Graduate Madison has named Chef Shanna Pacifico as Executive Chef at the hotel, where she will oversee all food and beverage operations, including the hotelÕs two restaurants, The Madison Blind and Portage Pi. Ms Pacifico was raised in Brazilian-American household and her palate is influenced by her cultural roots.
Benchmark names new GM at The Mayfair Hotel, Los Angeles
Benchmark,Êa global hospitality company, has named Matina Lapanaitis General Manager for The Mayfair Hotel, a Benchmark ResortsÊand Hotels property located in Los Angeles, California. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s President, made the announcement.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group appoints Mark Sutton as new Director
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the worldÕs largest and most dynamic hotel groups,Êhas announced Mark Sutton as Director of Midscale Development for the Northeast US Sutton is based in Philadelphia and will report to Fred Schwartz, Senior Vice President, Midscale Development, Americas.
Viceroy Santa Monica welcomes Nijad Fares and Jakub Skyvara
Viceroy Santa Monica is pleased to announce the appointment of two new colleagues: Nijad Fares as Hotel Manager, and Jakub Skyvara as Director of Restaurants and Banquets. ÒOur team is thrilled to welcome Nijad and Jakub into the Viceroy family,” said Todd Yamaoka, General Manager at Viceroy Santa Monica.
Lizabeth Kane-Hanan named Chair of Dean’s Advisory Council
Florida International UniversityÕs Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has appointed Lizabeth Kane-Hanan Õ87 MS Õ04Êas the Chair of the DeanÕs Advisory Council. Mrs Kane-Hanan is the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Inventory Officer, as well as Executive Officer for Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
Leida Cmara has been appointed Director of the Cenote Spa at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, Mexico
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of luxury hospitality professional Ledia Cmara as the new director of the Cenote Spa. Ms Cmara joins the luxury Playa del Carmen resort as part of an ambitious project that promises to further position the Cenote Spa as one of the world’s most renowned destination spas.
Hilton appoints Sumindi Peiris Vice President of Global Marketing, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands
Hilton today announced Sumindi Peiris as Vice President of Global Marketing, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands. A senior marketing professional, Ms Peiris brings more than 20 years of international experience to the role, where she will lead all luxury marketing, digital and public relations initiatives as well as oversee the strategic development of global positioning for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.
Duetto announces Michael Schffner as head of its new office in Germany
Duetto, the market leader in hotel profit optimization technology, has announced that it has appointed to Michael Schffner to head sales and service in the ÒDACHÓ region of German-speaking countries of Europe, which are Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Michael Bonsor named Managing Director of Rosewood London
Michael Bonsor has been named Managing Director of Rosewood London, after acting as the Hotel Manager since the hotel opened in High Holborn in 2013. During his role as Hotel Manager, Rosewood London has won multiple awards including AA Hotel of the Year and Cond Nast UK Hotel of the Year.
Benchmark appoints new Director of Operations for The Grove Resort and Spa Orlando
Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has named Tobby Rau director of operations for The Grove Resort and Spa Orlando. The 878 room all-suite hotel, which is a Benchmark Resorts and Hotels property, opened its first phase on March 10, 2017, just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
