Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Richard Branson, announces the expansion of Blake Smith’s role from Director of Entertainment at Virgin Hotels Chicago to the brand’s first Executive Director of Entertainment.
Dimitrios Zarikos appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Cairo
The team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza has welcomed Dimitrios Zarikos as the new Regional Vice President and General Manager. Mr Dimitri is a Four Seasons veteran with a wealth of experience that has spanned the globe, and a great spirit and sense of humour.
M&R names General Manager for Holiday Inn Express Midtown West
M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Monika Wojcik as General Manager of the 177-room Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West at 538 West 48th St.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui appoints new GM
Centara HotelsÊand Resorts announces the appointment of Denis Thouvard to the position of General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, Thailand. Mr Thouvard is French national who firstly joined Centara HotelsÊand Resorts team in 2009 as General Manager for the opening of Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket.
IHGÊappoints Chris Waite as Director of Communications Australasia and Japan
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Chris Waite to the role of Director of Communications, Australasia and Japan. Mr Waite is responsible for leading the communications function for IHG and its core brands, as well as elevating IHGÕs industry thought leadership positioning.
The Rainmaker Group taps Ellis Connolly as VP of Hospitality Sales
An accomplished professional with more than 15 years of corporate hospitality sales experience, Ellis Connolly has been appointed as the new Vice President, Hospitality Sales for The Rainmaker Group, a leader in revenue management solutions for the hospitality and gaming industry.
Mantra Group strengthens its leadership team
Mantra Group has strengthened its leadership team with a number of key management appointments across its portfolio of Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree properties. Chris Northam will commence as Area General Manager Port Douglas following a 12-month placement in Indonesia with Mantra Group. Chris will join the management team in North Queensland, supporting special projects and strategic planning.
Nihad Kattan appointed Regional Director at Meli Hotels International
Meli Hotels International has appointed Nihad Kattan to the position of Regional Director of Operations Middle East and Africa. Mr Kattan has been appointed to oversee operations across the brandÕs set of Middle East Hotels, including Meli Dubai, Meli Doha and the upcoming ME Dubai and Doha properties in the GCC. Jordanian Mr Kattan has over 30 years of international hotel management experience for five-star deluxe, multi-location and multi-unit hotels and resorts.
Dusit International appoints new vice presidents of sales and marketing departments
Global hospitality company Dusit International has announced the appointment of Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk as Vice President Sales, and Michael Leong as Vice President Marketing. Dusit International currently operates 29 properties worldwide.
Hotel Cosmo Kuala Lumpur appoints General Manager
Hotel Cosmo Kuala Lumpur has welcomed its new General Manager, Azrule Aziz, who has more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, spent in Malaysia and in Indonesia. Prior to his appointment, Mr Aziz was the Executive Assistant Manager for Dorsett Putrajaya, where he first joined the hotel as Director of Operations. Ê
