An accomplished professional with more than 15 years of corporate hospitality sales experience, Ellis Connolly has been appointed as the new Vice President, Hospitality Sales for The Rainmaker Group, a leader in revenue management solutions for the hospitality and gaming industry.
Nihad Kattan appointed Regional Director at Meli Hotels International
Meli Hotels International has appointed Nihad Kattan to the position of Regional Director of Operations Middle East and Africa. Mr Kattan has been appointed to oversee operations across the brandÕs set of Middle East Hotels, including Meli Dubai, Meli Doha and the upcoming ME Dubai and Doha properties in the GCC. Jordanian Mr Kattan has over 30 years of international hotel management experience for five-star deluxe, multi-location and multi-unit hotels and resorts.
Mantra Group strengthens its leadership team
Mantra Group has strengthened its leadership team with a number of key management appointments across its portfolio of Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree properties. Chris Northam will commence as Area General Manager Port Douglas following a 12-month placement in Indonesia with Mantra Group. Chris will join the management team in North Queensland, supporting special projects and strategic planning.
Dusit International appoints new vice presidents of sales and marketing departments
Global hospitality company Dusit International has announced the appointment of Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk as Vice President Sales, and Michael Leong as Vice President Marketing. Dusit International currently operates 29 properties worldwide.
Hotel Cosmo Kuala Lumpur appoints General Manager
Hotel Cosmo Kuala Lumpur has welcomed its new General Manager, Azrule Aziz, who has more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, spent in Malaysia and in Indonesia. Prior to his appointment, Mr Aziz was the Executive Assistant Manager for Dorsett Putrajaya, where he first joined the hotel as Director of Operations. Ê
Big Cypress Lodge appoints Nail Task as General Manager
Big Cypress Lodge, a wilderness-inspired hotel inside the 32-story Memphis Pyramid that is now a one-of-a-kind Bass Pro Shops retail and lifestyle experience from founder Johnny Morris,Êhas announced the appointment of Nail Task as General Manager. Mr Task will oversee operations for the 104-room city hotel with meetings and event space that commands the second and third floors of the 535,000 square foot Pyramid located on the banks of the Mississippi River.
ASAP appoints Richard Whittaker of Oakwood Worldwide as new Chairman
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector, has announced that Richard Whittaker, Director of Supplier Management (EMEA) at Oakwood Worldwide, has been appointed as its new Chairman.
GF Management names Joseph D Del Guidice as President
GF Management, a leading hotel ownership and management company with more than 85 upscale and midscale US hotels and resorts in its portfolio, has announced that Joseph D Del Guidice has been named as the companyÕs President. Mr Del Guidice joined GF Management 16 months ago as the Senior Vice President of Operations and has worked closely with its CEO Ken Kochenour.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto names new General Manager
Konrad Gstrein has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. A true leader in the industry, this is his sixth appointment with the company.
Benchmark names Joseph M. DeMille Director of Sales and Marketing for The Chattanoogan
Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has named Joseph M. DeMille, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Chattanoogan. The hotel is a Benchmark Resorts and Hotels property located in the heart of revitalized Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Cupo, Benchmark’s Regional Managing Director for The Chattanoogan, made the announcement.
