A seasoned industry professional with over 18 years’ experience, Scott was most recently the global account director with Langham Hospitality Group.
Marina Colunga appointed Director of Sales and Marketing with Mahekal Beach Resort
Marina Colunga brings more than 13 years of industry experience to Mahekal Beach Resort.
Joseph Grossi appointed Hilton Chicago’s Director of Events and Catering
Most recently, Grossi served 20 years as the director of events and catering at the Hilton Minneapolis.
Chris Julian appointed Director of Regional Operations for HMC
Julian previously held the position of General Manager for the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Lafayette, Louisiana, a property currently managed by HMC.
Gerard Coste appointed Executive Chef at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
With more than 25 years of experience, Coste will oversee all of the 355-room resort’s dining operations.
Brian Healy appointed Executive Chef at Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Chef Healy has more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry, both in the U.S. and abroad.
John Wilson named General Manager of Westin Nova Scotian
Wilson previously served as regional controller responsible for the company’s six Canadian hotels, a position he will continue to hold.
Sean Flanigan appointed General Manager at Surfcomber Miami, South Beach
Flanigan will oversee all property operations, sales and revenue, marketing, and management functions.
Norliza Omar appointed new General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Penang
Omar had a decade’s worth of experience as a Hotel Manager in various COMO properties before being promoted to her most recent role as GM at Zaya Nurai Island Resort in Abu Dhabi.
Shangri-La Hotel, Shenyang appoints Simone La Gamba as Executive Chef
Spanning over 14 years, the career of Italian Chef Simone has taken him around Kuala Lumpur, Italy, Switzerland, Beijing and Shenzhen.











