Amir Lababedi assumes Vice President Development Europe & North Africa role as group accelerates growth plans
W Hotels Worldwide names Joan Smalls first Global Fashion Innovator
International cover girl. Campaign face. Television Host. Philanthropist. Now Joan Smalls can add executive to her resume. W Hotels Worldwide today officially announced the appointment of Joan Smalls as the iconic lifestyle brand’s first ever Global Fashion Innovator, a newly created position in which the supermodel will help create, shape and innovate W’s global fashion platform around the world.
Lyle Lewis has been appointed General Manager at Conrad Koh Samui, Thailand
Lyle Lewis hasÊmoved from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island where he was previously the General Manager for the property located in the Indian Ocean and will now be responsible for overseeing of management and operations at ConradÊKoh Samui. With a career spanning more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, Mr Lewis brings with him a wealth of experience to ConradÊKoh Samui.
Claire Bennett appointed Chief Marketing Officer for IHG
Claire Bennett has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer for IHG effective immediately
Christina Spykerman appointed Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific at Worldhotels in Singapore
Formerly the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific, Christina SpykermanÕs contributions and aptitude have been invaluable to the organisation ever since she joined WorldhotelsÊin 2005 as Senior Director of Sales, Asia Pacific.
Mohamed Hani Fakih named new Chief Executive Officer of Jannah Hotels and Resorts
Jannah Hotels and Resorts has appointed Mohamed Hani Fakih as the groupÕs Chief Operating Officer. Taking up his position with immediate effect, Mr Fakih will oversee Jannah Hotels and ResortsÕ operations across its portfolio, which includes Jannah Burj Al Sarab, Jannah Resort and Villas Ras Al Khaimah, Jannah Marina Bay Suites and Jannah Place Dubai Marina.
Global Hotel Alliance appoints James Simmonds Global Head of Development
James Simmonds has been pointed as Global Head of Development by Global Hotel Alliance (ÒGHAÓ).
Hard Rock International appoints Andrew Nasskau as Vice President of Operations Development
Hard Rock InternationalÊannounces the promotionÊof Andrew Nasskau toÊVice President of OperationsÊDevelopmentÊfor the brand.
Indian Hotels Company Limited appoints Puneet Chhatwal as MD and CEO
Indian Hotels Company Limited, which runs Taj Hotels Resorts Palaces Safaris, has appointed Puneet Chhatwal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Strand Hospitality Services names Linda Koregay-Hunter as Regional Director of Sales
Strand Hospitality Services recently announced that Linda Koregay-Hunter has been hired as a Regional Director of Sales.
