Chef Kearns will maintain Quail Lodge’s commitment to locally sourced, organic California cuisine while adding touches of European influence as he enhances the culinary components of all food and beverage outlets as well as banquets, wedding and special events on property.
Ahmet Antepli appointed General Manager of Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha
Most recently, Antepli was General Manager at Doubletree by Hilton Dhahran Hotel, Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Marc Sittl named General Manager of Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya
Marc Sittl joins Mövenpick from Lebua at State Tower and Tower Club at Lebua in Bangkok, where he was General Manager for two years.
Caroline Dyal named Vice President, Operations for Pivot Hotels & Resorts
Dyal has held senior leadership roles in some of the most high profile and cutting edge lifestyle hospitality companies over the last decade including Viceroy Hotel Group, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, sbe and most recently, Commune Hotels & Resorts.
Jim Chu appointed Hyatt’s Global Head of Select Service and Franchise Strategy
In addition, Hyatt announced Susan Santiago has been selected as senior vice president, global select service and franchise operations. She will report to Chu.
Melissa Lane appointed General Manager Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Lane most recently was the general manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach, a post she held since 2010.
Rashila Lobo appointed India’s first ever W Insider in Goa
A Swiss native brought up in Goa, Rashila has worked for brands like Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi as well as Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Christine Lawson appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at Loews
Lawson arrives at Loews Hotels after a 20 plus-year tenure with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President of Sales & Catering.
Richard Hill new President and COO of Mosaic Hotel Group
Hill joined Mosaic from Solage Hotels & Resorts, a San Francisco-based brand of Auberge Resorts, where he served as President from 2014 through mid-2016.
Scandic adds country heads to Executive Committee; Chief Operating Officer departs
The Group’s five Nordic country heads will be part of the Executive Committee and at the same time, the position of Chief Operating Officer, held by Martin Creydt for the last nine years, will be phased out.
