Karan Khanna, Vice President, Design & Engineering, has been appointed Vice President, Operations, UK&I and Michael Walsh, currently Head of Capital Projects at IHG, will assume Karan’s vacated role.
Nithivut Chanthai appointed Corporate Director of Training & Talent Development for Centara
With more than 7 years of experience in training and a quality educational background, Chanthai joins the Centara family after working with the parent company, Central Group – People Capability Development department as the Training Manager.
Franck Istel appointed Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
Chef Istel is a French sweets veteran who has worked in countries around the world including Canada, India, Thailand, Bali and China.
Nicholas Smith appointed General Manager of Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Before arriving in Hong Kong, Smith was previously the general manager of Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu and he has also worked in Kota Kinabalu, Florida, London, Gloucestershire, Boston, Antalya and the Middle East.
Thomas Schwall named General Manager of The St. Regis Langkawi
Schwall makes the move after completing a four years tenure in New Caledonia where he opened the Sheraton Deva Golf & Spa Resort in the French Pacific as General Manager.
Russell Shane Gregory appointed General Manager of U Tropicana Alibaug
Prior to joining Absolute Hotel Services Russell Gregory was General Manager (Unit) & Lead Food & Beverage Head (Pan India) for Citrus Hotels & Resorts.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces Sales Executive appointments
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has announced the promotions of Emily Lynn as senior vice president, global and strategic accounts and Sherry Serio as senior vice president, sales and marketing; and the appointment of Patrick Beron as senior vice president, sales and marketing.
Miraval Group appoints executives to lead operations and development
Miraval Group has announced the appointment of three key executives to lead the operation and growth of its upscale destination wellness resorts and Miraval Life in Balance Spas.
Tiffany Gallagher appointed General Manager of The Crowne Plaza Syracuse
In her new position, Ms. Gallagher will be responsible for all operational and marketing aspects of The Crowne Plaza Syracuse.
Anthony Freda named Resort Manager at Montage Kapalua Bay
Freda brings nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the role.











