In 2011, after more than 20 years with Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Luongo moved to Massachusetts, where assumed the role of General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bedford, a position she held for five years.
Santosh Iyer named Regional Director of Sales India & Middle East for Absolute Hotel Services
Iyer joins AHSI with over 16 years to extensive sales experience, most recently a three-year stint at one of the busiest airport hotels, The Orchid Mumbai.
Miramonte Resort & Spa hires two to lead culinary team
Jeffrey “JC” Converse, C.S.W has bee appointed Director of Food & Beverage and Paul Hancock is the new Executive Chef.
Julie Walsh named Area Director of Revenue Management at Benchmark
Walsh was most recently revenue manager for the Wyndham Hotel Group.
Michael Wong appointed new Executive Chef at InterContinental Mark Hopkins
Wong has spent more than 20 years working with some of the most renowned hotel brands like Hyatt, Starwood, and Hilton in destinations across America from Hawaii to Virginia and throughout California.
Gordy Rankin appointed General Manager of Alphonse Island Hotel, Seychelles
Rankin has extensive experience in the luxury hotel industry, gained during twenty-five years working at the most prestigious ski resorts in Austria and Italy including: St Johann, Saalbach, Kitzbuhel and Livigno.
Brian R. Wells named General Manager for The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Brian Wells brings 25 years of exemplary leadership experience as general manager, in food and beverage and within property operations to his new position at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. He was most recently GM for the Hilton Durham located in Durham, North Carolina.
Thomas Greenall appointed to Bespoke Hotels Board of Directors
Having worked in a variety of roles within Bespoke Hotels since 2011, Greenall has been previously employed as Financial Operations manager within the company, as well as in various on-site positions, including GM of the Grosvenor Hotel in Shaftesbury.
Kelly Eichholtz named new Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Wellington
Kelly’s experience includes IHG Key Account Manager for UK and Ireland, Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza London – The City, and most recently a member of the launch team opening the design-led Hilton London Bankside as Director of Business Development.
Erika Solano appointed Director of Lifestyle for Westin Grand Cayman
Solano arrived at Westin Grand Cayman from The Walt Disney Company, where she most recently held the position of Assistant Cruise Director of Disney Cruise Lines.
