Prior to her appointment at Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort, Burel worked at Park Hyatt Beijing, Sofitel So Singapore and The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Michele Caniato appointed sbe Chief Brand Officer
Caniato will be responsible for sbe’s brand and image development across all subsidiaries.
Vivek Badrinath steps down as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AccorHotels
After nearly three years with AccorHotels as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Vivek Badrinath has decided to join an international telecommunications group as head of emerging countries and the Pacific, starting mid-October 2016.
Karin Sheppard appointed to Tourism Accommodation Australia Board
The Chief Operating Officer of InterContinental Hotels Group has been appointed to the Board of Tourism Accommodation Australia.
Keshia Scott appointed new Destination Sales Executive at JW Marriott Chicago
Having begun her career with Marriott in 2007 at the Renaissance Nashville, Keshia’s new role with the JW Marriott Chicago team marks a return home for the native Chicagoan.
Laura McIver returns to Shutters on the Beach as Hotel Manager
Laura McIver previously held the position of General Manager for Edward Thomas’s Canary Hotel; the position of Resident Manager at Hotel Casa Del Mar; and the position of Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at both Hotel Casa Del Mar and Shutters on the Beach.
Hyatt strengthens global marketing team with addition of two senior leaders
Jen Acerra has joined Hyatt as Vice President, Global Brand Research and Insights and Heather Geisler as Vice President, Creative and Field Marketing.
Fabrice Collot appointed General Manager of Banyan Tree Macau
Collot has amassed a wealth of expertise in government administration and hospitality industry with over 27 years of experience in senior management roles across four continents.
French Leave Resort welcomes Jahmed Mills as new General Manager
Jahmed Mills comes to French Leave Resort after nearly five years in management at the Marriott Durham City Center, also managed by Shaner.
Mike McNeill named General Manager for Doral Arrowwood
McNeill was previously managing director for Dolce Norwalk of Norwalk, Connecticut while he also held regional responsiblities over three other properties.











