Chef Palma was classically trained at the Florida Culinary Institute in Boca Raton, FL, and received additional formal training under two Michelin-starred chefs, Joel Robuchon and Peter Rudolph.
I Wayan Suwastana appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for Mövenpick Resort and Spa Jimbaran Bali
The appointment follows the company’s accelerated expansion into the region with more than 20 new properties planned for Southeast Asia by 2020.
Antonio Teijeiro appointed Group Director of Rooms with Marco Polo Hotels
He has worked with international hotel brands across China, Dubai, Canada, Portugal and Spain, and most was recently General Manager of Wanda Vista Resort in Xishuangbanna, China.
Judy Koh appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Pan Pacific Singapore
Judy will be leading the Sales and Marketing team of the 790-room hotel – Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s largest and flagship property.
Mario Casal Jr. announced as The National Hotel Miami Beach’s Director of Sales and Marketing
Casal has been in the hospitality industry for nearly 25 years, devoting his career to the sales and marketing aspects of the business.
Amy Arbuckle named new General Manager at Courtyard San Francisco Downtown
The hospitality veteran takes the reigns at the hotel, which will get reimagined guest rooms and meeting venues during major renovations.
Curdin Schaufelberger appointed Executive Chef at Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin
With over 30 years of global experience, Chef Curdin has held key culinary leadership roles that included pre-opening, opening, hiring and training at several Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group hotels.
Nicholas Juett appointed General Manager of Six Senses Con Dao
Juett has over 20 years of experience within the international hotel and tourism industry.
Volkert Geertsen appointed SALA Hospitality Group Cluster General Manager
In this new role Volkert will be responsible for overseeing all of the sala boutique properties.
Vinnie Cicerale named General Manager at Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Cranford
The long-time hospitality veteran has returned “home” to a hotel where he’s previously served as operations manager and director of sales and marketing.
