Mr. Lou arrived at Aloft Taipei Beitou in April 2016 as the General Manager for the anticipated opening. The Taiwanese native previously was the hotel manager for the Four Points Sheraton Taipei Zhonghe.
David Yamada appointed General Manager of Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
David Yamada brings more than 30 years of hospitality and service industry experience to the role. Yamada’s focus will be on delivering an elevated guest experience that is consistent with the sophisticated, yet relaxed hallmarks of the Wyndham Grand.
Saminder Kaur named Head of Sales for The Settlement Hotel, Melaka
Saminder Kaur’s portfolio includes various senior positions with 5-star hotels in Malaysia such as The Melia, Kuala Lumpur, The Regency, Gouman and The Avillion Village Resort.
Wyndham makes two appointments to EMEA leadership team
Patrick Divall has been appointed to the role of Regional Vice President, Western Europe, and Ignace Bauwens to the role of Regional Vice President, Middle East and Africa.
Thierry Papiller moves to Four Seasons Resort Marrakech as Executive Chef
Currently at the culinary helm of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Thierry will join the team at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech team on December 1, 2016.
Maria Jagla appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
A 23-year veteran of Four Seasons, her appointment in Bora Bora is her 10th with the company.
Matina Lapanaitis named Managing Director for Mosaic Hotel and Maison 140, Beverly Hills
Matina Lapanaitis brings to her new position nearly 30 years of hospitality management experience gained in Australia and more recently, in the California markets of San Diego, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
Morgan Ulaganathan named Director of Rooms at Caravelle Saigon
Morgan started his career at the Hilton Singapore and subsequently served at several top establishments in Sydney before taking on management duties at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, and most recently as Front Office Manager at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Gari Abdel appointed Chef de Cuisine at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
In 2015 at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Chef Gari represented ‘Goût de France’ an international festival celebrated in 150 countries at selected restaurants by a committee chaired by Alain Ducasse.
Deni A. Dukic appointed General Manager at Galle Face Hotel
Most recently Dukic was executive assistant manager and rooms specialist – ASPAC (Asia Pacific) at Grand Hyatt Seoul from 2012 – 2016.
