Arabella will lead Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s European Regional Sales Offices based in London, Paris and Frankfurt.
Christof Pignet promoted to General Manager of Acqualina Resort & Spa
Previously Hotel Manager of the resort, Christof will oversee all aspects of the resort and condominium operations, guest experiences, and employee enrichment.
Patrick Manthe new GM of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok and Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok
A Swiss national, Mr. Manthe has almost 15 years of experience in the hotel industry and most recently most recently he was General Manager of the U Sathorn Bangkok.
Centara Hotels and Resorts introduces new positions
Centara is pleased to welcome Mr. Paul Wilson, Vice President of Sales, Mr. Adrian Hardwick-Jones, Vice President of Design & Technical Services, and Mr. Tawicha Trakulyingyong (Ph.D.), Group Director of Business Process Improvement.
David Mottl named Executive Chef of The St. Regis Langkawi
Mottl brings over 20 years of culinary experience spanning across Germany, USA, Ireland, Switzerland and most recently Russia, and he has served several positions in seven acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants.
JP Kavanagh appointed as General Manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian
Joining Belmond from the Doyle Collection’s Kensington Hotel in London, Kavanagh returns to his hometown of Dublin to draw on his specialist knowledge of the destination in preparation of the launch of Belmond Grand Hibernian.
Willie Chin new Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Specializing in Caribbean and Puerto Rico properties for the entirety of his career, Willie Chin most recently served as regional director of sales and marketing for IHG’s Caribbean hotels.
Asker Skaarup Bay named Executive Chef of Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya
Chef Asker has worked at famed restaurant and hotels such as Quo Vadis restaurant in London; Restaurant Mosaic at The Westin Sydney; Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai; Shangri-La Bangkok; and The Leela Hotel and Resort Goa.
Jens Moesker appointed Area General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto and Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
Moesker has been with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts since 2000 and joins the hotels from the 200-room Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, where he served as General Manager from 2011 to February 2016.
Ramon Von Schükkmann moves to Director of Sales & Marketing at W South Beach
Von Schükkmann is a Starwood veteran who has speared sales and marketing efforts for multiple hotels in The Netherlands, Canary Islands (Spain), the Algarve in the south of Portugal, Mauritius and most recently in the United Arab Emirates before joining W South Beach.
