Prior to joining Islamabad Serena Hotel, Kurzendorfer has worked for luxury hotel brands including Regency, Kempinski, Inter-Continental, Le Meridien, Sheraton and several LHW affiliate hotels in Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UK, Germany, and Taiwan.
Wild Dunes Resort welcomes Nico Scherman as General Manager
A seasoned leader in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, Scherman joins Wild Dunes Resort most recently from Quirk Hotels & Galleries as Area General Manager.
YOTEL appoints new senior management to drive global growth
YOTEL is striving toward a goal of 50 hotels signed, in development or operational by 2025, increasing the current portfolio by 44% in less than three years.
Hyatt appoints leader for Europe, Africa and Middle East region
Javier Águila has been appointed incoming group president EAME, following the planned retirement of Peter Fulton who looks back on an impressive 39-year career at Hyatt. Águila is an internal successor, hailing from Apple Leisure Group (ALG), which Hyatt acquired in 2021.
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha appoints Ali Moussa as Director of Sales & Marketing for opening
Ali Moussa will champion the commercial success of GHM’s first property in Qatar during the group’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Grace Bay Resorts appoints Dana Hubbe as Director of Sales for portfolio of luxury resorts and branded residences in Turks and Caicos
Bringing over 28 years of experience in hospitality sales, Hubbe will oversee the Grace Bay Resorts sales team and all sales efforts worldwide.
Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, appoints Sandra Estornell as Managing Director
Sandra Estornell will oversee the opening of the brand’s first property in Hawaii, a new hotel opening in 2023. Sandra joins the Rosewood family after more than 20 years at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where she received many awards and accolades during her service, including General Manager of the Year for Ritz-Carlton worldwide.
Marlene Poynder named Managing DIrector of The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel
With more than 30 years of experience within the hospitality industry, Marlene Poynder was previously General Manager at The Conrad New York Downtown, and Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, before her new role as Managing Director at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. Marlene is the first female Managing Director in the history of The Carlyle.
Magnuson Hotels promotes Adnan Malik to Director of Revenue and Distribution
Malik joined the group four years ago as portfolio revenue manager, following top tier London assignments at Guoman Hotels, Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour, Doyle Collection, Strand Palace Hotel, Dorsett, and Royal Thames Yacht Club.
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection announces Cortney Burns as Inspiring Chef
Chef Burns is the third woman and newest addition to Mayflower’s inspiring chefs program, an ode to its promise to deliver transformative dining experiences and world-class cuisine from top-tier talent.
