Doris Greif takes up the new role of Senior VP Operations Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), with Katie Benson replacing her as Regional VP for Europe, in addition to her role as General Manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London.
Gary Hattendorf appointed GM of the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Anaheim
Prior to joining HMC, Hattendorf held positions throughout Southern California as the VP of Sales & Revenue for Fine Hospitality Group in Brea, GM of the Hilton Homewood Suites Anaheim, and GM of the Hilton Garden Inn in San Mateo, as well as positions with IHG, Radisson and Extended Stay Hotel brands.
Joseph Khairallah announced as new President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts
A 30-year Hyatt veteran, Khairallah joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2013 as chief operating officer and in 2014 assumed day-to-day oversight for the hotel division.
Lindley Thomen appointed Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Lindley held the role of general manager at The Ravenala Attitude, a position that followed his appointment as general manager for both Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali.
Huseyin Deniz joins Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh as Executive Sous Chef
Before joining Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Chef Deniz was executive chef at the Jumeirah Bodrum Palace in Aegean coast of Turkey.
Rosewood Hotel Group adds two senior appointments to Development team
Mr. Hicham Hassouni has joined Rosewood as Vice President – Development, Middle East and Mr. Robby Qiu as Vice President – Development, China.
Fadi Musharafieh appointed Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Beirut
His prior appointments include GM of Lancaster Hotels and Suites and senior management roles in Mövenpick Hotel and Resort Beirut and InterContinental Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut along with an academic role teaching for seven years Hospitality at Sagesse University Lebanon, affiliated with Lausanne Hotel School.
Christian Bravo named Executive Chef for Cueva Siete at UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya
In this role, Bravo will oversee all culinary operations for Cueva Siete, the property’s inaugural rotating chef restaurant concept that will pay homage to regional Yucatan dishes
Chintan Dadhich appointed General Manager of Conrad Miami
Dadhich contributes more than 13 years of hospitality management experience with Hilton, most recently serving as the director of operations and resort manager at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Jason Kruse appointed General Manager of Six Senses Fiji
Prior to joining Six Senses, Jason was the general manager of Universal Resorts, Kurumba, Maldives.
