His previous positions have been with Pan Pacific Vancouver, Pan Pacific Pangkor Malaysia, Pan Pacific Whistler, Melia in Bali and Dai-Ichi Hotel in Saipan
Rajiv Rajian named Amadeus Executive VP of Global Business Travel
Rajian brings 20 years of deep travel industry expertise to Amadeus, with a strong track record in business travel, product marketing, strategy and mergers and acquisitions
Chad Cobb to return as HMC’s Senior Director of Hotel Finance
Prior to his most recent role as Controller for Osage Nation Indian Tribe in Pawhuska, OK, he spent 15 years with the company as Director of Accounting
Paul Trout named Executive Chef at Chateau on the Lake Resort
Prior to his promotion, Chef Trout served as the resortÕs Executive Sous Chef since 2011, where he handled all kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef
Brian Quinn appointed to Choice Hotels Development Leadership Team
Quinn most recently served as chief franchise officer at RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) where he introduced the company’s first nationwide development team,
Deirdre Billing named General Manager of Mottram Hall
Billing previously worked in senior roles at QHotels most recently as regional general manager
Pete Shemilt appointed Vice-President Marketing and Enrolment at Sommet Education
Sommet Education encompasses Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education.
Carson Foerster named Director of Sales for Springer-Miller Systems
With over 13 years of experience at Springer-Miller, he enjoys working closely with his accounts to better understand their business operations
Jorge Giannattasio named CEO at sbe
Giannattasio is an experienced executive with a 25-year international career. Prior to his current position, he held a variety of leadership roles at Starwood Hotels.
Ian-Robert Ciappara named GM of St. Regis Bahia Beach
Mr. Ciappara has held positions at some of the worldÕs finest hotels and resorts in various countries within the South American, European and central Mediterranean regions











