Marc Sittl joins Mövenpick from Lebua at State Tower and Tower Club at Lebua in Bangkok, where he was General Manager for two years.
Jim Chu appointed Hyatt’s Global Head of Select Service and Franchise Strategy
In addition, Hyatt announced Susan Santiago has been selected as senior vice president, global select service and franchise operations. She will report to Chu.
Melissa Lane appointed General Manager Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Lane most recently was the general manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach, a post she held since 2010.
Rashila Lobo appointed India’s first ever W Insider in Goa
A Swiss native brought up in Goa, Rashila has worked for brands like Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi as well as Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Christine Lawson appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at Loews
Lawson arrives at Loews Hotels after a 20 plus-year tenure with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President of Sales & Catering.
Richard Hill new President and COO of Mosaic Hotel Group
Hill joined Mosaic from Solage Hotels & Resorts, a San Francisco-based brand of Auberge Resorts, where he served as President from 2014 through mid-2016.
Montakarn Shutt new Corporate Public Relations Director at Centara Hotels & Resorts
Prior to joining the team at Centara, Montakarn was responsible for corporate communications at Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand)
Scandic adds country heads to Executive Committee; Chief Operating Officer departs
The Group’s five Nordic country heads will be part of the Executive Committee and at the same time, the position of Chief Operating Officer, held by Martin Creydt for the last nine years, will be phased out.
Rick Garcia named new General Manager for Courtyard Cypress Anaheim/Orange County
During the beginning of 2013, Garcia headed up to Alaska to undertake a few managerial roles, most recently at Hampton Inn Anchorage.
Jose Luis Lopez Resendiz named Director of Sales of new Grand Velas Los Cabos
With over 15 years of experience within the hotel and tourism industry, Lopez was most recently Director of Sales for AMResorts’ Secrets Vallarta Bay and Now Amber Puerto Vallarta.
