Mr. Sorenson receives this recognition just a few months after Marriott completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Marriott now operates or franchises more than 6,000 properties in over 120 countries and territories.
Chris Austin named Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing
Prior to joining Seabourn, Chris spent the past 30 years of his career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, most recently serving as Vice President, Global Leisure, Luxury & TMC Sales
Rebecca Kwan appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at Dorsett Hospitality
Rebecca in her additional role, will also be supporting UK sales and hotel revenue related matters alongside her reposnsibilities in Hong Kong
Terry Bichsel announced as Board Chairman of Best Western Hotels and Resorts
Bichsel brings more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having held executive management positions at several notable companies.
Jorge Herrera awarded for Tourism Excellence as Managing Director of Unlimited Vacation Club
Named after Mexico’s President from 1946 to 1952, the Miguel Alemán Valdés Award for Tourism Excellence was created in 1989 to recognize distinguished professionals who have significantly impacted tourism in Mexico.
Jenny Na named Benchmark’s Regional Director of Finance Operations
Jenny Na was previously director of finance for Park Central Hotel San Francisco, overseeing $100 million in annual hotel revenue operations.
On the Move – November 2016
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Aruba Marriott Resort appoints three new executive culinary team members
Teddy Bouroncle has been promoted from Complex Executive Chef to Director of Food & Beverage Operations, Romeo Penacino from Complex Executive Sous Chef to Complex Executive Chef and Aruba-born Ever de Peña joins the team as Complex Executive Sous Chef.
Benny Chung appointed PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road’s General Manager
Chung has gained reputable experience in leading teams at luxury brands including Mandarin Oriental and Langham, and was most recently GM of Langham Place Xiamen, having been transferred there after a successful stint with the former Eaton Luxe Nanqiao in Shanghai.
Allison Kneubuhl appointed Senior VP of Marketing & Sales for Noble House
With over 36 years of experience, Kneubuhl has held various sales and marketing roles with luxury brands such as Regent International Hotels, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
