Ruhl will be responsible for the group’s properties in the Indian Ocean, Europe and in the Middle East.
Kelly McGuire named 2016 Cornell MMH Outstanding Alumnus
The award committee selected McGuire, a 2001 graduate of the MMH program, after evaluating MMH alumni on a range of criteria, including academic performance and involvement at the school as a student, career progression, and significant continued engagement with the school.
Sean Marco named as Executive Chef for Crown Towers Perth
Sean has played an integral role in Crown Perth’s culinary team since 2006 and will now pilot a new era at our resort; responsible for four new restaurants as well as banquet kitchens which will cater for more than 3,200 diners per night and an extensive room service menu.
Change of management at the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen
Mark Wachal to be the new General Manager as Carlton Courtney moves to become Director of the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen.
Dirk Burghartz named Regional Vice President for Four Seasons
Burghartz will continue to manage Four Seasons in Dallas while also taking on regional responsibilities over multiple Four Seasons hotels and resorts.
Stefan Schär appointed General Manager of the Jaz Stuttgart
Stefan Schär has more than 25 years of experience in the hotel business, most recently as Deputy Director for an international hotel company.
Don Lawson appointed Cluster Culinary Manager by Rasa Hospitality
Chef Don Lawson brings over 30-years of worldwide culinary experience, having worked in many popular 4 & 5-star resorts and hotels in Thailand and abroad.
Andrew Stegen new GM at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa
Stegen joins the Westward Look team after managing the Stockton Seaview Golf Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for the past three years.
Akshay Bahl named new General Manager at The Hollywood Roosevelt
Bahl has spent working in various positions at Commune Hotels and Resorts, most recently as the General Manager of Openings and Transitions for Thompson Playa Del Carmen, Thompson Beach House and Monterey Tides.
Rachel Blake appointed GM of Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle-North/Lynnwood
Most recently, Blake served in the Director of Operations role at the expansive, 850-room Doubletree Seattle Airport, where she was responsible for all the aspects of the day-to-day operations.
