Hospitality people are always On the Move! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Misty Wise promoted to Director of Digital Strategy and e-Commerce at JQH
Wise has been with JQH for eight years, most recently as a digital strategist and her career with JQH also includes roles as senior area revenue manager and as regional director of revenue management.
Andrew Munt appointed first Head of pentahotels UK
For the last three years, Andrew Munt has played a vital part in helping shape the penta portfolio in the UK.
Marc Dardenne joins Jumeirah Group as Group Chief Operating Officer
Dardenne joins Jumeirah Group from Patina Hotels and Resorts in Singapore where, as CEO, he oversaw brand creation, development and asset management. Previously, Dardenne was based in Dubai and most recently worked as CEO at Emaar Hotel and Resorts.
Kumar Renoo appointed General Manager of the newly opened Le Méridien Putrajaya
Enjoying a distinguished 22-year career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Kumar spearheaded the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Puchong as the GM prior to managing the successful opening of Le Méridien Putrajaya.
Andrew Stuart Mclaren appointed Island Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island
Prior to joining Coco Collection, Andrew held the role of Household Manager to a senior level government minister of Saudi Arabia.
New Castle promotes Don Urbahn to Vice President Sales and Revenue Management
Urbahn joined the company in 1999 as a general manager and in 2007 was promoted to corporate director, a position he held until 2011 when he was promoted to vice president of revenue management.
Wayne Taranto named Director of Hotels and Suites for Crown Group
Prior to his role at Crown Group, Mr Taranto held senior management roles with Amalgamated Holdings Limited (now Event Hospitality & Entertainment) and Accor Hotels and more recently was General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Thuy Tranthi Rieder joins Rosewood as Group Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Prior to joining Rosewood Hotel Group, Rieder was chief marketing and communications officer for a Geneva-based, privately held portfolio of luxury hospitality, sports and leisure properties.
Peter B. Mikkelsen new General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne
Mikkelsen has acquired broad based know-how at business hotels operated by Sheraton, Hilton and Rezidor and was most recently General Manager at the Radisson Blu in Warsaw.











