In 2015 at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Chef Gari represented ‘Goût de France’ an international festival celebrated in 150 countries at selected restaurants by a committee chaired by Alain Ducasse.
Astrid Naujokaitis promoted to Hotel Manager at Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
Naujokaitis joined Hotel Palomar San Diego over eight years ago, when the hotel first transitioned to a Kimpton property.
Deni A. Dukic appointed General Manager at Galle Face Hotel
Most recently Dukic was executive assistant manager and rooms specialist – ASPAC (Asia Pacific) at Grand Hyatt Seoul from 2012 – 2016.
Johan Hendrik Ens appointed General Manager at Buri Rasa Village Samui
John, as he is known to most, brings more than 30-years of worldwide hospitality management experience to Buri Rasa Village Samui with over 12 years of experience in leading Samui resorts.
Gregory Leinweber named GM of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.
Leinweber brings over 30 years of hospitality industry experience to Hotel Monaco’s senior management team, transitioning from his most recent role as area director of sales and marketing for four of Kimpton’s downtown Washington hotels.
Scott Seger appointed Managing Director of Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Seger joined Windjammer Landing earlier this year following his tenure with Hyatt Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Aaron McGrath joins Six Senses Zighy Bay as General Manager
Prior to joining Six Senses Zighy Bay, McGrath was the general manager of Imperial Springs International Summit Hotel in Guangzhou, China.
Patricia E. Berry named General Manager for the Ames Boston Hotel
Patricia Berry invested over two decades of her career with Ritz Carlton, both in guest service positions and eventually corporate management, serving as a corporate trainer opening 15 properties. She most recently served as GM of the Battery Wharf Hotel of Boston.
Katie Beirne Fallon named Hilton’s new Senior VP and Global Head of Corporate Affairs
Fallon has held senior roles in policy and communications in Washington, D.C. for over a decade – most recently as director of legislative affairs at the White House for President Obama.
Florian Riedel new GM at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Riedel’s most recent assignment was General Manager and Vice President of Operations at Hualalai Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.
