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.
Ronald Dooremalen appointed Hotel Manager at Raffles Singapore
Ronald Dooremalen has years of global experience with leading hotels in China, Singapore, United Kingdom, Dubai, Egypt and Seychelles, including The Savoy, The Fairmont Hotels, Raffles, Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott.
Ben Martin-Henry appointed Research Manager, Hotels at CBRE
Mr Martin-Henry joins CBRE after eight years with MSCI Inc, a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide.
Jerry Estrada appointed new Hotel Manager of Wyndham Vacation Resorts Perth
Jerry Estrada comes to Wyndham Outram Perth with more than 18 years’ experience in hospitality, including 15 years in managerial positions in prestigious properties in Australia and overseas.
Patrick J. Grismer appointed Hyatt’s new chief financial officer
Grismer joins Hyatt from his post as chief financial officer at YUM! Brands.
Felip Boyero appointed Managing Director of the Americas for Room Mate Hotels
In this newly created role, Boyero will lead Madrid-based hospitality company’s expansion into new markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Boston.
Justin Boydell new General Manager of Rydges Tradewinds
Boydell has managed hotels around Australia and New Zealand and relocates to Cairns after serving as General Manager of Rydges Darwin Airport Resort and Hotel from 2011.
