Roces joins Rosewood from her most recent position as global account director for Bulgari Hotels and Resorts where she covered North America.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa names new COO and General Manager
Former managing director, Michael King has been named chief operating officer and Cindy Racco has been named General Manager of the five-star, Five Diamond oceanfront resort.
Nicolas Messian appointed new Hotel Manager at The Dorchester
Before joining The Dorchester, Nicolas served as the hotel manager at One & Only Royal Mirage and held senior roles at Soneva Fushi by Six Senses, Maldives and Goodwood Estates in Chichester, UK.
Mark Jeffrey named new General Manager of Miramonte Resort & Spa
Jeffrey comes to Miramonte Resort & Spa from Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas, where he also served as general manager.
Jumeirah Group reshuffles to strengthen regional management team
Doris Greif takes up the new role of Senior VP Operations Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), with Katie Benson replacing her as Regional VP for Europe, in addition to her role as General Manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London.
Carlos Salazar appointed General Manager of Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa
Salazar’s diverse boutique-property portfolio includes serving as general manager of Bimini Bay Resort in the Bahamas and most recently, Belle Mont Farm at Kittitian Hill.
Tonny Kwan Lawrence appointed Executive Chef at Sudamala Suites & Villas
In a career spanning 15 years, Jakarta-native Chef Tonny has worked in luxury resorts throughout the world including Nora Buri Resort & Spa in Koh Samui, Naiade Diva Resort, Maldives, the Six Senses Hideaway at Zighy Bay in Oman, and the One and Only Royal Mirage in Dubai.
Hamish Dodds steps down as President and CEO of Hard Rock Café International
Dodds has decided to step down from his position in early 2017 to pursue new opportunities, but he will remain actively associated with Hard Rock’s philanthropic arm, The Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
Gary Hattendorf appointed GM of the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Anaheim
Prior to joining HMC, Hattendorf held positions throughout Southern California as the VP of Sales & Revenue for Fine Hospitality Group in Brea, GM of the Hilton Homewood Suites Anaheim, and GM of the Hilton Garden Inn in San Mateo, as well as positions with IHG, Radisson and Extended Stay Hotel brands.
Joseph Khairallah announced as new President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts
A 30-year Hyatt veteran, Khairallah joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2013 as chief operating officer and in 2014 assumed day-to-day oversight for the hotel division.
