In this newly created position, Andrews will oversee the guest experience from pre-arrival through post-stay.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa grows sales team with three new appointments
The resort names Group Sales Manager, Deborah Weiss, Group Account Director, Maria Armenta, and Group Account Director, Marc Van Dam.
Paul Skinner named Director of Operations at Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Skinner returns to Jumeirah Carlton Tower after a ten year hiatus, having previously been Director of Food and Beverage at the hotel from 2003 to 2006.
Kurt Otto Wehinger appointed Area GM Oceania and General Manager PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
Wehinger, a hospitality veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was most recently the General Manager of the Marina Mandarin Singapore, a position he held for more than six years.
Jose Torres new General Manager of Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Torres joins Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort after having held various leadership positions across the Caribbean and Central America, most recently at the JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort.
Ishwar Naran elected to Best Western Board of Directors
The CEO of Premier Resorts and Management owns four Best Western properties.
Michael Minchin named Chief Marketing Officer with Auberge Resorts Collection
With more than 30 years of experience leading global teams for major brands in the hotel, residential, restaurant, spirits and automotive industries, Minchin brings extensive marketing, brand management and sales expertise to his new role.
New executive appointments at Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Cabo
Luz del Carmen Ruiz Rodriguez named Managing Director of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Ignacio Mendoza Valenzuela to head up new Grand Velas Los Cabos.
Kirsten Ponza named Director of Food & Beverage, Chaminade Resort
Kirsten Ponza was previously executive chef for Chaminade Resort & Spa, a position to which she was appointed in 2013. She has also served as executive sous chef and as pastry chef for the resort.
Thibault Viort appointed Chief Disruption and Growth Officer with AccorHotels
Viort’s main goal will be to keep up with the fast-moving consumer market, the new C-level position will complement AccorHotels’ agility in acquiring new business.
