Manifest announced that digital travel pioneer Richard Bangs has joined the company’s Board of Directors.
Sarah Robinson to lead 21c Museum Hotels
21c Museum Hotels announced the appointment of founding partner Sarah Robbins to lead the 21c brand effective July 15th, 2020. The move follows Craig Greenberg’s decision to step down as President & CEO.
Brian King named President, Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott
Mr. King will take on his new role in January 2021 and will report to Craig Smith, who will assume the role of Group President, International at that time. Mr. King succeeds Tim Sheldon, who recently announced his retirement.
Tim Sheldon to step down after 35 years with Marriott
Marriott International announced that Tim Sheldon is retiring from his role as President, Caribbean and Latin America in early 2021, following a 35-year career with the company.
The Brenton Hotel introduces new culinary leadership team
Brenton Hotel, the new 57-room luxury boutique hotel on the harbor in Newport, RI, opening in July 2020, announced the appointment of Kevin Wood as Executive Chef and Emily Brakenhoff as Food and Beverage Director.
Martin Koerner named Commercial Director at new Alma Resort
German national Martin Koerner’s appointment to the new 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula comes after he worked at The Anam, another five-star resort also situated in Cam Ranh, for almost four years.
Sandra Wigger appointed GM for IntercityHotel Zurich Airport
Sandra Wigger, who has been responsible for the pre-opening stage of the IntercityHotel Zurich Airport since March, will also assume the position of General Manager once the hotel opens for business.
Herbert Laubichler-Pichler named GM for Alma Resort
Herbert Laubichler-Pichler has taken charge of the opening of Alma, an 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort overlooking Long Beach, on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula.
Marlon Abeyakoon appointed GM for Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Marlon has spent almost two decades in hospitality with multiple international hotel brands in UAE, UK, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Fiji.
Ernesto Osuna named GM of Meliá Koh Samui
Ernesto Osuna brings two decades of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and Asia to helm the new nautical-themed beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui.










