Mangalis Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Assita Kone as the Group Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms Kone will be leading the GroupÕs ambitious sales and marketing team across West Africa, with its exciting and diverse portfolio of brands, Noom Hotels (Upscale), Seen Hotels (Midscale) and Yaas Hotels (economy).ÊMs Kone brings over 15 years of extensive experience in marketing and sales, ecommerce, and business development.
Xanterra promotes Mia Bell to General Manager at the Grand Canyon, South Rim
Mia Bell has earned the promotion to General Manager of the Grand Canyon, South Rim. Ms Bell, a 35-year Xanterra Parks and Resorts veteran, started her career as a seasonal employee at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. From there, Ms Bell continued her tenure, where, over the course of 25 years, she served as a full-time Xanterra employee in various management positions in the areas of accounting, operations, and sales with the Ohio State Park Lodges.
Maine’s Chebeague Island Inn appoints Jason Schlosser as General Manager
Chebeague Island Inn, located in scenic Casco Bay off the coast of Portland, Maine, has announced the appointment of Jason Schlosser as General Manager effective immediately. With experience drawn from close to two decades in the hospitality industry, Mr Schlosser oversees all operations at the Inn including sales & marketing, food & beverage, accommodations, onsite activities, and assuring a pleasant and memorable stay for guests and group clientele.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts appoints Andra Sorensen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Michael George, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, has announced that the hotel and resort management company has hired Andra Sorensen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of premier hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. Ms Sorensen will be responsible for developing sales strategies, managing marketing initiatives and relationships, and revenue analysis for Crescent-managed properties.
M&R names General Manager for Comfort Inn Midtown West
M&R Hotel Management has announced the appointment of Fran Ramos as General Manager of the 88-room Comfort Inn Midtown West at 548 West 48th Street, where she has been Assistant General Manager since 2015. Ms Ramos, a nine-year hospitality industry veteran who has managed hotels around New York state, will oversee the hotel’s operations, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting.
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu announces appointment of new General Manager
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu has appointed Takahiro Sueyoshi as its General Manager. Mr Sueyoshi joined Tokyu Corporation in 1985, and after his involvement with culture school and sports club projects, completed the summer school of a marketing course at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. In 1997, he was involved with the opening of the Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama, he was appointed Vice President of Mauna Lani Resort on the island of Hawai’i.
David Scowsill to leave WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the departure of David Scowsill, President and CEO, after six years at the helm of the organization. During his tenure as the third President in the 26 year history of WTTC, he has taken the organisation to new heights, championing the private sector views in high level governmental discussions and promoting the sustainable growth of TravelÊand Tourism.
Benchmark names Denis Volic General Manager of the Spanish Garden Inn, Santa Barbara
Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has named Denis Volic General Manager of the Spanish Garden Inn, a Gemstone Collection property located in Santa Barbara, California.ÊGreg Champion, BenchmarkÕs President, made the announcement.Ê
Choice Hotels appoints Eleonora Tarzibachi as Head of Brand Development and Management for Ascend Hotel Collection
Choice Hotels International has appointed Eleonora Tarzibachi as Head of Brand Development and Management of its Ascend Hotel Collection, the industry’s first and largest global, soft brand collection of independent unique, boutique and historic hotels and resorts.
Harry Fernandes has been appointed General Manager at Assila Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Assila Hotel, JeddahÕs magnificent new landmark hotel, opened just last month, has announced the appointment of Harry Fernandes as General Manager, who makes his first appearance on behalf of the hotel at the Arabian Travel Market being held April 24-27, 2017 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
