Azar has been with Jumeirah since 2006 where he joined Jumeirah Beach Hotel overseeing the Rooms Division.
Parmeet Singh Nayar named new General Manager of Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi
With 20+years industry experience in India and around the world, Nayar has held GM roles for Hilton and Carlson Rezidor properties.
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen introduces FOO Chef Jason Jonggun Kang
Born and raised in Korea, Jason Kang is an expert in the delicate cooking of Korean and Asian foods.
M. Scott Thomas new Club Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
Thomas joins LaPlaya most recently from Stratton Mountain Resort and Country Club in Vermont, where he served as Food and Beverage Director, as well as General Manager of the resort’s elite private club.
Andrew Smith and Van Phan join Starwood’s Pacific Regional team
Andrew Smith has been promoted to the position of Director, Design & Technical Services and Van Phan moves into the role of Regional Manager, Operational Excellence.
Dragan Savin named General Manager of Food and Beverage at Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Since beginning his career in 1999, Savin has served at multiple notable hotels — from Hilton Miami Downtown, Hotel Astor and The Betsy Hotel, all based in Miami, to the Elysee Hotel in New York City and Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa in Nassau, Bahamas.
Valerie Iwasaki appointed Account Director- Leisure Sales for The St. Regis Princeville Resort
Iwasaki brings a wealth of luxury hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as an independent Travel Advisor with New Act Travel and previously as a Senior Sales Manager at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua.
Oetker Collection appoints Catherine Hodoul-Baudry as Head of Regional Sales and Marketing of The Lanesborough
Catherine Hodoul-Baudry, Head of Sales and Marketing at Le Bristol Paris since 2004, and Head of Regional Sales and Marketing for the Palais Namaskar, in Marrakech, and the Eden Rock-St Barths, now counts The Lanesborough, in London, as part of her hotel portfolio.
Fiona Pascoe new Director of Sales for Crown Perth Hotels
Pascoe will lead Crown Perth’s Sales teams across all hotels at Crown Perth including the five-star Crown Metropol Perth, the newly refurbished Crown Promenade Perth and the six-star Crown Towers Perth which will be completed in December 2016.
Hossam Saied named Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria
With Four Seasons since 2004, Hossam Saied returns to his homeland after a year and a half at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai.
