Bringing over 20 years of experience in hotel sales management to his new position, Almond oversees all sales, marketing, and public relations efforts for the hotel along Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue.
Baptiste Peupion appointed Executive Chef at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth
Baptiste will move from his current role as Executive Chef at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and brings over 20 years of experience in the culinary field to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.
Jean-Gabriel Pérès to step down as Mövenpick CEO
The Board of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts initiated the search for a new CEO, Jean-Gabriel Pérès will continue to serve as CEO until his successor assumes leadership later this year.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts names new General Managers at two properties
Kevin Karau has been named General Manager of Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, Wisconsin and Mark Fenton will assume the General Manager role at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Hossam EL Said new Director of Food and Beverage at Amwaj Rotana, Dubai
Hossam El Said brings with him more than 15 years of international experience within the industry from Sharm El Sheikh to Abu Dhabi and now to Dubai.
Phuong Nam Nguyen takes top job at Hanoi’s Apricot Hotel
Before her appointment to Apricot’s helm, Nguyen was the general manager of Prestige Hotel Hanoi for almost five years.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island names Exec team ahead of May 2016 opening
Led by Four Seasons veteran Sam Ioannidis in his second assignment as a General Manager, the team includes an international cast of hospitality professionals who will oversee more than 450 hand-picked staff.
ONYX Hospitality Group names Robert Rijnders as Senior VP and Area General Manager for Pattaya
Rijnders will be overseeing the five existing Pattaya properties and will also manage the pre-opening and opening of ONYX’s two newest properties in the region: Amari Residences Pattaya and Nova Express Pattaya.
Sherifa Issa named Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Four Seasons Hotels Egypt
Sherifa Issa’s career with Four Seasons spans 17 years, having joined the luxury chain in 1998 as one of the first employees hired for the pre-opening team at Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence.
Jo Finnigan steps up as Queenstown’s Hotel St Moritz new General Manager
Jo steps into the role after having spent the last 16 years as departing GM Lynne McVicar’s trusted ‘right-hand-man’, as the Director of Sales, Distribution and Marketing.
