The Peninsula Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of new Executive Chef Toni Robertson effective May 2017. Chef Robertson will oversee all three Peninsula restaurant kitchens (Shanghai Terrace, The Lobby and Pierrot Gourmet), banquets, 24-hour room service and pastry kitchen operations.
Yilmaz Yildirimlar named Area Senior Vice President for Central and Southern Europe at The Rezidor Hotel Group in Frankfurt
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the promotion of Yilmaz Yildirimlar as the new Area Senior Vice President for Central and Southern Europe. Mr Yildirimlar succeeds Arno Schwalie, who will leave the company end of June 2017 to take up a new career step outside the hotel industry.
Ali El-Zein appointed Director of Engineering at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
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.
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.
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.
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.
