McNeill was previously managing director for Dolce Norwalk of Norwalk, Connecticut while he also held regional responsiblities over three other properties.
Rick Starr named Executive Chef of Filini Bar & Restaurant at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
In addition to taking on the role of executive chef at Filini Bar & Restaurant, Starr also owns a farm-to-table restaurant, Ad-Lib Geocafe, in Lindenhurst, Illinois.
IHG makes two senior promotions to Operations and Development, Design and Openings leadership teams
Karan Khanna, Vice President, Design & Engineering, has been appointed Vice President, Operations, UK&I and Michael Walsh, currently Head of Capital Projects at IHG, will assume Karan’s vacated role.
Pan Pacific appoints two: new VP Operations (ASEAN) and Area GM (Singapore)
Greg Allan joins the Group as Vice President, Operations (ASEAN) while Gino Tan has been promoted to Area General Manager (Singapore).
Bastian Breuer joins Marco Polo as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events
Bastian has held senior positions with numerous reputable international brands including Mandarin Oriental, Fairmont and The Ritz Carlton, where he spent most of his career. His most recent position was Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage for The Ritz Carlton Macau, where he was part of the pre-opening team.
Nithivut Chanthai appointed Corporate Director of Training & Talent Development for Centara
With more than 7 years of experience in training and a quality educational background, Chanthai joins the Centara family after working with the parent company, Central Group – People Capability Development department as the Training Manager.
Franck Istel appointed Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
Chef Istel is a French sweets veteran who has worked in countries around the world including Canada, India, Thailand, Bali and China.
Nicholas Smith appointed General Manager of Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Before arriving in Hong Kong, Smith was previously the general manager of Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu and he has also worked in Kota Kinabalu, Florida, London, Gloucestershire, Boston, Antalya and the Middle East.
Thomas Schwall named General Manager of The St. Regis Langkawi
Schwall makes the move after completing a four years tenure in New Caledonia where he opened the Sheraton Deva Golf & Spa Resort in the French Pacific as General Manager.
Russell Shane Gregory appointed General Manager of U Tropicana Alibaug
Prior to joining Absolute Hotel Services Russell Gregory was General Manager (Unit) & Lead Food & Beverage Head (Pan India) for Citrus Hotels & Resorts.