Prior to joining Omni La Costa, Adams served as executive chef at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies, where he was named “Caribbean Hotel Chef of the Year 2015” by The Caribbean Journal. He also served as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, Fla., The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colo. and The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The St. Regis New York makes two senior appointments in sales and marketing
The St. Regis New York has appointed Katie Donald as Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jackie Collens as Director of Sales for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Sophia Altamirano appointed Vice President of Sales at ONYX Hospitality Group
Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group.
Caroline Tissot appointed Chief Group Procurement Officer for AccorHotels
Tissot is responsible for the entire procurement activity, including both the current Group Procurement teams and the local country and regional teams.
Jean-Marc Michel appointed General Manager of Conrad Bora Bora
Michel brings more than 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, working in seven countries and three different continents, including management positions at seven different Leading Hotels of the World properties.
Brian Kearns appointed Executive Chef at Quail Lodge & Golf Club
Chef Kearns will maintain Quail Lodge’s commitment to locally sourced, organic California cuisine while adding touches of European influence as he enhances the culinary components of all food and beverage outlets as well as banquets, wedding and special events on property.
Ahmet Antepli appointed General Manager of Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha
Most recently, Antepli was General Manager at Doubletree by Hilton Dhahran Hotel, Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Marc Sittl named General Manager of Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya
Marc Sittl joins Mövenpick from Lebua at State Tower and Tower Club at Lebua in Bangkok, where he was General Manager for two years.
Caroline Dyal named Vice President, Operations for Pivot Hotels & Resorts
Dyal has held senior leadership roles in some of the most high profile and cutting edge lifestyle hospitality companies over the last decade including Viceroy Hotel Group, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, sbe and most recently, Commune Hotels & Resorts.
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.











