Anthony Costa has been appointed GM of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, Paul Jones has succeeded Anthony Costa as GM of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo and Michael Ziemer moves from The Excelsior, Hong Kong to succeed Paul Jones as GM of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei.
Christian Plotczyk named Vice President of Food + Beverage at Virgin Hotels
Plotczyk spent six years as the Vice President of Culinary + Operations for Rosa Mexicano Restaurants before moving over to The One Group Hospitality/STK Restaurants.
Anton Birnbaum appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa – Maldives
Prior to this role, Anton Birnbaum served eight years as Executive Assistant Manager at Le Méridien Vienna, where he began his hospitality career as Director of Human Resources.
Todd Hewitt named Corporate Director of Spa at Shangri-La
From Shangri-La’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Hewitt will oversee the group’s CHI, The Spa and The Spa brands, and all health clubs in Shangri-La and Kerry properties worldwide.
Nick Gregory named Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations at Kimpton
Nick Gregory is a 25-year Kimpton veteran who began his career as a with the company as a doorman before rising through the management ranks.
Mary Ruth Javier promoted to Corporate Director of Revenue Management, HMC
She will be taking on the responsibility of determining revenue/rate structures across all hotels, competitive market intelligence and to ensure property revenues are maximized.
Miramonte Resort & Spa appoints Jodi Graham Senior Sales Manager
Most recently the senior sales manager with Saguaro, a 244-room boutique hotel in Palm Springs – Graham will handle group business for the 215-rooom, full service Miramonte Resort & Spa.
Georges El Khoury appointed as Director of Business Development at Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island
His 11 years of experience in prestigious hotel chains in Lebanon, Kuwait and Oman has provided him with a wealth of knowledge in the field of hospitality and primarily Sales and Marketing departments.
Michael Cady appointed Vice President of Marketing for Charlestowne Hotels
Bringing more than 15 years of marketing and advertising experience from both agency and corporate environments, Cady leads the development of marketing strategies for Charlestowne Hotels.
Kevin McKee appointed Vice President of Finance at Terranea Resort
Most recently, McKee served as the Vice President of Finance for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in Colorado where he directed financial growth of the 3,000-acre ski resort with 26 F&B venues, 13 retail & rental shops, condo hotel, and other resort amenities.
