Singapore’s ICP has appointed veteran hotelier Stephen Burt to the role of chairman of Travelodge Hotels Asia.
New general manager for Mvenpick Hotel Doha
Sami Aawar, a professional hotelier with 20 yearsÕ experience in the region, has been appointed to a post of General Manager for Mvenpick Hotel Doha. He started his hospitality career in his native Lebanon, where he joined the food and beverage department of the Al Bustan Hotel in 1997. In the following years, he transferred to front office and worked in independent boutique hotels before joining Mvenpick 15 years ago.
Korollan King has been appointed Vice President of Accounting at Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Richard Branson, welcomes Korollan King as the new Vice President of Accounting. Ms King, who is based in Miami, will oversee the brand’s accounting and financial operations.
Francisco Sa Teixeira appointed new DOSM at Kempinski Hotel Bahia
The Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona has announced the appointment of Francisco Sa Teixeira as the new Director of Sales & Marketing.
Roland Fasel joins Aman as Chief Operating Officer
Aman, a collection of intimate retreats providing uncompromisingly exclusive hideaways, has announced that Roland Fasel, formerly General Manager of The Dorchester and Regional Director, UK, for Dorchester Collection, has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.
Even Frydenberg the new President and CEO for Scandic
The Board of Directors of Scandic Hotels has announced that Even Frydenberg will take over the position of President and CEO. Current CEO Frank Fiskers has decided to leave the company this summer, while Mr Frydenberg comes most recently from Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and will start his position on July 31.
Steve Reynolds appointed Onyx CenterSource Chief Information Officer
Onyx CenterSource, announced the appointment of Steve Reynolds as chief information officer.
The Kimpton Hotel Zamora appoints Paul Romero as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Paul Romero as the Director of Sales & Marketing of its boutique, urban oasis on St Pete Beach. In this role, Romero will work to spearhead ZamoraÕs marketing initiatives and sales plans for the hotel, oversee group, catering and banquet activities and work with the revenue team to increase total revenue and sales.
Alejandro Bernab appointed Group Director, AVANI Hotels and Resorts
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Alejandro Bernab as Group Director, AVANI HotelsÊand Resorts. With over 20 years of global hospitality experience, Mr Bernab has an impressive management track record, along with years of practical operational and food and beverage experience in both city hotels and resort properties.
Satish Kumar Sharma confirmed as Pastry Chef at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon
A recent addition to the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon organisation, Satish Kumar Sharma, has joined As Pastry Chef. He is a dynamic gourmet specialist, with an extraordinary contribution and exposure to the international properties. Mr Sharma had been making creative desserts for over two decades Ð each more spectacular than the other. Mr Sharma’s sweets speak volumes about the experience that he has amassed over the years.
