
Mary Pat Sullivan has been appointed EVP of Marketing at NORTHSTAR Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, has promoted Mary Pat Sullivan to the position of Executive Vice President of Marketing for the Travel Group. Sullivan was most recently Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Retail Travel Group at Northstar.
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. announces artist Bradley Theodore as first brand ambassador
LuxUrban Hotels Inc, which utilizes a long-term lease, asset-light business model to acquire and manage a growing portfolio of short-term rental properties in major metropolitan cities, announced today that internationally renowned artist Bradley Theodore will serve as the Company’s first brand ambassador. The relationship will be built around Theodore’s bold, colorful, and iconic approach to art, and will feature the promotion of his original works through a variety of activities designed to enhance the LuxUrban experience.
Mark Dickerson has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of the energetic Midtown neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dickerson as the property’s new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, Mark will oversee all sales, revenue and marketing initiatives for the hotel and its food and beverage concepts, Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen and Rowdy Tiger Rooftop.
Coast Hotels appoints David Ferguson as Director, Development
Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ferguson as Director, Development.
Alessandro Caristo as General Manager of Nolinski Venezia
Emmanuel Sauvage, Managing Director and Co-Founder of the Leading French hospitality group, Evok Collection, appoints Alessandro Caristo as General Manager of Nolinski Venezia, which is due to open in Summer 2023. The launch of Nolinski Venice marks the group’s primary debut outside of France.










