Most recently, Plemons served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Le Méridien San Francisco, leading the successful $12 million renovation, development, re-launch and growth of the hotel.
Graham Grant appointed General Manager of Six Senses Yao Noi
Grant’s two-decade career in luxury hospitality has included stints in Thailand, India, Australia and the UK.
Kai Schukowski promoted to General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ajman
Schukowski joined Kempinski head office in 2009 and is now the youngest General Manager in the history of the Kempinski brand.
Michael Torres appointed IHG’s Vice President, Corporate Communications, The Americas
As the chief communications officer, Torres will also serve on the Americas Regional Executive Committee and be based in Atlanta.
Anne Arrowsmith appointed General Manager of 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Arrowsmith’s most recent role was Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ Regent Singapore for the last 11 years.
Vanessa Jackson promoted to General Manager at Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown
An 11-year Marriott veteran, Vanessa Jackson’s promotion from Assistant GM to General Manager follows a successful run various departments at the New Orleans Marriott.
Franco Esposito new General Manager of Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg
Esposito succeeds Peter Pusnik who after seven years at the helm has left to focus on new challenges.
Lawrence Tuck joins Four Seasons Resort Nevis as Resort Manager
Canadian-born Tuck was most recently the Resort Manager of the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa plus he has worked for other hospitality brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, InterContinental, and Westin.
Wilbert Mason appointed new General Manager of The Landings St. Lucia
Mason joins The Landings after serving as General Manager at Seven Stars Resort in Turks and Caicos. Previously, he spent seven years at Peter Island Resort where he was both Rooms Division Manager and General Manager.
Barry Fleischmann new Director of Development for Carlson Rezidor Australasia
Fleischmann will be responsible for signing new management contracts and franchise agreements as well as strengthening relationships with owners and initiating new strategic partnerships with property developers in Australasia to accelerate Carlson Rezidor’s growth in the sub-region.
