In his new role, Givens will oversee the operation of the 1,240-room oceanfront resort on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island.
Craig Ryan appointed Quest’s first Chief Commercial Officer
Mr Ryan joins Quest from Oakwood Worldwide where he was Managing Director – Asia Pacific.
Marcel Stittner named General Manager at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Over the last two decades, Stittner has worked at global chains such as Starwood and IHG, managing five-star resort properties in destinations that include Venezuela, Maldives, Germany, the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Marco Fossati new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
An 18-year Four Seasons veteran, Fossait most recently was at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley in East Palo Alto where he served as Executive Chef for the last six years.
Christoph Leonhard appointed General Manager of Amari Havodda Maldives
With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Christoph has been most recently serving as the General Managaer of Amari Hua Hin since 2013.
Ryan Krukar named General Manager of Topnotch Resort
Krukar will manage the resort operating teams, oversee all sales and marketing for the resort, as well as provide operational leadership for the 68-room boutique resort.
On the Move – June 2016
Hospitality people are always On the Move! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Gary Fritz joins TripAdvisor as Chief Growth Officer and President, Asia Pacific
In his capacity as chief growth officer, Fritz is responsible for driving growth and strategy across the entire family of TripAdvisor brands. In his role as president of APAC, he is responsible for leading TripAdvisor’s operations and strategy throughout the Asia Pacific region.
John Santaniello appointed Managing Director of Omni Mount Washington Resort
Santaniello joined the resort and Omni family from Colorado, where he most recently served as General Manager of Ritz-Carlton properties in Vail and Bachelor Gulch.
Ronald Kooistra appointed General Manager at ACOYA Hotel Suites & Villas in Curaçao
In addition to having served as CEO of the Papagayo group in Curaçao, Kooistra, a Dutch national, also has an impressive pedigree of service in hospitality in the Netherlands, Belgium and France.