Byrne is the first female general manager of Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square, and is currently the only female general manager in the luxury hotel industry in the nation’s capital.
Daniel Ketelsen joins ALHI Global Sales Team as Director of Sales
His extensive experience includes three years as the Director of Convention Sales – Mid-Atlantic Region for Visit Anaheim and 17 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Arabella El Barkouki appointed Mandarin Oriental’s Head Of Regional Sales, Europe
Arabella will lead Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s European Regional Sales Offices based in London, Paris and Frankfurt.
David Mottl named Executive Chef of The St. Regis Langkawi
Mottl brings over 20 years of culinary experience spanning across Germany, USA, Ireland, Switzerland and most recently Russia, and he has served several positions in seven acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants.
Christof Pignet promoted to General Manager of Acqualina Resort & Spa
Previously Hotel Manager of the resort, Christof will oversee all aspects of the resort and condominium operations, guest experiences, and employee enrichment.
Patrick Manthe new GM of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok and Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok
A Swiss national, Mr. Manthe has almost 15 years of experience in the hotel industry and most recently most recently he was General Manager of the U Sathorn Bangkok.
Centara Hotels and Resorts introduces new positions
Centara is pleased to welcome Mr. Paul Wilson, Vice President of Sales, Mr. Adrian Hardwick-Jones, Vice President of Design & Technical Services, and Mr. Tawicha Trakulyingyong (Ph.D.), Group Director of Business Process Improvement.
JP Kavanagh appointed as General Manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian
Joining Belmond from the Doyle Collection’s Kensington Hotel in London, Kavanagh returns to his hometown of Dublin to draw on his specialist knowledge of the destination in preparation of the launch of Belmond Grand Hibernian.
Willie Chin new Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Specializing in Caribbean and Puerto Rico properties for the entirety of his career, Willie Chin most recently served as regional director of sales and marketing for IHG’s Caribbean hotels.
Asker Skaarup Bay named Executive Chef of Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya
Chef Asker has worked at famed restaurant and hotels such as Quo Vadis restaurant in London; Restaurant Mosaic at The Westin Sydney; Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai; Shangri-La Bangkok; and The Leela Hotel and Resort Goa.
