Veteran Caribbean hotel industry professional Karen Hana has been appointed General Manager of one the newest hotels in the Choice Hotels International Caribbean portfolio.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa appoints Julie Tainter as Director of Sales and Marketing
Tainter brings more than 30 years of experience to the role.
Anish Kuttan appointed new Executive Assistant Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ajman
Kuttan joined Kempinski Hotel Ajman in 2011 as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager and has grown through the ranks, most recently serving as Director of Food and Beverage.
Janis Cannon named Senior Vice President of Upscale Brands at Choice Hotels
With more than 25 years of experience, Cannon will lead the growth strategy for Cambria hotels & suites and the Ascend Hotel Collection.
John E. Murray named Vice President of Human Resources at Marcus Corporation
Murray has 25 years of experience in labor and employment law.
Scandic recruits Jan Edgren as Vice President Technical Services
Edgren has extensive experience from the construction and real estate sectors and was most recently Development Director at Pembroke Real Estate.
Reed Kandalaft appointed General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Kandalaft was most recently Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Judy Hou named new Managing Director of The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Judy Hou has over 20 years’ experience at some of the finest brands in international hospitality and higher education organisations in the USA, Asia and Europe; with her most recent position was the CEO of the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland.
Max Harris appointed as Conrad New York Director of Food & Beverage
Harris has nearly 10 years of experience to guide Conrad New York’s unique culinary programs, centered on creativity, innovation, and guest satisfaction.
Valery Welton appointed Director of Human Resources for Hotel Contessa, San Antonio
Ms Welton previously served as shipboard human resources manager for Viking Ocean Cruises and for Royal Caribbean International.
