Under the Employment Parity Initiative, Crown Resorts has signed an agreement with the Australian Government to employ an additional 400 First Australians over the next four years.
Greg Champion promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer at Benchmark Hospitality International
Champion came to the company in 2009 after serving in senior leadership positions for leading private hotel management companies and previously held the title of chief operating officer for Benchmark Hospitality International.
Roeland Vos named President and CEO of Belmond
Roeland Vos has more than 30 years of hospitality experience, including 12 years as the president of the Europe, Africa and Middle East division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,
Julian Smaldoni named General Manager of Thompson Playa del Carmen
Prior to joining Thompson Playa del Carmen, Smaldoni served as Managing Director of Faena Hotel and Universe in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Stefan Thumiger appointed new Chief Operating Officer of Treasure Bay Bintan
Thumiger has spent over a decade in Asia with the Banyan Tree Group where he was involved in pre-openings and all operational aspects the group’s properties in Bintan, Bangkok, Seoul, Macau and Dubai.
Dave Smith promoted to General Manager at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Smith, a 28-Year Hilton veteran, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 1,190-room convention hotel.
Joe Orichiella new Director of Food & Beverage for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Chicago
Orichiella has held leadership positions within food & beverage for Hilton Hotels, Oakbrook Hotels and Ritz Carlton, among other hospitality brands.
Catherine Cumings new Director of Sales and Marketing of Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale
Cumings has worked with brands such as St. Regis and PGA National in markets from Florida to D.C., but most notably has successfully opened four luxury hotels and reflagged two five-star properties.
Oetker Collection announces major appointments
While Oetker Collection is continuing its selective growth, Frank Marrenbach, CEO, has announced a number of key appointments effective immediately.
Four Seasons appoints Senior Vice President, Design and Construction and Vice President, Creative
The appointments of John H. Miller, SVP Design and Construction, and Eileen Madigan, VP, Creative build on the world-class Four Seasons design, construction and product teams.
