As General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort from 2015 to 2019, Woolley was recognized as ‘Courtyard General Manager of the Year’ in 2018, and ‘APAC Sales General Manager of the Year’ in 2016.
Mark Sands promoted to Vice President of Wellness for Six Senses
Joining the group in 2011 as Area Spa Director, Mark Sands has played a significant role in creating and launching many of Six Sense’s wellness initiatives, while successfully leading spa operations.
Radisson Hotel Group appoints 3 new Group Area Senior VPs
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice President for Central & Southern Europe (CESE), Yilmaz Yildirimlar, and Area Senior Vice President for Northern Europe, Tom Flanagan Karttunen.
Yee Pin Tan appointed Head of Design for Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
As Head of Design for Six Senses, Yee Pin Tan will support and lead all creative teams responsible for project design, branding, marketing, sustainability, spa and wellness and information technology.
Sebastien Giannini named Executive Chef for Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Sebastien Giannini’s American journey began in Washington DC in 2017 when he was named executive chef of the St. Regis Hotel in the footsteps of his mentor, Alain Ducasse, before bringing his French Riviera cuisine to The Watergate Hotel.
Matthew Goldstein named Vice President of Construction for Urban Commons
Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, has hired Matthew Goldstein as Vice President of Construction.
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts hires 3 new GMs for Egypt hotels
Islam Sabry, Wael Aboelseoud and Mostafa Khalaf have been named to lead Steigenberger Cecil Hotel (Alexandria), Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir (Cairo) and Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor) respectively.
Marina MacDonald appointed to Chair of HSMAI Board of Directors
CMO of Red Roof for over ten years, MacDonald has forged a path – and acted as a role model – for women who aspire to leadership positions in the hospitality industry.
Audra Arul appointed Cluster Director of S&M for CROSSROADS Maldives
Audra Arul will be responsible for the overall commercial objectives of CROSSROADS Maldives and the two new resorts, SAii Lagoon Maldives, a Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives.
Sanjoy Dasgupta named Head of Corporate Sales of TAG
Based at their Head Office in London, Sanj will report to Ruth Hilton, recently appointed as TAG’s Head of Commercial. He will be responsible for leading the growth of TAG’s Corporate division in the UK.











