Ali El-Zein has been appointed Director of Engineering at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya. A Lebanese-Swedish national, Mr El-Zein is responsible for overseeing the operational maintenance of the new hotel.
Minor Hotels appoints new Associate Sales Director for New Zealand
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 154 hotels and resorts in 24 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Dodds as Associate Director of Sales Ð New Zealand, effective immediately.
Volker Heiden is the new VP of Protea Hotels by Marriott
Volker Heiden has been named the new VP of Protea Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International, Middle East and Africa. Supporting Mark Satterfield, COO Africa and the Middle East and Africa Operations Services, Mr Heiden’s new role will include leading operational functions of the Protea Hotels by Marriott brand throughout Africa, which will entail covering eight countries on the continent.
Sarah Huang appointed Credit Manager at InterContintental San Francisco
With more than ten years of experience in hotel operations management and office administration, Sarah Huang has been appointed Credit Manager for the InterContinental San Francisco.
Jorge Villarreal appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Jorge Villarreal has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. With 20 years of experience in sales director and management roles, Mr Villarreal brings a comprehensive knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry acquired through his extensive background at an assortment of luxury resorts.
Mvenpick Hotels and Resorts appoints new GM of Mvenpick Hotel Bahrain
Mvenpick HotelsÊand Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Pasquale Baiguera as the new General Manager of Mvenpick Hotel Bahrain. This will be Mr BaigueraÕs fourth appointment in the Middle East. He joins the award-winning property from the 292-room Mvenpick Hotel Beirut, which he successfully led for three years.
Jude Bricker to leave position as Allegiant EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Allegiant Travel Company has announced that Jude Bricker has resigned his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr Bricker has been with Allegiant since 2006 and through a variety of leadership roles has been a key architect of the company’s growth and success.
Ramada Jerusalem appoints new management and renovated rooms
TheÊRamada Hotel Jerusalem, a leading hotel in Jerusalem and one of the largest luxury hotels in Israel, has announced a new management team in many of the hotels key positions. The hotel has appointed David Tucker as General Manager. Mr Tucker is a veteran in the Israel hospitality industry with 40 years of experience in various top management roles.
Benchmark names new Director of Leisure Sales for HawaiiÕs Turtle Bay Resort
Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has named Barrett De Santos Director of Leisure Sales for the landmark Turtle Bay Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Dustin Irwin joins Omni La Costa ResortÊand Spa as Director of Golf Operations
Dustin Irwin has joined Omni La Costa ResortÊand Spa as Director of Golf Operations, where he will supervise all golf-related programs as well as the two golf courses and golf staff. Mr Irwin, 38, comes to Carlsbad from Turnberry Isle in Miami, where he was Director of Golf and Membership since 2015.
