Andrew Nicholson and Sarah Graham-Harrison, formerly General Manager and Deputy Manager, respectively, of Linthwaite House hotel at Lake Windermere in the Lake District, have joined Storrs Hall hotel.
IHG CEO Richard Solomons to retire, succeeded by Keith Barr
Richard Solomons, Group Chief Executive Officer of hotel giant IHG, is to retire. He will step down as CEO on June 30Êand retire from IHG on August 30. Mr Solomons will be succeeded by Keith Barr, a member of IHGÕs executive committee who has worked for IHG for 17 years, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Tschuggen Hotel Group appoints Leo Maissen Chief Development Officer
Leo Maissen will be promoted to Chief Development Officer of the Tschuggen Hotel Group and will be succeeded by Stefan Noll in the autumn, beginning September 1, 2017.
Geneya Sauro appointed General Manager at Loews Minneapolis Hotel
Loews Hotels & Co.Êhas announced the appointment of Geneya Sauro as General Manager ofÊLoews Minneapolis Hotel.
Orlando World Center Marriott announces Joshua Cain as Executive Pastry Chef
Orlando World Center Marriott proudly announces the appointment of Joshua Cain as Executive Pastry ChefÊto its distinguished culinary team. In this role, Mr Cain oversees all pastry operations for the worldÕs largest Marriott including a team of 22 baking and pastry professionals for banquets and catering, in-room dining and the hotelÕs 10 diverse and seasonally-inspired restaurants and lounges.
The International Association of Hotel General Managers appoints new governor
The International Association of Hotel General Managers (IAHGM), has announced the appointment of Anthony Liddiard to its Board of Governors. Mr Liddiard has over 35 years’ experience as a senior executive across the hospitality industry, including a long career with IHG.
Benchmark appoints Ed Riley General Manager for Stonewall Resort
Benchmark has named Ed Riley General Manager for Stonewall Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Roanoke, West Virginia. Greg Champion, President of Benchmark, made the announcement.
Hyatt names Kathy Krenger Vice President Ð Global Communications
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Kathy Krenger as Vice President of Global Communications, effective May 15. Ms Krenger will be responsible for Hyatt’s communications strategy and media relations, along with internal and brand communications. She will report to Maryam Banikarim, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer.
Leon Goldberg appointed Director of Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel and New York Marriott Marquis
The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel proudly welcomes Leon Goldberg to the team, with his recent promotion to Complex Director of Sales and MarketingÊfor both the Sheraton New York Times Square and the New York Marriott Marquis.
sbe adds David Hammarley as Chief Financial Officer
sbe has announced that David Hammarley has joined as Chief Financial Officer Ð its seventh senior leadership hire in less than a year and fourth in 2017 alone. In this role, he will work closely with sbe Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian to oversee the finance function across the sbe platform.











